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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1919
Page
9
Dorothy Dix argues that the idea of a mother managing her daughter's marriage is flawed. She urges intelligent guidance rather than controlling meddling, advising mothers to support daughters in choosing suitable husbands while ensuring opportunities and proper appearance.
A satirical essay argues that a mother can steer her daughter toward favorable marriages or ruin chances by overbearing guidance. It warns that social pressure and polished home life shape suitors and that many women miss chances due to passive neglect or domineering parenting.
A column by Helen Follett reflecting on sewing as a peaceful craft for women, contrasting a generation eager for leisure with older women who value skilled needlework. It argues fine sewing expresses inner aspirations, saves money by enabling mends and alterations, and urges teaching sewing to American girls as a practical art.
A tip shows using a large cork rubbed on a scouring cake to clean knives and keep them sharp. It also suggests prunes stuffed with cream cheese served on lettuce as a good salad and notes keeping a pan of hot water ready for lemon rinds.
The article describes trims for dresses and sweaters including satin ribbons, fringing, and ruching. It notes uses for net or georgette gowns, puffings edged on both sides, silk plaitings, and frocks for girls. It mentions corded ruching and fettering buttons, especially the poised Rizo style, as popular for wrist gloves.
An old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a child laxative with fruity flavor. It urges mothers to choose the “best and most gentle” remedy for stomach liver and bowels and directs giving the dose to children with bold reassurance.
The Lexington Theatre Bremen opera production faced a halt as protesters and soldiers gathered outside. Attorney Max D. Steuer sought a court order to block the performance amid police preparations. About 300 officers stood ready while theatergoers awaited further word.
An advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a joyful remedy for constipation. It claims no griping and normal bowel action from a soothing, vegetable olive oil blend, priced at 1 cent to 5 cents per box and framed as a cheerful health solution.
Government leaders pushed for a settlement as Secretary Wilson met with miners and operators to avert a national strike. Talks centered on a thirty hour week and renewed wage negotiations, with a tentative plan for a follow up meeting to seek a voluntary settlement and avoid forced government action.
London October 22 economy dominates the opening of parliament as MPs aim to scrap the military plan of the last budget and push education schemes. The session will also tackle housing for workers, Irish affairs, and the labor party push for nationalization of mines and railways.
Two historical discoveries improved human welfare. In 1635 Newton described a vacuum process to condense milk with cane sugar into a semi liquid. In 1483 Harlick of Racine Wisconsin found a method to dry milk with malted extract, naming a product Matted Malt. It proved nutritive, digestible, easy to prepare with water, and stable in any climate.
Cure for itching and skin irritation with Zemo antiseptic liquid proposed by EW Rowe Co Cleveland. Claims quick relief from eczema itch pimples and rashes with overnight blemish disappearance and instant stop to itching, priced at 35 or 1.90 for larger sizes.
Governor Willia y Stephens urged governors of California Arizona New Mexico Nevada Oregon Washington and Wyoming to convene special sessions to ratify the federal constitutional suffrage amendment. He said a Thanksgiving gesture to the West and nation would be offered if others comply. Macadam, the inventor of macadamized road paving, died in 1838.
Crowds pack the Ogden Orpheum for the Mineva Show in Oh Baby the long-awaited act. Ticket scalpers face restrictions as management sets a $2 limit and reserves six tickets per person to curb speculation amid high demand. Local officials warn of enforcement to keep theater patrons served.
Mary Pickford stars in The Hoodlung a comedy at the Orpheun Theatre. Amy Burke plots with her wealthy grandfather Alexander Guthrie and shifts to life in tenements with her father as a book on humanity is written. Local cast includes Dish Lowry Tiles chap and Peter Goober, amid bustling street scenes and fashion notes.
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