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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1920
Page
2
The piece argues clean streets and attire shape impressions of a city. It stresses tidy sidewalks, fresh paint, and healthy conditions as vital to prosperity, noting well kept streets attract visitors and influence perception. It links personal grooming to urban betterment and civic pride.
A turbulent discussion hints at profiteering across sectors. Wool growers, farmers, and industrialists face accusations while defenders deny claims. Government probes with tax data and rent analysis aim to curb profiteering as production and demand surge.
A note urges readers to contact J. J. Brummitt at 2417 Hudson Avenue to sell Liberty bonds by phone 59. The terse advisory frames a direct sales request without additional context or details.
Secretary Hansen directs attention to eight key measures to improve farmers lives. Proposed steps include personal credit unions for farmers, expanded market aids with trained market specialists, continued federal road funding, control of blockyards and packing houses, stronger safety laws against misbranded foods, fertilizer regulations, state support for rural schools, and nationwide rural sanitation and medical facilities improvements.
A fragmentary wartime reminiscence from New York’s Wocky Mountain club about America’s entry into World War I. The piece recalls initial delays in sending troops to France, criticism of government handling of transport and deployment, and a reference to Brigadier General Hines amid transport challenges.
The document cites Dr J J Mor rel and a city commissioner urging universal vaccination to curb an epidemic. The author, recalling a county with vaccination as law, notes strict rules for school entry and questions public sentiment toward vaccines.
New York January 20 Absurdly exaggerated notions prevail on the possibility of dealing with Russia says a statement saved by the executive committee of the American Russian chamber of commerce after a meeting reviewing the supreme council’s action on partial lifting of the blockade The organization represents many American business firms It warns that Bolshevik concessions would provoke further military aggression and that payment in gold by Bolshevik authorities would be impossible It argues Russia’s problem lies in establishing a legitimate democratic government and stresses no recognition or cooperation with the Bolshevik regime It calls for aid to the Russian population in a united effort to reconstruct the nation and prosper It condemns collaboration with the Moscow government and supports a democratic independent Russia ready to cooperate in constructive efforts with Russia’s people The statement urges the leading parties to adopt this program
A letter argues vaccination helps reduce disease and criticizes pest house living. Pedersen laments hardship for the poor if quarantines last three weeks or longer, urging vaccination at the local hospital and a cleaner healthier city. Pedersen signs from 1830 Hudson Ave.
A vintage drug ad urges readers to mail order Foley products including elixir for coughs colds and croup Foley kidney pills for pains kidneys and bladder and cathartic tablets for constipation and headaches. It instructs sending name and address to Foley & Go at 2894 Sheffield Ave Chicago and promises trip to return mail order package.
A short classified line requests contact with J. 4 Brummitt at bonds, advising to call the listed number 59. Details are sparse, typical of a transactional notice in a mid century paper. The note implies a business or legal appeal requiring direct communication with the named party.
London reports discuss a plan to lift the blockade and obtain food from Russia through British channels. Telegrams from London and Copenhagen suggest negotiations with Litvinov could proceed if the blockade ends, with potential global supply and price impacts noted.
An advertisement urges readers to take Jad Salts a few ounces of the product daily to flush and stimulate kidneys. It links kidney pain, backache, and bladder issues to sluggish kidneys and touts Jad Salts as an inexpensive, lemon and grape juice based remedy that neutralizes urine acids and promotes clean function.
BERLIN Sunday Jan 18 The shops pass an exploitation law after five days of debate The measure applies to all workplaces with five or more employees except newspapers A steward will be elected to discuss relations with workers and conduct The number of stewards scales with staff size and attendees of directors meetings gain five votes The bill also bans firing a woman to replace her with a mass employee The bill follows a Russian pattern and faced protests from labor groups
An old style advertisement urges readers to quit tobacco with a single box order. It claims health gains and freedom from nicotine, citing Dr. Coanse from Hopkins Hospital and urging purchase through local pharmacies and Memisre Drug.
Washington report outlines railroad administration progress in restoring passenger and freight services after the war. Since February 3 division separation, trains and dining facilities have expanded, speeds improved, and through service enhanced. Equal rate-change participation by shippers marks a milestone in postwar operations.
Boston January 20 Waine Keronen retained his title by two falls over Mike Yoke of Salt Lake City former holder first fall 42 minutes, two falls in 17 minutes 20 seconds and 2 minutes 14 seconds. Philadelphia January 20 Chaney and Tiplitz drew in six rounds. Browns beat Meck in six rounds. Russo defeated Mahoney in a hard bout. Shaitla January 20 Hector defeated Flyne in six rounds as part of an American Legion event for General Pershing. Darling California January 20 Nevada beat St Marys 34 to 26. Salt Lake January 20 Murphy and Gilbert drew after ten rounds. Eugene Oregon January 25 Hayward stated he would stay at Oregon after New Year game. Wichita Kansas January 20 Strangler Lewis beat Ivan in a long bout. opponent injured and unable to continue. Minneapolis January 2– Mike Tirtle to face Jimmy Wilde in Milwaukee on January 29 in a 15 round match. Peoria January 21 Cleveland songs featured. Ward testified about anti American actions in Mexico.
In San Antonio on January 0, Dr John Inter of Nogales, an American physician, testified before a Senate committee. He described witnessing supposed outrages and expressed biased views alleging wrongdoing by Mexicans.
Grandma kept her hair fully dark and glossy with a Sage Tea and Bulgh brew. The ad promotes Wyeths Sage Sulphur Compound as a simple, natural color restorer that fades gray in one or two uses, claims even, undetectable results, and easy application.
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