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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1918
Page
1
A dubious advertisement warns against quack cures for weak nerves claiming dangerous side effects. It pushes a so called energy tablet and blue phosphate products sold by multiple drug firms, promising restoration of health if nourished rather than drugged, urging readers to buy these remedies.
Inez Bight and Samuel Newhouse of Salt Lake named to federal minting duties by President Wilson on Senator King’s recommendation. Stuart Airey and Tr. Taylor also appointed in revenue service. narcotic inspector roles noted. Also Scout salute planned nationwide at 8:15 pm for Boy Scouts anniversary. classified ad appears.
Great Falls Montana February 7. Retail lumbermen from nine western states convened for the Western Retail Lumbermen association annual meeting. Speakers from the east and west will address topics on advertising, business styles, and the future lumber yard to lumber store transition.
A 76 year old Ogden resident denied by physicians claims Mayr's Wonderful Remedy saved his life. He describes severe stomach trouble, not eating for 10 days, and rapid improvement after using the preparation. The ad promotes a simple remedy said to remove mucus and inflammation, with a money back guarantee. McIntyre Drug Co. advertises.
News from Avior London reports the sinking of the Turcanta prompted immediate relief action. American military and naval officials, including Vice Admiral William Sims, dispatched crews to Ireland. The night boat train, crowded with Red Cross workers and military personnel, carried survivors to the rescue area as relief operations intensified.
A navy recruit, recovering on furlough, suffered severe stomach pain from gas after a meal. A neighbor provided Caveta Stomach Powder, and within minutes he reported relief. The ad touts Jave's Stomach Powder as treatment for gas on the stomach and indigestion.
The meeting of the loan executive committee at the Commercial club outlined plans for the forthcoming Liberty loan drive in Utah. Gov. James K. Lynchrill appointed W W Armitrons Fred C Tedmand W C Ozer J H Famgworth and Ceargebert Linkthroher to the state executive committee with David Larsest as secretary. Chosen chairmen will lead committees on education, manufacturers, corporations, banks and public debt as the drive nears official start.
A Blackburn Products Co advert promotes Mentho-Larene a concentrated home mixing cough and cold remedy. It claims relief for chest colds in adults and children, notes cost savings vs ready made remedies, and guarantees satisfaction with a money back offer. Distributed by druggists.
Reports from London describe a severe naval disaster near a British harbor during wartime. The sinking of a troop transport killed many, mostly crew, with some officers missing. Rescue efforts were swift, coastguard and destroyers aided survivors, and ships prepared for recommissioning as inquiries continue.
An advertisement touts Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a cure for female troubles and related weaknesses. It cites testimonials from Mrs Anriiun Lawson of Athol and Mrs TL Rossxamp of San Francisco, claiming relief after years of illness and unsuccessful medical advice.
Jan 29 Correspondents recounts how Italian airman Giovanni Ancillotto destroyed 40 Austrian observation balloons by diving with incendiary rounds. He faced three pursuing chasers, feared death, but his damaged plane kept its wings intact to glide back to camp.
Washington reports say officials view the Tuscania sinking as an isolated incident. The British liner was torpedoed by a submarine amid convoy operations, with survivors being rescued as Americans prepare for potential countermeasures and intensified anti submarine efforts.
Report from the Navy Department notes talk of bottling up submarines with tightened measures and raider risks. Officials expect further approval this week for expanded fleets and improved devices to curb submarine activity before summer.
Lawton Okla Feb 7 Lieutenant Dudley A Loomis pilot and Lieutenant Loftin Stamps observer were burned to death when their aircraft nose dived from 509 feet on Fort Sill post field bursting into flames upon impact. Bodies burned.
Thomas, 22, native of Moscow Idaho and ISU student, died in a midair trainer plane crash near Pressilio California. He had trained at Fort Sill and Atlanta and was 24, his wife had joined him. He was to marry soon after completing observer training when the accident occurred.
Crawford Vaughn former premier of South Australia and leader of the Nationalia party starts from Washington for a speaking tour of large Atlantic coast shipyards to spur broad factory effort.
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