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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1917
Page
7
A dubious health pitch claims Cadsmene Sablate tablets reverse aging and restore vitality by strengthening nerves and improving bodily function. The ad warns refunds if money is not regained and urges prompt action, appealing to fears of decline and offering a miracle cure.
Washington reports the War Department announced the immediate withdrawal of Pershing's expedition from Mexico. Colonia Dublan and other border positions began evacuation as Villa, Carranza forces, and border militia shape the changing risks. Officials cite practicality and security needs, with Amb. Fletcher's posting in doubt amid instability.
A fragment describes a headache remedy asserting external use with mustard oil ointment that treats headache congestion and aches without affecting the stomach or heart. It claims quick relief for neck pain, asthma, rheumatism, and various pains, touting it as milder and cleaner than pills.
The Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Company presents testimonials claiming its Vegetable Compound relieves female ailments, nervousness, and digestive issues. Messages praise restored health and happiness after years of pain, with claims of broad reader support and care in publication.
In Auburn a father named Hewett is suspected after four children were found dead with crushed skulls and splintered bedding. A bloodstained hammer was found, an empty poison bottle in a room, and the mother fled to Seattle with the youngest child. Hewett claims he woke to flames and rushed to alarm neighbors, then tried to fight the fire.
A mis understanding of quarantine rules sparked a riot at the Juarez end of the International Bridge. Mexican guards and American officials calmed the mob after a noon conference. Several shots were fired. one person injured. Traffic halted, and measures were put in place to require bath and clothing sterilization for entrants.
Reports from the Eastern Front describe Russian breakthroughs along the Tulowing line near Jatobeni and Kimpelung piercing the Teutonic front and taking prisoners with booty. German forces retreat along the Golden Hyeisleza river as Allied pressure mounts. Further north near Verdun French troops seize trench elements from German forces under the Crown Prince. Simultaneously Turkish raids and Allied bombardment feature across the Somme region and in Mesopotamia as British and Ottoman troops clash near Kut al Amara. Aerial combat and German losses are noted, with both Berlin and Petrograd reporting heavy activity. Parity of front-line actions persists across multiple theaters.
Memphis Tenn Jan 28 three passengers die when a St Louis Southwestern engine rear brings a Mock Island passenger train to a wreck near Mounds Ark. Survivors say the locomotive ploughed into the rear coach causing it to telescope. Injuries reported include two seriously hurt and many others injured.
An advertisement touts Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a remedy for overwork weakness and various ailments. It claims three capsules daily restore energy, supports digestion and kidney function, and offers refunds if ineffective. Boxes priced 25c, 50c, and $1.00 with the Gold Medal Haarlem brand name.
Vienna reports heavy snows and extreme cold halting military operations on all fronts where Austro humanitarian groups are engaged. Fronts in east Galicia Rakowina the Carpathians and Romania see record low temperatures and widespread frost causing equipment issues and frozen artillery. Turkish counter attacks near Kut were repulsed by British forces with heavy Turkish casualties and losses of sub officers and gun crews.
A Tasmanian Reuters dispatch reports Bali quake devastation with extensive property loss. It states a village wiped out except for fourteen houses, and estimated casualties near three hundred killed, with further numbers still being hunted.
A garbled OCR style note reports an unclear matchup or dispute titled Urud the Clasene versus Te Rad Ue with unspecified alt transcribed elements. The fragment hints at a namesake conflict described in terse, puzzle-like wording without clear context or date.
From Queretaro dated Jan 24, a national assembly approves an article authorizing Carranza to frame regulations for congressional elections to be held the last Sunday in February. An extraordinary congressional session will April 13 to act as electoral college for the presidential result, with the next polls likely in late March. The piece outlines army resignations for candidacy, religion provisions, and minister eligibility, while Felix Palavacchi criticizes Wilson as the greatest ruler, and Secretary Lansing faces criticism over cabinet continuity.
Border clash near Nogales Arizona involves American cowboys backed by Utah guardsmen and Mexican forces. No fatalities reported. Americans unhurt, but outward injuries claimed by a retreating party. Officials investigated as two fresh cattle brands and other gear were found on the Mexican side amid shells and weapon debris.
On the Sonora border Mexican forces retreated to high ground while cowboys and soldiers sheltered along rocks. A relief patrol joined, but the enemy vanished after a rear attack by Wah cavalry. Reports mention desertions in Camargo's command and bandit Franciare Reyna operating in the area amid rustler activity.
London reports the Laurentic, a 14892 ton British cruiser, sunk by a submarine near the Irish coast. Twelve officers and 109 men were saved before the ship was lost. The vessel served in Canadian, White Star, and Ocean Steam Navigation lines and had protected patrol history in the Far East before returning to European waters.
An attack aimed at derailing King Alfonso of Spain’s royal train near Granada Andalusia was foiled when a hidden iron beam on the track was discovered by the engine crew of the preceding freight train. Police have arrested suspects as authorities cite coded letters from Marcelona Geneva Paris.
Utaham notice from the First National Bank Building Ogden Utah listing delinquencies on stock assessments dated October 1916 for numerous shareholders. It names owner names shares and amounts due, with sale set for January 27 1917 at noon to cover delinquencies plus costs, and a later extension to April 1 1937 by board action.
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