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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1919
Page
1
Washington observers report Senate debates on the high cost of living with focus on wheat price relations and potential govt actions. Senators Griffin Nelson and McCumber defend market pricing while others criticize subsidies and price controls. rail officials meet with the Director General on living costs.
Fragmentary OCR notes warn about genuine Bayer Aspirin labeled Bayer Cross with broken packaging claims. Mentions directions to relieve toothache migraine cough cold and fever. References marketing by a brand manufacturer and location but details are unclear and partly garbled.
A garbled dispatch notes Japan will explain the planned disposition of a peninsula area near Chiba. The exact substance of the statement has not been disclosed. The fragment references government civil affairs and a forthcoming official clarification.
Robert W. Alafov recounts in France with the American forces, describing daily life, the human bonds with French girls, and the emotional toll of war. He watches civilians, soldiers, and liberated towns, reflecting on German occupation, cultural exchanges, and the grim quiet of towns after battles. He notes Americans learning French, and shares personal memories from St Mihiel and Sedan areas, cemetery visits, and President Wilson's Memorial Day address.
Fragmentary report suggests French press and officials question Woodrow Wilson's leadership as he travels in France. Observers describe varying views on wealth, politics, and wartime aims. The Paris periodical scene hints at tension between American ambitions and European expectations amid censorship and public sentiment.
An old time weight loss ad touts a mysterious system promising loss of ten to sixty pounds. It sells oil of koreio empsnica from a druggist and claims health benefits, urging readers to become thin and attractive, and to share the advertisement.
Scowcrofts and Sons plan a $190,060 warehouse project in Idaho Falls to house stock and wholesale groceries. The Ogden firm aims to create 60 new jobs and broaden Snake River Valley commerce, with an option on Eastern Avenue and completion targeted for November or December.
A brief tennis roundup from Newport highlights match tidbits among players including HL Ate dee Robe and San Vrantiacn. The report references cities such as Philadelphia and Chicago with results and standings in the local circuit.
Intermixed match results show players from New York, San Francisco, Philadelphia and Boston prevailing or losing to opponents from Japan and other U S cities. Notable scores include Evigene Tegal defeating Major E B Harran 6 1 6 3 6 1 and Vincent B Richards beating Griffin in straight sets.
The resort will remain open all winter under Utah Idaho Central Railroad management. A roller skating rink and expanded entertainment will be added while bathing facilities stay available. The recent record day for bathers boosted confidence in ongoing winter operations. Also noted, United States Ambassador Whitrock departed via Rotterdam, with hopes he remains at the embassy in Rome.
District Forester Kneipp notes very few livestock losses in forest ranges within the district due to heat and drought. Cattle are holding up, while sheep suffer from weeds caused by early frosts. Dry year grazing leads to better cattle condition until feed runs out.
Washington Aug. 4 Captain Donald Hudson formerly a member of the first pursuit group of the American Expeditionary Forces in France has been employed by Bolivia to organize and instruct a flying corps for its army. It was said today Bolivia decided to secure integration for its army by discharged American officers. Before the war the Bolivian and other South American armies were trained largely after German methods.
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