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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1917
Page
2
A call is made to start a campaign to clean rats from the southwest part of the city near the wharf before the rodent population grows beyond control. The aim is to prevent damage to food supplies and reduce ongoing nuisance from the rat presence.
A heated wartime rant denounces traitorous figures in the government including Irving and von Tapen. The speech calls for accountability and portrays a climate of suspicion toward those with alleged disloyal credentials.
Secretary Lanalog declares Von Bernstorff led plots that disturbed the United States during the war era. He allegedly sought to influence caper leaders and pressure the government, contrasting him with honorable rivals. The speech calls for traitors involved in Bernstorff’s American organization to be removed and shot.
Agricultural experts warn tomato plants near Ogden suffer wilt with no cure. Prevention centers on sanitation from infected beds, steam sterilization, and rotating tomato plots annually to stop fungus spread. Remove and burn affected plants promptly to curb reproductive spores.
Instructions warn that elm land may harbor a harmful fungus carried by particles clinging to feet or animals, old tomato stakes, or drainage water from an infected area. It advises removing infection from healthy plants and disinfecting seed by a fifteen minute aldehyde soak, followed by thorough rinsing and drying.
An excerpt from Scientific American discusses hay fever, nerves, and cat sensitivity. Dr J Hy Huber links neurotic disorder and irritable upper airways to asthma, noting direct causes such as nasal polyps and chronic rhinitis, while stressing no true cure exists beyond palliation and improved nasal treatment. He cites dust, odors, and animal or plant exposures as triggers, with hereditary factors affecting susceptibility and late-onset asthma in some families.
Berger filed a district court suit against Westtam Palechas seeking 1000 in damages for being jailed 16 hours in the city jail. He claims 60.00 per hour damages and alleges the complaint was sworn in with malicious motives. The case was dismissed from the city court after County Attorney Charles L. Farr said investigation showed a conviction could not be secured.
Washington reports members of a presidential special commission led by Secretary Wilson will travel west to investigate labor trouble tied to shipyard strikes. The inquiry covers deportations of workers and AFL charges that Arizona employers aided I W W activity to credit the labor movement, with Cud Bee rider cited for declaring labor disputes hindering industry during the war.
In Petrograd a minor mutiny in the women’s battalion at Moscow led to rough handling of Vern Buthekarelt, the wounded female officer who started women’s suffrage soldier groups. An infantryman rescued her after clashes with an irate crowd of women. Many women were sent home while others were kept at the front. A separate, more serious riot occurred when a crowd tried to seize cloth bought at the market. militia and Cossacks dispersed the mob after it raided militia headquarters and beat a government agent to death. A geodetic survey discussion followed on mountain growth and future heights in California Wood park context, mentioning Dr. Dally Willis.
Ban Jose Cal September 21 The Bants Crug mountaine are growing daily as the hills around Santa Cruz show year by year expansion and development efforts.
Paris Sept 20 The chamber of deputies adopted the special committee report approving the appeal for authorization of first proceedings against Deputy Louis Termel by a rising vote amid unity. Termel met the committee and explained the Swiss bank notes found in the locker room and then backed the demand for authorization of legal action.
Fifty nurses have been assigned for duty around army cantonments, National Guard bases, and naval stations to aid families and curb disease spread. The Red Cross War Council will work with health authorities to prevent tuberculosis malaria and other illnesses in camps and surrounding communities.
In behalf of the inmates and pignale wish to thank Dr. Emmett, Superintendent McCune and Commissioners for actions to the nurse at Infirmary. Your respectfully, F. Mtegny.
In Wilmington a plan to disinter Mrs. Robert W. Minghar formerly Mrs. Henry M. Flagler is reported. Authorities refuse to confirm a permit, while the family seeks an autopsy to settle rumors about her death. The grave is guarded by cemetery staff and constables. Relatives contesting the will’s codicil are not stated to seek a larger share. Pearl White in Fatal Ring and a Lonesome Luke comedy at the Rex today. Open 2 pm to 11 pm daily.
Washington Sept 21 A joint resolution provides a flat release for holders of mining claims to produce 100 annually in improvement work on their claims this year. The measure, adopted by the House, was sent to the Senate which must approve the related cash value for army or navy material. the claim was not proven to that extent and the resolution returns to the Senate.
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