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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1919
Page
11
Local rumblings swirl as Frank Francia comments on a mayoral bid while an ad touts a dramatic tuberculosis cure story. The notice promotes a druggist in Ohio offering a “quick relief” treatment with simple directions and a Rostcard request.
A playful hometown exchange centers on a would be mayoral candidate addressing a child’s doubts about election results and future autos. The child cites Abraham Lincoln’s persistence while the candidate jokes about car catalogs and future gifts. The page also includes unrelated ads about medical ointments and Bay of Biscay disturbance.
Locato Mining and Milling Co with office at John J. Greiner's 128 Twenty-fifth Street offers stock at 20 a share. Andrew Kises, stock agent, lists 150000 shares for development use, stock to be taken off the market November 15. Lodato states he left Thursday the 10th for the mine to arrange shipment of the first carload of ore expected to bring about 6000. Interested parties urged to investigate this opportunity.
Vienna Oct 27 The Austrian assembly ratified the Saint Germain treaty amid a sharp party split. The German party showed unity in opposition while the ruling bloc backed ratification, shaping the postwar settlement in central Europe.
Ad claims Hyomel clears nasal passages in two minutes for stuffed head congestion and cough. It touts a pleasant inhaler formula from inland Australia, available with a full outfit and bottles through Culley Deng Co and druggists.
In Police Court Harry Murphy and W F McDonald pled guilty to drunkenness before Judge D B Roberts. Each was fined 50 dollars or 60 days in jail. IWO men were committed to bail. Jim Wilson of Salt Lake City was fined 80 dollars for intoxication, his second appearance for a drunk charge.
An ad-like notice urges quitting tobacco and touts a “deadly drug” remedy with a Sav on Dr Connor plans. It promises full refunds through druggists if not satisfied and mentions Liberty bonds and a local contact, J. J. Brummitt at 2417 Hudson Avenue.
Frank Fran, mayoral candidate, argues the city faces an obstacle to obtaining an electric light system due to the long-term franchise. He notes successful light plant models elsewhere and calls for action to clear the franchise hurdle.
An old advertisement extols Hamlin's Wizard Oil as a safe antiseptic for wounds and a cure for various pains and ailments. It promotes 30 cent bottles, a money back guarantee, and mentions Wizard Liver Whips as a companion remedy. The piece also references Longmont Colorado’s lighting project and a mayoral letter praising a local plant’s impact on the city.
The article recalls a contentious debate over a European peace treaty and authority to deploy troops, with Senators Thanderes Wadsworth and Nelvon voicing questions on legal basis and war status. It also mentions public utility concerns about street lighting and porch lights amid the era’s modernization.
An old advertisement advises using saturated magnesia to relieve gas and indigestion from hydrogen acid buildup. It touts safety, affordability, and popularity, claiming it clears wind and bloating after meals. Also notes a separate court report: William Williams fined $60 for drunkenness after a September arrest, with a not guilty plea.
A vintage ad promotes home dry cleaning using Salvite soap and gasoline in a dishpan to clean clothes at home. It claims fabrics like nubs coats silks and furs come out like new without pressing. Directions are included on a Salvite soap package.
Albert Mansell of the Fifteenth Infantry, arriving from the far east, reports a brutal assault on Jacob Jensen of the Ogden police after a clash with Japanese soldiers in Dien Tate. Americans claim they repelled the attack as fighting ensued and casualties were reported.
In Weber County Utah district court an order of sale is issued against Eyre Jonson and others for intoxicating liquor and property. The sale will be held October 14 at 10 o'clock a.m. at the south front door of the Weber County Courthouse Ogden City. Property described includes one Hudson automobile engine number 24628. Dated Ogden City October 14 1819. IL C Peterson Sheriff. By Cunts Allison Deputy Sheriff.
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