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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1918
Page
3
The Standard, established 1379, an independent newspaper published each weekday evening, is a member of the Associated Press. This item notes rights to publish and credits for content, with formal publication terms and attribution guidance.
Business men of Ogden are invited to a citywide meeting at the Hey hotel this evening at o clock to cooperate in building up local commerce. The gathering aims to engage all merchants, even those outside the hotel and restaurant trades, and organizers expect strong attendance after prior outreach.
The text critiqued philosopher Nietzsche and his influence on Prussian conquest ideas. It claims his ideas spurred barbarism during war, imagining Germany awakening to fearsome power. It discusses violence in Belgium and calls out misused philosophy in cold blooded crimes.
Government tightens birth registration to improve vital statistics. George Shorten urges strict compliance at registrar offices, emphasizing accurate birth and death data for public policy and military planning. Utah statutes cited as example of enforcing reporting to prevent laxity and ensure reliable records.
A fragment notes a mandate to every young man upon turning 21 to equip himself for military defense in Syria and Stripes and asserts the law requires recording births to prevail.
North Ogden Utah residents protest draft exemptions and alien enemy classifications. A widow writes editor Blanchard criticizing slacker and deferment labels while urging closer US scrutiny. The letter cites two sons serving, questions exemption fairness, and calls for justice and patriotic sacrifice.
A long testimonial from Tina M Pratt of Retnaater New York promotes a home remedy for dyspepsia gastritis indigestion and acidity. She describes severe pain relief within minutes after using a particular preparation and claims complete symptom disappearance within a week. The piece frames the remedy as life changing and urges readers to try the product with a money back guarantee and available packages.
A dated advertisement claims that drinking four glasses of real hot water with a half spoonful of phosphate each morning cleanses the stomach and bowels, boosts digestion, and improves skin tone and vitality. It urges women and men to adopt this routine to avoid ailments and achieve a rosy complexion.
A damaged passage warns that favoritism endangers a great army marching to descend upon the cause of international nations. The fragment hints at leadership concern over bias affecting strategic actions and global stability.
Otto H Kahn, head of the banking house Kahn Lach & Co, denounces German actions during World War I. He recounts personal service in the German army years ago, condemns Prussian aggression, and warns of German influence in South America and Europe while affirming pride in his own German birth yet loyalty to the United States.
The speaker declares America will fight for liberty and justice against German aggression. He emphasizes that the nation seeks no gain but will act vigorously to oppose the chancellor's aims and defend democracy, liberty, and forbearance.
City commission held a brief morning session in Mayor Samuel Drawling's office. Bonds approved included those for deputy auditor Harry Cahill, deputy treasurer Carl Allison, cashier C G O DeWolf, and Dr L Sting. Deputy Treasurer Allison abstained. total warrants drawn tally for payrolls and city services.
The Mentho-Laxene medicine, marketed for seven years by The Blackburn Products Co., claims to be a concentrated home mix with sugar syrup for a pint dose or ten drops if in raw form. It promises quick relief for head or chest congestion, and urges prompt use to stop severe colds, with guarantees and druggist availability.
The Rex theater starts showing the Pathé serial The Hidden Hand tomorrow and continues Friday. Staged as a mystery thriller, the continuing episodes promise atmospheric danger and cliffhanger surprises for audiences.
Severe winter storm continues with thirty inches of snow at the Artesian Wells and a forecast to reach three feet within twenty four hours. Superintendent Pred Packard of the water works reports ongoing snowfall to Commissioner Chris Flygare. Street crews clear intersections as accessibility remains limited. Ogden area records about sixteen inches more.
Detective J T Hobson returned from Salt Lake City with Alban Byrne or Burns, wanted for the robbery of the Neil Mee Mita pool hall at 425 Twenty Fifth street last Friday night. Byrne or Burns was located in Salt Lake City Monday by McMillan and arrested for Ogden authorities. Ray Cook, alias Ed Smith, is still at large. The pool room was entered shortly after midnight. ivory billiard balls, $1 in cash, and 400 cigarettes were taken. the approximate loss was $50.
Friday program lists Bryant Washburn in Skinner's Bubble at the Cozy Theatre. One day only screening announced with Noon preview and evening show.
Former lightweight champion Jack McAuliffe announces a plan to open a boxing school for veterans, offering training methods and techniques to help fighters regain form and vigor in the ring. He emphasizes a systematic approach and aims to teach the craft to aspiring boxers.
The Overland Limited arrived with three extra mail cars from Chicago and New York routes, while the Pacific Limited stopped on schedule. Snow delays eased as central western lines report relief from drifts, with a solid mail carload for Salt Lake City Ogden and western points.
Regular service ran on normal time at most periods, but several trains faced delays of one to three hours throughout the storm period, disrupting travel plans and schedules.
An old-time remedy advertises Hamburg Breast Tea as a home remedy to break a cold and cure grip. It claims the drink opens pores relieves congestion loosens bowels and calms the body. The ad touts it as inexpensive vegetable and harmless.
The notice states that Ross A. Fellz William Duncan and Carol Holloway will not be responsible for any debts contracted by Feliz family in The Tender foot at the Cozy tomorrow and Friday.
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