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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1920
Page
9
Dorothy Dix frames a domestic drama with a cast including Alice, John, Katherine, Helen Gaylord, and Karl Sheppard as tensions rise over a scandalous story. Dialogues reveal friendship, judgment, and ethical doubt within a club setting, with a plan to confront the affair while navigating public scrutiny.
A fragmented domestic scene frames a wife’s lament on martyrdom and unequal labor. She rages at years of self denial while a sister’s harsh critique condemns women who sacrifice themselves for husbands and children. The talk turns to breaking the martyr role.
An advertisement urges readers to build up physical condition to resist influenza. It extols Tanlac as a reconstructive tonic that boosts appetite, energy, and general health, citing authorities and a Texan physician. Laxative tablets are recommended with Tanlac, and the product is advertised as available through A. Dresser Co.
An OCR fragment reports police seeking suspects after a robbery in Ogden and promotes Vicks Vapo rub as a treatment to prevent flu. The text blends crime notes with a long, dubious home remedy endorsement urging inhalation and topical use. It mentions victims, locations, and unrelated health tips in a chaotic mix.
A reader argues housewives burden themselves with perfection in cooking and dressmaking. The piece contrasts mythic devoted mothers with practical women who keep a calm, jovial home, stressing simpler routines and cheerful evenings over constant labor and perfection.
An advertisement claims the Marinola Method offers rapid fat loss without exercise or health loss. It promotes a tab labeled Marmola Prescription sold by druggists for one dollar or by mail order from Marmala Company at 364 Woodward Ave Detest Michigan. Claims include no wrinkles or harmful effects and emphasizes ease and popularity.
A quirky culinary snippet describes buttered brown bread sandwiches with surprising fillings like crisp silica and tomato notes. It advises chilling cucumbers and suggests mayonnaise on bread though the sandwich shines with the right French dressing and tomato bisque accompaniment.
Fragmented text discusses a mother failing to restrain children and dependents, permitting improper behavior and indulgence. Beneath garbled phrasing, it hints at parental authority, guidance, and expectations, with missing context and unclear setting.
Vintage ad copy markets California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for children with a fruity taste. It urges buyers to verify the package name California to ensure the product is the preferred brand. Emphasizes a fearless use and friendly tone toward parents and children.
The text describes a girl who mends her clothes and moves awkwardly. It contrasts Bard modals, agreeable work, and the daughter’s dependence with reminders to let her learn self-reliance. It mentions waiting on a Seo and daughter and promoting independence.
The passage describes style hints for children’s wear with yellow shading, frocks featuring bands and embroidery, new printed patterns, and an allover conventional damask look. It notes a smocked facsimile and taffeta fabrics with ruching around skirts for colorful, decorative dresses.
An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes with a guaranteed fade resistant color for wood, silk, linen, cotton, or blends. It claims one packet yields a rich color on dresses, blouses, shirts, children's coats, feathers, draperies, and coverings and instructs a simple bow to dye over any color.
Memphis Tenn Feb 11 Federal investigation into seven deaths in the past five days blamed on ripe olives continued with arrival of a USDA inspector and a U S district attorney representative who met city officials and an olive packing firm official. Several victims had attended a luncheon where olives were served. Big Italian Strike Milam Feb 10 Two hundred thousand chemical workers including 64 000 in pharmaceutical plants walk out for higher wages and a yearly vacation.
An old advertisement claims women with red strained eyes can achieve bright, sparkling eyes in a week using Lagopilk eye wash. It promises quick recalls and a free Tesinty xiumtaum eye cup with purchase. Distributed by A. 1K Drug Co and other druggists.
Boston February 1 Persistent academic interest in liquor licenses shows a shift in sentiment. Provincetown votes 208 to 162 in favor for the first time in its history, Tyringham favors tightened licensing with 142 to 78, while the Berkshires area remains active in license support. The piece notes a strong government drive against profiteers and radicals, praising current justice department efforts.
Nebeker, an assistant United States attorney, states Palmer is the man with the best chances for the Democratic nomination. He notes Palmer speaks for himself and not the party and cites the convention as pivotal, while denying authority to speak for all. The remark comes amid debate over Bolshevik fears influencing the race.
Lieutenant Harry D. Smith of San Francisco and Lieutenant Brokaw of Barberton Ohio were killed when their planes collided during combat practice near San Antonio. Smith was a member of the 27th a b squadron and Brokaw belonged to the 9th aero squadron. Their fathers were John D. Smith of San Francisco and a Brokaw relative in Ohio.
A fragment notes Bayer aspirin packaging changes for consumer use. It mentions a handy tin box containing twelve tablets and references larger packages and drug distributors.
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