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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1920
Page
3
Dear Miss Grey letters argue marriage as divine and criticize easy divorce and a newspaper piece claiming a wife may not need a husband. A grieving mother shares abuse and abandonment, arguing divorce should be easy to protect children and avoid repeating harm.
A reader denounces a woman who sent flowers to the self confessed murderer known as Bluebeard. The writer calls her cruel, insane, and urges publication of the letter to expose such sentiment and protect other women from supporting a killer of their sex.
A 1920 reflection contrasts Mrs Best and Mrs Lorimer through divorce choices. It argues the old home ties versus modern independence, praising home stability and family as lasting rewards while noting a husband’s support can be essential yet not guaranteed. The narrator recalls personal vows about marital duty.
The Star invites the pictured lady to call at editorial rooms for two tickets to Our Mrs. McChesney at the Wilkes. The caption notes Saturday's fashion photo features Miss M. Dahlstrom of 973 Liberty Court.
The controller of currency reports that more national banks have increased their capital in the last six months than in any other 12 months in the last 20 years.
The Red Domino Dramatic Society of the University of Washington staged three one act plays at the YMCA auditorium on Tuesday evening. Glenn Hughes' Pierrot's Mother impressed with its charm and poetic insight via Grant Merril and Constance Phillips. Joseph B. Harrison's The Fifth Commandment offered a domestic drama with four everyday life characters entangled in a common plexity. Darn It provided lively comedy performed by two skilled mimes.
Scouring powder and hot water keep any sink immaculate. A whiskbroom with very hot water cleans stains. its coarse fibers and lack of wood make it more sanitary than a flat brush.
Consumption of newsprint paper rose 71 percent over five years while production gained only 6 percent, signaling widening supply shortfall and rising prices for publishers and printers.
The ad touts DERWILLO as a universal beautifier promising a rosy white complexion that lasts until washed off. It claims over five hundred thousand users and describes a lifelike appearance that cannot be detected, suitable for the face neck hands and arms. It asserts protection for shiny nose freckles tan blackheads and rough skin and guarantees harmless use on delicate skin.
An old advertising note promotes California Syrup of Figs as a trusted laxative for children noting a fruity taste and full directions on each bottle. It urges parents to look for the word California on the package to ensure the product’s identity and safety.
Shoe tops and fabrics derived from cartridge silk issued by the U S government appear in various grades from coarse drapery material to finest lingerie. A girl’s coat and a tailored riding habit illustrate early 20th century utilization at the Bush Terminals Sales building.
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