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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1916
Page
9
An early 20th century medical advertisement promotes Cadamene Tablets as a tonic for weak nervous men and women. It claims to restore vitality, nerve strength, and confidence, promising banishment of aches and renewed blood circulation after three grain tablets in sealed tubes at one dollar per tube or five dollars for six tubes.
A Kirby brand claim from Dayton Ohio markets a product by Blackburn Products Co as the best thing in the world for weak nervous people. Priced at 21.00 for a single tube and six tubes for 6.00, the ad promises a full treatment available at all druggists.
London reports a temporary lull in Somme operations after two months of heavy fighting as rain limited artillery, with scattered local engagements. French advance continues east of Morval and Druh recaptures Eaucourt l Abbaye while Fortifications extend from Morval to St Pierre Vaast woods. General Haig notes Allied control of the air on the western front and 200 allied aircraft for each German plane.
Advertisement for travel via the Oregon Short Line to Conference annotate fair. Describes fare advantages, special trains leaving Orden and Salt Lake, with a city ticket office at 2514 Washington Avenue. Includes times and prices in a vintage rail travel pitch.
London reports fear conscription may be applied to Ireland as parliament nears reassembly. The Times and other papers push for compulsory service, while Sir Edward Carson argues Ireland could supply up to half a million troops. Colonies worry about sacrifice and political fallout.
Stockholders are summoned to a special meeting on October 23, 1916, at 4 p.m. in Ogden Weber County Utah to vote on amending Article Five of the charter changing capital stock to 50,000 10 from 50,000.0 to be divided into 1,060,000 shares of five cents each, per H Knau ss secretary.
The Paris desk reports ongoing heavy fighting on the Russian front with incursions in Galicia and Transylvania. Reports cite thousands of Russian dead near Lutsk and Romanian withdrawals near Petroseni while Romanian forces claim gains at Amatacea and along the Danube front in Transylvania, amid action across the Balkans.
After a long debate the California State Federation of Labor upheld its anti Japanese stance. The convention adopted a resolution opposing employment or organization of Japanese workers, reinforcing a policy against admission and tied to ongoing family labor concerns.
Chicago resident Wilson drew a large crowd at stations across Ohio Indiana and Illinois during a speech tour to Omaha tomorrow. He praised a forthcoming eight hour railroad law while meeting officials and party workers in Chicago.
Allan L. Benson, Socialist candidate for president, sharply criticised President Wilson and Charles E. Hughes in Denver. He called Wilson’s claim that not winning reelects war an insult to Americans and condemned the administration’s Mexican policy and the Hay–Chamberlain act as inconsistent. He attacked Hughes for not denouncing the president over the army bill and said American workers would not be emancipated until work is available. Americans oppose war and will not be forced into one with Mexico.
Classified ad promotes at home preparation for civil service positions. Mentions tax implication at 17 percent and indicates items such as cats on cotmen and post fone furnished on request. Advertisement tone suggests generic employment services with unclear specifics.
London reports General Sir William Mabertoog at Calderby Lincolnshire urged mobilization for more infantry and munitions. He warned Britain cannot expect victory without full use of every person and sacrifice, calling for ongoing effort and readiness for the worst while hoping for the best.
An official statement from London outlines details of the Somme front since the September 15 advance. It notes the capture of Combtes Guetecourt and Thiepval and adds that the British line is within a mile of the German fourth position west of the Bapaume Transloy sector. The enemy has hurled four fresh divisions against the line, while seven new divisions have arrived on our side since September 15, signaling strong determination and courage in the continuing assault.
J Frank Hanly, Prohibition presidential hopeful, urged Charles R Hughes to declare his Mexico policy tonight in Paris. Hanly argued for rapid US intervention to restore stable government and respect, comparing it to Cuba and Santo Domingo actions and criticizing Wilson on Veracruz and border troop delays. He warned Hughes that waiting would be worse than “watchful waiting” under Wilson.
Provo hosts the Utah Postmasters association thirteenth annual contention with about fifty attendees. Sessions in the Central school auditorium feature remarks by President W. W. Browning and various post office officials. A banquet, theater entertainment, and committee actions followed, including proposals to raise parcel post weight and standardize address labels. The 1917 convention was awarded to Logan after unanimous agreement.
A dubious advertisement touts Mentho-Lazene as a powerful cough and cold remedy. It warns of opiates and narcotics in competing products and promotes a concentrated formula with instructions to dilute for home use, claiming strong, quick relief and wide popularity among buyers.
New York October 4 Secretary of War Newton D Baker defended President Wilsons support for the eight hour day for railway trainmen at a mass meeting of women under the Democratic national committee womens bureau. He cited railway accidents and the need for safe, alert engineers and urged passage of the eight hour bill as essential amid wartime demands.
Senator Shafroth and David O. Larson addressed an enthusiastic Logan crowd at noon in front of the Waran tabernacle. Shafroth praised Democratic achievements and President Wilson while criticizing Hughes. Larson praised Wilson and explained his shift from Republican to Democrat.
Former U S senator from Missouri Major Warner died at his home in Kansas City after a period of illness. Warmer had been ill for several weeks and had recently withdrawn from public life. Close friends mourn his passing as tributes flow from political allies and colleagues.
A Rooseveltnarrative outlines a Texas and Southwest border tour with stops in El Paso and border towns. Plans include gathering about 73,000 militiamen along the frontier for a large welcome as Colonel Roosevelt visits El Paso and Arizona and New Mexico. Cowboys and Touch Riders veterans to escort him to the address site.
The Illinois Democratic convention nominated Mrs Catherine Waugh McCullough as the first woman named for presidential elector in the state's history. McCullough, a prominent National American Woman Suffrage Association member, has served as vice president and legal adviser to the group.
Edward Koamel a German soldier from the Fifty-first Bavarian Infantry was captured near Arras on July 22, 1913. He traveled through Havre to join Allied efforts and described French treatment of prisoners and public reactions as his steamer Sit arrived, with immigration officials deciding his detention status.
New York Oct 4 Ohio will go for Wilton by about 29000 according to figures of the Democratic campaign committee made public today. Simeon Ford from Ohio announced a poll in Cincinnati favored Wilton and Slughes. Cincinnati normally shows a 20000 Republican majority. Chairman Vance C. McCormick said a check by the Cincinnati Enquirer verified its fairness.
A fragmented bevy of quips from multiple papers unfolds a string of odd exchanges and curious lines. The mix hints at humorous anecdotes about cooking marriages and local inns with wry frontier punch, referencing figures and places in terse, clipped style.
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