05 Dec 1919
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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1919
Page
1
An early 20th century office heist details a bold burglary at a city firm. A vault clerk’s Swift actions and a missing bond trigger a police raid. Detectives probe as office staff recount a tense, hour by hour scene, with $20,000 in gems and a $19,040 diamond pond noted in the aftermath. The deputy police commissioner orders a rapid investigation, but initial reports are scarce.
An oily advert promotes Wizard Oil for rheumatism and wounds and Wizard Liver Whips for constipation and headaches. The copy, filled with errors, mentions prices and a refund promise. It also references printer disruptions at Montana papers and an international union court order.
An advertisement claims a free book on tobacco habit helps quitting, offering a mail reply for Bayard J. Woods TD-31 Staton F New York City. It touts relief from nerve tension, stronger heart, better digestion, improved appetite, and longer life, suggesting three days to break addiction and inviting readers to join others who quit successfully.
A 19th century advertisement touts Stuart's Calpitan wafers as a cure for pimples blackheads and rough skin claiming a more radiant complexion. It emphasizes harmlessness and quick results with testimonials and price details included, urging readers to buy a 50 cent box for lighter clearer skin.
A New York Alhambra showing of the Bennett film draws praise for its exploration of philosophy of life. Enid Tenyett stars, delivering a nuanced portrayal as Amy Forteaque whose refined character remains, despite a troubled lifestyle, while the plot probes pleasure, tragedy, and moral choice.
Cheyenne mayor orders all theatres halls and clubs closed ending public gatherings to conserve fuel after a notice from a railroad indicating curtailed supplies. Schools previously closed and offices affected as officials enforce energy saving measures.
A fragmentary notice mentions Browe Quinine and related terms with garbled lines about tonics and sensations. The snippet references a signature by W. Groves and an unclear product description, suggesting an old patent or medicinal advertisement with distorted text.
A Muscatine, Iowa railroad disaster weekend left several dead and many injured when a box car derailed on the Muscatine and Southern Railway at Hahntroining. A week of turmoil followed with searches for two missing as authorities investigated the wreck and railway conditions.
In a dated ad style, the copy touts Bayer as the world famous Aspirin with the Bayer name on genuine tablets. It claims physicians prescribed it for over US years and notes the unbroken package and directions. It lists ailments like colds headaches and neuralgia and mentions Bayer in the trademark as Monoacetyl salicylate.
An Irish Protestant delegation aboard the ship Wabla in New York denounces Sinn Fein as Bolshevik, saying the movement in Ireland seeks rebellion, not political goals, and warns Americans against funding missions that demand dollars while denying the Republic. The defenders insist their mission promotes law, truth, and fair play to counter propaganda.
A hunting party traveling in Erin was attacked by masked assailants as they rode cars in the Carron district. The party, including WW. V. 1 Naan s and Barons heir F. O'Brien, suffered gunshot wounds to the shoulder while a pursuit and exchange of shots occurred. The assailants reportedly fled, and the motive is believed to be seizure of the party arms.
The state board of loan commissioners sold $100,000 of state good bonds to Palmer Bond & Mortgage Company under a prior contract. The sale completes a planned transaction authorized earlier and reflects ongoing state financing efforts.
Misery factory style ad urges readers to try Cascarets to cleanse the stomach and bowels. Claims the product removes undigested food, foul gases, and excess waste without griping or sickness. PromotesCalomel and similar pills as harsh alternatives to avoid. Contains health pitch and period advertising tone.
A committee from the Society for American and British Friendship and church leaders plan a speaking tour in the United States to oppose Sinn Fein claims and inform the public on the Irish situation. The note stresses cooperation with the government and condemns propaganda, highlighting a broader state financial picture with indebtedness and bond concerns.
The document discusses CTBAse indebtedness of 5.67 million dollars and a state valuation around 692 million. It explains the debt limit is 1 percent of assessed valuation, allows up to 10.67 million, and notes a possible issuance of 1 million more bonds if allowed. A constitutional amendment will be placed on the November 1920 ballot to raise the limit to 2 percent, keeping total indebtedness under 13.84 million plus existing bonds.
An old advertisement proclaims Possam soap cures eczema and skin irritation, claiming pimples and rashes disappear and the skin becomes clearer. It offers a free sample from Emergency Laboratories at 343 Wosk 47th St New York City.
New York December 1984 a prize of 10000 is offered for the invention of an airplane that can rise and descend vertically announced by Edouard and Anoire Michelin French tire makers through the Aero Club of France. The Aero Club of America issued today the offer for the breath.
In London two years after a separation of poles the Jewish National Home movement celebrates. Lord Curzon signals no policy change while Rothschild expresses confidence the home will be established. A Zionist meeting features a resolution by MP Herbert Samuel urging united support for the cause.
Professor William Peterson notes southern Utah cannel coal seams with known commercial value. Ford plans a new distilling plant costing about 300000 dollars, to be built by the Salt Lake Plant. A modern facility will enable assembling work locally to handle rising business.
The Ford Investment Company purchased the northwest corner property at Phitd Soutmane Third Wear streets for 45000 to review economical plans. The only assembly plant west of Tranae City is in San Francis?. Other plants exist in Set He and Portland but are not in use. Montana coal relief efforts focus on the Montan area and famines.
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