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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1916
Page
8
A personal missive reveals a reader’s awakening to daily routines and the craving for companionship, amid kitchen buzz and memories of a quiet home. The writer laments distractions, restates affection, and seeks guidance on sharing thoughts and duties in a subtle, intimate tone.
The text shows a garbled kitchen note with broken ingredients and steps. It mentions half lengthwise preparation, yolks, mustard, salt, parsley, pepper, butter, and folding into whites. Phrases are incomplete and spelling is inconsistent, offering a rough, unclear cooking method.
Washington December meeting report shows Governor elect Gimon Bamberger inviting governors to convene next summer in Salt Lake City for an annual conference. William Spry chairs a new executive committee with East Coast skepticism about western influence following the recent election.
Advertisement notes low extortion rates between polate via the Electrics across December 16 19 20 24 25 30 11 and January 7 with requests to return January 3. Promotes convenient service and a two hour interval schedule via The Electric Way.
Washington December 15 formal approval is expected for choosing Annapolis as the site of a $1,000,000 naval laboratory. A civitian advisory board subcommittee recommended Annapolis, with President expected to decide after Secretary Panetels review amid division doubts among members.
The article reports that Russia rejects peace proposals and assigns responsibility for the war to the enemy. It discusses risks of continued conflict if a German peace is not accepted and cautions against a fragile calm that could invite renewed aggression.
The speech to the Duma defends continued war until Germany and its allies renounce their aims and withdraw. It rejects separate peace talks and asserts Russia will rally around the Tsar, resisting German pressure and propaganda while pursuing a decisive victory to end the world conflict. The text criticizes Allied failures and underscores unwavering Russian resolve.
A 1916 testimonial from Miss Mathew of Oakland describes severe scalp itching and a tingling worm-like sensation. She used Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment, reporting relief after two weeks and promoting free samples by mail. The ad cites skin care claims and distribution through Cuticura’s department in Boston.
A speech condemns negotiatings hours of possible peace with Germany as a trap to delay the war. It asserts rigid unity with allies, calling for continued fighting to a victorious end and rejecting deceitful offers of a forever peace from enemies. The speaker warns against yielding to temporary relief that would subject Europe to domination.
Toratello Wake December 15. Dens are under way for Toratello's first municipal Christmas tree to supply gifts for 1060 children. The tree will be set in Ta caot square in front of the Oregon Short Line depot where exercises will be held. The state City band will provide music and school children will sing carols. Merchants and fraternal groups donate decorations and gifts. The affair is run by Mrs H S Thompson, chairman, with a committee including Mr A Anthes, Mr EE Andrews, Mrs Jona Hart, Mrs HH Kurts, Miss Clara and Mrs Lymn Fargo, Mrs J O Mullen, Mrs N A Pond, Mrs George Gannet, Mrs F Stockalager and Mrs F S Rogers.
The Utah Capitol Commission, facing funds limits, plans to offer a bust of the late railroad magnate E. H. Harriman to Mrs. Mary Harriman. Attorney General A. R. Barnes will inform the widow that the state would welcome the sculpture and provide a suitable site in the building if she provides the bust. Mrs Harriman will furnish the statue.
A serialized tale recounts the Gold Rush era and the dawn of law in a western town. It covers adventurers chasing vast treasure, the Hounds and Sydney Cores gangs, and a vigilance committee that established order after violent upheaval.
Liszle Judea Wrightson, 42, resident of Ploche Nev, died last night at a Salt Lake hospital after an operation. She came to Utah about thirty years ago and lived in Salt Lake until two years ago. Born in Fort Henry NY, she is survived by daughter Mrs C M McCarty, sister Mrs Joseph Frankie, and brother John P F Judge, all of Ploche. Funeral services have not been announced.
An abandoned duffel containing thirty five sticks of dynamite was found on the Oregon Short Line train arriving in Salt Lake City from Butte at 10 16 a m. Conductor RH Hall and passenger director Martin Christensen discovered the case after a rain storm. Two young men of likely Canadian origin, speaking English, are suspected in the incident but no connection is established yet. Authorities believe they paid with Canadian money for purchases from a wagene dealer. Further details from investigators Best Speaker and J A Ebert are pending.
In 1916 reports a suitcase with dynamite on a passenger train prompts police to view the owner with caution. The piece notes a German paper, the California Demokrat, and details insurance-like notices and delinquent stock assessments from Warren Utah. Authorities doubt ties to German sympathy, citing heavy penalties for explosives on trains.
Circular from the Extension Division offers instructions on many home and mechanical projects. It promises guidance on knot tying rope work, belts, lime and cement, rope splicing, lacing belts, making devices, and home canning.
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