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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1918
Page
8
Dorothy Dix advises that women can enhance appeal through grooming and social skills rather than talent. She urges focus on dress, poise, and learning arts, music, and games to gain admiration, even for those lacking beauty or wit, emphasizing practical self-improvement.
A 1918 Dorothy Dix advice column urges women to cultivate interest in others, listen with genuine attention, and discuss others achievements rather than self. It promotes social charm as a path to popularity and character, noting the value of engaging conversations about others and their successes.
The Ogden city School garden club issued contest rules for senior and junior gardeners ages 14 to 18. Details cover garden sizes, record books, judging criteria, districts, and prizes for vegetable and flower exhibits, with specific product categories and canning entries.
German foreign secretary von Kuhlmann told a Telaster in Amsterdam that Germany rejects world domination aims and places responsibility for the war on Russia. He argued no German leader believes Germany could found European hegemony by war and compared world domination to a utopian plan, noting Russia and Britain influence.
Austin June 25 Texas becomes bone dry at midnight with about 729 saloons closed under the prohibition act. Previous closures reached around 1800 as a dry zone extended near military camps and plant sites. The ten-nile law stopping intoxicants took effect April 15 and affects prime spill areas with closures concentrated in less populous districts. An anti-reach house act also limits saloon licenses to incorporated cities, shaping enforcement and licensing.
Governor Simon Bamberger plans a multi day southern Utah tour departing Sall Take to review road projects and sites. The itinerary includes Nephi Levan Seiple Fillmore Beaver Parowan Imigration Cedar St George Little Zion canyon Hurricane and Grand Canyon of the Colorado River with possible stops at Kanab Hurricane Richfield Manti and the Indian reservation. Travel with his daughter Elsa Barraberger is probable.
Six nurses depart by Denver Rio Grande for Camp Cody in New Mexico for Red Cross training before duty in France. The group includes Barbara Cox of Woodruff Utah and Saran Jane Baker of Ogden Utah among others, with several yet to be assigned to posts.
A large gathering of friends and hospital staff bid farewell to Annie St. Anderson and fellow nurses heading to serve their country. Superintendent Miss Bella Peterson and Night Supervisor Miss Irene Swanson helped at the train, while William Hansgon could not attend due to a recent surgical operation.
W L Clovers longtime general agent for Union Pacific withLiadauartert in Ogden is slated as divisional agent for the Traford administration. Headquarters at the main depots. Appointment takes effect July 2. Ghevernoul has served in the company for years and is valued for his knowledge of general affairs.
Prof Marcelina Smilth head of Ogden High School notes her husband Marcellus Smith has enlisted in the navy as a musician of the second class. He may be promoted to responsible work in time. He will stay with relatives in Ogden for now, likely moving to the Pacific coast if stationed there. Lieutenant Buckley killed in an airplane crash at Tallaforce field. His death follows a plane accident and his wife and mother depart to Chicago with his body. The piece reflects wartime sentiment about Germany and Austria.
A Russian newspaper reports Red Guards killed Czar Nicholas and his wife at Ekaterinburg. The former emperor and empress were said to have been moved for safety and later to Beznieburg, with chaotic scenes noted around the Stroganov area and in Sberian quarters.
Chicago reports a suspected poisoner linked to a banquet honoring Archbishop George W Maint at the University Club over two years ago. Jean Crone is awaited in a national army search, with authorities stating Crane is the inventor of the "Micky Fink" powder and may be connected to multiple deaths.
Via Londos reports from Vienna on an Avatrian war communication detailing patrols advancing in the Montello region and San Dona area. It notes heavy enemy casualties since June 18, with more than 60,000 prisoners and about 1,100 officers taken, while frontline combat persists on Monte Ad Vala and surrounding peaks as Austro-Italian forces defend and retake hills against renewed attacks.
American troops are expected to land in Italy by early July, following an official misale mission by State Senator Catille of New York. The direct participation of U S units was announced and cited as encouraging by Italian authorities and allied forces.
A Los Angeles country club quote from a western women golf champion says many women fear sunshine over sin. She claims daily play for 15 years and air quality benefit from fresh air plus a hair color restorer to hide gray. The piece includes an advertisement photograph.
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