Divorce Stories From A Seattle Court
In a Friday afternoon session Judge Albertson granted uncontested divorces to several local women. Sam Schenck, a noted baseball fan, was separated after decades of instability and absence. Other testimonies described estrangements over money, abuse, infidelity, and neglect, ending in decrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Schenck
Dugdale’s Park
Vancouver
Sam
Florence Belle Schenck
Albertson
Harriett C. Nohe
Queen Anne Apartments
William
Naga
Pierce County
Mrs. Nohe
Raspberry Bushes For Home Gardens And Yields
A few raspberry bushes red and black can supply a family for six to eight weeks if early and late varieties are planted. Plant in spring in well prepared soil three to four feet apart and use good plants. Pinch back new branches first year, leave four to five canes per hill. second year yields improve. Market growers abandon bushes after about three years. Backyard gardeners can have fruit next year by planting this season.
Fellow Violinist from Kubelik to Perform at YMCA Sunday
Josef Konecy, Bohemian violin virtuoso and fellow student of Jan Kubelik at the Vienna Imperial conservatory, will play selections at the YMCA Sunday club with Alma Hayes Heed and Esther Alfhild Pederson as soloists. Dorothy Wilcox will present dramatic readings before the social hour and the association orchestra led by Harry C. Gardner will perform in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josef Konecy
Jan Kubelik
Vienna
Imperial Conservatory
Alma Hayes Heed
First Presbyterian Church of
Pittsburg
Esther Alfhild Pederson
Theodor Leschotizky
Dorothy Wilcox
Association Orchestra
Harry C. Gardner
Girl Takes Plunge in Cold Lake Year Round
Cornelia Bergeron swims in Lake Washington each morning at Amherstfort near Laurelhurst, liking the cold bath and physical culture. She wears a Ravenna district home address and commutes by walking, describing foggy mornings as good for her complexion while continuing year round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cold Lake
Cornelia Bergeron
Lake Washington
Amherstfort
Laurelhurst
Corneiia Hergeron
7Th Ave
N. E
Ravenna Dis
Miss Hergeron
Bothel
Irish Potato Cultivation From Deep, Moist Soil
The guide urges deep pulverized soil rich in moisture and potash with early planting and thorough cultivation. It notes average yields of 75 bushels per acre, but experienced gardeners may push to 200 bushels. An acre measures about 200 by 200 feet.
Crop rotation and potato planting tips for home gardens
The article advises crop rotation between onions and potatoes when space is limited, notes onions harm soil and potatoes need nutrients, and describes potato cutting and planting techniques. It covers seed piece size, eyes distribution, soil depth, chilling seed, moisture, and light cultivations, with Paris green as a precaution against blight.
Wright Seeks Safer Airplanes With New Stabilizer
Orville Wright says the new stabilizer makes the heavier than air craft as safe as a rocking chair. He notes his factory focuses on armored military aeroplanes for European governments and plans to commercialize stabilizers soon. He explains controls maintain equilibrium with less pilot effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Dayton
Orville Wright
Wright
Europe
F. O. RB
Seattle Commercial Club Moves to Arcade Annex Roof
The Seattle Commercial Club will take possession of its new home on the roof of the Arcade annex on April 15. A formal dedication is planned for May with elaborate exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle Commercial Club
Arcade Annex
Confessions of a Wife Teaches Love and Virtue in Social Dance
In a 1915 JAEs style vignette, Jim Kadle dismisses lofty talk on virtue and love while at a dance. Margie, Hatton, Mollie, Dick, and Eleanor Fairlow move through flirtation, jealousy, and humorous banter as Jim argues against deep questions, preferring straightforward romance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Kadle
Mr. Hatton
Mollie
Jim
Hatton
Margie
Eleanor Fairlow
Eleanor
Harry
Eliene
Eleanor Fairiow
Marette
Iit
James Edle
Referendum Bills Near Circulation in Washington
Attorney General Tanner has drafted ballot titles for three referendum measures including the Initiative and recall bills and Whitney convention plan. Petitions will be distributed next week statewide once titles are completed, with more measures awaiting approval. The Referendum League, led by Miss Lucy B. Case, has opened headquarters in the Bailey Building Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
Tanner
Whitney
State Referendum League
Lucy B. Case
League
Referendum League
Bailey Building
Seattle
Prizes Stimulate Interest at Y M C A
Prizes offered at the YMCA Bible study contest stimulated activity among Boys' School students. The contest runs three weeks with winners led by John Bac in grades seven and eight and Leo Kinnane in grades six and lower seven. Honorable mentions include Fred Laude John Hayden Thomas George Jacobs Grant Elliott Vin Jones Fred Bolen Gerry Kenneth Makin and Sydney Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bac
Leo Kinnane
Fred Laude
John Hayden
Thomas
George Jacobs
Grant Elliott
Vin Jones
Fred Bolen
Gerry
Kenneth Makin
Sydney Thompson
Seamen debate wartime wages on return to England
Sailors of the bark Alice A Leigh refuse to risk their lives for wages. Federal Pudge weighs the case after a hearing as the ship is freed by AL Bohle and crew. Seamen argue wages should await reaching England rather than risk minefields at sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice A. Leigh
Federal
Pudge
AL Bohle
England
Real Estate in Star Want Ads
Classified notice highlights Star newspaper real estate listings including houses for sale and rent. Details show property type locations and asking prices or monthly rents. Readers are directed to contact listed agents for further information.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jmra
Schenck
John R. Staples
Pauline A. Staples
Orphan. van Houten
New York
Dora Wagner
Anna A. Smith
Robert Smith
Alice Martin
Wenatchee
Charles
Helen Thomas
Alvin Thomas
North Yakima
Henry Franklin
Jennie
Henry
Mattle Turner
John
Bertha Brown
Clyde
Regina Maye
Helen Moore
Union
Raspberries
Lathrop
People's Bank
West
Roya
Frisco
Washington Naval Militia
Seattle Company
Weat 867
Paul Thomas
Naval Militia of
Washington
Tacoma
Aberdeen
Portland
U.S
Albany
W. B. Allison
Grant
Alaska
Honolulu
Potata
Kubelik’s
Y.M.C.A
Ike
The
Star
Mme. Hemer
Paris Millinery
Fourth Ave
Cynthia Grey
Jim “Die
Newspaper Enterprise Association
Eagles
Eagles’ Hall
Dewey
Mr. Advertiser
Seattle Star
Creel
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!