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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1917
Page
20
A heartfelt Christmas meditation on the single man facing the holiday gift bust, debt, and the clash between festive cheer and frugal living. It laments unpaid bills haunting months, the pressure of gift giving, and the longing for a simple home and family warmth over material abundance. The piece contrasts consumer splurge with a wiser, modest outlook.
An old, fragmented guide prescribes frequent brushing to remove oil and tint hair, warns against heavy powdering near the scalp, and urges skin care and balanced nutrition. It details pasteurizing shampoos, careful application of tonics, and finishing with controlled drying to avoid damage.
An editor's note urges readers to start saving early for Christmas gifts. It advocates using a ten cent bank, placing it where seen, and consistently setting aside nickels and dimes. The piece highlights common weekly small expenditures that erode savings and advises disciplined daily coin allocation to build a fund by year’s end.
The article offers a stream of home craft and preservation tips from using turpentine for pain relief to making crates, window setup, and brass hardware repairs. It discusses fruit canning methods with cotton batting coverings, cornstarch and germ use, and improvised food techniques, all framed as household chores and DIY projects.
A 1910s style feature urges women to seek seasonal work to supplement finances during the holidays. It praises flexible roles in department stores and tailoring tasks like sewing and mending for colleges, hospitals, and hotels. It notes women aged 25 to 55, refined in manner, can find employment with modest wages, and suggests skills in dressmaking, hat refurbishment, and curtain repairs as profitable options. The piece emphasizes balancing housework with part time jobs and the social benefits of engaging with crowds during the festive period.
Practical guide for preparing Christmas gifts in advance with embroidery and simple crafts. Suggests sewing towels table runners and lingerie, using crochet and weaving, plus readying gift boxes and care tips to avoid last minute stress. Includes tips on materials like copper wire dishcloths and ready-to-wrap finishes for homemade items.
Instructions describe staining old floors with burnt umber ground oil mixed into Linseed oil, testing on a small piece of wood, and applying coats to achieve a dark even color. For waxing, mix turpentine with wax shaved thin, rub on with wool, then apply a final varnish layer. Oak guide suggests ash and wood ashes for a lighter shade and advises protective measures and strong wrists for the task.
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