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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1918
Page
7
An advertisement touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound as a ready to use hair darkener. It claims gray hair can be darkened naturally and with a single sponge or brush application, making hair glossy and youthful, though it notes the product is for cosmetic use only and not a medical cure.
London dispatch reports a clash between Leon Trotzky and V I Lenin on March 13. Trotzky argues the German treaty was extorted and Russia must resist ratification, even by guerilla means, while Lenin insists the treaty should be ratified and enacted despite perceived distortions.
A woman describes severe illness and pain, told by doctors she might never improve without surgery. A neighbor advised Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, which she tried and credits with restoring health.
Local items describe Mrs Hays improving after illness, Mr LaRue returning from Salt Lake hospital, and Rev J C Whitset sustaining a leg injury from ice. Community events include a garden wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs James Burdett with a banquet and toastmaster President Brown, plus Red Cross work at Spring Valley School led by Nora Longstreth and others.
A Brooklyn reader touts Vinous health tonic Vinci a constitutional cod liver remedy. Mrs B Richter credits five bottles with restoring appetite digestion and weight after pneumonia and weakness. Ad asserts Vinci builds blood and strength with formula on every bottle and urges showing it to doctors.
Prof James A Smith Utah chair man of the Baptist war work journeyed to Salt Lake City and spoke to Hethel and Calvary congregations urging unity in raising their share of a $1,000,000 war relief fund. He assured the churches they would meet their allotment without fail.
An American patrol met an enemy patrol in No-Man's land near Chemin des Dames. A sharp skirmish followed with accurate American fire, no American casualties, and heavy bombardment on the Lorraine front. American artillery destroyed an enemy ammunition dump and snipers were active in the region.
The report notes ongoing hostile actions with enemy automatic fire most intense last night and early this morning, but causing little damage. Artillery activity remains normal today.
The Marmola Prescription Tablets are promoted as an effective tablet form obesity remedy. The ad claims they reduce excess fat with no dieting or violent exercise and directs readers to Marmola Co. at 864 Woodward Ave Detroit to purchase for 75 cents a large case.
Harold and Oraon Chapple, Ogden brothers, have joined Allied forces in France. Harold serves in the aerial liaison squad while Oraon is in the artillery. The letter to their parents describes camp life, meals, weather, and a chance encounter with a distant relative named W. G. Chapple. The brothers ask for tobacco and send greetings, noting the tense wartime context as ships risk torpedoes.
A state farm bureau leader outlines a labor co operation plan to use idle farm hands for neighbor farms during harvests. The program would standardize wages by mutual consent, prevent bidding wars for transient labor, and ensure consistent pay across counties. It envisions farmers pledging days to support Uncle Sam with planting and harvest tasks.
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets, a vegetable olive-based laxative, claim to cleanse the system by stimulating the bowels and liver, purifying the blood to remove harmful breath causes. The ads urge taking one or two tablets nightly for a week, priced at 25 cents per box, available at all druggists.
The Hindenburg, a German ice breaker, attacked a mining south of the Aland islands and sank. Several crew members drowned, according to Dagens Nyheter. In Sacramento, March 10, the Senators beat a Marines team 4 to 1 in the first practice game of the araven hero, with Rod Murphy as captain and former Oaktorul player leading the offense.
Peking March 11 China plans to cooperate with Japan in protecting allied interests in the Far East. The war bureau will arrange sending two divisions to northern Manchuria as preparations proceed. Major Telvor Coulter of the Intelligence Section A of the General Staff reports promotion and continued military service with America’s Liberty Army.
An old advertisement promotes Gold Medal kidney health capsules claiming to treat stomach kidneys and bladder ailments. It warns against other health dangers and urges readers to seek the product from druggists with a money refund offer and a demand to look for the Gold Medal name on every box.
Ogden native Major Harrus Gergus Coulter, a product of the Ste Dr. Co E, now serves in Gen John J Pershing's expeditionary force in France. A letter from his mother Mrs Mary G Coulter in New York City describes his assignment to a major logistical task covering four corps in Europe.
Provo March 10 Sheriff Henry East arrested H. F. Barger a den d. r. g. brakeman from Salt Lake on a charge of shipping intoxicating liquor into dry territory. Barger claimed a suitcase of liquor sent from Cheyenne Wyoming with an order. deputies seized him and the liquor as evidence.
A reader reports persistent health concerns and asks for remedies. The text recaps various elixirs and tonics advertised with claims to cure cold, dandruff, energy loss, and kidney issues, noting dubious mixes and dubious medical assertions. The piece mentions consumer skepticism and requests advice on remedies.
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