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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1917
Page
11
A promotional piece claims Bon-Opto eye tablets dissolve in water to form a liquid for eye baths. It quotes Dr. Levis and testimonials from users in Philadelphia praising vision improvements and reduced reliance on glasses. The ad urges purchasing at active drug stores and mentions a money-back guarantee.
Harrisburg May 4 A measure to release millions for Liberty Loan bonds passed the lower house of the Pennsylvania legislature and is expected to pass the Senate without opposition. A reform bill granting similar power to corporations was reported favorably and awaits final action.
Plaza Apartments offers four room flats with disappearing beds gas ranges and refrigerators. The rent ranges from 18 to 20 dollars per month, including heat and related utilities. Phone numbers are listed for inquiries.
State's Attorney Hayne sought warrants for bankers Thomas F. Le Farland and Mark D. Brao Held after banks Auburn State and Morgan Park State were closed. The insolvent banks held about $700,000 in deposits.
Salt Lake May 25 Soldiers in uniform face a strict liquor ban effective May 12. Chief White ordered hotels cabarets and liquor dealers to refuse service to any officer or enlisted man, with penalties up to 1000 dollars or one year in prison. Downtown venues ceased serving soldiers after the order circulated.
President Joseph F. Smith of the Mormon church arrived in Salt Lake with Nephi Joseph Smith and three daughters after a Hawaii trip. Presiding Bishop C W Nibley was detained in San Francisco for business and will join later. The exterior of the temple at LaLa is completed and interior work is rushing.
American battleships prepare for battle as U S Navy ships of the Atlantic Fleet push through land and sea readiness. Crews train aboard guns and turrets while merchants convert to wartime service, turning ships into fighting platforms and delivering heavy firepower against German submarines and aircraft threats.
New ticket outlets listed Marshall Drug Co Carr Drug Co Emlen Drug Co Depot Drug Co Hemenway and Moser Cigar Store and local church advertisement. Bishop Smith reports Wah men called to officers reserve training camp at Preasid io work to pass exam for United States Navy commissions. President Amith says Hawaii islands conditions good and sugar cane efforts rising. business to Tlevolula and trade with United States increasing.
Chicago May 24 The national baseball commission launches a campaign to raise a patriotic fund for soldiers dependents by directing Sunday baseball profits to war relief. The commission also urges clubs to declare June 5 a day of service in line with President Wilson's message. Manila May 15 Correspondent notes war has unsettled Manila with guards doubled at posts and German suspects under arrest. Authorities report about 1500 Germans in the islands, with most temporary visitors. registration enforced and contracts with Americans and German subjects judged per military needs.
Paris May 24. The voyage of Moreha Jothe and the Viviant mission to the United States altered course near Dahsat due to reports of German submarines in the area. The council of war met under President Poincare with Marshal Joffre and officials present. The Temps notes rumors of intensified American support and a projected arrival of 25,000 to 30,000 American troops in France.
Ogden City and Canyon Tickets May 20th available at Marshall Drug Co 25th and Wash Carr Drug Co 25th and Grant Ensign Drug Co 24th and Hudson Depot Drug Co 129 26th Street Herrm anway and Moser Clear Store 403 Wash Ave Advert isement.
The North Dublin executive committee of the United Irish League endorses a revolution welcoming the Irish convention and expresses confidence in John Redmond. Clergy are condemned for aiding Sinn Fein. In South Longford an anti Nationalist Sinn Feiner wins parliamentary seat over the Fianna Fáil-leaning candidate.
Fragmented text indicates a medical issue mentioning kidneys and disease. Named individuals or organizations are unclear. The readable portion references a doctor or drug company and an advertisement style line, but specifics are not recoverable from the damaged OCR.
Boston May 24 Kidder Peabody announces a subscription of 310 million to the therty Joan by Kidder Peabody & Company. Bookers and brokers in the city report the offer as a major financial move in the market.
Secretary Dalhlour expressed gratitude for American war efforts and praised the United States for its forty days in the war. He noted delays in Congress and urged swift passage of powers to the president, while predicting Canada trip preparations and praise for the press mission.
The Prince of Udine and other members of the Tratten war mission dined with President Wilson at the White House after official calls at the State Department. The meal included top American officials and Cabinet members as plans for negotiations with allied powers were discussed. A personal letter from King Emmanuel of Italy was delivered to the president.
A middle aged woman with two daughters left Spokane Washington on Friday May 11 before dawn. She changed cars in Pendleton Oregon and was last seen traveling toward Ogden with arrival expected Friday afternoon. authorities ask readers to confer with this paper.
Ad fragment promotes a round trip ticket sale for Hot Springs Sanitarium with mentions of electric cars and other travel details. The readable text is limited and lacks full details about dates, pricing, or provider.
An advertisement touts a freckle remedy promising a penny cost if it fails and a money back guarantee. It promotes using one ounce of a double strength preparation bought from any druggist and applies it to remove freckles with a reliable dealer.
Ossining New York May 34 Dr Art hur Waite was executed at Bing Sing prison at 21 30 for the murder of his father John E Peck of Grand Rapids. The young dentist walked calmly to the death chamber as witnesses looked on. He showed no farewell message and spoke only to his brother and chaplain. An autopsy found a trace of old meningitis. doctors noted Waite’s heart was unusually large but could not link it to criminal tendencies.
Boston May 21 eighty eight corporations and individuals were indicted by the federal grand jury for conspiring to monopolize interstate commerce in columns.
An old advertisement touts Zemo as a cleansing antiseptic liquid for eczema and minor skin troubles. It markets 23 to 100 cent sizes sold by druggists, claiming it penetrates, soothes, and heals burnt wounds and chafing with dependable effectiveness.
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