12 May 1919
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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1919
Page
1
A distorted historical notice outlines grim health risks from tobacco use, labeling nicotine as highly addictive and harmful to nerves and organs. It discusses coughing, throat irritation, heart strain, and potential cancer indicators, urging readers to quit and seek remedies.
Reports from Independence Dolge claim President Wilson will visit allies on May 20 to foster goodwill toward Belgium and ease misunderstandings. Other items note Belgian concerns over Belgian independence, Japan’s potential involvement, and protests in Arusvile against King Albert’s wartime response.
Fragmented brief notes report a vacancy at Wilker Bros. bank after the death of J. Kiesel. It mentions David O. McKay as a Mormon church leader and highlights education plans in church schools, plus a fire near Taltrain yards and a forthcoming convening of local records. The text is garbled but indicates institutional changes and safety incidents.
An old advertisement touts Zemo as a fast relief eczema remedy. It promises penetrating antiseptic action, non greasy feel, and lasting skin health with four applications at a dollar. It targets frequent itch and claims to be the dependable fix for various skin troubles.
Six members of the Corman peace delegation departed Versailles for Berlin on May 11. The group includes labor leader Carl Leghen, head of the German trades union, Privy Councillor Ebert, and Schmidt of the foreign ministry. They are designated for plenipotentiary talks and direct negotiations with the German government on the Allied settlement.
A distant World War II dispatch reports Bolshevik forces driven back along the Murmansk front near Lake Boga and near Taku Onegin towns. American railway troops advance toward Monoiskaya and Ayubory amid shifting frontline activity with Allied reinforcements aiding.
Report from Sanjos dated May 10 claims Nicaraguan and Mexican forces, backed by Chamorra, crossed the northern border and invaded Costa Rica. General mobilization enabled issuance of a manifesto and fleet actions. details remain disputed as authorities assess the situation and countermeasures.
A disrupted Mother's Day program at the Orpheum featured a large audience crowding the theatre and an overflown crowd. The juvenile court formalities and a tribute to a pathfinder were noted, with plans for a sea planes departure and a message regarding Armistice era aviation plans and a League of Nations reference.
President Wilson urges nationwide observance from June 8 to June 14 to strengthen the Boy Scouts of America. He asks every community to form a citizens committee to expand the program, with church, school, and civic support and funding to widen youth opportunities.
The fragmentary text notes a leader at Ogden stake with names Thetis Re Mehay Evatt John Vail Saceri and others involved in a presale event. It mentions Moe typed stake and various unclear roles and dates amid garbled OCR.
A vintage ad promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a health aid for pale complexions and sluggish digestion. It claims many women use the product nightly to stay “in the pink of condition” and notes availability at 25 cents per box from all druggists.
May 11 dispatches report Marenad Poella returning to the front while German actions in American-occupied areas draw focus on reconquest goals. Dutch and Paris papers debate the arms treaties and their durable impact, with some editors warning the pact may not end the war and others urging continued pressure on Germany.
May 12 report from Pesa about Taroty Sonnino of Hallam meeting Colonel House of the American peace delegation. They discussed a potential adjournment before the Austrians act. The luncheon gathering marked Hallam as a guest amid tense relations and new Italian dissatisfaction reported in Rome.
The French foreign office reports the Austrian and Hungarian delegations will arrive Wednesday. Work speeds on the delegation quarters at the palace of Francis I in Fiume to receive visitors. The term of peace will be proclaimed in the old palace’s finest apartment. Two villa groups near the palace are requisitioned for the delegates.
Irish representatives predict home rule within short time amid political debate. Reports also note Utah laws becoming effective Monday with new marriage and tax provisions and witness a roundup of state changes and public notices.
Berlin reports indicate widespread German protests against the peace terms. Citizens from states, municipalities, and women’s groups condemn the treaty as brutal and forced, while parties debate the implications and President Wilson’s fourteen points. The outcry spans clubs, organizations, and political factions across the country.
New York, Philadelphia, St. Louis, Boston appear in the standings with scattered city mentions. Early lines reference Brooklyn and Chicago teams and upcoming games. The text shows incomplete team names and irregular formatting with no clear game results or dates.
An imperfect recap shows Cleveland beating Chicago 19 to 2, and Washington defeating New York 10 to 0 across twelve innings. The report notes St Louis defeating Detroit 6 to 2 while naming notables and upcoming games in New York Philadelphia and Boston.
Sacramento May 11 The Bees clinch the series with timely fielding and strong pitching. Wil Willett pitched a complete game, aiding a late rally in the eighth inning to secure an 8 4 victory over Worland. McGinley opened the sixth with a single, and Spencer and Smith drove in key runs as Vernon’s defense faltered.
Fragmentary text reports several baseball or softball scores with location words as Seattle Portland Los Angeles Oakland and San Francisco. Details are garbled with many misspellings, making teams, dates, and outcomes impossible to determine reliably from the readable fragments.
Fragmentary OCR text discusses symptoms of aches and ailments and the role of kidneys in filtering waste. The legible parts mention a speaker hoping to be well and the impact of kidney function on health, but most details are garbled and non-specific.
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