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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1915
Page
4
The page lists pink muslin negligees ready to embroider and trimmed with cords and tassels, plus a long marshmallow-based recipe section for desserts and party sandwiches. It references household tips, food ideas, and a brief wartime note on European fronts and supplies.
A German warning signals rising threat as military leaders discuss Balkan developments. Major Moraht comments on shifting decisions in Europe ahead of possible actions between Bulgaria and Serbia, with implications for the wider war effort.
A fragmentary early 20th century health notice warns that indigestion causes stomach distention and internal harm. It promotes quick relief with pure crystallized magnesia after meals, claiming it neutralizes acid, halts fermentation, and restores internal functions, available in powder or tablet forms.
The investigating committee exits via the fire escape as the scene shifts, while readers are reminded of the ongoing coverage surrounding A Texas Steer and the last show tonight.
Chicaga October 6. Pauty organizations tied to United Societies for Local Self Government held meetings to back action against Mayor Thompson's Sunday closing edict. Pike, the city comptroller, said the mayor signed a pledge not to interfere with saloons, but questioned the pledge’s validity. The Sunday closing law being upheld, the mayor faced enforcing the law.
The article reports that Russia is strengthening under combined Russian wings as German advances falter due to heavy rains. Natural obstacles and widespread flooding hinder German movement, while Franco British pressure grows. The text notes high river levels and disrupted marches, with Germans paying a costly price for recent successes.
Dispatches describe MU units dwindling and slow progress at the Deine front while Austro German forces in the Dubno Norno area delay action. In Galicia and along the Sereth calm prevails as Germany wears down and Russia regroups with better supplies and reserves. Front line returns hint at improved equipment and munitions as shells no longer counted among shortages.
Denver and Ort law officers report the court upheld the statewide prohibition law as drafted by the last legislature. The ruling denied the wets application to stop placing the amendment on the 1916 ballot for referendum, affecting John E. Ramer in his role as secretary of state.
An advertisement touts Sargol tablets as a fattening aid, claiming dramatic weight gains for the thin, with cautions about health risks and a money back guarantee. The piece also notes the settlement of Erwin W. Beckwith’s estate in Rich County, including a $974.97 inheritance tax and distribution to four nonresident brothers, followed by a brief report of eight year old Joseph Treomshaw breaking a bone in Park City after a wagon fall.
In American Fork on Oct 6 Erre Martin and Robert Sunter of Maine faced a severe mountain mishap east of Alpine. A rockfall knocked Martin down a seven foot ledge, pinning him. Sunter freed him, Martin was unconscious then rushed to a powder plant two miles away, where help arrived from Alpine. Injuries are serious with broken ribs and lung trauma.
In Salt Lake City the eighty sixth semiannual conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints concluded. President Joseph F. Smith led sessions with large attendance and no changes to church authorities. A lengthy address by Dr. Seymour D. Young reflected on Brigham Young and education, while Apostle Reed Smoot spoke on wartime concerns and lasting prosperity.
An incomplete notice reports Martin’s health and uncertainties about his recovery. The fragment hints at fears over possible loss and doubts about his chances, with no clear names, dates, or locations readable.
Real estate transfers listed include Gertrude AM returning part of lot 6 block 14 in Ogden survey to Preferred Investment with 1200 dollars, John W Hooper and wife to Douglass Hooper of part of southeast quarter of section 18 in Salt Lake meridian for 1 dollar, Allman to Frederick W Sims of lot 24 block 7 in Ogden Five Acre part A Ogden survey for 2200 dollars, Harmon W Peery to J Dwight Harding of part of lot 1 block 9 in Ogden survey for 1500 dollars, and Whim Bde to JI Jeppson of 13020 block 1 Chamberlin sub in Ogden survey for 13500 dollars.
Details show a regional teachers’ gathering in Pocatello beginning in October. Nearly 1,000 teachers from counties including Bannock, Franklin, Bingham, Oneida and Power will attend. Dr. Ire Howerth of the University of California will be among lecturers.
The Times Saloniki dispatch reports three thousand German officers have arrived in Bulgaria as allied troops advance. Turkish authorities consider evacuating Thrace coastal towns for strategic reasons amid ongoing transport plans. A dispute arises between the German staff and the Turkish crown prince over moving the capital to Istanbul.
A garbled OCR excerpt shows tall men entering a depot and asking a stranger about an Earth related matter. A hesitant reply follows about someone having gone for an extended time, with further unreadable text and stray bracketed notes.
Park City resident Charles Brockway, born April 22, 1840 in City X Y, died after a brief illness. Survived by two sisters, one brother, and two daughters. funeral Friday at Richardson Chapel under Grand Army of the Republic auspices. Infant boy buried in Boilton tragedy. funeral held at Levi Thorpe residence.
An old advertisement touts Gold Medal Pills from Holland Laboratories for bladder relief. It claims 200 years of recognition, promises quick relief from back pain fatigue and frequent urination, and offers a money back guarantee. The ad notes the product costs 1.00 and is distributed by Holland Laboratories.
A worried observer warns that meeting Washington girls could lead to coercion. The scene at The Ode closes with a final night showing titled A Teass Street, ending amid unease and tense expectations.
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