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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1915
Page
7
In a quiet family tableau, John faces job loss and a looming public scandal after a cash shortage triggers fear of theft. Molly consoles him as their son Jack endures a troubled night, while Julia Osgood’s accusation clashes with John’s insistence on telling a truthful version to avoid ruin. The couple weighs which confidants to trust as townrumor looms.
A column notes fashion shifts away from remodeling old frocks. Consumers buy cheaper materials, change wardrobes more often, and wear each dress longer before replacement. Some dressmakers still advertise costly remodeling, crafting virtually new frocks from old ones with artisanal flair.
Readers can transform an old black net frock into multiple garments by remaking the fabric into a blouse jumper and foundation for a skirt. The idea includes varying skirt hems, overskirts, and matching cuffs and collars using remaining or new material to suit seasonal fashion.
A historical kitchen note describes cutting fruit, removing pulp, soaking shells, weighing pulp, and cooking with sugar. Peel is sliced into fine strips and added to the mixture, then cooked until thick and poured into glasses to set.
One of the week’s society events was the Kensington hosted by Mesdames C. H. Pearson and J. A. Bennett for the social club of the area. The affair took place at Mrs. C. N. Pearess’s home at 240 Jackson Avenue with afternoon games and honors for Mrs. C. A. Malan Mrs. Jon Misnault and Mrs. TD Robb. Luncheon was served with covers for Mesdames John Shields D. J. Resor D. A. Cramer William Wilson John Holden C. K. Wynane L. Smithley Earl White S. T. Muller and Lena Tracy. Gyeate, Willism Stone and E. Thorne represented the club. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Perkins of 163 Brinker Avenue returned home after a month’s tour of California describing it as most enjoyable. Mrs. Gillie Parsowith of Oakland visiting Ogden at her mother Carolina Redneson’s home and her brother Christopher Aedne son at 376 Washington Avenue, with Parrowith a longtime Ogden resident, noted for his prior role in Ladiea’ Sali— ing department and his current position as proprietor of a prominent Oakland ladies tailoring establishment. In Ogden, Parsowich was known for his musical talents and baritone voice.
A French program with carols and readings drew about one hundred attendees, most from Salt Lake, marking the first such event of its kind in the state. The evening featured translators, musicians, and a mixed menu of French and American refreshments, followed by socializing at 2547 Stonrop Avenue with guests including Mrs. Charles G. Crawont and family.
The focal Union No 725 United Brewery Workers of America Ogden entertained one of the season’s largest crowds Thursday night at Hoyt Dancing Academy. It marked the tenth annual date of the popular labor union with guests enjoying refreshments and souvenir programs. Executives and guests listed include S. M. Moore George Tinsdale Morley Anderson J Moore Vanea Potts Kearse Rainey George Thena Graf William Carlson Floyd Felschtoor Charlie Tate Howard A. Norbeck and W Lagau among others.
A fragment lists attendees and roles for an Aberdeen reception at the Tabernacle on Thursday evening in December. Names include Toba Watson James Wotherspoon M. I. Dorien Parigias Watton T. Latch James Barker J. E. Bee and others among the trustees and organizers.
The notice details a local beverage price with bold claims and quirky product names. Specifics include a stated price per bottle and references to retailers like Tutt's and Watts Hall, indicating a regional sales effort. Names and places appear in fragmented OCR, but the core event is a pricing promotion for bottled goods.
The Olsen family crossed plains by ox cart from the Missouri River and joined 1856 efforts to reach Caréon Sallny Nevada before being recalled with Johnson's army. They moved again in 1866 to Suddy in southern Utah where Mr Olsen died that year. Mrs Olsen and her children later returned to American Fork, with Ammon Olsen of this city and G. B. Olsen of San Francisco surviving.
Olympia, Ore December 10 The state supreme court affirmed today the ruling upholding the validity of the initiative measure adopted by voters in November 1914 prohibiting the sale and use of intoxicants in Oregon after January 1 1916 Six judges formed the majority with two concurring and Justice Tausman who joined after the hearing did not sit in the case
Salt Lake December 11 An inquest into the death of F M Arrold will begin once Mrs Cornelia Crenshaw recovers enough to testify She lies at the country hospital in favorable condition The corpse is at Qualtrough Alley morgue awaiting the inquest A telegram was sent to Arrold’s father J C Arrold Des Moines Iowa but no reply was received by late hour tonight The wife of the deceased is not named here
A Denver woman informs authorities that she cannot afford to have the body of her hurt relative brought back to Denver. She has three small children who have been placed with a home in Denver, under compulsion.
Kemmerer Wyoming December 10 An Oregon Short Line train last night ran into a herd of twelve deer near Narprt killing two deer a large buck and a doe The herd appeared dazed by the new motive headlight and attempted to feaven the track A few days ago a casuins speeder also collided with a herd of deer in the same vicinity
Frank G. Brainerd led a Wednesday church service at the Congregational Church in Wark City. Future services are planned in the same city, with confirmation of dates to follow.
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