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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1917
Page
9
A historical advice column features Dr. Baker’s general health guidance and prescriptions. Readers from Dayton and beyond send symptoms from nervous fatigue to kidney pain and weight concerns. The piece promotes tonics, blood cleansing tablets, and digestive aids as quick fixes with testimonials.
El Paso, May 23. Carlos Porras, son of a Mexican laborer, has joined the United States Navy after the declaration of war. The boy, educated in a southern Mexican school, wears a Seaman's uniform at the naval training station in San Francisco as part of the first wave of Mexican parentage youths enlisting for national service.
A Utah Power and Light line worker, Christopher Hansen of Kaysville, was struck by lightning while atop a thirty foot pole southwest of Clinton during a thunderstorm. He died en route to Dee Hospital in Ogden. Hansen, 46, left a wife and was aided by fellow worker Ben Filat who tied his body to the construction vehicle and sped toward Ogden. another ambulance crew reached him too late.
A Wannaska Minnesota mother recounts her daughter’s long chronic cough and repeated colds. After trying various medicines, Foley's Honey and Tar allegedly halted the cough in days with lasting relief, as advertised by Melatyro Drug Co.
A Salem Oregon report notes that during a circus visit convicts from the local state prison assisted in pitching tents and handling chow. One guard accompanied them all day and night, raising criticism of the arrangement. The item reflects a harsh, sensational tone typical of the era.
London reports show allied naval losses reduced as American destroyers join the anti submarine effort. Admiralty officials praise American sailors for enthusiasm and effective methods while noting German forecasts of a June collapse have shifted to October.
Three year old Jo Hanna D. Everton died after choking post anesthesia following tonsil removal by Dr. FH E. Worrell. Mucous in lungs blocked pulmotor aid. doctor absolved of blame. Parents Dirk and Jacoba Everton, siblings John W. and Marian Everton, funeral plans pending.
Trevets advertise daily rain travel to Hot Springs with wonderful Mineral Springs. Trains run every two hours via the Electric Telegraph Way.
Plaza Apartments advertise two room apartments equipped with disappearing beds partition walls and standard kitchen appliances. Monthly rents range from 18 to 40 dollars including heat bath and maid service. Phone 320S.
Salt Lake City and state leaders clash over recent inmate releases from the state prison. Governor Bamberger defends pardons noting releases followed district judge recommendations and employment assurances. police chief J Parley White and Fred C Richmond allege a “carnival of crime.” Most released convicts work legally, with one exception under arrest.
American Express office plans to buy a large block of Liberty Bonds and offer them to employees at cost with installment payment options. The program aims to let messengers, clerks, and other staff invest and demonstrate patriotism by subscribing through the express company channels.
An advertisement explains that actresses spend time on hair care and offers a cheap home remedy for shampoo and scalp care. Mix canthium from druggists with warm water to create a rinse, then a shampoo applied over the entire head to cleanse, condition, and promote healthier hair growth.
In Kaysville on May 22, thieves stole about 30 in cash and merchandise from the Kaysville Pharmacy including fountain pens flashlights cigarettes and razors. They also broke into a blacksmith shop three large ales were taken and later forced entry attempts at Coop failed. Papers and documents were scattered at the Kayatille Brick Company office.
In Salt Lake City a group met nightly to denounce President Wilson and the United States in vituperative language. A former sailor, now crippled, notified federal officials, naming the alleged ringleader at a West Broadway hall. The man will be questioned, and arrests may follow if explanations fail.
A representative of the Intermountain Film Company of Salt Lake appeared before the town board in Bingham May 22 seeking permission to film backyards and other places to stimulate interest in the cleanup campaign. The request was denied.
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