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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1918
Page
8
A fragmented Woman's Page offers a DIY guide for last year's Ghriatmias gifts and craft ideas. It describes simple handmade accessories including pink garments, a velvet collar, scarf tips, and light fabric trims. The tone reflects period fashion guidance with practical steps and styling notes.
A flawed text discusses a fashionable Christmas veil and elaborate centerpieces. It describes a black octagon veil with a gray hat and furred moleskin brim, then shifts to Christmas decor ideas. Suggestions include tissue paper flowers, red and white color schemes, artificial snow, holly, evergreens, and DIY table decorations for a festive centerpiece.
A fragmented 19th century guide lists old fashioned molasses taffy maple candies corn syrup candy and marshmallow treats. Instructions mix ingredients like New Orleans molasses vinegar butter soda and vanilla add flavoring and pull or roll to form shapes suitable for holiday gifting and family gatherings.
A fragment notes new approaches to Christmas decor featuring table arrangements and evergreen elements. The text mentions mistletoe and a televised display and hints at an innovation shaping seasonal presentation. No clear names or dates are provided.
A film review praises Z. W. Griffiths The Greatest Thing in Life at the Alhambra Theatre. The scene shows a creeping barrage with vivid visuals of smoky clouds advancing toward enemy trenches, exploding wheels, and a near audible crash. The piece notes this as a modern war tactic first shown to audiences at home.
Sergeant Major Howard J. Stratford, stationed at Garap Bom ls, Virginia, is expected home for one holiday but has been assigned to the Casual Winding Up Detachment, keeping him in the service for at least two more months. Upon his return he will likely pursue forestry work.
In Juneau Alaska Dee and 3 Mix Lester D Henderson died today as a victim of the second influenza epidemic. Henderson, married to a territorial commissioner of education, formerly Lewiston Idaho, is among several hundred influenza cases with rising deaths across the territory.
In Salt Lake City area authorities trapped a bandit after he eluded a posse and exchanged shots with deputies near Becks Hot Springs. The suspect, known as Han Kirby, was wounded and arrested with accomplices Eugene Lewis and Kleeby. They face charges including attempted murder and possessing whiskey in a taxi.
Ambition grows in Weber County as commissioners plan to buy a new "super-six" patrol car for the sheriff's department. The move aims to boost winter canyon patrols and keep the force well equipped, replacing the shabby old gar with a modern vehicle as Christmas plans unfold.
Citizens in Box Elder County push for Judge Justin Can to fill the supreme bench vacancy caused by the death of Tweden William McCarty. Bar members met to pass a unanimous resolution supporting Judge Catt and urging Governor Damberger to appoint, noting northern Utah has long been underrepresented.
Minerva Wade Hickman widow of William A. Hickman died yesterday in North Ogden at age 90. A longtime resident since moving with her husband 12 years ago she joined the J D church early and worked in the Relief Society in her later years. Born in New York she came to Utah in 1845 and is survived by two sons Warren W and ...
A decorative beaded bag stands out as an artistic gift for the winter season. The piece combines black velvet with teal and green accents, featuring a water-like clasp and shake detail as part of its ornate design.
Vic Hickman is survived by three daughters Sarah Frenels, eronn Vanderhoot and Ella Kollhepp and a large number of relatives. Funeral arrangements are a charge of VIP Larkin Undertaking Establishment and will be announced later by Ister Son.
C L McKnight freight clerk at Union Station was struck by a car driven by C F Thudi ger at 6 PM Monday near 1600 Twenty-fifth and Lincoln. He was rendered unconscious for a time and taken to a drug store then to his apartment in the Brenham hotel where Dr. Conroy attended him.
A sprawling military novelty musical comedy titled My Soldier Girl promises a lavish production and a large cast of principal performers. It centers on an intercollegiate love story with a front garden New York theatre setting, and features nearly twenty song medleys including My Hellete in an’ Girl and Jeepers Ragtima He. The finale evokes a battle field scene in France, with a strong chorus of singing and dancing women and a chorus of novelty numbers.
The Red Cross shop appeals for contributions today as Christmas items near completion and sewing progress continues for needy work. The committee thanks donors for generosity and notes funds expanded greatly. An opportunity remains to bring unused items to the shop for disposal to aid relief efforts.
George F. Anderson, 20, of Saka Sharn Utah, son of Mr and Mrs George Anderson, died of wounds received in France after being wounded the day prior. He was drafted June 24, grouped to Camp Lewis, then Camp Kearny, later sent to France in August, and served in Company A, 16th Infantry before transferring to the 14th Infantry.
A fragment from a war era report lists Thomas James Tupert Ed win Anderson and others as relatives of a missing Spanish Fork man. The diary notes indicate Lester Larsen had not been heard from since September 16 while a company member placed him with the Rhine fighting and identified a different Simpson as the casualty.
A famed pugilist Hawrence Keough, once prominent in Ogden, reportedly faced arrest in Altoona Alabama after a protracted pursuit by authorities. In Lake, Utah, discussions justified extending public school education with a plan raising attendance to 18 and 144 annual hours, comparing England and France. Florence Boules pursues custody in a legal fight, following a prior divorce and a contested kidnapping charge. Provo news lists soldiers returning home with honorable discharges, including Glenn W. Field in aviation service.
Barale Ann Tinney wife of Franklin S Tinney longtime superintendent of the Utah Construction Co will be buried after funeral services in the Seventeenth Ward Chapel. The body will lie in state at the family residence 1138 North Second West street from 2 to 6 p.m. today. Mrs Tinney a native of South Wales came to Utah thirty one years ago and leaves a large family including several children and grandchildren. Funeral arrangements honor her memory as family and friends gather in Salt Lake City.
A report shows a general average price rise of 16 percent across Utah industries based on estimates issued yesterday. The survey highlights widespread cost increases affecting manufacturers and providers statewide, signaling ongoing inflationary pressure.
The fragmentary text notes per cent increases in various sectors including department stores, hardware, groceries, and manufacturing. It mentions national warnings and an average gain around 2 percent, with details obscured by damaged OCR. The exact entities, percentages, and locations are unclear in the reading.
LeGrande Winger an 18 year old Utah Idaho Sugar Co factory worker at Midvale died after a steam cell explosion. He had worked about a month and was to return to BHY Provo after the new year. Officials state the door released causing burns and steam scalds before he could be freed. He died at the local hospital five hours after pickup by Dr. J May.
Mizpah chapter No 6 Order of Eastern Star elects officers at last night meeting in Salt Lake tec 24 Roxana Seaton is worthy matron George W Barrows worthy patron Nellie C Jennings associate matron Louisa Steward secretary W D Prosser treasurer Levina A Brown conductress Roberta Karna associate conductress Gertrude Skelton associate matrons E R Leatherwood F D Keeler among new officers
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