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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1919
Page
9
The Woman's Page surveys Paris styles with fringe and monkey fur borders on gowns and mantles, highlighting white, black, and African brown furs. Ostrich plumes and metal trimmings appear in gowns, with bows to satin, lace, and teffered fabrics.
A dated piece advises housekeepers to avoid frying and heavy heat, favor cold meals, salads, and meat loaves, using vegetable gelatine and pure oil dressings. It warns against sweets and greasy dishes, praises white dinnerware, and recalls a British lord's critique of serving hot steaks on cold plates with ice cream on hot water.
Stars from Ogden Provo and Logan gather in Salt Lake City as the annual Intermountain tennis championship begins. J Latimer and Eliot Peterson win singles. Gardner and Tyler take doubles in opening day play with many close matches and rising competition.
A pharmacist in this city is arrested in a scheme to sell a cheap imitation named as genuine Bitro-Phosphate. Authorities recovered thousands of counterfeit materials and plans for nationwide distribution. The case warns the public against frauds exploiting the product’s reputed strength and usefulness for nervousness and weakness.
Washington dispatch notes Britain will not lift wartime restrictions on foreign passports meant to exclude agitators and untrustworthy individuals. The State Department list omits Britain from prewar passport concessions after September 14. Pittsburg dispatch reports mayor calls for a 1000-strong emergency police cell to aid regular police during a trolley strike.
Springfield UW Aug 26 One dead and two wounded reported as coal miners rebel against fines imposed by operators at Adams mine. Elmer Ghiardi 13 killed instantly. two strikers shot amid clashes with insurgent miners. German a miner wounded. Pleasanteran a negro fired five shots into crowd. Bob Jennings a negro water at Lakeside Country Club died morning. W D McElboy publisher in serious condition. Mrs Louis of MWragh Salem and others also seriously hurt.
The ad promotes Freezone as a cheap painless remedy to lift off corns and calluses from feet using a few drops. It claims quick relief from pain and easy removal without soreness, stressing affordability and self-application.
Labor embargo halts all shipments of livestock and perishable goods originating or destined to routes via Los Angeles San Bernardino Colton and related lines. Some freight may be accepted with indefinite delays while officials fear strike spread to Utah before disputes are settled. Ticket agents sell passes to Santa Barbara Bakersfield and on Southern Pacific and Salt Lake routes under delay conditions.
An advertisement for a three week treatment claims to help thin, weak, and emaciated people gain strength and weight. It promises significant improvements in eyes, nerves, sleep, vigor, and vitality, with a money back guarantee if results are not felt. The product Lin aaking and Mood- Phosphate is sold in original packaging, offered by Mintyre Drug Co.
A farmer protests a letter by H M Monson of the Ogden Standard. He argues farmers faced national pressure and political pressure postwar, suggests a nationwide strike for better prices and wages, and urges farmers to demand higher wages and shorter hours, criticizing Wilson and urging action in the 1920 election context.
A caricatured letter attacks Mr Monson for favoring a patriotic farmer class while accusing wealthy owners of profiteering. It calls for deporting certain farmers, enforcing labor on crops, and addressing irrigation, weevils, and urban needs. Signed by EL W Clayton, a farmer.
Government investigators in Ogden have determined lead shot is linked to duck disease hampering hunters for two seasons. Ducks ingest the shot and suffer illness, with affected birds dying after prolonged exposure.
A sub committee of the female manufacture committee will investigate the print paper situation. Senator a Felictis of Wisconsin is named in connection with the inquiry in Washington on August 2.
As chairman, LaFollette announced the committee will focus on examining information gathered by the federal radc committee after which a hearing would be held.
Washington orders resume of U S army overseas recruiting after a month halt. Only white applicants for infantry and signal corps admitted. Enlistments for one and three years, shorter terms for former American Expeditionary Forces members.
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