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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1919
Page
7
A compact oven the size of a hat box uses a single electric light bulb to bake and can auto shut off heat after a set time. Displayed by British Scientific Products in London, it promises hands off cake baking for two hours or more even if matinee schedules change.
Women in Manchester receive white feathers by mail as a hint to quit work. The letters arrive in streetcar, shop, and grocery sectors as soldiers unable to reclaim jobs see their positions filled by women.
In Scutari on September 5 American doctors are hailed as miracle men by Albanians. Relief HQs see long queues with about half seeking medical care and the rest hoping the doctors can fix other troubles.
The visit of England's royal heir sparks talk of American fashion adapting to royal styles. Histories of King Edward VII's bold silhouettes and the Prince of Wales Patterns hint at a wardrobe shift affecting Newport and the broader Smart Set.
New York outrage as 9 year old Josepha Murphy is fatally shot in the eye by an improvised arrow made from umbrella rods. The weapon was fired by 10 year old Ralph Devendorf during a cowboy and Indian game near their home. Devendorf is in custody on juvenile delinquency charges.
Thirty five years ago the Salvation Army began work aiding prisoners in Hartford Connecticut. The brief note marks the early community outreach by the Salvation Army in the capital city.
Oklahoma City reports T. S. Moss giving $8 to free a sweltering monkey in a pet shop window. Moss later developed a tire patch after an event with the monkey, leading to lasting fame and a self vulcanizing patch bearing Moss's name.
A sharp remark notes that except for a fussy woman, nothing on earth is more disagreeable than a fussy man, highlighting social disdain for tedious temperament.
New York reports that millions of Germans have filed to leave the country. Attaches suggest 26 million may depart once permitted, with many aiming for South American colonies or Russia, under a potential German-backed colony scheme.
Washington D C Sept 5 A sharp rise in municipal marketing in 1919 and 1920 tracks two drivers high prices for commodities and sale of army surplus at cost. Seventeen U S cities with populations over 30 000 bought foodstuffs from producers and sold to the public at cost via municipal markets or emergency setups. The Census Bureau reports distribution of varied goods from fish to beans by city authorities in that year.
In a Chicago suburb a two year old boy and his six month old sister were playing when the infant Dorothy MeVickers swallowed 43 tacks. Doctors removed the tacks from her stomach and lungs in a delicate operation. she remained in hospital but expected to recover.
In a three month period 900 conversions were conducted at the Salvation Army hut located in Bacq France, marking a notable religious outreach effort in the region.
In San Francisco on September 5 a legal question arose in the annulment suit of Reina M. Baker vs Walter H. Baker. Baker claims she lived nine years with Walter H. Bernard under the impression a marriage ceremony was unnecessary. She argues California may recognize common law unions as binding.
A brief note lists Boldt's French Pastry at 1414 3d Ave Uptown and 913 2d Ave Downtown as current locations, signaling a two-site presence for the bakery.
A brief note highlights The Star as the go to source for advertising urging readers to consider ad space. The message emphasizes broad reach and consistent branding across editions.
British authorities raid butter sellers across the country and intercept shipments at railway stations. About 700 pounds of illicit butter were seized while some supplies were found hidden under flowers in Swansea market baskets.
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