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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1920
Page
8
A woman's introspective journal recounts hospital life after illness. She notes the nurse's care, a possible home return, and conversations about family, finances, and the comfort of supportive friends. The tone blends memory, longing, and social judgment within a domestic setting.
Dorothy Dix discusses methods of proposing in terms of type and timing. She contrasts the flirtatious, staged courtship with the blunt businesslike approach, noting young men often misjudge readiness and women’s responses.
Nellie Jones and associates cause a stir as the Orpheum presents A Virtuous Vamp adapted by John Amber son and Anna Loos from The Bachelor. Constance and Gilda Gray comparisons frame a light, lively show promised as one of the year’s entertainment highlights.
A garbled historical column discusses a man proposing to a woman, praising his sacrifices and comparing her to past wives. It notes a letter proposal and a potential breach of promise, with weary tone about societal expectations and loyalty in marriage.
Ogden readers report rapid improvements with Lavoptik eye wash using simple ingredients like camphor and witchhazel. A few days of use reportedly stops pain and inflammation and reduces eye strain, with a promised guarantee of relief in any case.
A retro, ad style claim promotes a blood cleansing remedy promising rapid eczema relief and boosted vitality. It touts long fatigue and suffering ended by widespread use, with guarantees and druggist availability. The copy urges readers to mail for sample details and to buy locally.
The readable text lists soothing drinks for invalids including an orange syrup mix with sugar, a hot milk solution, and an oatmeal nectar. It describes steps to prepare each, noting storage, fruit juice additions, and how they aid recovery or comfort during illness.
Dressmakers fashion trimming from scraps of early colored silks. By cutting fragments into fringe they form repeating trimming for hats. The process yields attractive hats from leftover fabric, showcasing ingenuity in couture.
An old advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as fast relief for colds. It claims to ease nasal congestion headaches and pressure, reduce runny nose and general malaise, with dosing every two hours and a low cost at druggists.
A description of decorative tunic patches and colored fabrics used on hats and frocks. The piece notes bright patches of Bika cotton or felt forming floral designs, with some patches stitched in varied patterns. The tone suggests a fashion fad encouraging creative dress details.
Instructions advise ironing collar bands, folding a paper insert to keep the buttonhole opening clear, and drying thoroughly. After ironing, remove the paper and use a pincher clothespin to shape the band, ensuring a neat fit and preventing fraying.
A garbled 19th century style text mixes health complaints with stray household tips and crude political jabs. It mentions fatigue, stiff joints, and a drugstore note by A. Re MoINTYRE DRUG 40. The piece also mocks Rhode Island and looming prohibitions while claiming a steel strike remains alive.
A farm and household column from The Standard’s U A C Bureau advises farmers on organizing tools and building a compact workbench with drawers. It highlights quality tools, proper storage, and practical guidance for maintaining blades, planes, chisels, and screwdrivers to improve efficiency.
An old advertisement touts Zemo the Clean antiseptic liquid for skin irritations. It claims quick relief without grease, suitable for eczema and other conditions, and available in bottles priced around 33a or $1.00 at drug stores. The copy stresses easy application and transparency in use.
News report from Johannesburg dated January 21 describes a vast new diamond field discovery in South Africa. The find promises immense fortunes and could become the largest diamond claim in history, with early reports noting potential cash value and regional impact.
A garbled theater notice previews a melodramatic Orpheum show about a young man just home from a lowly job. New York crooks and a kind village mother set the frame for a tale of temptation, pickpockets, and redemption through honest effort. John Golian’s New York Chicago production will be seen here with seats now on sale.
Washington reports a Tennessee recruitment push drew many natives to enlist for a future superdreadnought program. The campaign showcased a list of planned ships and mobilized county towns, with Croenrilie cited for leading youths through the streets to pledge service amid spirited demonstrations.
Fragmentary remarks discuss meat packers and rationing, noting waste and behavior issues. The fragment mentions lines and tickets, with concerns about laundering and lingering problems in ration distribution during the period.
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