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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1919
Page
9
Governor Linton Bamberger named a committee to propose a permanent home site for resumed soldiers and sailors. The members were appointed yesterday to explore options and report findings.
An old advertisement touts King’s New Discovery as the cure for colds and coughs. It claims quick relief for all ages, with a 50 year reputation and a price of $1.70 at druggists.
A vintage ad proclaims Dr King’s New Laxative as a gentle, effective bowel aid. It claims relief from fermentation and quicker normalization, promoting pleasant digestion and claiming druggists offer it for 25 cents a bottle.
Legislature set FRGOD funding at last session to guide local memorial decisions. The first committee meeting is scheduled for October 2 at Late Lake. Members include Frank Francis Ogden Charles Mabey J D Becker Weston Vernon T Taylon IT Farnsworth WL Farrell Mrs QR Mtorris MW Mont Ferry and others from Salt Lake Logan Manti and Provo.
A market notice invites readers to contact Mitchel-Mercek Produce at Room 403 Ereles Building for inquiries. Provided phone numbers Y76 and 1654 or 1349 reference contact lines. The fragmentary details resemble a local trade listing or business directory notice.
District Engineer HR M Miller of the state road commission and W N Frickstad of the bureau of public roads in Ogden will inspect Hooper road Saturday. The state and federal government are cooperating on the project with Strange-McGuire starting from the Twenty-fourth Street end and aiming to finish before cold weather.
Berlin officials protested as the budget commission discussed a proposed rise in military spending from 2.604 to 3.909 billion marks. The defense minister asserted defense needs would influence national policy and fragility amid occupation and control measures.
Twenty six positions are to be filled in Ogden with sixteen enumerators to be elected from there as George Rooney reports. Trevorton and Arishany City applications lag, Weber county has openings, and some districts show little interest. Postmasters may handle exams. Applications must be submitted at the federal building before October 27. About 169 applications are expected with preference to ex soldiers.
Billy Sunday arrives at Rock Island after a cross state trip from Des Moines. The parade style reception draws fanfare as the Flying Parson plans onward travel toward Unity in about 45 minutes, with Sunday expected to continue to another city.
A misread ad fragment touts Oyrup of Figs as a child laxative with fruity flavor and warnings. It notes Adel Morgenthau arriving in New York to report on Poland and his role as former ambassador, with a reference to a committee investigation and a Washington report.
Oct 17 Salt Lake. Five westbound aviators and one eastbound prepared to depart at noon for the transcontinental race. Pilots listed include Manzel, Maughn, Abbey, Gish, Kirkpatrick, and Lyon in various planes. A strong wind hindered takeoffs and Gish reported losing a wheel on departure. An unrelated note mentions the whippoorwill nesting on the ground.
An old time ad promotes Papoe’s Cold Compound as a quick, reliable remedy for cold symptoms with multiple doses. It claims to unclog nostrils ease headaches sneezing and throat soreness and notes the product is inexpensive and quinine free. The ad emphasizes ease of use and availability in dry stores.
Mary Pickord stars in a melodramatic comedy at the Orpheum Theatre with Amy Burke as a transformed heroine. The production highlights playful slapstick and romantic entanglements, featuring a nimble hero and comic scenes set around Riverside Drive and a theater setting.
Fragmentary text hints at a review or feature describing a festival or fair attraction named The Elodie. The tone suggests a listing of prominent sights and emotional appeal, with emphasis on its place among top exhibits and overall mood.
Fragmented advertisement claims a home made cough syrup by Mat A Jennings and Armitage in Chicago. The readable portion asserts a remedy named Montho Lasene or similar and emphasizes cure for a cough with a mixture of hot water and "iodized" fluid.
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