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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1917
Page
9
Dorothy Dix argues against wearing mourning during the war, urging women to honor fallen heroes by supporting the war effort. She stresses collective morale over personal grief, noting mourning can unsettle others and hinder wartime resolve.
A wartime editorial argues against personal mourning in black clothing. It says mourning wastes money and cloth, harms health, lowers spirits, and distracts women from supporting war effort. It urges women to honor fallen soldiers by contributing financially and returning to practical dress.
An advertisement for Dr Edwards Olive Tablets markets them as a mild laxative and substitute for calomel. It argues the tablets aid the liver without harming teeth, reducing headaches and sluggish feelings from constipation, with a price of 25 cents a box.
Instruction emphasizes that children should take lessons away from home to foster earnest practice. Regular sessions and faith in the teacher boost progress, while skipping lessons or criticizing pieces erodes motivation. Parents are urged to maintain the contract, avoid public disapproval, and ensure consistent study habits.
A reader notes that children who enjoy picking tunes by ear should be encouraged rather than restricted. The commentary urges balancing informal musical enjoyment with regular structured practice, preserving interest while maintaining discipline.
An article by Mies Mona Smith discusses music as a vital part of education. It argues for broader public school music programs, better teaching standards, and teacher regulations to foster rhythm, love of music, and organized camp work, aiming to elevate American music and public access to its meaning.
The article argues every American should learn a musical instrument or sing to strengthen national character. It criticizes heavy focus on brain development and suggests music training in schools, with instruments, singing, and orchestras expanding nationwide as part of education. It notes progress in progressive cities and urges more teachers to extend this program, plus a vignette about a child and lunch table.
A fragmented discussion on advertising music to children and parents, arguing music education strengthens family and community life. It asserts music fosters appreciation, national culture, and civilizational development, suggesting home music is essential to civilization.
Mrs Ty Marriott of Orion England learned from the British government that her brother Jack Abrahamy of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers was killed at the Western Front in France during the battle led by General Byng. He was 35, leaving a wife and children in England. The article notes multiple Marriott brothers serving in the Imperial Army and family members fighting or dead in the war.
Reports say a prisoner named Ruben La Floor, serving life for murder, escaped last Monday from the state penitentiary. Authorities located him near an abandoned coal mine near Carbon Hill and continued search efforts as posse members scoured the area for a possible capture.
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