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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1917
Page
9
Dorothy Dix argues the new rich reflect democracy in action, praising honest wealth earned by energy and intellect. She notes money signals value of work and that criticism of self‑made success reveals snobbery, yet recounts a dinner table remark about a new millionaire displaying wealth as vulgar.
The piece condemns respiratory infections such as tuberculosis influenza diphtheria and related bronchi and nasal infections as deadly costly and disabling. It argues ignorance and poor sanitation enable illness and criticizes reporters sensationalizing colds while urging outdoor activity and science based sanitation.
A long, reflective piece traces the tale of Mr and Mrs Blank, once poor, who built a fortune through frugal sacrifice and seuring a jewel loaded life. The husband’s ascent from street trader to wealthy store owner is tied to moral reflections on displays of wealth. A shipment of diamonds worth over 2,000,000 arrives in New York, destined for American daaters.
An old advertisement offers a home dry cleaning method using solvitest and gasoline to clean dresses, gloves, silks, and furs without soap. It promises no fading or wrinkling, no pressing needed, and outlines a simple process with two ounces of solvent in two gallons of gasoline and a basic home setup.
Offer from two patriotic Indianapolis individuals to serve as Telegraph operators for Col. Sam Raber at the central al partment in Chirerg Miss Evane fs graduate Univeralt ies Peneres ie orougl undarsse Bedalegraphy.
At a special meeting the Ogden high school junior class expressed deep appreciation for the efforts of directors Daniel Sullivan and Marcellus Smith in staging the operetta Bulbul. The event nearly covered its expenses for the Junior Pros and drew praise from local observers for costumes, dances, and overall artistry.
GERMLESS ICE ICE FROM WATER That has been freed from all impurities in the only latr Ice to use. Emphasizes the "Safely First" principle by stocking strict sanitary ice. Ogden City Ice Co. Tel. 518.
Washington reports a 200 million dollar loan to Great Britain to aid war financing. Most funds expected to be spent in the United States for factories, munitions and supplies. A similar loan may follow for Italy or other allies under the six billion war finance act.
Readable text advertises two and four room apartments at New Plaza Apts with disappearing beds gas ranges and refrigerators. Prices range from from four to thirty dollars per month including debt heat and ads.
Miners in Tintic district return to work after state board arbitration and conciliation award effects. About 160 miners at Victor Consolidated Mammoth Gold Chain and Grand Central mines resumed work Friday night amid indications that all differences will be settled.
A handbill argues for a $200000 bond to modernize Ogden public schools. It cites worn heating plants causing sickness and fire risk, poor lighting, overcrowding, lack of kindergarten space, and inadequate toilets. Eligible buildings include Lewis Madison Central Dee Mound Fort Five Points and West Ogden. funding via bond over twenty years at about 4 percent, or direct taxation with immediate payment next November.
Advertising copy touts Q-lan Hair Color and allied products as a safe, easy way to restore a natural, even hair shade. Claims include no obvious dye line, lasting vitality, and a money-back guarantee. Available at AT McIntyre and drugstores. Memphis Tenn. resources offer free booklet on hair culture.
In Salt Lake City on April 25, Deseret National Bank announced a fourteen story building planned for the northeast corner of First South and Main Street. The steel contract is awarded, with plans to be issued in the next two days as architects finalize details.
At an executive board meeting the Utah State School for the Deaf and Blind reappointed nearly all faculty and attachments for the next year. The board re elected Mins Mata May Dabcock president for the fourth time and Mia EL PL Corey secretary for the ninth time, with other members including John W. F. Volker Thomas E. McKay Rev. J. B. Carver and Attorney General Dan Fi. Bblolde present.
A Weber College musicale titled Musicale 10 will be presented May 1 featuring a junior boys chorus, junior girls chorus, a male quartet, ladies quartet, mixed double quartet, vocal duet, instrumental duet, vocal trio, instrumental trio and instrumental group. The event is expected to draw wide attention.
A fragmented public notice emphasizes safe handling and sanitation while urging adherence to a “Safely First” principle as officials address limited resources. The message advises proper hygiene and cautious use of remaining supplies.
Lieut. Wit Ua F. Gresham of the U S N and eleven American bluejackets, survivors of the armed steamship Aztec destroyed on April 1 by a German submarine, arrived today from a foreign port. Gresham declined to discuss the sinking.
Officers announce the thirteenth annual convention in Salt Lake City beginning May th. The notice discusses apartment features such as disappearing beds gas ranges and refrigerators in comparison to larger units and mentions prices from $1 to $20 per trowth including light gas and heat.
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