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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1918
Page
9
Dorothy Dix cites a tearful appeal from a businessman seeking a stenographer who is efficient, modest and reliable, not perfect. He details several past employees, praising or criticizing their traits, and laments that his latest hire Miss B is industrious yet overly persistent at his desk.
A 1930s style callout condemns lazy, flirtatious stenographers and extols a disciplined, self respecting worker. It warns models that degrade women in offices undermine professional women and harm all female labor. It advocates a focused, dignified work ethic, proper dress, and firm, respectful conduct.
Berlin municipal granaries near Grosbeeren were destroyed by fire, with a loss of 40 000 quintals of grain. Grosbeeren, a village southeast of Potsdam, was a key Franco Prussian war site. A Paris Petit Journal Zurich dispatch notes the figures. In Pittsburgh, Richard T Waters aged 40 hanged himself after writing his health poor and his inability to join the U S Army. Springfield, Illinois, workers have raised wages to 82 cents an hour.
A fragmentary wartime letter from Glen Stade, an Ogden native, describes his experiences in France. He writes of hospital stays, German actions, and impressions of Paris and Versailles. He mentions longing for home, concern for family, and plans to discuss a possible appointment with an officer.
George W. Bruerton supervisor of manual training in Ogden city schools announced a plan to form a local Red Cross chapter. Pupils from health grades through high school will participate in making items for sale to support the relief effort.
A Potterville woman credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her health after long weakness and pain from displacements and other gynecological troubles. The testimonial urges other women with similar symptoms to seek the remedy through Lydia E Pinkham’s Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
The Ogden chapter aims to boost Red Cross funds through a school event week starting May 20. Students from fifth grade to senior high will display and sell articles, including porch boxes with plants, milking stools, shoe polish stands, and carved furniture. Visitors may tour Lewin Junior High and Madison, Central, and Mountain districts to see work from sewing, cooking, and art departments.
Everfresh Company calls for county farmers to plant sweet corn amid strong demand this year. Widespread shortages prompt plans to expand dehydrated vegetables and potatoes, with W. I. Packer forecasting several months of full production at capacity. Rail union reports show 63,547 employees subscribed to a total $4,520,290, while 52,192 workers subscribed to $8,288,200, reflecting rising confidence in the market.
In the south display window, Vention Auto Owners showcases new stock. A bar price frame highlights the latest inventory while urging customers to visit early and pause their tire purchases.
A fragmented report notes the Southern Padle railroad achieving first place in bond amount, allegedly leading all other western railroads in liberty bets, with subscription details attributed to a bulletin.
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