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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1920
Page
5
Sir Oliver Lodge in the United States predicts a coming era of vast power using common substances like salt sugar and clay to generate energy far beyond dynamite. He envisions engines of immense power replacing steam and electricity and flying machines speeding through the sky.
Fragmented report notes a court scene labeled Sob Squad in Dallas on March 14. Four women and three lawyers face or faced charges, with defendants and bailiffs involved as humidity blamed for warped woodwork in the chamber.
Four Central New England railway workers report a ground hog seen on a snowplow trip sitting on a snowbank near its den entrance. The animal was said to be grinning in a mocking manner.
Dr. Minor Carson Lile, who arrived in Seattle from New York Thursday, will join the staff of Virginia Mason hospital now under ception.
In a chatty column, several readers name reactions to a man buying an engagement ring. Sam Weisfield says the man stays silent and embarrassed. Brenton Brothers notes the man asks to see a diamond but hints he wants an engagement ring. Friedlander and Son jokes the man says nothing while the girl talks. Peter Michael observes bashful young men with some experience. Stacy Shown notes the man cannot speak, looking funny.
The utilities committee reports new concrete bulkheads will be built on the west side of First Ave between Spring and University Streets. Estimated cost is about 175000. Earth behind the bulkhead will be allowed to settle before paving Firet Ave from Pike Street to Yesterday Way.
Dr. E. T. Mathes, mayor of Bellingham, will speak on The Democrat of Tomorrow at the King County Democratic Club meeting Saturday noon. The event takes place at Meves' cafeteria.
EVANSVILLE March 19. A divorce hearing featured Mrs. R. O. Beane explaining the dog’s affection outpaced her husband’s. The lawyer pressed the point asking if the dog was loved more, and Mrs. Beane admitted the dog submitted to loving while her husband did not.
An Irishman in London was jailed after trying to pin an entire rose bush in his buttonhole. Police say he was drunk while the man insisted the plant carried shamrocks.
At the Auto Show smartly dressed men, young and old, show pride in the latest American automotive display. Discriminating buyers who seek quality cloth and tailoring with value prefer suits or overcoats from Fahey-Brockman's.
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