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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1918
Page
9
A vintage fashion bulletin advises on dainty gowns for graduation events in light colors like pink and lavender. It covers organdy trims, taffeta accents, velvet girdles, and lace details, stressing age appropriate corseting, soft fabrics, and practical pink undergarments for lasting wear.
A fragment lists various luncheon dishes including ham and cheese varieties, cottage cheese meals, potato and pea dishes, cornmeal options, and baked fish with tomato sauce. It includes recipe notes, measurements, and cooking steps, with a discussion on food conservation in the state of Washington and a sample sugar essay by a Chewelah schoolgirl. It also features an advertisement claiming Foley Cathartic Tablets offer relief from digestive issues.
Reading from a damaged OCR, the article describes wartime youth involvement in supporting soldiers. It notes children making Red Cross groups, planting gardens, and aiding nationwide food conservation. Posters, cartons, and essays were produced by elementary students across states to promote food saving for the allied cause.
The Lyceum screens The House of Hate epic episode six titled to be presented tomorrow. The all comedy program promises light entertainment with a mix of humorous vignettes and quick setups.
The Children’s Welfare Committee, including Mrs. Wame Case, Mit J. Or Cooper, and JH Johnson, will start measuring and weighing all children in the Quincy school mid next week. Government cards delayed May start. Parent Triers seek district cooperation. Dr. Raphael Olsen of the University of Utah will lead a health conference at the high school.
Miss Manida Peiouron supervisor of the primary schools in Ogden was named to the state flag committee last Friday. Other members include Alph Whitton and Dr. KG. The committee plans a June 14 Utah Day flag display and will arrange replicas from a New York firm. Also showing at the Cozy are Mack Sennett's Watch Your Neighbor and William Desmond in An Honest Man today and tomorrow.
Ogden hosts a grand afternoon event for children with Cinderella on stage at the Alhambra. Admission costs 10 cents for children and 15 cents for adults, as the program promises the Rise of Tennis Cushing as entertainment adjacent to the main show.
Weber College staged two graduation night plays to honor graduates. The first, based on the stage question, featured Frances Petterson Leona Johnson Mattie Stone Hezel Allen Glendar Malcolm Howard Taylor and Watest Wilkingon. The second play Cos Ani Gos was a one act comedy about a landlady pursuing two lodgers in a single room at different times of day. Professors Kimball Young Aldous Dixon and Eva Cragon joined the cast.
Promoted as a major release, Jennie Cushing draws big business buzz with Elsie Ferguson among America's elite stars. The Alhambra screens the film for two days, promising a premier attraction in early showings.
Hayakawa Tonight presents The Honor of Its Mouse praised for fine photography and emotional storytelling. Patho Weekly highlights exciting London and French film projects. Mappy Hooligan closes the bill with a last free advertisement showcase.
An order received yesterday states that Julius Kruits ghost, former chairman of the board, is no longer in office. The note indicates a drastic leadership change within the organization and signals a post tenure shift in governance.
jVeklors of the Southern Parific railroad company has been removed from office by the railroad administration as part of the economy plan for the war period. He has been relieved from duties for the duration of the war. Also noted are local bids for land holdings and a Brigham City school construction contract awarded to Alston and Hoggan of Salt Lake with a total around $29,?4 and plumbing and heating to Nelini-Allen of Provo for $8,512.50. The Box Elder high school expansion will add twelve rooms with six ready at fall start and six held pending need. The project follows the original architect plans.
Brigham City notes judges reviewed last year’s beet contest in the Nox Elder territory of Amalgamated Sugar. Prizes totaled 190 dollars for top 20 acres, 100 for best 20 acres in district Tablet No 4. Winners include Wineham Davis Ferry Willard Nervi Wood Wilkan Firteham and McKnight among others.
A 1914 report notes the wife of Prince Lichnowsky seeking his release from confinement ordered by the German high command. The article discusses Germany’s responsibility for the war and Britain’s attempts to avert conflict.
Three deserters from the National Army were arrested in Ogden and taken to Salt Lake City. Guadalupe Trozo Antonio Goules and Ty were sent to American Lake Washington under guard with Camp Lewis as final destination. A $50 reward was paid for each capture.
The notice lists Thomas Lynch age nine accepted for service at Camp Funston Kansas per information sent to Oxston City exemption board. It notes registrants from Olden City and Geary feed corp connected to Washington. Also reports on physical condition of several men including Varley Reynolda Albert III Yama shita Thooke Johnson He Martin Doses Hitler Dreehouse and others. England will soon have 400 municipal kitchens in operation.
Violet Ferguson an 18 month old girl of Mr and Mrs William Ferguson drank gasoline from a washstand in their Woodmanadie block apartment. She died about 10 pm after her mother briefly left the room and the household failed to save her. Dr George Dickson was called but efforts failed. The body was taken to Kirker chapel for burial preparations.
King George met the American labor delegation at Buckingham Palace in London. The audience lasted about an hour as officials described the visit and its significance for labor relations.
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