13 Dec 1917
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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1917
Page
1
The article describes Tanlac's rapid national demand and fame. It portrays Tanlac as the greatest medicine of the modern era, with widespread household usage and testimonials of miraculous health improvements. It claims Tanlac’s triumph across the country and across oceans of praise.
Harris touts Tanlac as a powerful remedy, citing widespread endorsements and dramatic community impact. He asserts large sales through neighborly advertising, with many testimonials describing Tanlac’s effectiveness and urging others to try it. The talk underscores Tanlac as a leading, well-regarded medicine claimed to unite public support and personal relief.
The Cooper Medicine Company of Dayton, Ohio receives what appears to be a record single order for Tanlac, amounting to 36 720 bottles for immediate delivery from G. F. Willis, Atlante, Ga. The shipment aims to 936 200 bottles to the west within nine weeks to meet overwhelming demand. The Dayton plant plans rapid expansion to 30,000 bottles daily to sustain the volume.
The article chronicles unprecedented sales of a tonic named Tunic, claiming about 9,000,000 bottles distributed across the United States, Canada, and possessions in three years. It highlights Atlanta and Lexington as early hubs, with Jacobs Pharmacy in Atlanta selling 73,000 bottles. It notes wide distribution from urban centers to small towns and territories including Alaska, Cuba, and Puerto Rico.
Memphis Tenn November 28 1917 a Memphis firm claims strong demand for its product. The Healio-Ellis Dig Company Shenod Te alls president writes that their business sells about one car every two weeks and has moved 279900 shells and 38 orders in a recent period, praising steady customer demand and regular orders from the same sources.
Birmingham dealer Doster-North Tank Co reports strong sales and expanding distribution since August 18. The letter from IT. Nosters, president, notes sales in Alabama improved, with the firm handling 144,000 gallons and expecting continued demand and profits amid growing relations with distributors and customers.
Tanlac will be sold throughout Utah in coming weeks with many agencies already set up. The movement aims for wider reach and rapid distribution, inviting interested doctors to write or telegraph G. F. Wille at Fourth National Bank Building, Atlanta, Ohio.
Ten carloads of Tanine were ordered by leading western drug firms for delivery to Salt Lake City Ogden Spokane Seattle Calgary Vancouver Portland San Francisco and Las Vegas. Each carload contains 1060 Gozen or 12700 bottles, totaling 127290 bottles for the ten cars. Tanine demand expands across the United States and Canada with distributors placing repeat orders before cars arrive. An Ogden exclusive agency may be announced tomorrow.
Denver, November 28. Mr G F Villa writes to W A Toven & Co confirming distribution of Tantac in the territory. He notes 84,848 dollars of product, praises the distributor’s performance, and expects accurate follow through on verbal or written contracts. The letter endorses reliability for future shipments and cautions against errors in distribution.
Fort Worth Texas November 28 1917 Maxwell Clark Drug Co reports Tanlac as the greatest selling patent medicine they have handled. In six months the firm shipped eight carton orders and notes strong Texas demand after inquiries from Mr Willis.
A call to craft and mail scrapbooks to soldiers overseas spreads across England and hospital wards. Home folks collect colored pictures, short stories, jokes, and cartoons to entertain troops in camps and trenches, with emphasis on lightweight, sturdy story holders and cheerful content for morale.
Announced exclusive recordings for Columbus feature Helenost and a December release with Schubert's Silent Night, Handel, Mendelssohn, and a Columbia group including the Chicago Symphony Orchestra performing Toor and Peasant. Highlights include Fatigue era medleys for children, Adelaine Francis story, and ready-to-use Fresher Honey and Tar remedies.
An interest letter received in Ogden from relatives of Charles W Larkin, private of Battery D, 245th field artillery, stationed at Camp Kearny in California. The November dated note describes camp size, troops, and details, though the copy is incomplete and ends mid sentence.
Wheat wanted at West Ogden Milling and Elevator Co seeking highest price. Location at forked Wileon Lane and Hooper Road near dust and dusty window? 470.
Mrs Marty Griffin longtime Fourth ward resident dies at home on Twenty Street and Monroe Avenue after ten months illness. Born in Brede England November 10 1928 she lived in Ogden thirty six years. Survived by sons Orson Parley and Richard Griffin sixteen grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements to be announced later.
The annual meeting of Utah Camp No. 399 Modern Woodmen of America in WA elected officers for the year. Installation is set for January. Elected: Fred F. Williams, prost conant. W. L. Johnson, consul. W. Folkman, adviser. J. Q. Eunehelit, clerk. TL. By Lyman, banker. Joseph Parsons, escort. A. T. Morrison, fatchman. W. OD. Walaon, sentry. W. Ayr 3-year term. Janeflno, John A. Juni. Hold-over members: A. G. Janes and S. C. Bachman.
Fragmented wartime dispatch recounts a letter from a Cooper, Maine mother, Mrs. Aties, to Camp Lewis. She urges God to move Americans to endure sacrifice, voicing patriotic resolve against Kaiser rule and praising the army’s moral purpose amid heavy losses.
A damaged excerpt shows a speaker urging resilience and trust in God amid war. The narrator resists being ruled by others and expresses willingness to sacrifice for the greater good, clinging to faith as the conflict continues.
The Weber County Farm Bureau will elect officers for 1918 at a meeting scheduled for Wednesday December 19. Reports on the 1917 season will be presented and the ladies’ division may form a new organization. Meetings are at 10 am and 2 pm with luncheon served during the recess.
Articles of Incorporation show Ogden Motor Car Company with 560000 capital abates 1000 shares of 69 each. Incorporators include David O Ric Kay president J A Tead vice president Ty L Haloe treasurer J O Read secretary and arvestor and directors J Scundera J T Ruzhmer Thomas B Benson. New auditor Fred W Hillis to oversee Ogden Logic Provo branches. quotes hint at ambitions. Youth in the chap for our vaulting Ambitions. That's so especially when we play Neapling.
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