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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1916
Page
11
A fragmentary advertisement page notes candelabra for dining tables in branched and ata-branched forms, with older pieces found in antique shops. It mentions the Victorian pelerine or pelerine shawl in taffeta with rose-quilling and loping shoulders as a trendy, entrancing season item.
A nostalgic piece describes Easter customs and celebrations. Egg rolling, new hats, and spring flowers symbolize renewal. Children’s egg games include blindfolded rolling and knocking down stuffed figures. The article notes fashion notes and local customs around Easter week.
A domestic article explores rising food costs after the war and Entente events, detailing frugal meals like stewed chicken with pimentos and mushrooms, beef brisket with vegetables, and casseroles. It notes meat shortages pushing households toward economical dishes and vegetarian options for some families amid price surges.
Fragment from a temperance era salon conversation condemns dress reformers as crazy and notes public obsession with corsets, hats, and uniforms. Speakers mock changes, cite stiff critiques of modern styles, and recall anecdotes of women embracing or resisting radical attire amid social pressure.
A vintage menu note describes the divided vegetable dish as a convenient, abundant option. It highlights peas and potatoes with a variety of vegetables served in generous portions, with chefs quickly bringing multiple vegetable varieties from the kitchen to place on the table.
In the Townbred household at Five Oaks a clash unfolds over garden plans. Mr Townbred pushes rotation skepticism and familiar crops while Mrs Townbred, backed by agricultural science, advocates scientific planting. They clash on corn and potatoes and the need for crop rotation as they size up the season's planting.
The passage describes bridal attire shifting from all white to gowns with pink chiffon and satin, featuring a three tier teated liver cloth gown with pale pink ribbon accents. It notes new fabric trends, pastel cloaks, and the revival of tight lacing as fashion cycles return, alongside a lively domestic debate on farming and planting lime beans with superstition versus scientific guidance in a rural setting.
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