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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1917
Page
5
Lady Ancaster of England formerly Miss Elden Reese of New York advocates elevating the Red Cross to higher status within wartime relief. She has served with the British Red Cross since before the war and presses for recognition.
William Cope Parker of Riverdale Utah died today at 30 years 1 month 6 days. He moved to Utah in 1854 as a Latter day Saint and served missions in England. Survived by wife Lydia Brewer Parker and numerous children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Funeral Sunday at 3 p.m. in Riverdale ward chapel with interment in Ogden City cemetery. Body may be viewed tomorrow afternoon and evening and Sunday until 1 p.m. Flowers may be delivered to Larkin and Sons chapel before 11:30 a.m. Sunday.
The Opden Ladies' military band meets at Weber Academy under Prof E W Nichols for a second rehearsal. Over thirty women have joined, about twenty own instruments. More clarinetists are needed. director Nichols expects new members soon. Rehearsal starts at 7 o'clock with aim to perform early next fall.
North Ogden welcomes three local youths Edward Fenton Ronald Holmes and William Berret as they enlist to defend the nation. Fenton and Holmes have already departed while Berret plans to depart soon. A farewell program at North Ogden Amuse Hall features local talent bands and patriotic speeches with attendance by Col Boyd Judge Howell and Weber College members followed by a band march and a dance.
See the New Plaza Apts offering three to four room apartments with disappearing beds and built in features. Prices range from $18 to $20 per month including light, untility, heat, and clothing accommodations.
Judge Charlen C. Richards and City Commissioner Miles L. Jones announced that with Ogden Beath Canal directors approval the city will provide free irrigation water from the Bench canal for garden plots and idle land. Supervision ensures proper use to boost crops for public benefit.
Lawrence P Wright of Ogden figures in a sensational East Lake Herald piece alleging Swiss government involvement after his marriage to a Swiss girl. The tale claims divorce suits, money sent home, and Swiss consular complaints. Facts from Wright family members counter the sensational narrative while detailing the Zurich meeting, marriage in New York, and later return to Ogden with a baby born in 1916. The report also notes a separate newspaper ad about a sensational exposure film at Rex Theatre.
The committee on preparation and safety begins forming a county wide woman's organization to cover every home. Women will prevent waste, apply scientific household management, and stretch every dollar and pound of food. The city and county census, due within ten days, will aid organizing efforts.
New York April 27 speculative conditions show steel advancing briefly to 117 14 before retreating. United Fruit and others slip 1 to 2 points while mercantile paper and bills hold near prior levels. Time loans firm with rates around 4 to 4 1 2 percent.
Chicago reports heavy export demand pushing wheat futures higher amid limited May offerings and sharp moves in May, July, and September contracts. In Omaha, hog and sheep receipts mirror firm tones with mixed cattle values, while Chicago butter and potatoes show minor shifts and raw sugar remains steady as markets await further apat developments.
Quotations furnished over the private wire of J A Hogle and Co brokers at 2409 Hudson summarize a locally active morning in trading on the stock exchange. The market showed brisk activity with notable movement in several issue prices and daily turnover.
Readable figures show Albion at 61.2 and 634 cents, Antelope Star at 12 cents, Bullion 10 cents, Cardiff charger $6.25, Cottonwood Metals 14 cents, Empire Metals 34 to 351/2 cents, East Tintle Consolidated 614 and 642 cents, Tron Blossom 93 94 cents, Original Dannack 211/2 cents, Sells 20 21 cents, Tintle Standard $140 142 1/2. Numerous sales include Albion 64 2 cents, Bultton 10 cents, Bay State 2 cents, Cottonwood Metals 12 cents, Eureka Nines 2 20 2 1/6, East Crown Point 1140, Indian Queen 134, Provo 41/2 cents, Silver King Coal 2.97 1/2, Keystones and regional banks quoted, with varied bids and asks for many stocks and financials.
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