Our Pet Peeves: Short Skirts Debate Sparks Outcry
Aileen objects as readers weigh in on fashion and propriety in a provocative newspaper column. Editorial tone notes tensions over modesty, artistry, and public reaction to gendered attire.
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15 Mar 1921
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Seattle Star in Seattle, Washington
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1921
Page
1
A Peeve About Short Skirts From A Playful Letter
A humorous diatribe laments short skirts and fat ankles on Second Avenue. The writer mocks fashion’s grip, notes parabolic legs and stockings, and complains the style forces ridicule while preserving a sharp, wry voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Avenue
Chamber of Horrors
Prairie Wolves Attack Autoist Near Springfield
Springfield Colorado March 15 A pack of 16 prairie wolves attacked Lloyd Williams as he repaired his automobile on a lonely road He fought them off and started his car but the wolves chased him for a mile around the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Colo
Lloyd Williams
Autoist Freed of Blame in Accident
A coroner's jury exonerated Mike Pontono of 2619 Day Street after his car fatally struck Joseph Allen aged 63 of 11 Maynard Avenue. The jury urged posting a safety sign at the Seattle junction of Madison and East Union streets and 12th Avenue near where the crash happened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Pontono
Day St
Joseph Allen
Maynard Ave
Madison
E. Union Srs
12Th Ave
Seattle Bird
Fourth Ave
Kid Malone Faces Pat Kelley in Miller’s gym sparring session
In a tense interval at Miller's gym, Kid Malone argues with manager Tim Neely about patience and tactics against Pat Kelley. Malone mutters about taking a steel mill job after answering an ad in The Star, signaling waning boxing prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Kelley
Kid Malone
Tim Neely
Miller’s Gymnasium
Tim
Chicago
Star
Beauvais Denies Links to Stillman Divorce Case
Fred Beauvais, the French Indian guide named in James A. Stillman’s divorce suit, says he has no involvement beyond denying the charges. He refutes claims of a publicized fight and insists he will not cross the border again. He notes he is well financed and proud of his Quebec heritage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Montreal
Fred Bauvais
James A. Stillman
Stillman
New York
Beauvais
Fred Beauvais
Mrs. Stillman
Quebec
James Stillman, Jr
Hal Stillman
Stillman Hearing Postponed in New York Divorce Case
Supreme Justice Morschauser granted an indefinite adjournment of Mrs. Fifi Potter Stillman’s alimony and counsel fees motion pending the divorce suit filed by James A. Stillman president of National City Bank. John F. Brennan, counsel for Mrs. Stillman, requested the delay in White Plains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Plains
N. Y
Supreme Justice
Morschauser
Fifi
Potter
Caldwell Emphasizes Preparedness Amid Snowshoe Display
Mayor Caldwell champions readiness and displays a pair of snowshoes in his private office as a visual cue for preparedness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell
Bonus Ready On Wednesday In Washington State
A $5,000,000 issue of bonus bonds will be delivered in New York to begin soldiers' bonus payments in Washington. The state auditor will mail 1,000 warrants and most claimants are expected to be paid by May 1. About $11,000,000 will go to roughly 7,000 former servicemen. Lieutenant Governor William J. Lei filed for a bonus as captain of the 363rd infantry, Meuse Argonne sectors. His address is Seattle, occupation Motor Car Dealers' Assoc. Bonus computed at $15 a month totals $360.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Olympia
Seattle
County Auditor's
William J. le
363Rd Infantry
St. Mihiel
Meuse
Argonne
Latona Ave
Motor Car Dealers’ Association
Governor Hart Signs Soldier Bonus Bill
Governor Hart signed house bill 287 providing for the payment of soldiers bonuses with an $11,000,000 appropriation for the veterans compensation fund. Five senate and five house bills were signed by the governor. Dry Director McDonald was ordered to remove one of his three inspectors as part of a broader retrenchment program nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
Veterans’ Compensation Fund
Hart
Senate
House
Joy
McDonald
John J. Montgomery
Bandits Rob Woman of Groceries and Cash
Two robbers held up Mrs. F. Schilling at Fav erside drive and Myrtleet, taking a bag of groceries and $1 in cash. The incident occurred Monday night near 7702 Fifth Ave. Both suspects wore gray mackinaws.
