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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1917
Page
8
The American base flotilla shows a rush of orders for uniforms and decorations as Washington promotes many warrant officers to commissioned ranks and elevates junior officers. The abrupt changes, aimed to fill growing navy needs, create dissatisfaction among some personnel.
An advertisement urges fat people to try weight loss through a “safe and reliable” method using oil of kerein capsules taken after meals and before bed, plus outdoor activity and deep breathing. The copy promises quick weight loss and improved health, urging perseverance and compliance with all directions. Also includes unrelated notes on Kentucky prison labor regulation and a stray domestic anecdote about family.
John Younnquist, blacksmith and horn sh o er, will quit that business and open a garage and auto repair shop November 15 in Brigham City. The shift mirrors a broader move toward automobiles over horse trade as Studebaker agency space is created and local horse suppliers exit. City council members listed include Carl Sasacson J C Fredericksen Joseph F Hansen Holland A Madsen and William Jensen. Box Elder County taxes rise with total assessed property value at 20 146 068 and state equalization figures broken down by road rail telegraph express and mine proceeds. Water bond election passed by 171 votes enabling a $50 000 credit for pure water and water works rebuild. Read the Classified Ads.
The Kentucky legislature debates renewing convict labor contracts for public road work. Lawmakers push to require prison labor on state routes, arguing two years ago’s authorization. Opponents urge repeal of the convict labor system, fearing state funds and roads reliance on forced labor.
The piece urges citizens with savings to borrow money to purchase Government Bonds, framing it as a patriotic duty to fund the war. It portrays government debt as a worthy cause and highlights the privilege for those who can invest now to support the war effort.
In Miss Memory, Oct 20 dispatch details the food administration findings showing German and occupied northern France and Nel wium populations starved for bodily health. Rations offer flour for bread, small potatoes, limited cereals, sugar, and minimal meat with bacon substitutes. Despite slight flour and cereal increases, sugar drops and meat remains scarce. The report notes Yeni Vale Walend workers’ strikes and government reaction with a 69 percent grant set.
Mrs Ansa Pelzer of 2526 Jefferson Street Omaha Nebraska writes a testimonial praising Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure for coughs and croup. She notes her daughter recovered from a bad cold and neighbors also report benefits for the whole family. The ad promotes the product as a reliable family remedy that clears air passages and eases choking nights.
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