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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1918
Page
5
Malimal Crop Improvement Service explains how local boys and girls clubs promote fruita vegetables pigs and grain fairs with county agents and college leaders. School fairs draw families and offer judged exhibitions of chickens corn pigs calves potatoes and canned goods.
Public notices urge prevention as influenza outpaces war deaths with talk of crowded spreads and protective measures. Advice includes coughing into elbows, avoiding crowds, using a simple inhaler, and seeking hygiene products to reduce infection risk despite ongoing war fatigue. Funeral notices from Bingham area list survivors and care arrangements.
Olea Bingham of Hingham, 62, died at Dee Hospital at 1 a.m. after a three month stomach illness. Born November 3, 1858 in Ogden Me, he was the son of Wizard and Ananda Singham. He served in church roles including high priest’s quorums, bishopric years, Sop school superintendent, and ward teacher. The obituary notes his long county presence and married life.
San Francisco, Dec 12 That the far west is determined to make an impressive record in the Red Cross Christmas roll call campaign. Fraternal organizations churches societies clubs and business houses pledge support. The drive will run December 16 to 24 with aims to renew memberships and boost national totals. The Kirrey Red Cross work and future needs are highlighted by gratitude letters from those aided. Suggestions urge stores to dress windows to keep the Red Cross before the public.
Alaska governor Thomas Riggs III indicates available work for about 3000 returning soldiers by spring. He dispatched letters to commercial clubs school boards city councils and defense committees to plan provision for reintegration in mining and other labor as labor shortages persist.
The infantry unit from Yakima is described for its actions in the Argonne and Meuse campaigns during World War I. It advanced beyond all other divisions, reached audacious objectives, and earned multiple commendations. The report highlights key advances from Sept 24 to Oct 41 and notes the division’s rest before resuming combat.
London dispatch from Glasgow quotes Andrew Bonar Law noting the peace conference should ensure fair dealing with the Allies. He argues that a joint Anglo American effort is vital and could mark a turning point in world fortunes if the British Empire and America work together to support the peace.
Washington December 1 The War Trade Board disclosed plans to resume general trade with parts of Korea and Finland. Applications will be considered for important finances for commodities chief items include plating varies tidles, sulfurs, fuels, and various kinds of seeds. Washington December 1 General Pershing's army march into Germany has stalled no advance on the day.
Transportation and kindred issues showed irregular activity at midday trading. United States Steel Studebaker Mexican Petroleum and Marine led modest gains while General Electric and power utilities weakened. Shifts in oils, materials, and shippings produced uneven moves as the broader market faced selling pressure amid such headlines.
Unfavorable weather weakened corn market today as conditions hinder grain movement. Traders noted yields likely to fall short of domestic consumption, with opening prices varying from unchanged to lower, and January and May contracts showing slight shifts reflecting cautious demand.
The market showed moderate general gains with corn keeping pace as traders anticipated large imports. Prices opened steady with December at 73 3/4 cents, then firmed slightly before turning mixed amid weak hog values weighing on overall sentiment.
An old advertisement from Mrs. Joseph Moillenr of Jefferson Street Tiffin Ohio touts Mentho-Laxene as a superior cough remedy. It claims quick relief within days without opiates, and describes making a pint of medicine by dissolving a 214 ounce bottle in simple syrup, urging readers to buy and mix at home.
Hogs receipts 11,000 heavy grades steady. steers and cows mixed. lambs and yearlings varied with notable prices in Kansas City and Ogden markets. Chicago trading shows hogs lower, cattle steady, corn futures advancing on crop report optimism.
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