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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1915
Page
3
A woman recounts a controversial marriage and financial strain centered on support totaling eighty dollars monthly. The piece hints at household tensions, laundering duties, practical garments, and related domestic matters, including mentions of biscuits as a milkless staple.
A stenographer and coworkers discuss why wives misunderstand men as a barbered office tale unfolds. John Somner worries about debt while a fellow clerk consoles, revealing pressures of money, marriage, and job security. The scene shifts to a practical guide on making durable negligees with crepe de chine fabrics echoing the era's homecraft tone.
A pantry hack describes making biscuits when milk is unavailable. Mix flour with melted butter, create a well, add yeast and water, knead, let rise, then shape into four portions. Bake in moderate heat, finishing with a higher oven. A lightly beaten egg may substitute for milk water in the dough.
Ogden youth Packard, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Packard of 1010 Hudson Avenue, has returned from a Mormon church mission in Hawaii due to ill health from climate change. He traveled via the steamer to Honolulu, visited in San Francisco, and made a volcanic trip to Haleakala on Maui with fellow missionaries. He prepared a story and photos from the voyage, titled HelEcakais, or the House of the Sun, to share with local friends and exhibit in town.
The writer describes a Maui journey visiting Edgar Morton in Makawao, staying in a rent house above Wailuku, and traveling to Haleakalā crater. They recount foggy climbs, lava beds, and the Silver Sword plant, with vivid skies and cloud contrasts. The trip included trains, horses, and a close view of Hawaiian life and natural wonders.
Oct 24 Salt Lake reports Addison McCurtain of 31 Dowusks arcade shot Booth Smith of Ogden at his home after claiming to act as a physician. Patrolman John Allen and W M Clayton pursued, Smith injured in finger wound as authorities questioned McCurtain. Dr Samuel G Vantot listed with death board inquiry.
A shaven man, Dr. McCurtain, described as calm, testified he fired at Amilth after a threat over a diamond ring security. He claimed he shot to disarm and protect himself as Smith attempted to reclaim the ring. Police held Smith while McCurtain awaited his attorney, M. M. Warner.
Bold killed his wife in a claimed act of love in a dramatic new presentation titled Chalice of Courage. The Ogden screens the play tonight and again tomorrow, inviting audiences to witness a contentious murder framed as romance.
Thomas A. Edison toured San Francisco from the roof garden of the Stanford Court, viewing the city lights and harbor. He attended a dinner for telegraph operators at the Commercial Building and later rode through the brimming city, welcomed by crowds as he studied the duplex telegraph system and its future use.
Eyewitness reports describe downtown shops and offices alight as a major conflagration rages near Tear building. The night sky glows with flames while hotels and streets fill with bustle and emergency crews battle the blaze amid roaring crowds and chaos.
A thrilling man to man fight to win the girl fills the program at The Ogden. See the wonderful Chalice of Courage tonight and again tomorrow as the stage story unfolds with action and excitement.
London reports Sir John French’s headquarters dispatch detailing artillery activity and bombing repulses on the La Bassée sector near Anzy and La Bassee. It describes trench lines from Hill 70 area to Loos front, the 7,000 yard front, and the enemy’s attempt to push at Hutloch and the quarries, all repulsed after heavy bombardment.
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