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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1920
Page
7
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A brief, dated sketch contrasts wedding rituals and beauty practices among African people. It describes a sign of marriage, a bone handkerchief item, and adornment methods including hair plaiting, grass wrapping, and contact with polished head rings. It notes married men also wear marks and head ornaments.
Seattle maintains its reputation as the healthiest city while national reports show several deaths and pneumonia figures. In the week ending the 13th Seattle reported six deaths and 16 in other cities. San Francisco and Nashville recorded high weekly death rates.
Henry P. Davison recalls a meeting with J P Morgan that led to his partnership in a top bank. The lesson: choose the best in any job, perform it well, teach others to rise, and prepare for the next step rather than chasing grand plans. Davison emphasizes doing current work thoroughly and mentoring successors.
Reports from New York say the Port of Missing Ships adds the tanker Cubadiat to a list of vanished vessels dating back to 1812. Dozens of ships, crews, and passengers disappeared under infamous conditions, with the giant octopus theory offered by Smithsonian expert Dr. Maul Bartaph as a possible explanation. The latest entry follows a string of famous losses from the 19th and early 20th centuries, including the Waratah and Cyclops, stirring debate over sea dangers and unexplained disappearances.
Secretary of the Navy designates Saturday March 27 1920 as Naval Reserve Force Day. Pacific fleet ships in Bremerton host open house for reservists and families with uniforms allowed, entertainment on board and a 2:20 pm baseball game, 3 pm boxing and dance, parade to marine grounds, brief address, and 4:06 pm finish before ships sail. Special boats depart Colman dock at 6 am and Bremerton Charleston at 4 20 pm. lunch served aboard fleet vessels for reservists arriving before noon.
Salt Lake City officer Mrs Eatelle V Collier appointed collector of customs becoming the first American woman to hold the post She is also chairwoman of the Democratic women's state committee and served on the state council of defense during the war
The article extols simple boyhood virtues such as willingness alertness and courtesy as more valuable than cleverness. It argues a thoughtful boy seeks to help in situations rather than wait to be told what to do, highlighting proactive conduct and service.
Seattle arrivals and departures list ships and times across routes from Tacoma San Francisco Vancouver Prince Rupert and Alaska. Notable calls include Admiral Farragut Queen City Jefferson Mandasan Maru Stanwood and others with events dated March 21 22 and times noted in m and p.m. across multiple ports.
Wireless Canadian Government reports numerous ships and routes around Seattle Vancouver Juneau and Yokohama. Vessels listed include City of Seattle Ban Juan Queen Beattie and City of Spokane with distances from ports and times. Entries cover southbound and northbound movements near Walker Point Cape Et BRitas and Cape Flettery and captains such as A F Leesa and Cath erine Balaverry.
A fragmented list of ships and docks in Seattle harbor shows many vessels and terminals labeled with names such as J. D. Peters, Queen City, Admiral Farragut, W. D. Flint, and Wawona. The record also notes Pacific Coast bunkers and multiple terminal sites, reflecting busy port activity and maritime movement.
Seattle tides show a high tide in the morning and a second high around the early evening. Low tides occur in between with minor fluctuation, documenting two highs and one low for the day.
The March 2 market session opened strong with many issues rallying. General Motors hit a new record high near 409 and stayed near the top as other names like Studebaker and Mexican Petroleum reached multiple highs.
Hog receipts 44 000 head with market 10 to 10 lower. Bulk of mules 14.40 to 15.90, butchers 11.00 to 16.10, pigs 15.00 to 16.25, rough stock 12.90 to 15.06. Cattle receipts 14 000, market steady to lower for steers 10.60 to 15.60, cows 7.40 to 12.25, calves 17.26. Sheep 10 000 head, lambs 14.19 to 19.75, ewes 6.75 to 14.76. Pork open night low close 28.20 to 28.48, lard 22.10 to 22.30, futures quotes 30.06 to 20.02.
Chicago markets see gains as shorts cover and offers rise. March corn opens at $1.60, May and July corn futures climb, oats advance, and provisions move higher amid a stronger grain outlook. Currency and commodity notes from New York and Denver follow with mixed results.
A bustling catalog of stalls lists canned milk butter coffee and meats with varied prices. Items include Carnation milk, Borden's milk, corn, tomatoes, veal cutlets, pork steak, grapes, oysters, salmon, sugar, baking powder, oats, and biscuits among others. An ending line notes a quip about a girl preferring cash paying suitors.
Superior Judge A W Frater dissolved the injunction blocking government agents from possessing Skinner and Eddy yard No 2 after the U S Shipping Board sought to cancel 25 ship contracts. The board had been ordered to pause possession earlier, and agents were ejected when the order was issued. The dispute centers on canceled contracts for 25 ships.
The Interstate Commerce Commission will reopen hearings on the west bound continental freight and Salt Lake City to coast routes in San Francisco on May 24 with similar sessions in New York Chicago and Spokane. The Chamber of Commerce will have Transportation Bureau representatives at all hearings to protect Seattle interests.
A brief markets note shows minor shifts with a negative drift of 1.60 and gains up to 8.00 and 6.76, while 6.26 and 7.00 mark modest changes. The text includes scattered terms like b26 sees and tee, unclear but indicates ongoing activity in local trading.
Approximately one million American farmers, members of the American Farm Bureau Federation, rally in Chicago to oppose short city hours and high wages. Delegates blame labor costs for high living costs, arguing reduced production and higher prices for farm goods. The movement, started three years ago in Missouri, aims to counter city labor impact and is described as conservative.
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