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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1916
Page
2
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A local board of education reelects a majority of its members and unanimously approves reemployment, aiming to stabilize schools after years of conflict. The move signals a push to restore strong schooling foundations and move past recent divisions.
Democratic leaders in Utah map the forthcoming legislative session to advance prohibition measures. The draft act would create prohibition districts and regulate sale, transport, and manufacture of intoxicating liquors within those districts, allowing limited uses for medicine and science under permits, while banning most other handling.
The draft prohibition measure imposes fines up to 600 dollars and imprisonment from 30 days to seven months for violators. Repeated offenses may be treated as felonies with 1 to 2 years in state prison. Pharmacists face license revocation for dissension. Special rules cover importation, sale, and possession of wine for sacramental use, requiring probate court permits and strict record-keeping. The act also sets alcohol thresholds, limits compounding quantities, and tightens transport and delivery controls.
Madi ne G Daly returned from Germany where she spoke for the Chicago Tribune and described Hamburg as a city decayed by rust and abandonment. She cites near silence, shuttered trade, and crumbling monuments, while Herith shows life reduced to meals and idle conversation. She warns rebuilding will take years and praises the United States as a model for recovery.
The text notes German submarine campaigns aim to sever England from trade, listing several nations as affected. It asserts U S involvement will grow as the conflict worsens, with vessels at risk and nations facing a perilous balance in maritime defense and neutrality during wartime.
The article muses on the inheritance tax's impact on government finance and employment, arguing that wealth seizure could fund investment and jobs while warning against evading taxes. It also discusses political leadership, praising Acquith's oratory and coalition skills and noting potential future leaders.
London reports say Lloyd George will form a new ministry with mainly Liberal and Unionist support to back the war effort. Prospects of inclusion for Labour and the Nationalists are discussed as negotiations unfold at Buckingham Palace and across party lines.
The Salt Lake Tribune reports a charity drive for Belgian children, led by Herbert C. Moorer and Cardinal Gibbons, with Pope Benedict pledging 10,000 gold to aid starving youngsters. US bishops will collect nationwide as Catholics Protestants and Jews unite in relief during the Christmas season amid war horrors.
Helen Holmes stars in Lass of the Lumberlands and Rube n Miller appears in a two reel comedy at the Lyceum today. The program mixes action with humor for a local audience.
Day in Congress reports indicate December 1 session with noon meeting. Debates on Corrupt Practices bill and Hoke Smith bill addressing federal judges retiring at 70. William J. Liryan opposes exclusive federal regulation of railroads before the railroad investigating committee. Secretary Daker urges water diversion to the American side of Niagara Falls before foreign affairs committee. Consideration of omnibus fire butch er fea bill resumed amid discussions.
New York City street car strikers led by Resin Orr William Eiseerald Faber and James H Fahey urged President Wilson to intervene after a day of lobbying. Officials doubt any action beyond a labor department inquiry.
Pierre F D Dec 7 The Hughes plurality in South Dakota reported by state canvass board shows Hughes 64 261 Wilson 69 191. Congressmen Dillon Johnson and Manger reelected by margins 828 12024 and 4327 respectively Allan A Henton Socialist candidate for president polled 3760 and J Frank Hanly Prohibitionist 1744.
Mrs J A Hopkins head of New Jersey Congressional Union for woman suffrage and wife of J A H Hopkins adviser to Progressive campaign was invited to the president's dinner tonight. Friends quote she will wear the suffrage badge and press to push the cause with President Wilson.
New York reports additional gold from Canada totaling 11.2 million dollars deposited at the assay office, adding to about 36 million dollars received from that source in the last three days.
A medical guide explains bronchopneumonia as a lung infection affecting both airways and air sacs. It notes common age patterns, secondary infection risks, symptoms such as high fever and breathing difficulty, and home care steps including bed rest, room temperature, and cautious remedies like calomel and ipecac under medical advice. It warns about heart weakness and advises professional guidance for heart stimulants and dosing.
Three weeks ago two of Billis Mayberry Eckert's children began choking and coughing. He gave Foley's Honey and Tar before bed and their cough stopped, they slept, and by morning the remaining croup had subsided. Foley's Honey and Tar advertised as a low priced cold remedy.
Classified ad fragment by FRANK TOLLER states personal non-responsibility for debts except those contracted by himself. read the classified ads section for more details.
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