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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1915
Page
2
An Independent newspaper reports on a controversial pamphlet or booklet about medical cures, citing Ske Standard and a mix of sensational claims. It discusses alleged treatments using thymol, patient demonstrations, and imagery, criticizing or questioning the spread of such antiscientific content.
The Standard reports a broad campaign by American doctors to combat hookworm across Agathern states, West Fadler, South America and Egypt. Tests show widespread anaemia from intestinal worms, with Egypt over 60 percent infected and the disease spreading from 36 degrees north to 30 degrees south. In India 60 percent of laborers, in Ceylon plantations up to 90 percent, and in the district of Columbia 20 percent harbor hookworms. Infection mainly from soil, with efforts to suppress and treat the illness described.
A readable excerpt explains gravity and the Earth’s round shape through a youngster’s question. It discusses why objects stay on the surface, what happens if one falls indoors, and how gravity, air resistance, and planetary orbits interact. The passage notes the explanation is not fully complete and hints at deeper physics behind gravity and planetary equilibrium.
A fragment from The Weekly Reflex Farmington notes reports that Amalgamated Sugar Company has agents in the north end of Davis County, relighting beet contracts. The controversy centers on sugar beet lands and control in the region.
A Davis county mass meeting criticized Amalgamated Sugar Company for soliciting contracts in Layton and neighboring areas while Layton factory plans advance. The piece argues local farmers should seek competitive bids, preserve county loyalty, and ensure enterprise benefits local taxation and beet production. It notes Layton and Davis county stakes, and warns against letting outside firms dictate terms.
A fragmentary verse recalls a child’s simple rituals at Christmas. The speaker speaks of giving to a mother, cleaning, and sharing small comforts, while noting resilience and a quiet acceptance of hardship. The piece emphasizes family, modest gifts, and enduring faith during the holiday season.
The report discusses Sir John French being replaced as commander in chief of all British forces. It cites behind the scenes scandal, blame placed on generals, and rumors about Smith-Dorrien. It notes French’s perceived failure in France and Flanders, the French advance, and questions around promotions and recall after Neuve Chapelle.
Notice from Wallace Folger city treasurer of Ogden Utah states warrants numbered 23825 through 3765 issued for city expenses will be paid starting now. Warrants not presented for payment by December 18 1913 will cease to draw interest.
John Howard Carver, pastor, leads morning worship with theme Naming the Christ. Sunday school at Young People's meeting at 6:20. Evening service features The Explanation of Astronomy and the Urplanation that Faith Giver Negarding the Star of Bethlehem. Christmas Eve service at 7:30. Bible school at 10:30.05 morning worship. The World Into Which Christ Came sermon and Young People's Society meet at 6:20 with Angels' Christmas Song. Christmas sermon by Pastor Carver and annual Christmas program Friday evening at 7:20.
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