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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1920
Page
16
Beattie observes Poppy Day on Saturday May 2 with Mayor Caldwell issuing a proclamation. Governor Mart and Seattle volunteers take charge, under Madame Guerin from France, to aid orphans of devastated regions. Hundreds of workers, mainly women and girls, will sell poppy badges and collect funds.
Col H T Warren of Seward testified before Secretary Payne’s special committees on Alaska water and rail transport needs. The panel included Lidut Col Alfred Brooks Otto Praeger and Marty Saint. Warren outlined current facilities and future requirements for the territory.
Dangert Aronson Candy Co completes a three story brick factory at Ninth Ave and Virginia St creating about 300 jobs. The new facility will expand production and support regional candy distribution.
Dallas May 10 J W Dicker son unveils a new car lock named The Shakes hope to deter theft with the painted line He who steals my flivver steals trash across the rear of the vehicle underscores the playful invention as a deterrent from theft while invoking Shakespearean wordplay.
Mrs. George Beney reported a handbag worth $2,000 with jewelry and silk missing. Kenneth McFarland found the bag and turned it in to police headquarters and received a reward.
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