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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1917
Page
8
A shipping alert reported a German submarine entering New London harbor but daylight confirmed the rumor false. The Eastern Forwarding Company's launch Esco and the steamer Willebad, manned by German crew, were observed near the harbor as watch patrols continued.
An ad claims an eighty seven year old man in Adams Springfield reports severe kidney trouble and bladder issues. He tried Foley Kidney Pills and found them highly effective, praising the product as the best treatment. The notice appears from A. B. Drury Melnure Drug Co.
A wall at the Sonora hotel in Cananea collapsed after heavy rain, trapping guests and injuring several. 25% of the building fell inward. The American vice consul and hotel owner were asleep in rooms on the collapsed side but survived. One man, Jesus Castro Mendoza aged 25, died. others, including several Americans, were injured.
A Mexican courier reports 161 motor trucks carrying camp equipment and supplies from Colonia Dublan to Columbus New Mexico as the Pershing expedition concentrates, while Mormon settlers ask for border safety but are refused by authorities. Some residents say they will stay on their ranches if troops withdraw, with about 200 people in Mormon colonies at Juarez and Dublan.
A Lisbon white book, cited by Havas, outlines Portugal’s war entry motivations. It notes long English alliance, German submarine actions, and Portugal’s food shortage fears leading to requisition of 72 German ships, with war declarations following and Portugal citing allegiance to England and France as defense of civilization.
Dr Leels promotes Ron-Opto tablets and a home eye bath as a simple regimen to strengthen eyesight. The ad claims many users report dramatic relief, including restored reading ability and reduced watering, with improvements visible within days. It warns against delaying eye care and cites a testimonial from a reader who regained vision and clarity after following the routine.
Grandma kept hair dark and attractive using a three part kit of Sage and Sulphur. At drug stores a large bottle with added ingredients called Wyrtus Sage and Sulphur Compound sold for about 60 cents. Applied with a damp comb or brush, it darkens hair naturally by morning and leaves it glossy. This is a toilet item not a medicine.
New York January 23 discussion centers on industrial tra fe health and immigration regulation as National Civic Federation entries open their seventeenth annual meeting Speakers urge state action on workers compensation and health measures while weighing minimum wage proposals and their applicability to modern industry The session includes labor leaders and publicists debating occupational disease compensation and the limits of minimum wage advocacy based on current evidence.
Mrs Alice Dennett died in her hundred sixth year in Brooklyn fittingly after a long life. Relatives say she faced illness with calm dignity and she was long known for simple living. Survivors include her great grandchildren and a large family, all recalling her seventy year residence in one Brooklyn home.
In New York on January 32 a jury of Franklin J. Rafford’s panel found that James Wollaborne, a former assistant attorney, wrote the Oliver Osborne alias in a breach of promise case against Man Tarren. Handwriting experts Albert J. Hariison and John V. Harinc testified, with Sifford facing a second trial for allegedly swearing falsely about Ozborne. Hariング and Hamilton linked the handwriting to the same hand as James W. Ostorne, noting a hotel register in Plainfield N J bore similar features and that the phrase honey bug appeared in a Tanger letter but was deemed insufficient to prove authorship.
In a night battle near Porvenir Mon Maravilla the Marine Corps reported Captain Knapp commanding the American cruiser forces said one Marine was killed and another injured. Private J L Olson of the 50th company was killed and Corporal George Olson of the 52nd company shot in the neck. Officials believe the two units were engaged with bands of natives amid efforts to establish an American authority. The dispatch did not specify native casualties.
An old advertisement extols Jad Salts as a kidney cleanser. It warns of pain, backache, and urinary issues from clogged kidneys, claiming four ounces daily in water dissolves uric acid and restores kidney function. It promotes Jad Salts as inexpensive and safe, encouraging regular use.
New York papers report Herbert C. Haver of the American Commission for Te les in Belgium praising the daily school meals for 250,000 Helania children as the campaign’s greatest achievement. He arrives from Liverpool to help plan another year of work, noting meals boost attendance and ease hunger fears. The commission estimates 6,500,000 destitute in Belgium and 2,000,000 in France, needing about 160,000,000 to continue. The speaker cites wartime hardships and postwar social decay as factors.
Washington January 22 President Wilson plans to go to the capitol two or three times weekly to keep in touch with members of the Senate and House for prompt consideration of all legislation and to avoid an extra session He began the practice today and will likely continue it through Monday Wednesday and Thursday.
A historic ad urges a home remedy for catarrh with Pan mint double strength and sugar mixture. It claims quick relief from head noises and mucus, notes a mild reaction and ease for breathing, and promotes Culley Drug company supply.
Virgil G. Hisshaw of Chicago a leading Prohibition figure pursues a nationwide campaign to end liquor. He backs a coalition including the Anti-Saloon League and temperance groups such as the Rehabilitation? Society, Presbyterian Church Temperance Society, United Society of Christian Endeavor, and Good Templars.
Peking reports Japanese financiers will loan Bank of Communications five million dollars at 7 12 percent. Parliament tried to block the loan but failed. The loan is secured by bank bonds. Ta Yo Yulin named managing director, succeeding Liao Shibeve.
Cable dispatch from Pernambuco reports the British cruiser Glengarry sunk a German commerce raider 139 miles off Para. Details given in the message are unclear due to damaged text.
New York January 22 a murder in the first degree verdict returned against Jennnet Ar] Waltonen leader of burglary ring that killed Mrs Elizabeth Nichols on September 8 1915. Todd Tallans sentenced to death but commuted to life. Waltonen 34 confessed arranging entry of thieves who took jewels valued in the thousands. He was captured in Mount Mountain Michigan. Interwoven notices include union dues and city improvement plans for Ogden Utah with notices to protest assessments by February.
First published January 12 1917 and last publication February 2 1917 for the Ogden Stand and Curb District No 126. The notice appears in the local paper and references the district boundaries and proceedings.
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