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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1919
Page
2
A garbled 1920 era item discusses shipping back Reds amid wartime sentiment. It references Tsarist Russia, Emma Goldman, and ships loaded with meat or goods, noting a note from America and actions aboard the Buford as agitators target Russian expatriates.
An excerpt notes American dances dominate youth culture, replacing British and European forms. It contrasts the American fox trot and jazz with European folk and social dances, suggesting halls rise to host new crowds as the era shifts post war.
Teachers at Uteh push for higher salaries to match living costs, noting no available funds to finance increases and urging action on education funding.
A plea for a special Utah session to approve a measure funding school lands without new taxes. The author warns higher taxes may be needed unless salaries for teachers are raised, arguing underpaid teachers harm education and the public welfare. He questions how to satisfy demands for better schooling without taxing the public further.
After the war activists press for accountability of those who ordered atrocities. A French undersecretary travels to London to discuss charging 1500 Germans, including Crown Prince Ruprecht and relatives, with war crimes. Proponents argue leaders and organizers deserve trial, not only common soldiers, to deter future abuses and teach tough lessons about deliberate brutality.
Reported British and French divisions yielded a decisive impact in the Solysonn action. The 1st division advanced eleven kilometers over four days, capturing Berry-le-Bec, the heights above Boissons, and 3500 prisoners with 68 field guns. The 2nd Division gained eight kilometers in 26 hours, taking 3990 prisoners and 66 guns before being relieved by a French division.
A bustling Orpheum Christmas Eve program features the Inimitable Mits in a hardy musical revue. She leads a company of performers in Head Over Meets with a troupe of Italian actives, delivering nonstop comedy and musical numbers that have played to strong audiences in Boston New York and Chicago.
Report outlines American expeditionary forces breaking the German line with the 3 divisions including the First French Macedonian division spearheading the attack. They advanced through frost sensitive zones to the southern heights of Sessions, beginning July 18 without a pre bombardment.
Valparaiso reports that US bankers and businessmen expect credits to South American centers to be discussed at the Pan American Conference in Washington in January. Negotiations include a Chilean loan to obtain raw materials and concerns over North American banks’ readiness to fund South American trade amid war-time reserves.
A Osh. newspaper report details a woman's struggle with vision and pain caused by a condition described as a mind ailment. Remedies touted include Lavopik and a hotlic ammand, promoted by A. Me Drug Co. and local druggists as a guaranteed cure for weak or inflamed eyes.
Suggestions on meeting times were discussed at a North Weber stake priesthood meeting held in the Third Ward chapel. The proposal to move meetings from Sunday morning to Monday evening was not yet decided, with other changes also considered.
An old style advertisement touts Sore Throat Wizard for sore throats and chest colds with gargle and topical uses. It claims rapid relief overnight for deep seated colds and lists remedies for sprains cuts burns earache toothache and tired feet. The Wizard Ol and Wizard Liver Whips are offered at 30 cents with a money back guarantee.
Paris reports a conference in London to draft a joint plan by Great Britain France and Belgium for a war crimes list. About 500 names are read to be submitted including a Bavarian prince and other high ranking officers. Some 1 600 persons may be arraigned before Allied tribunals or mixed courts. Will’s case to be treated separately from the London conference.
An advertisement touts Kotalko ointment claiming bears oil as a key ingredient and promising hair regrowth for baldness dandruff and failed treatments. It offers $500 to users who prove its effectiveness and requests orders via mail from New York in May with proofs and sample packs.
Back pay checks from the rear and administration have been received by about thirty mechanics of the Tyden shops. The checks average $600 with some as low as $410. They cover wages due since January 3, 1918 under a wage adjustment from Washington. Between 400 and 500 shop employees have received back pay recently, totaling around 30 to 40 dollars per person. Contact J. J. Brummit at 2417 Hudson Avenue to sell Liberty bonds. Phone 59.
A damaged OCR note mentions remedies for kidney ailments and restoring crystals to health. It lists names and addresses such as Mrs. Van Fischer of Louisville and references a drug company RR MeIntyre Drug Co. The text is garbled but implies a medicinal product pitch with patient testimonials and contact details.
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