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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1916
Page
8
A Patoka widow recounts her years of infertility and medical hope fading until Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound reportedly restored her health and brought happiness. The letter extols the tonic's roots and herbs and claims it helps displacements, inflammation, irregularities, and pain endured by women nationwide.
In Lake City Aug 24 Charles E Hughes spoke to a crowded audience about civil service faithfulness and expanding government reform. He defended the administration’s regulations and voiced support for extending the sphere of government appointments while addressing Democratic candidates and officials in the hall.
The speaker denounces partisan influence on appointments, urging a genuine merit system and higher public service standards. He criticizes pork barrel tactics, stresses national honor in the Philippines, and vows readiness for emergencies without militarism. He notes plans to speak in Cheyenne after addressing Tabernacle attendees.
Beetlee invited leading Democrats including Governor Spry chairing the event. Alan Barstorger and W H King lined up with party officials as the crowd filled the tabernacle. Mr Hughee spoke amid cheers while a large turnout gathered in Salt Lake City.
Washington reports Republican and Democratic senators clashed over a campaign finance bill as Owen denounced current law as a fraud and vowed to fight to bring the measure up despite adjournment plans. He cited rivals’ alleged funds and warned the bill would curb campaign spending, while GOP leaders vowed a prolonged fight if it passes.
Aug 24 dispatches say British and French forces struck simultaneously and made substantial gains on the Somme front. The French captured Maurepas, and Paris and London report notable advance without detailing specific troop movements or casualty figures.
Aug 24 report from France describes a brutal assault near Le Pate redoubt where Warwickshire battalions seized the redoubt Herlf and a dugout, capturing 242 German officers and men as they fought to death. The Warwickshire units pushed 600 yards of trench, closing a 600 yard front with a wedge thrust toward Thinpval.
Nearly City reports new postal rate increases to take effect in September. First class mail to the United States Cuba or Canada rises from 20 to 25 centavos. International mail to other countries increases to fifty centavos. Rates for Mexico to the United States and possessions are listed in pesos per pound or per ounce. The notice includes refunds and adjustments for reexpedition mail.
Alma Willams files for divorce from Frank Williams in district court alleging abandonment and removal of household provisions. She states he is employed by the railroad earning 118 dollars monthly and seeks alimony, custody of the baby, and a final decree.
Charles Farr was found guilty of disturbing the peace by a municipal court jury yesterday afternoon and sentenced to 23 days in jail and a 25 fine. Prosecutor Azassat and City Attorney John C. Littefield led the case, while George Halverson defended. Farr refused to desist from smoking in the Alhambra lobby after a patrolman’s warning, during the Democratic state convention session Friday, August 18, prompting the ruling and planned appeal.
The Galt Lake and Ogden Malt road company filed an answer to Simrock ScFotland's complaint about injuries from a railroad incident. The defense claims the plaintiff's harm resulted from his own carelessness, not the fault of their employees, and blames negligence and disregard of rates by the incident's operator.
Washington Aug 34 What has been done by the United States government to conserve the health of the Indian detailed by Secretary Kane o Statement today. Efforts have focused on preventive measures on reservations improvement of forsonary conditions and providing treatment. Trachoma and tuberculosis are major problems. The government has increased medical staff nurses field matrons and hospital facilities. Traveling dentists now look after Indian school children teeth. Campaigns for sanitary cleanup and reducing infant mortality are also noted.
Judge 7 A Howell of the district court issued a restraining order restricting Daniel N Roman and his agents from interfering with disputed property. The order follows claims of asserting a legal claim to the estate and was issued after the parties submitted to the court to settle the dispute.
The report notes construction along a thirteen mile stretch of road through the Ditis Forest with eight percent rock work, built by local Washington county residents and forest service at about 4860 dollars. It mentions Yaqui activity and Mexican government eviction fears driving displacement, plus inspections by Forester E Fennacid and Engineer Dan Seerer returning from recent duties.
Washington reports amendments to the federal reserve law to enable national banks to aid commerce by establishing foreign branches and accepting foreign drafts. The Federal Reserve Board will review applications to establish branches with cap its over a million dollars, possibly affecting foreign banking interests and capital requirements, as discussed in a Senate-House conference.
General Willan D B Malderuen Missouri Democratic committeeman met with Vance S McCormick to discuss Hughes campaign. He said Hughes left a negative impression in the west, bitter rhetoric marred the effort and showed no constructive statesmanship, with unpatriotic appeals revived long buried by a generous people.
Washington reports the organized naval militia grew about 29 percent in the last fiscal year, reaching 9,300 men and 700 officers. New divisions and aeronautic sections formed in Hawaii, Illinois, Florida, New York, Texas, and Washington, with more units planned. Aeronautic sections in several states now have aircraft and are seen as a reserve for regular service. The navy appropriation bill, awaiting President Wilson’s signature, includes provisions to popularize militia service and boost efficiency and numbers as they take effect.
Word received at the Ogden office of the forest service states the Modena St George road project on the Disle National Forest was completed on August 4, and that the road is now heavily used by freight and passenger traffic.
Douglas Aris reports the second battalion of Senora infantry was practically annihilated after an ambush by Yatule near Datamonts about ten days ago. The news came from Sahuaripa via arrivals and mentions growing unrest near Bonora.
San Francisco August 24 open shop was inaugurated with 38 affiliated members of the Retail Lumber Centera' Association and Shipping Owners' association of the Pacific coast. Officials report more than 400 workers struck in lumber yards and a promise that 800 more would join by night. Mrs Marker quotes a front line exchange about wartime milk and a milking cow joke ends the fragment.
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