Ivory Soap Floats and Lathers Deep
A promotional note extols Ivory Soap as the best bath soap. It floats and lathers freely, with a large cake covering surface quickly and thoroughly in demonstrations.
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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1909
Page
6
A promotional note extols Ivory Soap as the best bath soap. It floats and lathers freely, with a large cake covering surface quickly and thoroughly in demonstrations.
An old remedy for dandruff and falling hair uses garden sage and wild sage brush tea. A laboratory improved preparation now claims to cure dandruff and stop hair loss without odor, sold as Sage Brush Hair Tonic at leading drug stores and barber shops.
The Atchison Globe notes a shift from heavy wedding debts incurred by brides a decade or so ago to today when young women earn and save for their own weddings. Fathers are urged to assist less and let the bride manage her own expenditures, reflecting a perceived advancement in women’s independence compared with twenty years past.
Obituary recalls Lorin Farr longtime Ogden leader and Utah statesman who died suddenly at Hot Springs likely from heart failure or apoplexy. He served 22 years as Ogden mayor, led Weber Stake of Zion, served in the territorial legislature, and helped drive the first transcontinental railroad spike. Funeral planned at Ogden Tabernacle with Weber Stake conference adjustments.
An advertisement touts Hyomel a eucalyptus balm for catarrh hay fever and throat inflammation. It claims quick relief via a small inhaler and offers a $1 complete outfit on the installment plan endorsed by Mrs. A Cutler of Battle Creek Michigan and others.
The adjourned council meeting dealt with hearing reports from committees and reconsidering city claims. Actions included confirmation of Judge Bagley as temporary municipal court judge, approval and denial of several damage and service claims, warrants for tax collection services, light globes, lumber, and gravel purchases, and payment of current expenses with some exceptions.
The council referred Culley account to the polls committee and approved J B O Neill’s $725.81, plus £756.94 payroll, with prior disallowances. Health and safety items were split to fire, sanitary, and public buildings committees. A library levy of 3528.66 was sent to the law committee. Italian earthquake relief was discussed, a four member relief committee formed, and mayoral appointment authorized. Death of Lorin Marr triggered half mast, with resolutions planned. Sunday closing law enforcement proposed, and J A Browning’s $25.80 police service claim approved.
Ten Skansen Dancers from Stockholm Sweden will present old time Northern European dances in costume at the Second Ward Amusement Hall Ogden Wednesday evening. The troupe has appeared before nearly every monarch in Europe and their Ogden appearance promises novelty and education Admission 25 cents.
Senator Lodge addressed Mr Foraker after his remarks asserting that spending on Browne and Baldwin in the inquiry does not violate laws. He argued Pinkerton restrictions apply only to Baldwin, not Browne, and cited prior administrations including McKinley Roosevelt and Taft. He noted Congress debated intent behind detective employment and said two bills could affect reenlistment of discharged soldiers.
Washington reports three earthquakes detected by the Cheltenham Maryland observatory within 24 hours. The first struck January 11 at 7 06 43 MT lasting to 7 12 40 with peak at 7 10. The second began 5 22 30 this morning ending about 6 41. The third started 7 22 20 and ended about 7 53. Disturbances were small and distance earthquakes likely. no distance estimate possible. T L Davis of Promontory visiting Ogden friends and staying several days.
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