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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1917
Page
2
Baby Week in Ogden Spurs Focus on Infant Welfare
In Ogden the annual Baby Week highlights the Children's Aid Society efforts to aid babies and families. The piece notes past Troop K recruitment refusals for physical defects and calls for addressing nutrition, environment, and care for infants to prevent lifelong issues. It lauds the local women's group for striving to protect infant health and improve conditions for the city’s youngest residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogden
Orden
Children's Aid Society
Oxden
Hich
Jocal Xofien'a
Wooden ships to save the Allies amid global shipping crisis
Amid grim wartime counts, Britain faces steep losses to German U boats as shipping declines threaten food and war material. A National Defense plan calls for thousands of wooden freighters of 3000 to 3600 tons built inland and assembled near ports, armed and wireless equipped, to avert catastrophe within months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arras
Great Britain
Aix
United Blazea
National Council of Defense
Voard
Gebers Goethals
Miper
Utah National Underwriters flagged in San Francisco report
The Standard reports sharp condemnation of the Utah National Underwriters Corporation by a San Francisco insurance paper, calling the plan a get rich quick promotion. It notes a holding company structure, aggressive salesmen, and alleged misrepresentations to investors. Prominent Salt Lake figures are cited as associated, with questions about directors’ awareness of the scheme’s true character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah Company
San Francisco
Utah National
Watter
Ulsh National Underwriters’ Corporation
Bert
Grand Jury
Unter Tunals
Stong
Utah
Natonal Underwriters’ Corporation
Galt Lake Company
Toserance
Utah National Corporation
Orden
Salt Lake
The
Standard
Balt Lake Company
Idca
Ine
Conscription Seen as Economic Boon in Letter
A commentary from the Encyclopedia Britannica president argues conscription will soon shape the United States. He cites German universal military training boosting industrial and agricultural efficiency and predicts universal training could unlock the nation’s productive potential. He notes military need now, but highlights long term economic gains for the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Encyclopedia Britannica
Hoves and
Cenale
PF. N. Maude
Germany
Maude
Dritenicles
Bosloras
Polit 1
Reform Promise Through Mandatory Military Service
A historic voice advocates swift national reform by drafting delinquent youths into the army. The writer argues that tramps vaxabonds and drug fiends will be among the first ten conscripts, ending drifts and protests. Discipline would arrive with speed, yielding unexpectedly good results for undisciplined America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
What May Happen In The War Analysis and Plans
A Salt Lake Tribune opinion piece argues the war’s outcome hinges not only on fighting but on starvation and economic endurance. It contends Germany aims to starve Britain and France to seize naval power, then threaten the United States, with farmers and American agrarians playing a pivotal role in defending democracy and liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Salt Lake
Tribune
France
Germany
Great Britain
Canada
Ogden Cantata Training Forty Children Under Way
Ogden society marks public effort with strong backing from Denver branch and local women. More than forty children are rehearsed for a May 7 theater rotunda at the Orpheum under Mrs. George Woodrust to lead the entertainment feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogden
Lta
Orden Society
Orpheim Theatre
George 4
Woodrust
Harry D. Carey in The Fighting Gringo at the Oracle
The Fighting Gringo features Harry D. Carey in a Mexican Border tale set to run at the Oracle tomorrow and Wednesday. Carey stars in a Western action story with frontier clashes and high tension along the border.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry D. Carey
Food measures introduced by House agriculture panel
The administration food bills were introduced by Chairman Leyer to promote production and fair distribution, not fixing prices or liquor grain use. They aim to curb hoarding, aid state food boards, and align with antitrust law, with a later bill to address price fixing. The move complements FTC food price inquiries and a White House push to involve editors and women’s magazines in home food conservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Leyer
Agricultural Committee
Btate
Federal Trade Commission
Commission
Te Fuat
Wilson
He Atates
Haston
Houston
Sifly
Agricultural Department
Nagazives
Department
Eyes of the World thrills at Orpheum three days
A three day showing of The Eyes of the World at the Orpheum promises more real thrills than recent months. The film, adapted from Harold Wright, uses California locations and portrays a dramatic battle sequence centered on a heroine saved by a miracle. The 1913 California scenes and Boston and California homes anchor a rapid, action driven plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orpheum Theatre
Harold Hell Wright
San Bernardino Mountains
California
Boston
Cullfurnia
Ee Carpentera
Toronto
Canada
Why your window shades show cracks and pinholes
The article explains the common fault in ordinary shade material caused by chalky filling that cracks and flakes under daily use. It contrasts with Brenlin Unfilled shade material, which lacks filling, resists sun fading and water spots, and does not bag or wrinkle. It invites customers to visit and compare Brenlin unfilled shades.
Frost Threatens Utah Fruit Crop in Brigham City
Brigham City Utah April 20 The fruit crop in the western section of the state faced danger from recent extreme cold but a heavy east wind since the cold snap has raised hopes that crops survive. Experts warn continued frost risk with possible heavy damage if cold returns. Author notes film listings and theater ads for Today and Tomorrow at Utah featuring Alice Brady and Harold Lockwood and May Allison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brigham City
Wbta
Utah
Alice Brady
Harold Lockwood
May Allison
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