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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1920
Page
14
The narrator recounts her nerves before a stage debut in a fashionable show. A stage manager misdirects her to the wrong entrance, then Ziegfeld assigns her to a dressing room with many girls. Jeers from fellow performers, awkward make up, and a crushing desire to quit follow as she endures her first night.
The Star reports a divorce granted to Maude C. Powers. Ross F. Powers appears as plaintiff in error. the court awards the decree to Mrs Powers. Separately a building at 615 Westlake, used as a dairy, faced a basement sprinkler order by James F. Mackwell and W. F. Jahn. owners sought an injunction to block city closing of the promenade.
Secretary Colbys Mesopotamian note to Great Britain drew wide comment as it pressed recognition of commercial rights in mandates. The move strengthens delegates pushing league oversight of mandates on German colonies and may shape today’s discussions. The assembly also eyed Armenian issues and admissions of former Triple Alliance powers. Spain dropped bid to have Spanish as an official language. Viscount Ishii urged Japan to meet covenant obligations and work for peace, drawing applause.
Isabel Harper, 14, died November 23 in Bathtt, Mont, after eating an apple tainted with strychnine. Dr H Wehrbein said the stomach examination confirmed poisoning. She was en route from school when she received the apple at a grocery store and died in convulsions.
Washington reports a proposal to ship milk by parcel post to cut costs and raise farmer earnings. James I. Blakslee argues rural carriers would move milk to city centers for processing, then post office distribution to consumers. He cites 21 cents per quart in one city vs 2 cents per quart parcel rate.
ITTLE Miss Muffet Goldilocks Mary Lamb and Mary Quite Contrary book dolls join Toy Town offerings. Each 12 inch tall with mohair hair and movable limbs. Dresses feature themed details like a spider web and a white lamb. Priced at 4.50.
A bustling ad lists a variety of slippers for all ages with multiple colors and prices from 2.35 to 3.50. It also promotes home sewing patterns, linen towels, a 13 piece luncheon set, a word and math game board, organdie collars, and boxed Christmas gift sets on the first and third floors.
Gift Bandeaux of Dainty Laces combined with Valenciennes lace form a dainty Bandeau priced at $2.00. A narrow all Cluny lace Bandeau with petal top and blue ribbon straps costs $2.00. A wider front Bandeau in All Cluny lace with pink ribbon straps is $2.50. Net edged Bandeau with pink silk ribbons and Cluny pattern is $4.00. Second Floor.
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