Third Ward Sewer Not to Be Built During War
City commission directed City Engineer Tracy to prepare a statement on the Third ward power situation. They agreed the sewer project cannot proceed for at least two years due to war conditions, material and labor shortages, and a defense council request against new public improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Commission
Tracy
Third Ward
Jones
Heywood
Uo National Council At
Defense
Tme
Farewell Dinner for Drafted Tots of Weber County
A farewell supper is planned for the drafted youths of Weber County and Ogden City this Saturday at the Marion Hotel Cafe. City and county draft board officials will attend. Thomas and Lester Matthews, brothers of Frank Matthews, are among those to join. Maz Shear of Ohio is also listed with the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weber County
Ogden City
Marion Hotel
Thomas Matthews
Lester Matthews
Frank Matthews
Maz Shear
Ohio
Heavy Meat Eaters Have Slow Kidneys Ad
A dated health advertisement warns that meat intake harms kidney function. It claims animal protein produces acid that overworks kidneys, causing rheumatism headaches nervousness and urinary issues, and promotes four teaspoons of salt or Jad Salts to flush and purify kidneys.
Undefined fragment report in Ogden air incident
A fragmentary note reports a brief Ogden incident with an unspecified party and unclear actions. Details are sparse, mentioning a return and a brief air event but lacking concrete names, dates, or outcomes.
Count Minotto Facing Charges in Pro German Inquiry
Chicago reports Count James Minotto, son in law of Louis F. Swift, charged with pro German activities and held on a $50,000 bond. Federal official Percival Prentiss weighs Minotto’s loyalty and citizenship. a ruling could strip citizenship or lead to deportation. The case cites German ties and alleged influence with German bankers and South American connections.
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Federal Bureau
Louis F. Swift
Chicago
Percy Lee Prentiss
Federal
James Minotto
Minotto
Minattn
Tatlan
Prentiss
Iamigradon
Italy
Department of Labor
South
Russia urges action as policy unchanged in war aims
In Tetraghrad a Russian foreign minister promises no separate peace and defends continued mobilization and unification of Canal and strait control. He asserts Russia’s right to territorial integrity and argues Germany seeks to separate Russia from allies for postwar economic gain. He dismisses peace talks and praises national resolve.
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Tetraghrad
Terestcchenko
Galt
Courland
Poland
Lithuania
Tusala
Peter
Nuesia
Russia
France
Teresichenko
Murata
Ber Ite
Muasla
Germany
Austria
Belxtun
Alsace-Lorraine
Mpa
Tereatchenko
U Boat Attacks Senatorial Ship Off Wales
The steamer carrying Senator John D. Kendrick and Rep James Parker faced a German submarine attack off the Wales coast. Gunners fired on the submarine, and the attack prompted cheers at a dinner honoring the American visitors with remarks from Lord Balfour and others.
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London
Net
United States
John D. Kendrick
Wyoming
William
Kenyon
Iowa
John J. Rogers
Massachusetts
James
Parker
New York
Wales
Tutyala
Athenarum
Jord High
Finlay
House of Commons
Ian Z. Malcolm
Croydon
Balfour
Holger Plunkett
Lord Beresford
Eric Drummord
John Buchan
Conjertsman Din
Japanese Corn Remedy Promises Quick Foot Relief
An advertisement touts Ice Mint, a Japanese product claimed to quickly remove corns and rough skin with no pain. It promises to ease swelling, cracked toes, and foot odor, and appeals to workers and shoppers who stand or wear high heels.
Bold Weight Loss Claim Promoted By Open Air Breathing Plan
A reader notices an advertisement urging a simple, safe method to shed excess fat through open air deep breathing and oil of kare em. The promo promises rapid, harmless weight loss, improved digestion, and healthier skin, with directions and a product box available via retailers.
Edison Questions U Boats With Maps and Data
Thomas A Edison pressed officials in Washington for data on submarine actions. He received maps from the shipping board and war and navy departments showing ship losses within three equilateral triangles. Edison argued that most sinkings occurred in daylight, with a large share at dawn and midday, prompting his challenge to authorities.
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Washington, Et
Thomas A.edison
Mr. Edison
Bir
Edison
Jrea
Warbidgeton
Aald, & Bundin
Mapa
English Channel
England
France
Queenstown
Atlantic
Gulf Stream
Ediron
Ile
Midefternoon
An unclear wartime map dispute cited in Washington query
An exchange questions why ships cannot be guided at night and who will use Mr Edman s findings. Edison maps show that vague zones and lax captain adherence have led to costly failures in navigation during daytime areas.
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Washington
Mr. Edman
Mr. Edison
Unsold Bisurated Magnesium Tablets Ad Misprint
Fragmentary ad text promotes Disurated Magnesium in tablet and powder forms for stomach acidity and indigestion. The piece then shifts to a garbled literary excerpt about a romance scene with unrelated dialogue and modern story commentary.
Courage of the Italian Press on War Fronts and Entente Shifts
The Italian and German fronts dominate discussion as press reports claim Germany and Austria seek new leverage against Italy. Coverage notes Italy’s perceived hunger and unrest, while German papers boast of decisive victories and a potential peace by force shaping future diplomacy.
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Anesterdass
Weeer Zeitung
Italy
France
Bordeaux
Germany
Haly
Taly
Entente
Cold Wave 15 Spreads East Through East Coast
A cold wave spreads across the eastern half of the country with fronts reaching the Carolina coast and extending to Texas and central Florida. Snow falls in parts of North Carolina as record low temperatures are reported in Kansas Oklahoma Texas and several other states. The Weather Bureau forecasts sharp temperature drops into Wednesday with relief expected for some areas as shipments face priority restrictions.
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Wasitington
Car Coast
Texas
Florida
Asheville
N.C
Erobarco
Kansas
Oklahoma
Ara
Ilnois
Iindiana
Nisalestopi
Lauislans
Weather Bureau
Pennsylvania
Viorida
Neighborhood remedy claim for coughs and colds spreads
Anca Peer of Jefferson Street writes a testimonial praising Foley's Henry and Tar 338 as a cure for coughs and colds. She claims it cured her daughter and that her neighbor Mia Denson and others used it successfully to treat croup and breathing difficulties.
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Anca Peer
Jefferson Street
Orsaha
Neb
Foley
Henry
Mia
Denson
Self
Colay
Regretful remarks on land in Chicago center
A Kansas City Journal note quotes a grover lamenting missed chances to buy farm land that later became central Chicago. He reflects on wealth spawned by the area and the universal nature of regret.
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Chicago
Pt Bete
Grover
Kansay City Journal
Infra Dig Warns of Military Service Ahead
A garbled wartime diary note references Tommy Atkins and the Marne trench duties. The speaker laments the burden of a college education and contemplates whether such schooling matters in the face of orders to fight.
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Tommy Atkins
Marne
Callegn
Werner Bare
Tommy
Rome
Barat
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