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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1916
Page
8
Philadelphia based ad touts a free prescription to strengthen eyesight by 50 percent in a week. Testimonies claim dramatic relief from glare and watering, with users discarding glasses. Instructions urge purchasing Tran-Opto tablets and diluting them in water for daily eye baths, promising rapid visible improvement.
Fereprad reports rapid Russian troop arrival near Bucharest as Romanian defense steadies. German encirclement plans falter after Russian interposition between Bucharest and the Danube. Teutonic forces retreat, abandoning guns and war material while their northern flank from Pitesti makes limited gains. Romanian troops reinforce western fortifications as Terrestrial front shifts.
A historical ad-like note promotes a stomach health regimen. It urges a single easy rule to eat nourishing foods and take Bisurated Sarsneara with meals, plus non-durable Magnesia as a remedy for digestion, acidity, gas, and related stomach issues, claimed to be harmless and universally sold by druggists.
Paris reports Teutonic allied forces push toward Bucharest from the southwest and west, capturing Tergo ristea and Gradichtes. Romanian army shows heavy losses with prisoners and cannon seized while the Predeal line remains a critical link to Transylvania.
Rome reports Pope Benedict held a secret consistory with no German or Austrian cardinals present. About thirty members of the college, led by prominent entente figures, approved ten new cardinals from allied nations amid talk of a new canonical code and ongoing war concerns.
The story notes that despite high prices gun enthusiasts travel long distances to hunt moose and red deer across Canada and the United States. It highlights November seasons for deer in Ontario and the western schedule, with hunters continuing to pursue game as railway bulletins report prosperity drawing new hunters northward with money for gear. Saskatchewan permits new hunting with Stepante Moore deer and caribou in the first foray.
Notice outlines changes in church leadership with bishops moving to higher sees including Grenoble to Lyons and Bourges to Hiovén, while a papal secretary and archbishop roles are referenced. An advertising insert promotes Foley remedies and a mail-in offer with medical products and tonics attached.
The Federal Reserve Board releases a district by district summary showing strong business activity and price increases across the nation. Yet nearly every section notes serious car shortages and supply delays during the last tenth of the year, hindering further expansion in commerce and industry.
In France Canadian troops used a trapper like method to haul ammunition across mud and darkness. They captured the Regios trench and established themselves in Desire trench, with heavy shell fire and mule support. Seventeen officers were captured in a single action as the Germans were driven to surrender.
A Plainfield resident recalls assisting a friend who was hurt, describing the gradual improvement over days. The account notes initial severe ankle injury, treatment efforts, and eventual return toward normal activities. The narrative emphasizes care and perseverance after the accident.
Reports describe stretcher bearers aiding wounded under fire as Germans advance. A German shell wounds a Canadian runner, while stretcher teams retreat under cover. A unique armistice allows both sides to collect dead and wounded before resuming fighting. A German prisoner attempt ends with the man expressing desire to return to his unit.
December dispatches report the Greek minister at London and consuls in London and Lancaster resigning over policy splits with Constantine. Athens mentions armed bands, palace presence of Constantine and royal family as unrest continues. Britain bans Greek shipments to Freeek and Paris, amid escalations following events in Athens.
The Slingsby case, heard today before the House of Lords in San Francisco, concerns whether infant Teddy Allegeby, declared son of Charlit Slingsby and Dorothy Slingsby, is rightful heir to the Slingsby estates in England valued around $500,000. The hearing addresses heirship and the legality of a late claim amid a complex civil petition process.
Fragmentary text模 unclear instruction to public about blocking certain ads and usage on mail matter. Mentions foreign countries and Adele in relation to mall articles bearing ads.
Eureka December 4 memorial services were held for Tintte Indge No 721 of the S PB, O Elke. Rev PP Simpkin of East Lake City spoke as the principal speaker at the club room gathering. The program honored deceased members Jatin F Mowe Frank Borgnen Neil Bonner H E Wall and Chartres Kryper.
Provo reports that Senator Smoot appoints Cluff as a cadet at Annapolis in the naval academy program. Named companions Oscar Andoran from Mare and Mitton Baugh Cheiatlan Koch of Balt Lake also listed. Clute, 20, a graduate and son of Mr and Mrs Benjamin Cluff of the city.
Portland women on the Pacific coast initiated a two week egg boycott starting today to press for price reductions. The action follows a Saturday meeting of women’s clubs and organizations, aiming to lower egg costs as farm prices hover around the 60 to 66 cent range per dozen.
Washington December 4 The Supreme Court agreed to consider whether the contract labor law bans the importation of Chinese seamen for temporary relief on American coastal vessels The case involves the Dollar Sycamoup company of San Francisco and labor leader Paul Scharrenberg The lower court held the prohibition does not apply to seamen amid emigration debates and the court will rule on the challenge raised by the Dollar company.
Brattle Washington December 4 Wereival V Allen serving a term in King County Jail for unlawfully living with Miss Anna Danieleon who died July 16 in Allen s apartment in Seattle escaped today with Harry Gariner a man police say is nationally known 24% plek pocket
The British pressed into German trenches along the Trent in Fielglum after mine explosions, taking four points but could not hold the positions, according to the war office.
Dewey Hanes of Arcanum Ohio reports a corn yield of 197.5 bushels per acre this year, marking the third time his chainton corn crop has led the Buckeye state.
An oldtime remedy for darkening hair is revived as Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Compound. Sold in drug stores for about 60 cents, it darkens gradually when applied with a comb or brush, hides gray strands, adds lustre, and gives a youthful look without messy preparation. It is advertised as a cosmetic, not a medical treatment.
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