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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1917
Page
9
Dorothy Dix argues women seek contradictory desires, blaming social roles for perpetual discontent. She contrasts male and female happiness, noting men pursue money and status while women chase impossible ideals, leading to perpetual dissatisfaction and overstretched ambitions.
An old advertisement fragment describes backache relief and mentions a drug company. It suggests intermittent neuralgia-like pain and notes past relief after trying an advertised product. The text is garbled but centers on seeking pain relief and a drug company promotion.
The piece critiques gender roles in work and marriage, arguing women want equal pay and status while resisting calls to stay confined to traditional caretaking. It features anecdotes of fashion and social behavior, and a panel discussion about balancing independence with romantic ideals. It cites Mary Johnson’s view on marriage as partnership and finance pooling, contrasting with idealized romance.
Recipes list multiple baked goods with measurements for buttermilk flour graham salt sugar and various leavening agents. Includes Graham Gems Corn Meal Muffins and Last Gingerbread with stepwise mixing notes and substitutions such as New Orleans molasses. Describes preparation in hot or quick ovens and greased pans.
An old piece notes the wooden anniversary marking five years of marriage with decorations and invitations on bark or festive paper. It mentions the date of marriage and present date, a reception with dancing and cards, and a celebratory mood typical of such events.
For twelve baking powder biscuits, sift twice and measure two cups flour with four teaspoons baking powder and a half teaspoon salt. Rub in two tablespoons shortening, mix with three fourths cup sweet milk as little as possible, shape quickly and bake twelve minutes in a hot oven.
A simple round basket of chicken wire can be formed quickly by anyone who can bend sod and cut the wire with pliers. When filled it can be moved to the yard and set aflame, burning scraps of burned paper and other litter without attracting flies.
A guidance note suggests using around steak as a meat base for soups or broths instead of soup meat. The recommendation highlights richer flavor from beef and notes that a small amount of garlic, either one or three cloves, can enhance taste.
Emily Montgomery files for divorce in Ogden on February 28, charging lack of support for more than a year and asking separation with custody of four children aged 16, 14, 9, and 7 months. She alleges the husband is able to provide about 100 per month. She also seeks costs and attorney fees. The story notes a judge among neighbors and hints at local sentiment.
Letters from readers describe relief from cramps headaches and backaches after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. One mother reports her daughter's period pains ceased and regularity returned. another teen notes dramatic improvement after doctors could offer no help. Readers urged to start treatment promptly.
Dear readers submit etiquette questions for Miss Hoyt to answer in this paper. A reader asks about father daughter talks on dating and changing views within Protestant churches. Cassandra advises a man meeting his girlfriend to remove his hat and shake hands, adjusting for gloves.
EA Littlefield left Ogden yesterday for New York to begin his service with the French government as a motor transport driver. He was ordered to depart only 36 hours prior, and will cover his own clothing and food until he reaches France. He will be paid 5 cents a day and receive meals in service.
British forces launch a heavy offensive at Ypres on Sept. 21 advancing from Inverness Copse to the Ypres Menin road and southeast of Hooge. The attack features deep barrages and brutal fighting amid mud, waterlogged trenches, and dense woods as German defenses try to hold ground near Nuss Wood and Glencorse Wood.
Salt Lake City Sept 21 Niel MM Judd special representative of the Smithconian federation returned after a six weeks reconaisance tour of Idaho and Wyoming reporting several interesting ruins for the national museum for possible further investigation The work was under the interior department with 3000 appropriation for restoration at the Navajo Indian reservation Judd met with University of Utah figures and partnered with local archaeologists to preserve atmosphere of sites and divide findings between Utah institutions
Last night Lehi held a patriotic gathering for departing soldiers Junius Davis Ephraim Jackson and Thomas Jaca. A uniform ladies band serenaded the town and a program followed with speeches by Governor Damber Ber. The trio received $10 each from the city and a free dance at Scupin's academy concluded the festivities.
Soldiers gathered at the high school auditorium for a testimonial after a five course dinner given by the Red Cross. W D Vincent and Sudev J H Anderson spoke as twenty four girls under Mrs James Duckworth staged a living flax drill. The Cite League, chaired by James Ducksmith, organized the program before the troops left by train for American Lake. Relatives and friends said their farewells.
At a closing session of the Producers and Consumers conferences in town, Senator La Follette faced cries of yi low and put him out as he argued the United States erred in entering World War I to defend the sinking of the Lusitania. The disturbance cooled quickly and he continued.
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