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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1918
Page
9
Dorothy Dix weighs a soldier and fiancée dilemma from a reader’s letter. She argues marriage before departure hinges on money and future support, noting war risks, the burden of a wife or widow, and the social allure of a wedding flag and public pride versus hard, lasting consequences.
A fragment discusses whether a young couple should marry as war looms. It contrasts parental burdens with the ideal of an independent, self supporting woman who can choose love without fear. It notes the sacrifice of a soldier, Jaslin, and questions if marriage is a personal choice or a financial contract during hardship.
A Portsmouth Ohio woman Mrs Sara Shaw reports relief from pregnancy related pains and weakness after using Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound. She says the treatment restored her health and urges other women to try the remedy, with a note to write for special pricing reflecting the forty years of service.
In Washington on July 12 Jesse Neal of New York executive secretary of Associated Business Papers Incorporated testified before the House Ways and Means Committee for repeal of zone increase rates on second class mail. He argued zone rates are unfair compared to grain subsidies and criticized funds for anti German propaganda. Neal urged abolishing the franking privilege to raise revenue. Also noted trade commission to reopen print paper case July 20 after War Labor Board wage increases.
A New York designer unveils an evening wrap featuring silver fox collar and cuffs paired with a black and gold brocade coat. The fur trim is described as luxurious, adding warmth and opulent texture to the ensemble for the forthcoming season.
The high court affirmed an oral decision earlier that released proceeds from a 4000 dollar bond sale minus 203.6 thousand for road or bridge work as the state road commission sees fit. Georgia R Hartley challenged the governor and land commission. Mary, via Allen T. Santer, sought to block $50,000 for pavement unless Davis County contributed. The ruling implies Salt Lake and Weber counties will bear a large share of the remaining costs for the Salt Lake Ogden road surface.
Washington on July 13 saw thirty nine state boards for vocational education represented at a conference to hire vocational rehabilitation for disabled Galliers. Secretary Redfield and other speakers discussed legislation providing funds for the work.
Washington dispatch reports that Homeland Security has sent instructions to France for naturalizing alien members of the American army overseas. Former department staff will begin the citizenship process for aliens serving in the military or naval forces who have resided in the United States for one year.
London reports that a German professor named Roth says potash could serve as a strong bargaining chip in peace negotiations. The piece critiques the supposed German monopoly and notes alternative sources and new methods of potash production, suggesting Germany has more bargaining power than it believes.
Berne July 11 More than 500000 invalid and sick prisoners of war have been exchanged and repatriated through Baltzerland with officers and soldiers interned at Swiss health resorts totaling about three hundred thousand. Since 1934 Swiss postal service handled over 300 million prison camp money orders totaling 125 million francs. Washington July 11 The War Department reports twenty four aviation fatalities in the United States for the three week period ending July 6.
In a federal trial today Judge Landis hears evidence about the Workers of the World and a back photograph showing a bruise as part of a free speech case. Defense counsel reads an appeal from Everett on behalf of Wash beat James Rowan in a prior incident. Russians on strike threaten spread as rail workers walk out across districts per Zurich dispatch via Leipsig newspaper.
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