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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1918
Page
1
Daily war bulletin reports the Rhine rising over one foot in 24 hours, flooding roads along the east bank and complicating Allied logistics at Coblenz. American and German troops work to keep crossings and pontoon bridges passable amid the rising waters and disrupted wires.
An advertisement touts Poslam Balm as an effective remedy for eczema and skin eruptions. It claims rapid soothing of burning and itching, with products to improve clarity and brightness of skin and offers a free sample from Emergency Laboratories in New York.
New York dispatch reports Chinese Foreign Minister Le Chent Chinns arrived in Paris en route to the peace conference and declared China will press for the return of Kiao Chow, the former German held province seized by Japan, and for readjustment of international trade relations to place China on equal footing with other nations.
The War Department announced it had turned back a set of airplanes, due to cross country routing and weight issues. The action enabled service seals and mail flights between New York, Chicago, and Washington, outlining strategic air movement adjustments.
An old ad fragment promotes Pinex pine extract cough syrup as a rapid remedy for throat and chest ailments. It touts home made preparation style, strong relief claims, and a money back guarantee, urging readers to ask pharmacists for 205 ounces and follow directions.
The Manchester visit by President Wilson and party featured a staged harbor scene with fake warships revealing a yellow press display. The event included welcoming crowds, dinner arrangements by plain dressed waitresses, toasts by the mayor, and Wilson noting Mrs. Wilson as his partner before departing by train to London.
J W Ellingson of the Winnebago Central Railroad is appointed by the United States Railroad Administration to serve on the Intermountain Calamities unit. The Pacific district Agricultural section wires he will assist Utah Nevada and Idaho in advancing agricultural prosperity for 1919.
Enrollment in Weber County Red Cross rises to about 6,300 members, with total year-to-date near 18.9 million in donations or pledges. The county vies for first place in a census ranking as committees finalize reports and volunteers rally support.
The report lists several Privates with surnames such as Inascy, Sharman, Beuke, Matthews, and Blaha as wounded or missing in action. It credits the American dictionary fore General for the Martyrdom and notes casualties among Privates and system units in action.
Public health authorities warn the flu epidemic is not over with reports of widespread spread from coast to coast. Over 200,000 deaths are noted, with projections of up to 750,000 next year. The ad touts Tanlac as a tonic to strengthen resistance and combat infections, claiming it boosts strength, appetite, and general health, with availability at A. Ry McIntyre Drug Co in Ogden.
Paris dispatch reports President Wilson will depart Europe on February 10 to return to the United States. London notes abundant reading material for soldiers, with thousands of books, Bibles, and journals arranged by the American Young Men's Christian Association for servicemen.
Fragmentary OCR shows claims allowed by the city board with garbled names and numbers. It mentions departments such as public works and finance and totals around 10 95 dollars, but key details and parties are unreadable.
An old advertisement touts Musterole as a white ointment from pure oil of mustard and other ingredients. It promises relief for sore throat bronchitis neuralgia rheumatism and muscle pains without blistering, with hospital jars priced at $2.50.
Secretary Daniels told Congress that without a general agreement at Versailles to halt naval armament, the United States must build the world’s greatest navy. He urged a world police force backed by a League of Nations and outlined proposed reductions and the 1920 naval program, including personnel and costs, as part of a plan to maintain balance while supporting international disarmament.
At the central employment bureau in Bast Lake a questionnaire is sent to kin of men home from the front to assess factory and job readiness. The effort aims to record prior and postwar employment, identify employers re hiring, and publish a public list of re employed veterans with incentives to employers.
Fragmentary note asserts a near term ability to care for all once the Immature Complete understanding of Ant bureau's work is achieved. It mentions WW positions and imbre but offers no clear dates, names, or concrete actions. The text lacks verifiable details and usable context.
Under Apostle LD G McKay the Ogden Great Britain Day committee met at the Weber Club and scheduled a mass meeting at the Tabernacle on Sunday January 26 with services in churches. Burns Day and Florence Nightingale ball were proposed for January 23 24 with chairmen appointed for Sunday ball Friday and Saturday events. The state committee will meet in Salt Lake Thursday to finalize plans and reports from city and county chairmen.
Fragmentary London report notes demand for severe penalties amid economic and political tensions. References to American Chamber of Commerce in London and defense of teens reveal a chaotic mix of financial restraint and reconstruction. The text moves between policy, industry concern, and unclear personal references, with stray lines about dental work and holidays.
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