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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1916
Page
3
A domestic drama unfolds with Molly and John discussing Julia Osgood's sudden resignation and return to work after an engagement setback. Rumors swirl about a postponed wedding and Julia's pride, while Molly consoles her and urges tact. The piece ends with a recipe interlude for baked plum pudding and Devil's Food cake.
A PAGE describes French women’s handiwork including linen breakfast sets with black and white crescents, moss threads, and rose centers. It highlights hand-painted buckram telephone covers, yellowed with "telephone book" lettering, and cushions with satin appliques. Canadian women are noted for knitting hats, blankets, and crochet afghans praised for warmth and washability.
A fragmented old text gives guidance on using clover and scented materials to freshen a home. It mentions avoiding repeated scents, choosing the third clover in sequence, and spreading fragrance between household areas. Advice touches on using dried items when fresh supply is limited and preserving a pleasant in-house aroma.
A vintage advertisement promotes Jacobs Oil as a universal rheumatism and pain remedy. It claims instant relief for sore stiff joints muscles and back ache touting a long history of cures and urging readers to try a small trial bottle from druggists.
Jan 12 Halt Lake reports that D. H. Christensen, after a 25 year educator career and 15 years leading Salt Lake's public schools, will retire at term end and not seek reelection. He handed a written notice to the board, stating plans to devote time to business interests after June 2008.
In a reflective exchange, Mr Christensen doubts future official roles while noting a city wide school survey marks an epoch in education. He hints retirement plans and recalls leaving school work twenty eight years ago to work on a Colorado canal project, then returning to contracting.
An old advertisement touts Flys Cream as a fragrant antiseptic to apply in the nostrils for instant relief from head colds and catarrh. It promises open air passages, ease from snuffling and headaches, and overnight breathing comfort.
Rotterdam dispatch reports Fretd Marshal von Mackensen jilted Bofla and prepared an expedition against Balootk. Bulgaria and Turkey unlikely to wait for Entente troops, aiming to drive them from Greek territory regardless of Greek government displeasure. Preparations completed. action expected soon to end Entente presence with Balkan troops involved.
London reports from January describe a flood of England’s foodstuffs through Denmark to Germany. The Mall writer notes widespread restraint in Scandinavia and Holland, with Denmark forbidden to publish most data. He argues Denmark’s small population cannot absorb the vast exports, most of which go to Germany via Sweden, while The Mail criticizes Berlin's policy.
A list announced by State David Mattson sets start dates for terms in seven judicial districts. Dates cover counties such as Hoxelder Cache Rich Morgan Weber Caris East Lake Summit Tooele Wah Tucheane Unita Washington Trott Beaver Mullard June Garfield Sanpete Emery San Juan Grand with notes of a fatal shooting involving a local boy during a sparrow-hunting incident.
In Pocatello on January 11 Walter Sampson Cant Anderson and Richart Remington were detained by Sheriff Cooper in connection with the Petersons leseay store robbery at Bod a Springs. One man allegedly confessed. A full burglar outfit with dynamite caps and a quantity of soup was found at the arrest premises. The trio was brought to the county jail for a preliminary hearing.
A Des Moines testimonial urges women to treat female ailments with Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound before considering surgery. The letter claims prior illness and surgical risk were avoided after using the remedy, praising its health restoration and advising confidential advice from the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
In Los Angeles on January 12, a motion for a new trial for Mathew A Schmidt was set for today in superior court. He was convicted about two weeks earlier of murder in the dynamition of the Los Angeles Times building. The motion cites jury misconduct. David Caplin, co defendant, was to appear for a separate motion to one week later. Sentence had been deferred, with Schmidt to be kept in care, and the judge indicated a life term would be imposed today if the motion failed.
State Dairy and Food Commissioner Heber C. Smith and State Health Commissioner T. Roben Healty held a conference after the U S Supreme Court upheld the federal ban on interstate shipments of mis branded patent medicines. The state law mirrors the federal provision and will be enforced promptly to curb illicit preparations.
Departments plan enforcement to stop sale of drugs with misbranded wrappers. Manufacturers and dealers facing prosecution under the law for selling nostrums claiming cures for consumption tuberculosis Brights disease cancer and diabetes.
Vienna reports official statement admitting Russian victory. Desparabian front in east Galicia sees calm amid fighting. Italian theatre notes attacks near Topanni and Ramaccs, southern Tyrol bombers. Laxcen captured in Southeastern theatre. Karst hills defense with heavy artillery and navy overpower enemy. guns and supplies captured. Northeast Montenegro actions claim enemy beatings and possession of village heights near Re rane. Limnyer bridge saved from destruction. Serbian guns and ammo unearthed.
Washington reports several large Red Cross consignments to France Belgium and Montenegro totaling over 29,009 pounds of hospital equipment and clothing for women and children plus 10,248 pounds for Montenegro. Receipts note ongoing gratitude as war lengthens and needs grow across allied territories.
The piece argues engineers and business leaders must unite to align commerce with national laws, warning that Europe’s war devastates ordinary people while wartime progress relies on peacetime genius. It credits pivotal inventors from Watt to Marconi and outlines how innovations underwrite military and civilian power.
Henry Ford is credited with advancing automobile and gas engine use more than any living person. The passage notes Captain Ericsson left the Swedish army ten years before the invention of the screw propeller.
Jane Geary plays in Mot her of Seven directed by C A and 8 M Franklin. Helen Ware appears in Crone Currents directed by Francis J Graniton.
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