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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1916
Page
2
The article reports a German cruiser squadron raid on the east coast of England about 160 miles north of London, with Zeppelins possibly guiding ships inland. It notes two prior east coast raids this war and hints the aim was to draw Allied warships away from Belgian ports, while Deutsch forces avoided heavy inland damage.
An advertisement touts weight loss without starving. It claims Korelo capsules from Intyre Drug Co or any druggist should be taken after meals and before bed, with weekly weigh ins to track loss. It promises removal of fat from any body part and warns against unwanted displays of fat.
An article denounces a alleged plot by Wolfe von Igel and Frane von Papen involving Japan and Mexico. It urges strong government measures, calls for swift punishment in line with McNamara era actions, and suggests linking any ambassador involvement to punitive steps.
Our railroad prosperity promises to continue without danger of being overwhelmed by the competition of the Panama Canal. The big waterway promises to shift trade patterns, affecting carriers and regional economies as discussions on canal impact proceed. The article outlines potential long term effects, with emphasis on transportation balance and national transport strategy.
Readings describe rising Tigris waters reshaping canals and farms near Kutel Amara, with mud deposits changing channels and forcing abandonment of irrigation works. The piece notes health hazards from miasmatic marshes, the bounty of dates and grains, nomadic herds, and illness from the dreaded Trpo button mark affecting veterans returning from campaign.
Secretary Birrell reports an Irish uprising timed with a German expedition landing. Public scope unclear but伦 bitterness stems from home rule disappointments, unionist leadership shifts, and German embassy scheming. Most Irish will stay loyal to Britain under Redmond, though some Irish in America threaten to sway policy if German aims gain traction.
The Manchester Union notes Allied strength thrives as more Russian troops reach Marseilles. The fleet looms, supplies surge, and wary observers see improved Entente team play. Officials stress a businesslike mobilization of resources to sustain the war effort.
Kat el Amara, ten miles distant from Berdad, resists Turkish forces while awaiting a relief expedition. The National Geographic Society describes the town as a historic battlefield, noting its position 300 miles southeast of Baghdad and its role at the river systems near the Euphrates.
The Baltimore Lake Herald Republican argues Germany should not view Wilson’s note as America’s stance alone. It says the American people support the President and will back his words, unless he errs, and urges Ambassador von Bernstorff to clarify U.S. domestic sentiment to avert international complications.
Medical authorities warn that untreated colds can become chronic bronchial and other troubles, potentially fatal. Eckman’s alternative remedy is promoted as timely relief. claims calcium chloride helps absorption without harmful drugs, urging readers to consult their druggist about Eckman Laboratory products in Philadelphia.
In a damage suit J P James vs Frank Drowning the defendant asks the court to appoint a guardian ad litem for him alleging he is a minor and to look into the case. The dispute centers on an event at Utenwood Park on November 20 1915 when Drowning allegedly injured J Thoren James during a boyish scuffle. The plaintiff seeks damages of SIMA.
The program features The Flying Torpedo a Triangle Photoplay and William Collier in Cracker Jack Keystone intertitle shows Wife and Auto Trouble. Presented today and tomorrow at the Ogden Theatre with the same lineup.
The State secretary mails license numbers to applicants after proper forms are filed. Yesterday four offenders were fined five dollars each for driving cars without front and rear license numbers, while others cited for bicycle on the sidewalk faced fines.
A.M. Wilcorns remodels his residence on Tarlow avenue between Twenty-fifts and Twenty-seventh streets, about $1000. Goodale Covila company builds a Grant avenue garage between Twenty-fourth and Twenty-fifth streets, about $3000. Preston Badger constructs a Washington avenue residence between Eleventh and Twelfth Streets, about $1500.
Eugene and Wisp Howard head the Winter Garden corps as top character actors in the Passing Show of 1916 at the Orpheum on Wednesday May 3. They portray multiple roles from Trilby to Androcles with Willie as Trilby and Androcles, Eugene as the Roman soldier Stegall. Fans praise Gene’s best interpretation while others recall Wilton Larkaye in the letters role. Also Mary and Alice promote Alhambra tonight with two major film hits.
Richard Powers and Patrick Flynn were arraigned in municipal court on brand larceny charges for allegedly stealing $3 from Patrick Quixey at the Dawson rooming house on January 18. The case ties to the Franke Philbrook murder trial, with other related actions noting Riley Carter and I. J. Taylor receiving short jail terms or fines for related offenses.
William Collier the famed comedian appears in The Flying Torpedo at Ogden theater with a new Key tone act titled Wife and Auto Trouble. The presentation blends humor and vaudeville style to attract local audiences tonight.
A medical authority describes Cantellani's combined vaccination as a breakthrough now used in France and allied forces. The method blends various vaccines, each containing microparticles from different diseases, with early tests reportedly showing high satisfaction and broad protection.
A scrambled reader letter column requests medical cures for constipation scurvy hair loss dandruff and kidney issues. The physician replies recommending three grain thyroid and iron tablets plus a scalp tonic while cautioning diet and general health, with brand names and dosages framed as patient guidance.
The text lists ailments like typhoid paratyphoids cholera and plague with Malta fever, then shifts to sheep aging. It notes an old sheep may look well but loses profitable service after four years, as teeth show little change and permanent teeth development follows age benchmarks for yearlings two-year-olds and four-year-olds.
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