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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1919
Page
6
Slack, formerly with the Globe Grain and Aming in Salt Lake City, joins the Al Bers Milling Company. He will head the grain department and bring years of expertise to the Albera Huns, Cu. ss settee.
An advertisement extols Canthrox as the best way to wash hair, claiming it creates a shapely, inexpensive shampoo that thoroughly cleans dandruff and dirt. It promises quick drying, a soft fluffy look, and a wholesome feel, with the product sold by a druggist in a jar. The ad ends with a prompt to buy from a druggist and mentions a top of hot water preparation.
Washington reports passage of a bill aimed at excluding certain undesirables with staunch emphasis on limiting radicals and others, as house debates restrictive terms and enforcement. The Senate panel plans swift inquiry into steel sink investigations, with ongoing discussions on further investigative visits.
An advertisement touts rapid weight loss and health improvements. It promises younger appearance, upright posture, and amplified attractiveness while reducing body fat without drastic dieting or harsh exercises. Includes questionable medical claims and marketing language.
Joseph Young of Pocatello spoke to Rotarians in Ogden Salt Lake City and Logan urging reduced hours and higher production to cut the U S war debt and inflation. He warned prices will fall only with productive work and personal thrift, urging all to save and produce to repay the war debt.
New Orleans report notes a proposal to urge Congress to aid foreign exchange via the War Finance Corporation. The plan would stabilize currency worldwide by buying foreign securities and selling them through the international cotton conference. The proposal awaits consideration by the general committee.
An old advertisement promotes Minna stomach tablets as a remedy for thin people. It claims the tablets aid digestion, relieve stomach disturbs and indigestion, and promise easy swallowing with a guaranteed effect. Sold by Cantley Drag Co and nearby druggists.
Members of the National Cotton Growers Association endorse a resolution urging crop diversification and a twelve month marketing system. They condemn gambling and price manipulation by government mint efforts, call for a price that covers production with fair profit, and seek Manchester as the 1931 convention site with Sir A Herbert Mixon as head of the British delegation.
An advertisement touts glycerine mixture with buckthorn and other ingredients as a remedy for gas, slow digestion, and foul stomach matter. It asserts rapid bowel action, reduced stomach poisoning, and even prevention of appendicitis, noting Adlerika's pleasant effect and a testimonial from a man with two years of indigestion and constipation.
Brigham City officials approved salary increases for several city employees led by a general raise for clerical and supervisory staff. The action followed merit reviews and budget considerations, with raises ranging from moderate to notable, and new compensation plans to be implemented next fiscal year.
Victor G. Crossant leads the setup of Utah's internal revenue office in Salt Lake City with D. Dunbar, organizing districts, deputy collectors, and a drive against tax dodging. The plan includes expanded staff, a four floor federal building, and enforcement against illegal liquor and delinquent income taxes.
An old medical slang piece promotes a tonic or remedy for rheumatic pains. It claims quick relief for muscular stiffness neuralgia and related ailments, touting simple preparation and easy use by readers familiar with patent medicine language. The text imitates generic household remedy advertising of its era.
Paris reports the council approved a note to neutral powers inviting them to join the League under specified conditions. A draft note to Germany demands surrender of German ships held by allied nations and discusses Memel territory and its future, noting Allies will discuss its fate without German claims.
Washington dispatch reports President Wilson's condition improving after two days of illness. A White House bulletin notes a good night and normal respiration and kidneys, with doctors optimistic about his recovery. Messages from observers and Carliste mayor express concern and best wishes for his health and continued leadership.
Three planes in the westbound transcontinental flight began from Rawlins this afternoon and are reported en route to Salt Lake City. The pilots listed include Roulett, Torney, and Kirby, with various crew members aboard.
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