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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1916
Page
2
A damaged text warns subscribers of overdue payments for a publication. It directs readers to settle dues via card or mail and threatens service cessation if payment is not received. The notice lists a postal box and mentions the publisher.
A new law would allow Ogden to issue more bonds by requiring property be assessed at cash value. The bond limit under the old law has been reached, and officials weigh expanding funded debt. Several proposed utilities, if approved, could be funded under the tightened regime pending public review.
Herr von fleyde brand, conservative leader, warned in Siputies Prodal an chamber against further direct taxes. He urged the affluent bear a larger share of the burden while fearing reduced confidence in the government and impoverishment of wealthier classes after the war. He said even the very poor will fare better than the rest.
Fragmented text warns that only two percent are above poverty and future decades may bring mass recession, unemployment, and social unrest. It cites Universal Old-Age Insurance and evolving resources, urging government action to avert widespread destitution and dependence on relatives for survival.
A fragment notes France Germany Belgium Holland and Switzerland emerging as leaders amid economic concerns. It warns that government data show 99 percent of Americans live paycheck to paycheck and that even a rise in employment would not fully relieve 3 percent of the population from insecurity.
Report from Paris on a new wound treatment using the polyvalent serum of Letialnche and Valle. Dr Bassuet notes wounds in over 400 recuperating soldiers cleaned and healed faster, with infection revival and debris removal reduced. The method, once promising, is now supported as a major advance in medicine.
A letter to Washington officials urges Congress to back Wilson era defense measures, opposing Chinese influence and advocating American military readiness to deter foreign aggression. The writer argues treaties are unreliable and emphasizes defending borders and latitudes, aligning with The Standard and Miner in favoring national preparedness.
Gloucester Mayor Charles W. Bartlett swore in with remarks by Rev Lori Powers who delivered a fiery sermon condemning voters, politicians, lawyers and ministers who favor special interests. The sermon warned against changing justice to fit offenders and urged accountability among city leaders.
The Salt Lake Tribune reports from Berlin that allied aims in Greece include pressuring demobilization and blocking Grecian ports to curb Turkish and German influence. German and Austrian envoys in Athens, aided by agents, run submarine supply and covert networks along the Mediterranean, with plans to neutralize submarine peril and bolster Entente forces for a spring offensive.
A battered ad-like notice explains that cold weather worsens rheumatism by slowing kidney function and letting uric acid build up. It recommends dissolving four ounces of Jad Salts in water before breakfast for a week to stimulate kidneys and flush impurities. The product, described as grape and lemon juice based, is touted as inexpensive and harmless.
A fragment notes a Red Circle feature read in the Standard every Saturday and a Lyceum listing with Tuesday showings. It mentions weekly cadence and venue without specific dates or additional details.
A joist supporting Mooring of the wood worklog plant at Sidney Stevens Imponent company caught fire last night due to an overheated chimney. The fire was extinguished by the fire department before any material damage. The plant lies behind the Washington Menke store, and a nearby woman reported the blaze.
A court decision concerns a dispute where A Howell rendered a verdict for the defendant in a case involving the Six Bad Railway Company against W F Rueket. The matter centered on a carload of household furniture shipped from Proro to Riverdale for 20 dollars, with the carrier demanding 18 more. the plaintiff argued that interstate filing should set the amount and that under interstate rules recovery might differ. The ruling held the shipment was intrastate, limiting recovery to the agreed price.
The Utah horticultural commission begins a state wide conference in Logan to harmonize farmer beet production with processors and marketing firms. Delegates from growers unions and canneries will set terms for next season, with plans to stabilize prices and improve market access through contracted farm supplies and cooperative marketing efforts.
An appeal to constituents urges senators and congressmen to oppose a proposed policy. The article notes Jd. Ntsap published the appeal and Oposition to a national structure of preparedness. It mentions Hulte Miner crafting a counterproposal.
An advertisement touts a cough remedy from Dr. Achimann's with claims of strong relief for severe coughs bronchial affection and colds. It promises at home preparation from a single graacitated sugar mix and notes half price at the drugstore with a refund offer if unsatisfied. It targets families, promises safety for children, and argues lower cost versus established syrups.
An advertisement boasts a home cleaning method using two ounces of pulvite to dissolve stains in minutes. It claims articles from dresses to lace curtains can look bright and fresh, with dry cleaning not fading or shrinking fabrics. The ad urges purchasing the product and applying the solution to items, then washing, claiming a simple, inflammable process suitable for many fabrics.
A 1916 call for children under nine to submit colored pictures at the Standard Office by Wednesday January 26th. Prizes awarded for each evening’s drawings, with one entry per child per day and names of winners published Friday January 28th.
Fragmented text notes a transportation matter tied to a debt agreement. It mentions a party required to stand by an agreement with another, and an inability to recover. The readable portion lacks clear names, dates, or places to anchor further specifics.
The Son s Hride a spectacular pantomime described with a cage scene featuring a lion and two dancers. Carter the Great appears in the illusion showing switching cages and dramatic magic that ends with his acclaim as a top magician, after a six year tour.
Dr. Arthur R. Reynalts, former Chicago Health Commissioner, states that tight hats and caps compress scalp vessels, starving hair roots and causing baldness. He notes infections and seborrhea affect all, with women sometimes harder to treat due to longer hair. The article cites various head regions where pressure leads to bald patches and mentions unrelated theater notices.
The film version of the stage hit Excuse Me, hailed as the greatest laugh producer, is set to screen at the Isis theater next Sunday and Monday, promising strong comedic appeal.
University of Dik Dramaticy Club welcomed last night at the Orpheum theater for a benefit performance of Her Husbands Wife. Proceeds go to the Children’s Susumb R Mool fund raised by the Child Culture Chub. Amateurs gave strong work led by Orpha Kinestury and Irene Randolph with notable stage presence.
Philadelphia January 18 A. S. Sdleids a noted attorney in this city died today of pneumonia. He figured in Philadelphia politics and served as counsel in many celebrated trials where politics figured. He was elder old.
A Fort Worth event notes a hog calling contest on January 19 and announces a forthcoming state encampment of apricot clubs in March with boys as the eligible participants. The brief item highlights the quirky mix of rural contests and local club activity.
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