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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1917
Page
8
A three month old girl developed widespread pimples and itching described as a bad case of roxema. After using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment, the baby reportedly cleared. Mrs Moses Zimmerman of Mineral signed the notice requesting a free sample by mail from Cuticura Dept. Boston.
A Daily Telegraph highlighted Archibald's call for urgent, expanded naval shipbuilding to counter submarine losses. He urges American aid and argues for trebled output to three million tons in the next year, with skilled workers and resources shifted to Britain, plus continued allied support.
On Thursday evening May 10 the Eagles host a grand opening ball in their new home with dancing in the force room and large gymnasium. Special entertainments will run throughout the program with refreshments. Tickets are sold at the club rooms or O. K. barber shop and cover charges apply. It is a private event for lodge members and invited friends only.
Washington May 7 Rear Admiral Sims to represent the American government on major naval policy questions at allied talks held in London and Paris. Discussions cover patrols in American waters and coordination with British and American officers on submarines and offensive actions against Germany.
May 7 at Acoola, a special train carrying the French mission to the United States derailed near Decatur and Springfield. Marshal Joffre and Rene Viviani were dining at the time. a guard reported the accident was accidental and one spectator was killed as the party continued to Springfield for honors at Lincoln tomb.
President Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor sent a long cablegram to the Petrograd executive committee urging unity with the Russian democratic movement, pledging American labor sympathy for the Allied war effort, and opposing interference in Russia while condemning forcible annexations and punitive indemnities. The message seeks to counter pro German agitation and supports free allegiance for all peoples. Measures to aid farmers hit by drought in Argentina were also noted.
A doctor claims Bon-Opto strengthens eyesight by about 50 percent in a week in many cases and offers a free prescription. The ad urges readers to dissolve Trop Boa-Opte tablets in water and bathe the eyes two to four times daily, promising clearer vision and relief from inflammation. It cites testimonials of dramatic improvements, including readers who discarded glasses.
An ad contrasts 1797 stage coach and 1917 Philadelphia Express with modern ships and India paper Britannica. It touts scarce Handy Volume sets, warns of an imminent end, and urges immediate store visits and Reserve orders to secure a limited supply before publication paper and Raw materials run out.
The jury found Howard De Weere guilty of murdering his wife in Salt Lake. Deliberations began after Judge L Brown spoke, with a single ballot deciding the verdict at about 8:60. The courtroom reaction was restrained as the foreman read the verdict to the defendant.
Army officers on duty at the War Department were ordered into uniform today with armorial orders to be bound to the cavalry officers tomorrow. In peacetime officers on duty from abroad or at military posts wear civilian clothes.
Walter Parkhurst Jones, son of Mr and Mrs H W Jones, enlisted in the navy and left Thursday for Barrancabo to enter training at Bare Selend. He formerly worked in the local freight office of the Oregon Short Line Railroad. Born in Kansas on August 5, 1852.
Twelss American missionaries from Turkey and ten crew members of the gunboat Acorp have arrived at Merne after three weeks at the Austrian frontier. It is likely other Acorpion crew will depart Turkey and the American embassy arranged for the departure of additional missionaries and teachers.
Passages note that individuals who have been courteously treated by the government and who wish to leave the country will be permitted to do so. The statement outlines a lenient exit policy aligned with official guidance.
Ottawa reports American casualties among Canadian forces with J.P. Murphy of Seattle listed among the wounded. The May 7 dispatch notes multiple injuries in the force and names Murphy among those wounded.
Fragmentary OCR describes a medical symptom sequence including disturbed kidney function, constipation, backache, rheumatic pains, and frequent urge with dark urine and burning pains. It reads like a 19th or early 20th century description of urological distress and associated hysteria effects.
An advertisement touts a precursor kidney medicine as the greatest remedy to regulate allay and neutralize irritation of the organs. It claims endorsement by druggists and advertisement men and markets broad health benefits.
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