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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1915
Page
7
A feature discusses women embracing home crafts amid fashion shifts from throwaway cottons to handmade bedspreads and lacework. It notes a neighbor on the hotel porch crocheting heavy lace and argues the value of durable, personalized linens over mass produced equivalents.
A fragmented description highlights an innovative ironing board with foldable legs and sleeve compatibility, plus a versatile aluminum kettle with three sections and a double omelet pan. The text also details a cream sauce for macaroni and a cheesy bake, noting substitutions and culinary improvements of the period.
A fragment describes a grandmother’s delicate tablecloth and a skilled woman’s crochet, noting a need of a full year to complete. It surveys fashionable gowns from English shops, pale tints, and ornate yokes, plus knitted sweaters and Angora trim. It reflects on “faery work” evolving beyond ugly notions to skilled, modern needlecraft.
A shopper insists on a low bed and argues with a sombre clerk about height. She wiggles under the bed to test clearance, prompting the clerk to call a store porter as the crowd watches. The scene reveals a comic clash over furniture height and customer persistence.
Mrs Townbred and her husband set out in a flashy auto to town for a day of errands and a ball game. The car bogs in a deep mud rut, a tow rescue arrives, and the couple end up late for luncheon and the ball park, with Townbred blaming the weather while Ruthmin shows grit.
A reader recalls shopping woes as bargains lure in Sunday ads yet fail to fit the average shopper. Gowns blouses and gloves are advertised at low prices but the fitting room reveals many items shaped for slimmer figures, forcing buyers to leave empty handed and resigned to regular prices.
Fashion notes predict shifting styles as bright colors fade to paste shades and helmets replace hats. French troops and new millinery push colors, turbans, hoop skirts, and trimmed gowns toward school wear while practical fabrics like whipcords and ratardines gain favor in tailoring.
A fragmented 1910s-style tale contrasts a penniless, overworked worker with a factory boss and union notions. The narrator traces how relentless clock watching drives him toward ambition, a better post, and self discovery despite a life of toil with little reward.
A family dispute unfolds over a car repair, trolley travel, and mounting bills. Mrs Townbred questions the 410.60 ignition repair charge while Mr Townbred rails at delays and extra costs. The pair argue about visiting city services and staying home, with tempers flaring and a plan to avoid a costly city garage.
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