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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1920
Page
8
A patient in a hospital recalls courtship days as nurses discuss her husband and she receives flowers from John. The tale threads through longing, memory, and the idea that love and art endure beyond loss. The narrator reflects on gifts, guilt, and the line between sentiment and sentimentality in a changing life.
An old advertisement extols Foley’s Honey and Tar as a remedy for croup and various coughs. It claims efficacy for whooping cough bronchial cough and influenza related coughs after thirty years in use across many homes. The clumsy OCR notes consumer testimonials and references to ads in the classifieds.
An old medical ad urges readers to cleanse the blood to fight catarrh and lung irritation. It promotes 5. S. S. and claims spectacular results, offering medical advice via Chief Medical Adviser at Swift Specific Co, Atlanta, Ga.
A fashion column notes trends in decorative fringe on ensembles and trims. It highlights mink accessories, French fur coats, and glamour garments such as cloaks, capes, and long sleeves with puffed or elbow-length styles. Subtle fabrics like georgette and beorgette appear in evening wear.
Dorothy Dix surveys the ideal husband by weighing a man’s ability to provide, protect, and care. She contrasts common domestic flaws with virtuous traits, arguing women seek a steady provider, thoughtful partner, and supportive spouse who shares duties and values a calm, affectionate home life.
A kitchen helper description praises a compact flashlight tucked in a pocket or cabinet corner. It notes the device aids locating items in dark cupboards and cellars, offering safety and ease without extra gear. The narrator highlights its usefulness for finding things in the darkest spots.
Readable excerpts offer guidance on breakfasts and breads, and on avoiding washing meat in water. It suggests wiping with a damp cloth, cleaning oil garments with cheesecloth, using lemons with soap, and pinning fabric while handling.
The article advises cutting a round silence cloth to fit the table and binding with a white enamel cloth, then placing two blue and white Japanese placemats costing about 37 cents each. It suggests using napkins with family initials between the mats, noting this as a great saver of table linen that makes the table look pretty, especially with children.
A quirky instructional note describes tying corners of a cotton cloth to form a handle for a makeshift skillet. The method suggests using the cloth to lift and maneuver pancake batter, claiming the cakes fry evenly and brown without sticking and that the approach removes the griddle odor.
Clothing merchants foresee higher spring prices as fabrics and labor costs rise. Mr King cites broader causes behind the increase and notes a shift in hours and Australian wool costs, while urging measures to keep retailers competitive amid rising expenses.
A historical note explains three business classes and the need for inventories to compute net income. It describes gross income, cost of goods sold, and typical deductible expenses such as salary, rent, repairs, insurance, and advertising. Inventory methods may be cost or market and must be consistently applied unless approval to change is obtained.
A fragmented discussion stresses the necessity of a systematic accounting setup for tracking revenue, purchases, sales, and expenses. It argues that accurate records reduce tax risk, improve inventory control, and guide business direction, emphasizing that proper accounting safeguards profitability.
A vintage advertisement promises dyeing services and a Diamond Color Card system. It claims the Diamond dye can color any fabric including wool, silk, and feathers, and that any material can be matched with their color chart. The text promotes guidance and guarantees for dye results.
A garbled report references Prohibition agents and a six year term, mentioning revenue concerns and investigations. Names and details are unclear, but the piece centers on legal action and government enforcement related to Prohibition era activities.
A Naval Board will be appointed to investigate the recent Kent trial and acquittal. It will review methods used by personnel and evidence in the case of Ret. Renaid Nest p Kent, amid protest and unrest in Newhart. Further inquiries are expected to determine authorities' actions and any procedural concerns.
The readable portions reference the Naw England teacher association president Jacry I Thayer and mentions of teachers and prices with unclear names and dates. The garbled text implies a discussion on teachers’ wages or addresses and a March timeline, but specifics are unreadable.
A distressed reader describes long nervous prostration and lack of relief from doctors. An endorsement touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as effective for nervous debility, indigestion, and related symptoms. The note includes an address in Binghamton New York and mentions the company contact in Lynn Massachusetts.
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