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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1917
Page
8
Dorothy Dix examines ideal marriages and the gap between airy virtue and real life. She cites two news items about a too-nice husband and an overly affectionate wife, arguing enduring harmony rests on balancing tenderness with independence.
A Philadelphia advertisement touts Bon-Opta tablets and a home eye care regimen claiming 50 percent stronger eyesight in a week. Testimonies describe improved reading without glasses and reduced watering and inflammation after using the liquid eye bath and tablets. The ad asserts widespread benefits and guarantees a refund if not improved.
A fragmentary discussion cites Bernard Shaw on imperfect marriages. The piece argues couples cling to routine while sparks of conflict erupt, showing why idealized spouses fail and why few readers expect perfect harmony.
A Wednesday thrift tip from Angle Sam urges spreading meat flavor and moderating meat consumption per USDA guidance. It describes a budget meal using thin round steak stuffed with bread crumbs and seasonings, rolled and tied, baked or casserole-cooked with added water for tenderness.
A table pad with extra eaves is expensive yet homemakers find it satisfactory to repurpose worn tablecloths or sheets. Open the table lay material double mark shape sew seam and cut. Layer fabric double add a cotton sheet and baste then quilt. Fasten parts with snap fasteners.
A wartime style recipe excerpt describes frying Bix sausages, cooking minced cabbage with potatoes, and serving with mashed potatoes. It also outlines spinach with cream method, using butter, salt, pepper, and milk to create a verdant side dish.
Fragmentary cooking notes describe baked eggplant with stuffing peppers and dressing. Instructions mention slicing eggplant, scooping flesh, mashing, mixing with dressing, layering, and baking. Ambiguities include unclear terms and garbled phrases but convey a baking process for eggplant stuffing.
A simple method uses chopped red beet stalks with salt pepper and vinegar. A hint of sugar is optional to balance the flavor.
Do not let a baby play with sharp edged or pointed toys or those with hair or wool coverings as they attract germs. Avoid small choking hazards like buttons and tiny parts. Keep away from chewable items such as old pocketbooks or painted toys to prevent ingestion or harm.
A visiting housewife will soon be a county Realty for Webb County's women. On recommendation of D. D. McKay of the farm bureau the duties include instructing farmers wives in housekeeping. The department of agriculture may pay part of the salary and McKay asked for two women for appointment after gathering information. The viewing housewife will work with county agricultural agent W. Breston Thomas.
The Union Pacific opened a new forty mile double track section from Ogden to Green River, easing grades and offering continuous alignment across the route. Four tunnels were built including an above tunnel, with construction costing about 3,000,000 dollars and employing around 3,500 workers over the year.
United States report from Salt Lake City notes Captain James J. Watson citing recruiting offices that engineers are needed to fulfill the army's diverse tasks. The army emphasizes the corps of engineers includes a substantial number of men for special duties and munitions work.
Ogden’s theatre and civic groups organize a one day event featuring a military fashion show and patriotic demonstrations. The program includes the naval unit, a renowned dancing troupe, and a WA Verdun theme to aid recruiting. Proceeds support Battery B Utah Light Field Artillery and the Ogden Harvest Festival fund. The event plans a downtown parade, military evolutions at Glenwood, and a fireworks display titled Wake Up America staged by Flint Fireworks. Committees cover military organizations, transportation, concessions, and marketing with leaders named from local clubs and firms.
The meeting saw active backing from Leroy Nurhmilter Varley M. Tarts Joseph Seowrrost Jr Henry Ander son Jamies H. Douglas D a Bilwell Geers Glen A T Werielt WL Wat tle. Many others who did not attend are expected to participate.
Samuel Williams of Salt Lake, son of P L Williams chairman of the district exemption board, has accepted a service assignment with the United States Army Transportation Service. This marks the second Williams son to join the army, following Paul Williams who trained at the Presidio and earned a first lieutenant commission. Samuel will depart Thursday with Gerard A Hale and Harold Lamb, other Salt Lakers headed to France.
Review praises The Sleeker opening at the Ogden Theater, urging every eligible man to see it to grasp duty to country. The feature contrasts sacrifice with flocking to war and highlights strong performances by Mrs Fiske and Margaret Anglin, noting their recent praise for each other.
A guide from a vintage newspaper offers etiquette tips for after a death and wedding events. It covers mourning attire, polite responses to inquiries, addressing wedding questions, bride and groom procession order, reception gifts, and reception etiquette such as tea times and proper behavior at formal events.
Chicago today reports Mme Jo Swift Morris, widow of Ed ward Morris, married last night at her home to Francis Neilson, a former federal member of the Detroit house of lam mayons for the Hyde division of Cheshire. Neilson has risen in prominence through the expousal of the alogte axayaterm, and is a descendant of notable figures, as the grandson of Daerid lume and great grandson of Ulad itone the statesman. The couple’s move to Boston is noted.
Richard C Treanor was elected grand knight of Salt Lake Council No 602 of the Knights of Columbus for the coming year at a recent meeting. He and other officers will begin duties in October. Deputy grand knight P J Owens and other officers were also elected. The article notes Treanor as an influential younger member and mentions several filled offices.
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