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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1918
Page
2
A vintage advertisement promotes Mentho Laxene Syrup as a cold and cough remedy. It claims quick relief from cold symptoms and offers a money back guarantee from The Blackturn Products Co. Dayton, Ohio. The copy emphasizes no opiates and easy consumption in a pleasant formula.
In Washington Jan 31 the Senate military committee opened its aviation service inquiry. Je D Baker, brother of Secretary Traker, had an aviation plant at Niles Ohio which had lost but once won government contracts. Secretary Baker ordered cancellation after learning the aviation service awarded contracts to a concern linked to his brother. Senator Frelinghuysen questioned Fowler Airplane company of Calltorals over fifty training machines at 42500. Colonel Deeds said Fowler’s finances were not investigated before award and that some firms were organized to secure contracts. He noted the Fowler firm had produced training planes and blamed political influence for some awards while acknowledging industry development difficulties.
An Atlantic port reported on January 31 that five passenger ships preparing to voyage to Spain were suspended on orders from Washington. The action halts sailings as authorities reassess routes and safety measures affecting transatlantic passenger transport.
Washington February 1. New submarine fighters of a powerful type are to be built in large numbers in the United States. Contracts for several ships have been placed with the Ford Motor Company of Detroit. The vessels, about 200 feet long, are described as midway between destroyers and marine chasers, with engines aboard yet manufactured elsewhere. They promise greater seaworthiness and heavier armament to combat submarines, and plans contemplate expanding naval personnel and coastal station facilities. Additional contracts with other automobile firms were considered but not decided.
An old advert promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle remedy for constipation and “bad breath.” It markets the product as a vegetable combination and suggests taking one or two tablets nightly for a week with effects noted. Prices are listed as 10s and 25e per box.
Historic frigate Old Ironsides faced a small blaze at the Boston Navy Yard as a motor boat fire broke out near her. A naval tug kept the flames from reaching the hull while crews fought the back-tir ing fire. Damage described as trifling.
Local druggists advertise an imported medicine called Cave's Stomach Powder for stomach and indigestion relief. The ad states full refunds if not satisfied and mentions availability at all learning drug stores. Also includes a brief news item about farm draft deferments and a light joke from a classified section.
Paul C. Ken aig faces treason charges in New York for threats during a trial context. The case centers on a torpedo gyroscope testing scheme involving Hen aig and his son Kat, with witnesses alleging tampering and intimidation to suppress disclosures to government investigators. The Alien Enemy internment of Saw Work Dons and Jersey City witness accounts are mentioned as context to the proceedings.
President Wilson issued a proclamation requiring all bakers manufacturers distributors and related businesses to obtain licenses by February 4 1919 unless already licensed or consuming flour and meal below three hayreels a month. Exporters and importers of green coffee must also secure licenses by February 4. Applications go to the United States Food Administration with penalties defined by Congress.
Camp Cody officials deny a Minnesota safety commission report showing only 76 percent of men equipped with rifles. The division says rifles are on hand for every soldier required to bear arms and ready to bring the unit to full war strength. Health reports show 43.8 percent not fully effective, below other forces.
The fly sanitary department reports two births today. Charles H and Letha, of 9237 Read Avenue, welcomed a girl on January 25. June and Emma Tampton of 147 Twenty-seventh Street welcomed a girl on January 24.
Washington Feb 1 senate commerce committee investigation shows Hog Island shipyard near Philadelphia cost several millions more than American International Corporation estimated. The corporation pressured the yard with government funds under Emergency Fleet Corporation supervision.
Mrs. Mary A. Dean of Taunton reports relief after using Foley Kidney Pills for kidney ailments. A Minnesota resident claims nightly symptoms eased, returning to a near normal cycle. Case details describe long use and perceived improvement without graphic medical terms.
Faber J. Bulklay, chairman of the War Industries Board committee, testified that the Fleet Corporation recently acted to reduce building costs. Senator Sarding suggested Fleet’s agents failed to use proper business methods, implying potential government savings. Under the contract, the government has no recourse to recover any difference between plant cost and revised costs determined by the American corporation.
The Orpheum bill features Victor Martin and Florence Maude, a dancing juggler, Chinese magic, and a Chinese act, with Bill McDermott and Master Wallace singing and joking. Notable is Afig Nan Gray, the Scottish performer delivering songs and humor, including a riff on Bonnie Heather and related humor.
A lively stage revue features Miss Gray in a Scotch kilt and Leah LnaRay as partner with several costume changes. Al Clark and a bevy of girls, plus Victoria Webster as a standout dancer, deliver chorus numbers. Frank Smith delivers broad humor and character jokes, while Neck Sunn and his company offer a unique animal act with ducks and fowls, drawing applause.
A performer displays a golden ball floating in the air, hatches ducks from a cylinder, and robs a barnyard of fowls from a cloth. He then dims the ducks inside a cabinet, disassembles it, and reveals a flat-board cabinet with secret drawers, proving the illusion.
The third chapter of The Hidden Hand screens at Star Theater this evening with action in a bustling den scene. Dorla seizes a packet, a smoke trap traps the gang, Doris flees with the packet, pursuit follows then Woon Ramsay aids, and a fresh chase sets up the next clash. Also showing Rex features Step Lively Jurin g abalonay and uke Katzen Jaromer Kids.
Jan 21 Spokane reports that Butte could lose its league franchise to a new Pacific Coast International league if current backers fail to rally. Talks at a league meeting indicated possible takeover by a rival group, with executives like Blewitt Brown Robbins and other directors mentioned amid uncertain outcomes.
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