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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1918
Page
10
A Woman's Page piece describes new conveniences at the shows including gear for picking up and repairing items, with references to stitching, fabric handling, and wool. It mentions peddlers selling chickens and goats, and a new grocery store opening via itinerant traders offering staple produce at lower prices, reflecting market shifts and social routines.
Ambiguous text discusses belief in maintaining an egal suit for daily wear and references creating undergarments from soft materials. Mentions heavy coats and coal suits, but content is fragmented and lacks clear events or identifiable entities.
An old advertisement touts Marmola Preservjy tablets as a weight loss aid for actresses and general use, claiming dramatic weekly reductions and steady results. It cites brand names like Deepa and Mollinia Tableis, lists a price of 75 cents per large bottle, and directs readers to send money to Marmota Crs in Detroit Michigan for purchase and lighter weight claims.
A fragment from a 19th century note claims sleeping outdoors is safe under the aurora and even in winter. It argues against indoor beds and suggests light bedding and thick blankets improve comfort. It cites newspapers as supportive, recommending cotton sheets and woolen coverings.
A fragmented notice states that the named party has no remaining financial interest in Uithet and Wheelwright Amusement, disclaims ongoing business association with the firm, and identifies a former contractor J L Wheelwright as the prior business connection.
The passage describes olive colored military style coats with button lap pockets stitched belt and convertible collar. Buttons feature an eagle stamp and the coats promise a chic look, suggesting Parisian street fashion where even children carry sticks to complete a military inspired image.
A fragment notes S68 members from an Avar college aiding relief in France. It mentions roles such as Veltiers sagpickers and Rucketers with duties tied to battlefield logistics and social aid training. The text is garbled but indicates student volunteers engaged in support work abroad.
Fragments describe method to create sleeveless sweaters using worn out seals as material with simple tying and knitting steps. The text notes removing long ends and finishing edges toward the top, suggesting a compact, improvised garment construction.
Advertisement claims drinking a glass of very hot water with a spoonful of limestone phosphate before breakfast cleanses the stomach liver kidneys and bowels removes sour fermentations wastes and toxins and improves appetite. It asserts quick relief from biliousness constipation stomach trouble rheumatism and related issues.
Preston Idaho newspaper reports the funeral for Watkin Lomax Roe Jr a young publisher who died of influenza after about ten days illness. Roe active in politics religion and social life, served as Preston Fourth Ward Mutual Association president and Republican county committee secretary. He is survived by wife and child with many relatives and floral tributes from officials including State Treasurer Hagieson of Idaho and friends traveling from Salt Lake City.
An old advertisement touts thin nervous individuals needing bitro-phosphate to gain weight, nerve strength, sleep, and confidence. It claims improved assimilation of food and reduced weakness, urging use despite warnings of nervous exhaustion and debility. The copy uses medical-sounding terms and appeals to women seeking curves and vigor.
The Red Cross inspected 935 parcels for Ogden families and sent them over the rivers to relatives. Boxes are available at the Red Cross rooms in the National Bank building during the Christmas week. The committee hopes no Ogdenite is forgotten and urges gifts of appreciation for service members before December 20.
A vintage ad touts Dr King's New Discovery for colds with claims of relief from chills headaches chest discomfort and coughs for both adults and children. It urges readers to buy now at drugstores for 60 cents or 1 20.
Fragmentary ad style entry touts a cleansing product and lifestyle claims with jumbled wording. Mentions a modest price offer and vague health benefits, but lacks clear product details or verifiable context.
A county ordinance fixes surety bonds for officials including Recorder Miss K Rigfinbotham and Sheriff H C Peterson at 10000 each, County Attorney Bates at 5000, with others at 2000 to 1000. The ordinance becomes effective December 31, 1916, detailing bonded school board members at 2000.
Red Cross home service in Weber County will aid stranded returning soldiers lacking funds. Warren Wattis, leader of county relief, has appointed I. G. Dye to oversee this effort with police assistance to help any soldier in a strange city facing hardship.
A letter cites a 19th century Idaho inquiry noting a physician’s controversial view that vegetables contaminated with fertilizer bacteria could spread disease worldwide. The writer references prior gardening practices and sewerage usage, asking for expert opinions on a looming health crisis and thanking a reader, Mrs. A. Munted.
Funeral services for George A Fayle were held in Nevada with a large Clark County turnout. His death from pneumonia complicated by influenza sparked mourning as locals recall his role in Yellow Pine district development. The article notes other prominent citizens, including Harry K Riddell and Pred A Hale.
The annual budget request by Major Fred Jorgensen to the Utah governor seeks 8219000 for Guard maintenance next year. Previous spending was reported as 162200, with audit showing light expenditures. recommends building a memorial hall at the state capital grounds and upgrading the militia code. Proposes higher pay for officers, uniforms, bond for the adjutant, and a clerical corps at adjutant offices to handle routine work.
A vintage styled ad urges readers to take three grain Cadomeng Tablets to restore vitality, energy, and sexual well being. It touts the tablet as a universal remedy for weakness, irritability, nervousness, and back or neural pains, promising noticeable improvement with regular use. The copy implies guaranteed satisfaction and nationwide drugstore availability.
White flag described as one of the largest in the state was presented to the Weber county chapter of the Red Cross by the Sisters of the Sacred Heart Academy. The flag will fly at the Red Cross Emergency hospital near the Bika Lodge. Also notes awards under the workers compensation act by the Industrial Commission.
The Intersters Stases Smelting Refining and Mining company agrees to pay Gust Wat soreos 41.59 to reimburse hospital expenses incurred for Ha expended by Lin for Whendraire as a obligatedan. Parente & Phonms ordered to cover medical attention for G. Ingham. Jnjazer at Tyighan City on July 19, 1914. Lavi Lazelding owed 445.70 plus 8.74 per week from Oct 37, 998.
Sufferers of catarrhal deafness and head noises are urged to try a simple home remedy. The ad claims the prescription relieves inflammation and pressure in the middle ear, restoring hearing and eliminating ringing, with dramatic, rapid results.
American boxers win five finals in the inter Allied boxing fair closing rounds. Army tops Navy 39 to 33 while Army leads overall by fifty. Upset victory for Navy sailor in bantamweight and British Army silver underlines rough rules and royal ceremony at Prince Arthur hall.
A city committee debated appointing a city forester to safeguard tree health, curb improper pruning, and protect line rights. The officer would promote orderly pruning, reduce damage from branches near telephone and electric wires, and coordinate annual maintenance to preserve urban beauty and safety.
W Q W Taylor state road agent discusses proposed concrete road to replace macadam on the project. County and state road commission each pledge 10 900 dollars with federal 20 000. total 40 000. War conditions delayed start but work to begin this spring. temporary repairs on Wilson Hooper section to start with a caterpillar tractor and eight cars carrying forty tons per trip.
Emily Wy more, wife of Willand Wyrmore, died in Methowton Wyoming while helping her sister care for a sick child. Aged 87, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Maintosh, she died after contracting influenza. Her husband, away in military service, reached her bedside just before she passed. The body will be brought to Brown for burial.
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