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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1919
Page
2
The Standard editor laments a flood of false reports in politics. He dismisses the idea that running for office is normal and notes the daily production of untruths by a hypothetical Ogden factory, with police chiefs thrust into sensational political scenes.
A reflective column extols Ogden as a safe, wholesome place while lamenting Chicago’s gang turmoil. It notes police efforts against widespread street gangs, cites a police captain’s warning, and recounts a shocking jail scene and civilian fears amid ongoing gang clashes.
The account describes street gang activity around Forest Park and Milwaukee Avenue with factions such as the Belmonts, Pirates, Greyland, Gas fuse, and Dunning gangs involved in fights, firearms, and intimidation. A teen named Paul, 21, denies gun use, attends Lapa High, and lives at 3635 Melrose Street while avoiding arrest, illustrating pervasive youth gang culture and conflict in the city.
Amalgamated Sugar found five percent of beet plants were mangel wurzels or beets with no ancestry. The company pays growers ten dollars a ton for these and returns five, a costly mistake but beneficial to farmers. Seed sourcing from Russia led to mixed quality. calls for domestic seed cultivation and testing, with government support, to ensure independence in wartime.
A dubious health notice warns that kidney issues from meat can be avoided by a home remedy involving jail salts and grape juice, claimed to cleanse kidneys, reduce acid buildup, and prevent bladder weakness. The text references a specific product and urges regular use for kidney health.
A city health drive in Tucson Arizona aims to locate tuberculous cases. The Arizona Health Association in cooperation with National Tuberculosis Association funds a statewide prevention campaign. A trained nurse and physicians will conduct home visits. Framingham reference cited for community health work.
A Massachusetts city disclosed unknown cases of tuberemits with 103 believed to be affected.
Albert Fordyce aged 17 son of Mrs Eile Fordyce 2645 Lincoln avenue enlisted in the Navy at the local recruiting sun ton and received initial training at San Francisco Burks I Davison discharged October Tat Camp Tilte after a year with the army Prince enlisted in the United States Marines here yesterday William Wallace of La Grande Ore enlisted in heavary for service with the cavalry at the border all men sent to Salt Lake for physical examinations Leviathan transfered from navy to shipping board at New York Harbor with passenger equipment restored and uncertain future operations announced.
Dr. Samuel Fortier, head of Irrian- Nou, urged the city commission to build a Skull Crack reservoir without outside company whetting or negotiations. His report favors proceeding immediately and notes no storage or power rights exist along the Deden River by any company currently. The plan would preserve his views for future reference by the city.
Director William Worthington lauds Hayakawa in The Dragon Painter, calling it the best production seen. The film blends artistry with romance, featuring Mr. Hayakawa and Tsauri Ook, produced by Haworth for Robertson-Cole and distributed by Exhibitors Mutual. Shows at the Orpheum for three days starting Sunday. Also note Mitchell McPeek Produce Co offering oats flour potatoes and farm goods with contact numbers.
Paris authorities arrested five curbside coin dealers in a five car operation. Police tracked buyers and street traders from conductors to a bank liaison, uncovering a scheme involving silver purchases online and illicit exchanges. Investigators seized silver and traced funds to a specific bar.
The public was informed that entry required a cadet admission of two francs, to be directed to paid machines that could not settle winnings due to a shortage of silver. The minister of finance today approved Dureau for distributing tickets.
J. J. Brummitt advertises to buy Liberty bonds at top prices and invites sellers to contact him at 2417 Hudson Avenue with phone 59. Free postage for soldiers offered through Nov 1 by the Associated Press notes military postal relief for wounded and service members reaching hospitals and those overseas.
Advertised remedy claims stomach troubles arise from excess acid creating gas and sourness. It recommends a dose of disulated magnesia in water after eating or when symptoms occur to neutralize acid and soothe the stomach. Magnesia preparations are offered in several forms and should be the designated product.
Werner Th Horn, a Carian reservist, attempted to destroy the St Croix bridge by dynamiting it on February 2. He was sentenced to Lenyouty II in the penitentiary.
The government declared its power to deal with the looming coal strike under the law. It stated the right to act without infringing workers' rights and argued illegality of the strike will be proven without harming the general right to strike. The president linked the case to unique circumstances and warned the strike in such conditions is unjustifiable and unlawful.
The German national Assembly approved the third reading of the budget and adjourned until November 80. Finance Minister Matting Surzberger reviewed the financial situation noting taxes yielded 9,000,000,000 marks and interest on the national debt was 3,817,000,000 marks. Herr Breberser estimated revenues. the national debt was projected to reach 212.82,000,003 marks by March 1920.
An advertisement urges contacting J. J. Brummit at 2417 Hudson Avenue to sell Liberty bonds via phone 59. The rest is garbled text with scattered names and phrases about language changes and individuals.
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