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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1916
Page
8
An old advertisement promotes weight loss by taking one capsule after each meal and before bed. It claims notable fat reduction with a low cost and urges regular weigh ins every two weeks. The tone markets Korean capsules as a reliable, safe method and targets readers seeking rapid slimming.
British War Office reports German assault penetrated 1500 yards of front and 100 to 200 yards deep along Vimy Ridge, forcing French withdrawal from a long front. Hill No. 140 and nearby heights were key vertical obstacles as Germans gained ground and disrupted French drive toward Lens. Heavy losses cited.
London reports heavy German bombardment and a German advance on the north end of Vichy ridge. British artillery responded along the front with mining activity near Moelincourt Neuville and Fleurbaix. Several enemy planes were engaged, eight shot down, and one of our recon aircraft was forced to land behind enemy lines.
Advertisement for flowers offering Lansies asters and daisies among door plants. Includes Strs J Ny rerd and mentions Pacific. Lacks clear dates or pricing. presents as a general sales notice for floral varieties.
Stockholm reports a steep drop in the value of the American dollar on Scandinavian bourses, with a 12 percent slide by May 11. The decline stems from Germany dumping dollars and bills receivable, tighter Erie blockade effects, mail seizures, and reduced American trade, raising exchange costs and hampering business. The pound and German marks also fall, while Swedish exports to Russia and Germany influence overall currency weakness and economic mood across Scandinavia.
London reports Greek steamer Anastasios Coroceos sunk and Languedoc and Erclota towed to port. Swedish steamer Tinsalind sunk off Stockholm. crew saved. Berlin announces Helfferich appointed Interior Secretary and von Mordan to treasury post.
Correspondent reports a sharp drop in drunkenness in England, Wales, and Scotland since local reforms began last June. The central board notes weekly intoxication cases fell from 2034 in 1914 to 440 by March, with Scotland down from 1424 to 794. industrial canteens offering affordable meals aided the reduction while enforcement of public houses rules improved workers’ health.
Washington May reports say supporters of Louis D Brandeis are hopeful that Senate confirmation hearings will produce a favorable committee report next week. Democratic senators fear a split vote while Republican lawmakers plan to oppose, though Harvard president Charles W Eliot expresses strong support, insisting Brandeis would be a capable justice despite occasional policy differences.
Washington reports a grave Mexican economic situation with an acute monetary crisis and ongoing food shortages in Mexico City. Labor rail strikes affect most railroad lines while de facto authorities debate new notes and diplomatic steps as consuls report to the border.
Reports discuss potential effects on troop withdrawals and expeditionary forces tied to border talks between General Scoty and Obregon. Vernal surveys map a Denver and Rio Grande branch from Huehcane City toward Vernal, detailing a 66.19 mile route with grade concerns and alignment near Fort Duchesne and Independence.
New York May 22 The French ship La Fayette arrived from Brest bearing war matériel including Semudanes brdmarroplanes cannon and other war apparatus. The equipment valued at about 200000 belongs to the French government and many items are booty from Germany loaned to the exhibit committee for a forthcoming Entente relief fund drive. Marquis of Follonac led the exhibits into port and the display is linked to a charitable barnac event next month.
Box Elder County commissioners issued a stringent proclamation to kill all dogs in the county due to a rabies outbreak among predators and reports of infected coyotes in central Box Elder and Cache counties. The measure follows licensing, inspection, quarantine, and destruction orders as the health board ramps up efforts to prevent further animal bites and disease spread.
At a May meeting in Grand Junction Colorado Yenday Alonzo M Schmidt was elected president of the Western Slope Railway Development & Investment company. The group aims to secure funds to build an electric line from Grand Junction to Vernal Utah and back. Officers include C P McCary as president W A Marsh as treasurer J M Barclay secretary J H Rankin A T Rampliner and H H We Midley as other directors. Initial capital is 440% paid up stock.
Police search across several counties for Charles Amith amid reports he killed Lorelle Doe on May 6 by severing her head. Doe was found near Dubola in a drink condition. Amith was later arrested near Spencer and reportedly admitted involvement but claimed ignorance of the victim’s death. He escaped custody last Thursday and is being pursued.
Chinese-style OCR disaster text dominates this fragment with claims of French penetration of Fort Douaumont near Verdun and German counterattacks. The report describes shifting battle lines, losses on both sides, and tactical movements across Verdun and surrounding ridges, with Russian front status and Mesopotamian actions mentioned in vague terms.
Doles Idaho May 22 18 A reward of 160 is offered by the state of Idaho for the apprehension and conviction of the person or persons who murdered Alice Empey on April 11 1928 in Ro nnyville county Idaho The child disappeared while walking to Sunday school and her body was found a month later with injuries indicating brutal assault The governor ordered the reward following the coroner jury verdict and calls for capture and justice.
A fragmented OCR page features medical and home remedy claims promising cure for weakness, hair loss, constipation, and weight gain. It lists various tonics, powders, and pills with directions, urging readers to procure sealed tubes and specific dosages from pharmacies, detailing alleged benefits and cautions.
Austrian forces press toward Italian territory aiming to cut rail links and trap Malian troops in a plan surrounding the Adriatic. An Austrian report notes cross border maneuvers near Monte Majore and Mandriolo while Premier Asquith delays a cabinet statement until Thursday amid Ireland unrest and wartime diplomacy.
Washington reports Austria announced successes on the Tyrolean front but diplomats friendly to the central powers describe them as of almost strategic importance. The dispatch notes a drill in the mountainous region lowering its strategic value for Allied interests.
A garbled news item mentions Quoth on Irish revolt and a new invention by a Scotch builder, while a Japanese claim to have invented watches that function under water is touched on along with sun protection devices.
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