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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1916
Page
10
An old advertisement extols a seven day regimen of hot water with limestone phosphate to cleanse the stomach and liver, improve appetite, and purify the blood. It promises clearer skin, relief from headaches and bad breath, and general wellness.
London reports debate among critics over central powers gains in Romania. German observers acknowledge Bucharest captured but warn of broader entropy, food shortages, and unresolved internal strains. Public tone questions durability of German triumph and entente costs.
A fragmented wartime column discusses German strength and Allied resolve, noting Germany’s strained resources and the Allies’ commitment to relentless fighting. It shifts to domestic matters, detailing proposed retention and possible removal of western assay offices and a Boise appointment controversy. The piece also includes several old time recipes for bread, pie, cookies, cake, pudding, and Graham fare.
H W Airey of Lake County Progressive Committee received a letter from former U S Senator Charles A Towne of New York in acknowledgment of a telegram praising Towne for the Democratic victory in Utah The reply expresses appreciation and credit for Utahs part in the campaign plus a wish for continued Democratic rule Graham Bread recipe and baking notes follow, including ingredients and steps.
In Wyoming a beet sugar war unfolds as Wyoming Sugar, a subsidiary of Amalgamated Sugar, plans a million dollar Worland factory to compete with Great Western Sugar’s $600,000 Lovell plant. Landers and Riverton farmers sign up acres, with contracts to ship beets to Worland, Lander, and Riverton factories in 1918 if June acreage targets are hit. Both firms tout similar 1917 beet prices, about $1 above prior Wyoming beet payments to Billings.
Camden reader credits Vinc with restoring health after deep-seated chest tightness and weak lungs. He describes initial poor results from other remedies, then rapid improvement after starting Vinc, noting persistent cough relief and overall strength gains. The advertisement promises Vinc as a remedy for chronic coughs colds and bronchitis and for run down conditions.
A Utah advertisement claims Virol builds up strength for a run down nervous housewife. Mee Euses Gurnex says cod liver oils failed her until Virol restored her energy, enabling her to do all housework for her family of three. Distributed by Zuiley Dreg Co and at leading drug stores in Utah towns.
A Wyoming regional sugar industry dispute centers on Great Western and Wyoming Sugar companies. Great Western claims exclusive Wyoming territory and boosted beet prices to deter growers from Wyoming Sugar contracts, while Lovell and Sheridan plants proceed. Worland,Lander and Riverton farmers seek factory access, risking further contractions unless Great Western offers favorable terms. Also included is a doughnut recipe using honey and lard.
A chaotic locust outbreak from southern Brazil advances through the northern provinces, aided by a severe drought. Government defense measures include 20,000,000 meters of barriers and burning efforts. farmers warned to maintain guard pairs as trains face disruption and railways offer free transport of gear.
Government moves to impose a embargo on wheat shipments to obviate further public exploitation. It marks the first such request in Argentina, a leading global wheat and meat supplier with major storage facilities.
An ad promotes weight loss advice claiming lack of fresh air weakens blood, urges moderation in diet, and prescribes Oil of Korein capsules from A. R. McIntyre Drug Co. to help slim down after meals and before bed. It touts air exposure, deep breathing, and regular weigh-ins as part of the program.
Berlin dispatch notes Rumanians retreating along the entire front with Rumanian captures including Camping near Kronstadt and Ploeweit. It lists advances and feared gains at Sivale and Mucharest, with artillery actions in the Carpathians and Moidistap. Nutritional recipe then interrupts the item with a prune pudding and family story fragment.
A Philadelphia advertisement touts a free prescription claiming to strengthen eyesight by 50 percent in one week. It promotes Don-Opte tablets dissolved in water for eye baths, promising clear vision and relief from inflammation. The pitch cites testimonials and notes availability through McIntyre Drug.
A fragment depicts a student shouting about measles near Neray Tubbs and another misplacing an overcoat in a courthouse as Judge Cary, later Judge Gary, calls for order. A fifth grade class in St Paul quizzes capitals and governments, joking that Berne is the capital of a land with no government.
Kayaville and Dev edge toward state influence as the Lagie county Democratic committee chaired by Leo J Paths convenes with county officers elect. They seek a seat on the state board of equalization, naming Farmington’s John A. Thinme Kayarikie’s John G. Mr. Darnes and William N. Nalden for equal consideration. If that fails the plan includes asking for a state department head with names Readlng In, Charles J1 Smith, Frank Jardine J H Stocks and others to fill posts on the state board of health land board and related offices.
Salt Lake City December reports a police operation using a ruse by Detective Chief Joseph C. Sharp and Patrolman Edwant Cook led to the arrest of Maerman for stealing $26.20 from Platiner after meeting on a train from Idaho. He faces a police court plea.
Haffner and Cook shared a room. Haffner planned to catch a train to Bingham. Money under pillow vanished, later recovered as Cook confesses to stealing Haffner’s funds. Police allege Cook hid the money in a saloon rear room after a depot meeting, then boasted of the loot. He is arrested again with $35 found.
London dispatch reports the Danish steamer Halfdan of 1307 tons the Sorwegien Etla and the Danish schooner Marie sunk by submarines. Crews were landed. Also the Spanish steamer Gerona, valued at $08, is reported sunk.
A Reuters dispatch from Amsterdam reports Dutch steam trawlers were towed into Curbaren and 35 percent of their catch was seized by German authorities, claimed as contraband tied to England’s share of the total Dutch catch.
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