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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1917
Page
7
A vintage advertisement touts "Tis" for foot relief promising relief from burning feet corns and callouses with a 2Scent bar sold by druggists or department stores. It claims the product draws out poisonous exudations and provides foot comfort with a yearlong guarantee.
TULL England April 24 Belief Russia will become the world’s largest exporter of wood pulp was voiced by M Charubashidze honorary secretary of the Tulsa British chamber of commerce in an address to commercial men. He urged studying Russian conditions to overcome trade difficulties and predicted Russia would require more goods while exporting less food. German language skills outpaced rivals, and Britain should not be deterred by catalog oriented traders. The speaker also noted Russia’s lack of mercantile marine and the strategic need for grain and the Danube. In Germany women serve as elevator and delivery workers among others.
AP report from London describes a fierce Arras battle with heavy bombardment and vivid sky flashes as British troops captured multiple German positions from Verdan to Monchy le Preux. Prisoners, including many from Pomerania, were taken as British guns and infantry pressed the offensive amid fierce resistance. Washington notes Utah leaders shift toward conscription with calls for universal service and strong war support.
A Philadelphia advertisement reports Dr. Lewis endorsing Bon-Opto as a prescription that strengthens weak eyes and can free wearers from glasses. It includes testimonials from physicians and patients, noting restored vision, reduced eye strain, and a money back guarantee.
An old newspaper ad urges readers to mail in a cutout to Foley & Co for a free trial package of Foley remedies. It lists Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and colds, Foley Kidney Pills for pain and kidney issues, and Foley Cathartine tablets for constipation and digestion, with a request to include name and address.
In Salt Lake City April 24 the Rt Rev John P Carroll told Escalante club members that Catholics will heed the presidents call and defend the Star Spangled Banner. He praised the war effort as defense of civilization and liberty, and noted the club elected a board and made the organization complete with Bishop Carroll named honorary member.
A reader from Balem Mo shares four to five years of bladder trouble and kidney pains. After trying many medicines with no relief, Foley Kidney Pills allegedly restored health. The ad targets backache dizziness rheumatic pains and joint issues as common ailments treated by the product.
Paris reports Germany has announced it will torpedo hospital ships without warning despite international law. The French government says German prisoners will be embarked on these vessels under the policy noted at 55 p.m.
A letter to the editor argues for laboring prisoners amid wartime shortages. It references food for people and penal labor during winter, noting snow cover and comparisons to battles in Europe. The writer urges Utah to prepare for events as German offensives unfold and cites the bombardment at Arras and a cathedral city as context.
In a Salt Lake City conservation meeting Governor Damberger urged pardoning and parole for prisoners to employ them on farms mines and other work. He argued council districts should repurpose loiterers into productive labor, and condemned waste while stressing the need to feed the hungry and support public parks. A. S. Conton signs the piece.
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