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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1919
Page
1
An old advertisement promotes Resin Ointment and Resin Snap as remedies to restore normal skin health. It claims popularity remains high as skin clears, noting Hon and other authorities, with applications and proper use highlighted for aggravated cases. Available at all druggists.
In Batavia New York a rear end collision on the New York Central near South Byron involved the Wolverine Sleeper and the Southwestern Limited. Twenty-one people were killed and several injured including Mrs Nathan Dickerman and Flora Doheny who may die. Identified dead include Franklin B Leonard and A D Harvey. Authorities issued statements about the wreck and ongoing identification efforts at Batavia hospitals.
An aged ad style text touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a long trusted cough and cold remedy. It highlights widespread use for bronchial attacks and flu like symptoms with a price around four dollars and twenty cents.
Joseph Meldrum died at his family home in Provo after a illness described as pneumonia. He leaves five daughters and two sons, children of the late Adium Meldrum, longtime resident of the area formerly known as Ragway. Funeral arrangements and further details follow in local notices.
A 1918 Alaska mining review notes platinum and molybdenite as newly produced in paying quantities. J. G. McPherson of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce reports shipments and locales including Copper River upper river areas and Salk Chackalae near Kotzebue, with plans for further export growth and new deposits in Shalan on the Prince of Wales Island coast.
An old advertisement touts Mentho Laozone as a quick remedy for a cold with claims of relief within hours. It promotes mixing with syrup or taking raw, notes a pint lasts the family, and guarantees satisfaction or money back from The Mack Burn Products Co. and Dayton, Ohio druggists.
Vorwaertz plant recaptured by government troops after heavy fighting in Nerlin on Saturday. Casualties include over four killed and many wounded. government losses reported as eight. The attack used light artillery and gas bombs, with barricades shattered and surrounding streets damaged. A temporary truce formed in Wesspanor Row as repairs and relief efforts began amid ongoing tensions and reorganizing forces.
In the Tageblite area heavy clashes erupt as Spartacans attack a government line. Buildings suffer major damage including a glass front and barricades fill window spaces. Government troops report five wounded. Spartacans supposedly endure dozens dead or wounded in a three hour melee near Unter Den Linden.
Prom any druggist for 35 or 81 00 for large size and obtain a bottle of Zemo. When used as directed it removes eczema, stops itching, heals skin troubles, sores, burns, wounds, and chafing. It cleanses and soothes. Zemo is a clean, dependable antiseptic liquor offering effective results. The RiceCo Cleveland Ohio advertises this remedy.
Fort Morgan Colo January 11. Corcoran invited Knights of Columbus and American Happinguicy Foretten to stage a wild west show in Fort Morgan. Corcoran, recently canned, aims to enter Columbus service and cemetery work amid a frontier show featuring wild west contests.
Grandmother’s aging gray hair is restored with Wyeth Sage and Sulphur Compound. A simple, ready to use mix darkens hair evenly, leaving it glossy and natural looking after regular applications. Advertised as an affordable remedy for dull or faded hair.
An official proclamation from the Surgeon General requests ministers to read a plea urging duty to country. The message emphasizes preventing venereal diseases and supporting demobilization of soldiers and sailors, urging church involvement in public health during a period of national danger.
A lengthy letter to Mrs. N. C. Nelson recounts a Brigadier’s experience in Brest and Paris during the Spanish influenza era. It notes President Wilson’s visit, influenza’s mortality, treatment advice, bed rest, and self care, with cautions against early movement and the dangers of pneumonia.
Dr Heber C Hancock, Utah native and Bellevue trained physician, opens medical and surgical practice at 246 Westchester Avenue Port Chester NY. Former house surgeon at United Hospital and in recent years joins Tusgell Burdsal and Ward Molt and Nutcom piny as physician. praised by Port Chester Daily Times for his training and rapid integration into local medical circles.
Washington Jan 11 New Threat er General Mines inaugurated his administration with a statement saying that with the war over the government s duty is adequate transportation service and calling upon all railroad men to cooperate in the task Accompanying the task he said when called upon to pilot out the disadvantages elements of operation for a period of only 21 months after peace and would urge the roads to their own Brow the first lay of government
The text argues between being a fighter or a fatalist during the Wotluenza epidemic, warning that fatalism leads to weakness and unpreparedness. It touts keeping body and nervous system strong, criticizes cold remedies, and claims certain tablets offer relief. The piece reflects era medical beliefs and public health anxiety, urging action over surrender.
The speaker calls for fidelity to public interest in railroad policy and urges fair treatment of railroad owners while ensuring adequate transportation at reasonable cost. He invites railroad officers and employees to cooperate in the war to peace transition, stressing mutual understanding and joint effort with government needs and duties in transportation service. Rosa Limmburg and others are noted, with military reports on Spartacan forces and a cruiser bringing 1,542 men to New York.
John Mason dies in Stamford Connecticut from Wrights disease after collapsing during a recent melodrama in Providence. The American stage actor, once famed on Boston New York and London stages, is survived by colleagues and arranged funeral in New York. Born near Orange Nova Scotia sixty years ago, his career included work at Walnut Street Theatre Philadelphia and collaborations with Marion Matola and Elsie de Wolfe.
Paris dispatches report Luxemburg's government calling for a republic after Grand Duchess Marie’s retirement to a château. The chamber convened amid excitement as officials appeal to the people to join a movement toward a republic, with reactions split and tension rising across the capital.
Mrs. Alice Rowley, wife of the late Joseph Rowley, died this morning in Provo of pneumonia at the family residence on Provo tenth. Born in Mexico 29 years ago, she is survived by six children: a son and four daughters and another child.
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