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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1918
Page
8
A 1918 era guide urges Americans to share scarce food with a hungry world by using substitutes. It suggests meat substitutes, poultry, fish, dairy, beans, breads, grains, soups, chowders, and potato dishes as ready references for kitchen use.
A wartime piece urges replacing meat with fish to support soldiers in France and Flanders. It notes fish as a cheaper, plentiful substitute and argues government aid depends on broader diet changes, addressing objections to liking fish and promoting Tah as a substitute.
A discussion on choosing fish over meat notes fish variety and nutritional value. It describes cooking methods from poached to baked and even fish pie ideas, urging inclusion of fish in weekly meals and suggesting sauces and dressings while stressing its comparable protein content to meat.
An advertisement touts Freezone, a “quarter flood of freezene” from a pharmacy, claiming drops ease tender corns instantly without inflammation. It markets a sticky, dry-on substance said to lift the corn painlessly, and mentions preventing deaths tied to improper treatments. A second item reports state temporary loan reductions, noting a $75,000 payoff and remaining indebtedness, with further payments tied to road bond sales and a $50,000 loan from the council of defense.
Alicia Hoyt answers etiquette questions in this column. The piece discusses removing dishes after courses, proper invitation wording for two ladies hosting, and who should be invited. It notes the host’s address should appear on the invitation and that ushers should coordinate to avoid duplicates.
Mrs. Thaseel of Gol guides Benjamin Reave Ruteell, a United States Marine, to teach wiring for electrical equipment to visually impaired men. A New York program demonstrated rapid skill acquisition, with trainees becoming self-supporting within a month through wire wrapping.
The territorial supreme court ruled that the public utilities commission acted beyond its jurisdiction by regulating the Hawaii based Sten Naylgnilon company. The commission determined increases in passenger and freight rates were unjustified and ordered a rollback, a decision tied to a year long case between the company and regulators. An unrelated promotion for Foley’s cold remedy appears in the notice section.
Washington January 8 Bureau of Fisheries reports unfavorable clam growth and Deputy Secretary Redfield urged Governor Carl Milliken of Maine to lease barren or depleted bottoms for clam cultivation to stimulate production.
A letter from Mrs. Anderson of 2624 Jefferson Avenue details the death of Sam Anderson in the Far East in December. The note lists seven nephews serving England and notes two other relatives killed in action and by a bomb. The message, accompanied by a memorial epitaph, reflects the family’s grief and loss during wartime.
The wrecking of 5 P. en gine 2017, famed to local railroad men, ranks as a major scene in Vengeance and the Woman at the Cozy today.
A letter from Fingland relayed through Mrs Alfred Gladwell describes severe wartime hardship in Britain. It cites high prices, scarce supplies, and a 6 am air raid on Sydenham causing widespread destruction. The writer pleads for American aid and government action to ease the burden as Christmastide nears.
Salt Lake January 8 report details the planned final organization of Utah's home guard. Col MW, Lt Col HT, and adjutant general anticipate formation by February 7, pending supplies of khaki cloth and rifles from obsolete stocks. Local enlistments grow with fifty men in place and more awaiting call.
Noby Omaila, identified with the Unite Sites department of agriculture, proposes to assist France by teaching intensive farming methods. He seeks to go to Nebraska Governor Novillo to petition for support and to train French farmers in land management with American aid. Martin states he can coach French farmers to rehandle their land while France receives needed support.
A Spanish official announced plans to submit a new decree to King Alfonso after declaring the current decree lacking argument in the Cortes. The government aims to study the situation before signing, as elections are set for February 17. The cabinet had early in December decided on King Motonio’s solution after parliamentary action.
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