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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1917
Page
11
A collage of letters and notes discuss health concerns from kidney trouble to obesity and nerve fatigue. Advertisements and alleged miracle cures are cited, with readers asking for remedies and experts offering dubious treatment claims and endorsements.
Salt Lake June 11 The second detachment of prisoners of war arrived from San Francisco and were placed in the Fort Douglas prison camp. The group included Lieutenant Henry Bock, crew from the armored cruiser Cormoran, and sailors from the ship. Among the aliens were Taron J von El of San Francisco, Herr Jacob von Weber of Berlin, a German agent, and another German plotter to Ben Francisco. The baroness accompanies the group and will be guest of the U.S. government until war’s end. Detachment led by Captain Norris Stayton, met by Captain A J McDonald. Guards carried sidearms only. transfer included a German officer surrender. The sword surrendered by Lt. Tlock was later taken as prize. The Cormoran prisoners arrived earlier due to illness. Lord Derby commented on women in aircraft factories.
Ogden officials announce a large patriotic Fourth of July celebration with military participation and a public parade. The plan promises an Old-fashioned Independence Day pageant culminating in Lester Park with crowds, colors, and honors. Organizers urge Weber county clubs to join and prepare a formal program to be published later.
An advertisement touts Freezone to remove corns and calluses. It claims direct freezing softens and removes painful corn with little cost and no irritation, urging readers to try the inexpensive product.
Gerrit Fort Jr must pay 860 as damages in a court case drawn from a drunken driving dispute. Derrett received 660, jury reduced requested 5060 to 540, with fault split among three car occupants. Judge Agee denied a consolidation motion, noting reckless speed near a Dry to Wet town. Attorney Hollingsworth represented Fort, while Geor ne Halvorson appeared for Herratt.
A dispute between Ogden steamfitters and their employers over wage demands has been settled. Employers granted the requested increase and workers resumed duties this morning.
At Salt Lake City yesterday a meeting led by Boon C Young of the American Federation of Labor produced a settlement between employers and strikers. Journey men fitters will gain July first a wage increase to 550 per day and junior plumbers receive 400 per day.
The local tennis tournament progresses toward championship finals with top players like Hough Crea Earl Hartia Dale Piogree C. Tuttle Fletcher Beancroft M. Jefferies and Joseph Titley advancing in singles. Miss Arcadia Cater Grace Jennings and Aiea Feril Hean prepare for the girls final as spectators pack the club courts each evening.
Veterans speed king Barney Oldfield headlines a racing scene with the “Flame of Fury” car aimed at 300 mph. Amid workers’ union gains, notes on lubrication by Dizon’s graphite and factory wage rises at Kantan City electrical firms.
An ad urges health improvement products with vague promises and a money back guarantee. The copy attacks ailment symptoms and touts daily routines while pressuring readers to buy, noting no substitutes and offering refunds if ineffective.
George Reba the Hallan character actor will reach Ogden Sunday to work with the Ogden Mutton Piddie corporation. He has appeared in many pictures including The Glen of the Ross. The piece notes his inimitable style and hints at Roadside Impressact, a picture written by himself and directed by Donald Carp.
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