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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1920
Page
2
The Seattle Tennis Club opened its doors to members and friends with a cordial open house. Modern hospitality and fine woodland decorations marked the event. Guests included Mrs Edwin Strout and Mrs Joshua Green among others while Mrs J D Lowman presided.
Miss van Kirk will explain Italy's perspective amid criticisms and propaganda in a public lecture ahead of her Eastward departure after talks at Washington State Normal School. The event, under the Italian Commercial club, invites interest from lovers of Italy. Tea honored bride elect Miss Marion Norton hosted a shower for bride to be Mrs Freda Thompson on May 8.
Mrs. Farrell and daughter welcomed back to Seattle with several receptions at Highland Drive home. Notables include Miss Lucile Green hosting a dansant at the Washington hotel for Dorothy Lindsey and Park Galbraith Parker, and a Moore theatre performance by Mr. Richard Dwight Merrill and Mr. Joshua Green.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Devey will host a Sunday reception in honor of their daughters Miss Isa dora Devey and Miss Gladys Devey following their confirmations. A Monday evening surprise shower at Mrs. D. L. Bowen’s home celebrated Winnie Erdman, with her June 2 marriage to Frank H. Warren Jr. in prospect. Also, Seward school children presented the playlet Sleeping Beauty as part of Community week activities.
Warm water used in sprinkling clothes allows near immediate ironing as steam dampens fabrics quickly. A perforated stopper fitted to a bottle creates a fine, even spray, improving dampening and saving effort.
Break macaroni into inch pieces and boil with salt until tender. Melt butter add flour paprika and milk then stir until smooth. Add cheese and cook briefly. Pour sauce over hot macaroni and serve.
A tea table conversation revisits the marriage and divorce question sparked by Miss Fanny Hurst. The group weighs the idea of a home for children, joint careers, and the impact of naming rights on offspring. The dialogue considers whether separate residences aid happiness or harm family life.
In the last six months of 1919 the Bureau of Internal Revenue found 295,977 delinquent taxpayers and collected 19,051,238 dollars in delinquent taxes and penalties.
Doctor's Book on the treatment of every living thing mailed free. Humphreys' Homeo. Medicine Co. 156 William Street New York offers tonics and tablets for fevers headaches colds grip influenza and many ailments with directions in multiple languages and a "fever and ague" treatment claim.
RIC and wife Mrs George W Mahoney host a musicale and lecture recital at 1204 20th Ave N with Miss Camilla Heasinger and Miss Imibella Linder among performers. Several women clubs and societies schedule meetings and events through May, including the Canadian Women’s club, Annie Wright Seminary, and Daughters of Pioneers charity activities.
A lesson in practical efficiency. The article argues steady, deliberate work outperforms frantic speed, with focus on making each dishcloth stroke count and keeping the mind ahead of the hands. It promotes steady, forward planning and deliberate pacing for higher daily output.
A historical recipe describes baking banana pudding using soft bread crumbs milk mashed bananas and sugar. It instructs cooking the mixture until smooth then folding in yolks and stiff whites before baking and serving with lemon sauce.
A fashion note highlights a modern frock made of indestructible voile in soft tan with brown lace banding nine inches wide. The skirt features a harem style with a relaxed modest silhouette and a rubber hem tape for easy movement. The bodice uses a kimono style with matching banding and a girdle of voice.
Sweet alyssum is a hardy annual ideal for beginners and poor soil. It grows from seed with light soil preparation, shading during heat, and a yearly self sowing cycle. It thrives outdoors from spring to frost and can be kept as winter house plants.
Miss Carolyn Granberry, daughter of a canal zone employee, was the guest of honor at a ball for the prince. The prince watched her dance, then asked for an introduction and danced six times with her that evening.
Washington May 22 Congress sleeps as thousands of babies and mothers die and women demand swift passage of the Sheppard Towner bill for maternity and infancy protection. Senators and representatives face pressure from Florence Kelley and other advocates urging funding of 2 million dollars initially, rising to 4 million yearly by 1926, plus 480 thousand annually for state administrations.
Mrs. Morgan Belmont arrives at St Bartholemew’s Church in New York for a Whitney Tower society wedding as rubber trade figures show the United States consuming nearly two thirds of the world’s supply.
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