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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1919
Page
2
The Standard announces a change in mail handling for second class matter at its Ogden office, asserting established procedures since 1570 and stressing continuity in operations amid archival reforms.
The Associated Press copy is exclusively cast for reuse in this paper and credited as provided or locally published.
A call urges President Wilson to tour the United States in spring with Ogden as a stop. Proponents praise his oratory and leadership while noting partisan press divides and the need to hear both sides before forming judgments.
An Independent Newspaper argues for private ownership with strict government regulation over railroads rather than wholesale public ownership. It warns that government control could hinder efficiency and urges inviting Mr Clews to outline a concrete private-public contract plan.
The text discusses government control of railroads, private ownership under state oversight, and the transfer of regulatory powers. It mentions the secretary of transportation and the Interstate Commerce Commission as advisory bodies, potential rate regulation, and possible Sherman Act modifications, noting major stakeholders and policy options.
An old advertisement claims Hall’s Catarrh Medicine builds up the blood and cleanses the system to prevent repeated head colds. It suggests internal action on mucous surfaces and urges readers to trust testimonials and purchase from local druggists familiar with the remedy.
A painting titled Help these people shows a starving homeless family of five amid a wrecked winter scene. A father carries bedding while a thinly clad mother tends children as snow falls. The image urges local aid to survivors robbed of shelter and begging mercy this winter.
The Ogden community weighs a public reception for two regiments passing through the city tomorrow and Friday. The Standard argues for civic health and fair treatment of soldiers and crowds. Large gatherings are anticipated. police capacity may be exceeded.
Officials favor controlled, healthful plans over large indoor gatherings. The Red Cross will oversee a safe program to salute returning soldiers, arguing orderly celebration reduces health risks compared with unregulated crowds at depots and streets.
The piece rebuts Governor Henry J. Allen’s critique of American methods in the Argonne campaign northwest of Verdun. It asserts Pershing did not err and that Allen's claim of American shortages and misequipment is flawed, defending the army’s role in the victory while criticizing German boiler and supply notions.
A vintage advertisement touts Freezone as a quick cure for corns. It claims ten casts render the corn liftable, easing pain and allowing removal with fingers. The copy hails Freezone as a Cincinnati invention from a “genius,” available from a druggist in small bottles.
The piece argues that American air supremacy and artillery reliance were key in the Argonne offensive while countering Governor Allen's censorship criticisms. It notes large US air squadrons, US infantry losses, and the strategic distribution of munitions between the United States and Allied powers, comparing with French Champagne losses and Somme casualty figures.
Notice is given of the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Utah Cereal Food Company to be held at 525 Miccles Hidg Orden Utah at 8 oclock p m Wednesday January 15 1919 for the election of a board of directors and to transact such other business as may come before the stockholders.
Washington Jan 13 Apprand Aton of 100,900,000 for famine relief in Europe beyond Germany. The measure was approved after the House paused the administration measure amid debate and procedural questions.
President Wilson urged decisive action to combat Bolshevism as food relief and peace efforts move forward. The House passed the aid bill 240 to 73 with one amendment enabling partial fund use for relief in Europe’s neighboring states. Urgent appeals to authorize the appropriation were sent to key lawmakers, stressing food relief as central to stabilizing Europe and aiding peace.
An ad claims Hekrat Altéistly Aetomite as a 29 year upbuilder stops a weakening persistent cough and throat afflictions. It touts success and lists a $160 bottle price from druggists or EGEMAN LABORATORY Philadelphia.
Utah officials told Salt Lake City veterans at a Moose Club gathering that 250 jobs await returning service members through the state council of defense central employment bureau at 23 East South Temple Street. The bureau has placed many veterans in permanent or temporary positions and will provide financial aid to deserving cases. A separate note reports editor Charles Ray Chapin of the New York Evening World pleading guilty to second degree murder and receiving a prison term.
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