Income Tax Crowds Jam Revenue Office
Chief deputy William T Beeks reports a pile of income tax returns received Tuesday as latecomers rush the revenue office on the last day to escape fines. The scene underscores mounting pressure to file before penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jam Revenue Office
William T. Beeks
Thieves Steal Candy Load From Queen City Candy Co
A truck was packed with gum and candy at the Queen City Candy Co located at 1537 Westlake Ave N. The entire load valued in the hundreds of dollars was stolen on Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen City Candy Co
Westlake Ave
Police Court Delivers Snap Judgments On Odd Questions
Police Judge Gordon rules against a wife’s speech claim and fines. cases involve near beer, speed, and an elderly man’s assault claim. D. J. Wommel fined for speeding, Raymond F. Bellaran disposed in seconds, Walter Washington disputes car stop, and J. B. Heffelfinger cites near beers and illness before a street walk to chicken soup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon
Walter Washington
Christenson
Third End Union
Washington
J. B. Heffelfinger
S. Heffelfinger
Heffelfifger
Heffelfinger
Alps
Seattle
Tax poll tax veto urged by King Spokane Pierce officials
King, Spokane and Pierce county officials except Treasurer Gaines urged Governor Hart to veto the poll tax law calling it unworkable and unjust. Frank W. Hull cited census costs, poor fairness, and penalties on veterans and citizens, while Sheriff Starwich warned of forced property seizures for nonpayment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enory
King
Spokane
Pierce
William A. Gaines
Hart
King County
Frank W. Hull
Hull
Sisters of Charity
Starwich
Chisels Bumps Off Chariot Wheels
Railway Chief Henderson spent Tuesday chiseling bumps from the wheels of an electric limousine. A Chicago Chamber of Commerce transportation committee will be entertained Saturday with a city street car ride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
Chicago Chamber of Commerce
April Moon and Lilies Foretell Juanita Miller Wedding
Oakland March 15 Juanita Miller daughter of the late Joaquin Miller announces she will marry John Miller a redhaired photographer in a tulip bed scene described as part of a mystic cycle of flowers. She has divorced Juan Reavis and predicts a cathedral of trees wedding with a Caprine sacrifice to please her eccentric spiritual Juan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
Cal
Juanita Miller
Joaquin Miller
John Miller
Juan
Juanita
Juan Reavis
Philippine Islands
California
Fight likely over police secretary salary, Sullivan in focus
Corporation counsel Walter F. Meter ruled that the city council could reduce the secretary of police salary pending a council inquiry sparked by Philip Tindall. Meter said the civil service commission could reclassify the job but could not cut compensation this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter F. Meter
Philip Tindall
Council
Charles Sullivan
Meier
Civil Service Commission
Sullivan
Millionaires Seek Donated Shoes For Club Needs
Two Millionaires club workers at 98 Main St appeal for used size 9 or 10 shoes. They run a club serving Scent meals to down and outs and need all kinds of supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millionaires’ Club
Main St
Etheridge and Morris Accused in Bond Firm Case
Portland Ore March 15. Receiver W D Whitcomb charges criminal manipulation of affairs against Fred Morris and John L Etheridge in the final report to the federal referee in bankruptcy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
Fred. Morris
John L. Etheridge
W. D. Whitcomb
Morris Brothers, Inc
Whitcomb
Senate Adjourns Special Session Sine Die
The Senate adjourned sine die at 11 85 a m marking the end of the special session. The action closes legislative business for the period and returns lawmakers to their districts. No further sessions are scheduled at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Washington
Magnolia Beach House Vanishes In Storm Tale
In Puget Sound a home at Magnolia Bluff washed into the water after a Pacific gale. A reporter races to confirm details amid frantic newsroom chatter. The initial tip yields a misread tally: “eleven hens and a rooster” mistaken for eleven drowned, later clarified as a chicken house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia Bluff
Puget Sound
Ane
Gunplay in Court As Woman Describes Fight With Hamon
Ardmore March 15 Clara Smith Hamon testified to protect her mother's name and life amid a courtroom uproar as she recounted assault by Jali L. Hamon. She said Hamon grabbed her cursed her and threatened to slit her throat before she drew a gun and fired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardmore
Clara Smith Hamon
Clara
Brown
Hamon
McLean
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Aileen Claire
Puget Sound Power & Light Co
Power Company
Prairie Wolves
Lep
Guy Stillman
Arthur
Isabel Armstrong
Iina Claire
James Whittaker
Ina
Gaines
Hall
Etheridge
Morris
Magnolia Beach
E. P. Chalcraft
Magnolia Bay
Saya
Smith Cove
Smith ‘Cove
Clara Hamon
Carl Victor Little
Jali L. Hamon
Fort Worth
New
Ington
Randol
Hannon
Trang
Bill
Mr. Hamon
Hamnon
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