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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1920
Page
2
In this period of weariness and looming illness, a temperance tonic is promoted as nature’s aid. Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery is advertised as a non alcoholic remedy to restore stomach tone liver activity and nerve steadiness. Available at drug stores or via a trial package from Dr. Pierce's Invalids' Hotel Buffalo NY.
The readable portion shows a fragment of a Standard newspaper masthead or boilerplate referencing the Associated Press and subscription terms. It mentions publication frequency, rights, and reprint rights in a damaged OCR excerpt with no discernible news event or person.
The article notes numerous changes in Theodore Roosevelt and early 20th century cabinets, citing Dearborn Independent figures and comparing Roosevelt’s cabinet turnover to prior administrations. It mentions 29 men serving over Roosevelt’s term and lists various secretaries's tenure patterns alongside Wilson cabinet shifts.
An early 20th century ad touts Schilling Tea claiming more cups per pound than any other tea, urging customers to specify cup size strength and flavor to determine value. It lists four Aurors: Teresagan, Ceylon, India, Galang, and notes moistureproof packages sold by grocers.
The article recounts historic U S cabinet sizes under presidents from Washington to Wilson, noting shifts in number of secretaries and departments. It discusses how price levels rose and fell, predicting hardship if prices fall, and advocates an international commission to study a single monetary standard to stabilize value and purchasing power.
Readable estimates from 1919 show foreign markets absorbed vast motion picture exports. The National City Bank figures place unveiled exports at about 63,000 miles of film reaching 62 regions worldwide with Europe receiving the largest share and North America excluding the United States following. The breakdown notes 33 percent to Europe, 29 percent to North America, 14 percent to South America, 14 percent to Oceania, 7 percent to Asia, and 3 percent to Africa.
Royal Meeker of the U S Labor Department warns in the Monthly Labor Review that no rapid price drop is expected for years and higher prices may occur. He cites added money in circulation, equal goods supply, and government purchases for war as key factors. He argues reducing money and increasing goods are needed and notes debts and credit will hinder Europe’s rehabilitation, risking further price rises.
Advertisement touts Dipolyan Phosphate tablets to boost appetite nerves and blood, promising quick strength for weak, nervous, rundown people. McIntyre Drug Co and other grocers offer Mood-Iran Phosphate with a money back guarantee. Three weeks’ treatment costs $1.60 and aims to curb illness and restore health.
March 24 the city commissioners adopted an ordinance requiring landlords to note by the city clerk when notices of rent increases or eviction are served on tenants.
Simple effective treatment for sore throat and chest colds advertised as a gargle and chest rub. Claims fast relief for sprains bruises cuts burns earache toothache cold sores canker sores and sore feet with a 30 cent Wizard Olia product. Also promotes Wizard Liver Whips at 30 cents with a money back guarantee. Local ad by J. J. Brummitt offering Liberty Bonds services at 2417 Hudson Avenue phone 59.
The Standard urges buying seeds early from reliable seed houses to ensure quality and planning. It cautions against waiting for planting time, notes variability between seed firms, and advises saving seed for succession crops while ordering what you will use and enjoy.
An advertisement by Natal drug company warns of tobacco harm after age 45, listing health risks and urging quitting. It portrays tobacco as a habit that weakens nerves, raises blood pressure, strains concentration, and damages stomach and liver functions. The piece promotes Nicotrol as a stop-smoking aid and invites readers to seek help through their product.
Tenants of downtown office buildings in New York City plan to organize the Office Tenants' League at a meeting tonight. The group aims to protect tenants from excessive rents and unfair practices, calling out profiteers in the downtown area.
In a brief notice J. J. Brummitt of 2417 Hudson Avenue announces he pays the highest prices for Liberty Bonds and comments on rent hikes from fifty to five hundred percent.
In Phoenix on March 2 a powerful Mexican convict named Pete Salinas, jailed for burglary, saved the life of the foreman he disliked, Shorty McPonnall, during road gang discipline. The incident followed a premature explosion that left foreman McDonald unconscious. Salinas acted heroically despite his grudge and troublemaking reputation.
In a dangerous rockfall, a convict rushed in and covered the foreman with his body. A rock struck Salinas on the head and dazed him, but the inmate noticed an imminent blast, sprang up, and dragged the unconscious foreman to safety.
NEW YORK March 24 Rear Admiral James R Glennon commandant of the third naval district and Rear Admiral A Garr denounced efforts of the American Legion to win congressional bonuses for service men at the first annual dinner of the Mine Sweepers Post American Legion Glennon warned against diverting the organization into political or partisan roles urging it to stay strictly patriotic and American
An old advertisement extols genuine Bayer Tablets of Aspirin for nineteen years of use. It touts safety and effectiveness for cold, headache, toothache, neuralgia, rheumatism, and pale health, urging buyers to seek unbroken packages and check the Bayer mark on the box and tablets.
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