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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1919
Page
2
Bargain seekers crowded Burts Quality Merchandise as word spread of a grand Clearance Sale. New specials are added daily in coats suits dresses and furs, with hundreds expected to visit this Saturday to seize real merchandise bargains.
A contemporary figure from New York Life is quoted describing the influenza death toll as higher than that among pelleted military deaths. The head criticizes wartime government actions and says agents promoted government plans. The text notes a wartime shift and many civilians dying from influenza.
Laurel Maine woman Mrs Sanford reports relief after twelve bottles of Vinbisar’s Veri tab aid her eight years of weakness headaches chills and fatigue. She urges publication to help other women suffering similar ailments. The ad promotes Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound from Lyla A Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts as a remedy.
September 15 figures show nearly 20,600 deaths from pneumonia and related illnesses among U S troops. The government War Risk Bureau reports war-related fatalities exceeding 170 million in liabilities. In the nations forty six largest cities mortality rose 19.6 per thousand above normal with 442,374 deaths among an estimated 20,514,120 population.
A lengthy editorial essay explores a spike in robberies burglaries and murders across the nation. It questions war weariness unemployment and societal breakdown as possible causes and references Ogden Crete and international events from Tyrones Aires to Archangel and the Bolshevik regime while weighing Russia's internal affairs and Allied intervention options.
A fragment discusses American ships in Russian waters and the Wilson administration. It notes Republicans and opponents argue over intervention, with calls for a definitive stance on military action or support for the Soviet government. The tone suggests a charged political question without a clear course proposed.
A plea from a relief committee urges continued American aid for Syria and Armenia as famine and war devastate regions. Descriptions depict starving children, destitution, and clothing shortages among refugees, with emphasis on humanitarian duty beyond prosperity.
Beverly Gernten Smith files for divorce from Louis Sarich in district court alleging failure to provide support since their August 9 1918 marriage in Parmington. She seeks restoration of her maiden name and mentions reading the Classified Ads.
Holley Milling Co representatives in Ogden discuss expansion since launching in Ogden eighteen months ago. Mills capacity up from 50 and 75 barrels to 300 and 400 due to southern market demand. Company sees possible Pacific coast sales and stronger local trade, arguing Utah wheat flour offers advantages over Kansas flour.
Ambiguous report from Pec 1 iy Condova Alaska notes Malik-For her work at St. Stephens Load Fort Yukon and the North America hospital. Miss Mar Beret Nunyviallt, the last graduate nurse of the Institution, receives a special service devotion award. The hospital sits ten miles inside the Arete Circle on the Yukon Flata amid limited medical aid.
In Chicago on January 1 reporting on the espionage trial of five Socialists, led by Victor L. Berger of Milwaukee, publisher of the Milwaukee Leader and congressman-elect. Berger, a tall brown-shouldered founder in American socialism, was born in Austria-Hungary and emigrated after financial crises in Europe. The article outlines key defendants including Debs and Germer, their origins, roles, and the defense’s claims that some materials used were clippings or borrowed from non socialist sources.
Notice announces annual stockholders meeting at the company's Ogden office on Wednesday January 15th 1979 at o o'clock p m. The agenda includes election of directors for the ensuing year and any other business raised by stockholders. 4109 Harbor Bill Passes report from Washington notes House passage of the capital river and harbor bill by 228 to 91 totaling 426 200 000.
A new auto tax plan would levy a direct weight based tax on vehicles. Cars like a sedan would pay $19, others between $40 and $50, with a statewide daily levy of 35 and annual receipts this year totaling $380,760.
In Newcastle California January a new process by Japanese grower Y Kaneneto improves persimmon preservation by extracting puckering geale from the fruit enabling sale in sound condition rather than decay. The method, kept secret by Kanenoto as “my recipe,” has led to large packings and shipments with prices up to 138.25 per box for the 1919 season, boosting the fruit’s standing as a standard orchard product.
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