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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1916
Page
2
The Argus Leader remarks Europe faces a prolonged struggle with England France and Russia preparing armies for extended warfare. It estimates fighting may not end before midsummer 1918 and notes pessimism about any immediate peace as reported via The Literary Digest.
The piece notes plodding attrition on the western front with limited prospects for a major spring drive. It reports German boasts of reaching Constantinople by Christmas and isolates Turkey, Bulgaria, and Austria-Hungary, while warning neutral powers to fear the immense destruction and casualties of prolonged war into 1918.
Reading from a war communiqué, the text praises General Mackensen and contrasts him with Hindenberg as the triumph near Verdun unfolds. The French and British forces recapture Fort Cousumont and Fort Vaux, recovering the eastern ridge. Paris fears renewed eastern threats as passes shift toward Romania.
Hartford Courant recounts the rise of a simple bottle cap innovation. Talntor of Baltimore conceived the device, a traveling jeweler Fried enwaldt financed with over $3,000, sparking factory trials worldwide. Judges say more than $60,000,000 flowed to those invested from the modest invention.
Two major turning events emerge in the European conflict. General Mackelwen advances in Dobrudis along the Constanze railway, while French forces drive hard on the Verdun front, undoing much of the prior gains.
Senator William Borah delivered a forceful Orpheum speech praising the two billion dollar nation’s growth while skewering Huerta and political tactics. He recalled the gag rule, Tom Reed, and immigration debates, noting nine months of deliberation before laws repeal themselves amid a world war climate. Thanksgiving and Christmas reflections follow the political thunder.
A Public Health Service notice cites a survey of rural schoolchildren showing 49.3 percent with defective teeth and 24.1 percent with two or more missing teeth. Only 16.9 percent had dental attention, with many not brushing regularly. Authorities warn poor dental care harms physical and mental growth, urging parental cooperation and school review of reports sent home.
A fragmented political tirade from the West Ogden bazar era attacks Secretary Baker and President Wilson, listing reasons to defeat Wilson and supporting Hughes. It cites Democratic excesses, war policy, immigration, and diplomatic moves, framing Baker as misled by Wilson and warning of economic and national risks.
Ad touts St Jacob’s Oil rub as instant relief for backache lumbago sciatica and neuralgia. It asserts kidneys have no nerves so pain not from them and that a small trial bottle will limber up and heal stiffness. claims harmless gentle on skin.
Oceano Ocean TM vaudeville road show opens at the Orpheum for three days featuring headliners That's My Horn, Which Caesar C'a Her, and Alice Hamilton. Act by Van Cello and others promised, with praise for Mar Bloom and a beauty chorus. Also notes health ad copy on kidney care amid ad-heavy text.
A vintage notice urges moderation of strong drinks and cites an Opden man endorsing Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney relief. The ad stresses benefits and public hiring relief by reducing stimulant use and avoiding excess to maintain health.
William Baker a carpenter at 624 Twenty Seventh Street says he has not wavered in his opinion of Down's Kidney Villa over the years and continues to recommend it strongly as pills have done him much good.
The notice cites ongoing annual operations at eastern ports and critiques government policy. It mentions political dissatisfaction, civil service concerns, and promises broken by the administration. It also lists social events and local notices including visiting relatives and travelers planning winter plans.
Democrats attack the president for delaying action on Mexico Germany and Great Britain until pressured by public criticism. They say only minor achievements were produced by an angry public insisting on policy.
The Mound Fort Parent-Teachers Association met Tuesday evening, largely attended, with Judge Howell as speaker. Music was provided by Mrs Nay Jones, Mitsea Le von Puller, Clara Oleson and Lillian Eherman. Refreshments followed the association hour.
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