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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1917
Page
4
Warren Ta Walila of Wish Construction condemns a congress bill to import oxental coolies for wartime labor in America. He argues there is no necessity for foreign workers as ample common labor exists, and the focus should be on distributing workers to where jobs are most needed.
The report highlights heavy construction by Utah Construction at San Diego drilling sixteen tunnels to complete the Spreckels railroad while improving Salt Lake San Pedro lines at Provo. Western Pacific also advances work as coal mines like Mock Spring awaken, creating demand for diverse labor despite wartime strain.
An old advertisement touts a basic shampoo made from canthrax and hot water that cleanses scalp, removes dirt and excess oil, leaving hair bright, soft, fluffy, and quick-drying. It encourages using tea spoonful of canthrox in a cup of hot water to create shampoo liquid for easy application.
Misa Florenen Jepperean, a leading contralto, will give a Friday recital at the Tabernacle under Weber callers and local students. The program includes Lida Edmunds on piano, Arel Nylander on flute, Milas Cleaney Rich on violin, and a group of American Indian songs plus Schubert. The event marks Jepperean as a potential successor to Madame Rehumano Teiink in fame.
A 4 woman plaintively asks how to make a child behave during a fit and whether watching him could force him to stop. The doctor counters with a suggestion about using a hat on windy days to prevent it from blowing off. Niagara Falls Journal reports the exchange.
East bound rail traffic approaches full capacity as local railroad officials report crowding on trains en route to caster states. The situation prompts possible reductions in lower berths to manage demand.
Washington May 2 The Senate heatedly debated price controls amid talk of hanging food speculators and punishment by prison. Farm state senators denied actual shortages, while John B Williams warned the hysteria a false alarm. The attack on speculators was led by Thomas and Horah, naming them as the true enemies of the eating public.
Senators pressed for swift measures to curb food speculation and packer profits amid war shortages. Talks covered government control of packing plants, conscription of food, and suspending trade boards to ease prices. Critics warned of a looming world famine without extraordinary, sustained effort and policy changes.
A fragmented article fragment describes various tonics and pills claimed to restore strength and cure ailments. It mentions Cadomene products, nervous tremors, kidney symptoms, and a dubious endorsement from a reader. The text imitates testimonial style with excessive claims and noncredible health assurances.
Federal officers in Cheyenne arrested a group tied to an interstate conspiracy to defraud the United States of about $200,000 through stolen gold ore. The ring, centered in Victor Colorado, allegedly shipped gold to multiple cities including San Francisco while using an assay office as a front.
Eight months into the investigation, Frank Cochran was arrested near Victor, Colorado, on a charge of conspiracy to defraud the government after sacks of high grade ore were taken from his Victor office. Warrants were issued for two other men in connection with the case. A separate letter from AJ M Hunsucker in Romoa Citta expresses gratitude after relief from pain.
Garment workers in Birmingham Alabama report a 10 percent wage increase while a student’s rough sketch of Queen Elizabeth leads to debate over phrasing. The misread text mentions cisbornet parsimatious and soldiers’ rain.
Frank A. Naisditt Poundkeeper of Ogden City announces sale of unclaimed stray animals at 1818 Washington Ave Ogden City Utah on May 10 1917 at 1 20 p m. Auction lists a 10 year old sorrel mare about 960 pounds and a 2 year old dark colt about 600 pounds both with no brands. Described as stray stock taken up on April 26 in Hinward city.
A fragmented list of city businesses and services including auto accessories, printing, millinery, second hand goods, paper cleaning, stationery, uniforms, hardware, chiropractors, and home goods. The text catalogs firms by trade with address fragments, phone-like numbers, and scattered product descriptions, reflecting a busy commercial precinct.
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