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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1915
Page
8
A lively 1920s home menu piece describes Independence Day feasts with red white and blue decor, fried chicken and corn dishes, tomato soup, and a playful custom of reading the Declaration at 2 pm. Children answer American history questions for prizes, amid light satire of misremembered battles.
The piece argues that fashion has popularized the very short skirt to disguise age and moral judgments. It describes beach sightings of young looking women in sport hats and white Panama brims, noting how aging women adopt youthful costumes to preserve vitality and social standing.
In Ulva country a quarrel erupts as Mr and Mrs Townbred argue over pigs. He buys costly Polski and Berkshire stock while she questions value and future use. They decide to raise a few for meat but fret over costs and timing as they inspect black Berkshires and Veland Chinas, debating whether pigs are pets or profit sources.
A columnist reflects on travel attire and etiquette, contrasting garish gowns and veiled outfits with practical, wrinkle free wear. He recalls a gaudy bridal look and a red evening dress on trains, then advises on compact packing, simple gloves, dark shoes, and a single versatile frock for comfort and elegance on long journeys to events like the Expo.
A humorous sketch traces a man who sees himself as the life of every party. He dominates conversations, teases partners, and uses charm to win women, while others tag him as foolish. Eventually a serious relationship ends his social game, illustrating the fragility of a constant show.
In a rural scene Mrs Townbred and Mr Townbred learn that a pig litter has attacked footwear and eaten porch boards. John explains one pig bit a foot. a larger hog chewed boards while a smaller pig bit the boot. The couple, with relief, declares the issue settled.
A fragmented list of domestic hints covers kitchen prep methods and laundry care. Tips include Irian potatoes boiled then puréed for tender results, yolk and cream sauce for meat dishes, soaking frocks before washing, washing windows with coal ash, and a double boiler method for peas with butter and wine.
Instructions advise using lukewarm water and good white soap to order gloves and keep them soft when dry. Do not rinse all of the coop out of them and avoid exposing to artificial heat near other items.
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