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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1918
Page
11
Local clippings report draft reclassification of Joseph W. DeLong in Weber County. Notices of housing rental, job ads, and social events appear alongside obituaries, church notices, and community updates. War mentions include volunteers and parade speakers with several personal names tied to Ogden.
Back from Idaho Dr N 5 Jo returns from outing in Mackay Idaho. Joneah Scow crott heads to Bear Lake after week at his dev a the big whale Isaie house on Wall avenue. Crop outlook good Joe Eccles back from Worland Wyoming notes sugar beet crop most promising. Mrs George J Shaper of 69 Twenty seventh street receives news of overseas arrival for son George Snip e who was stationed at Camp Two for two months.
DANEELTs reports blanket scarcity and rising prices as Wrights store urges early purchase. Management notes nap fabrics are costly, urges customers to stock up for winter. A August sale promises at least a third off on many blankets with a prime window display highlighting the sale goods.
A patriotic rally organized by the Mutual Improvement Associations of Ogdenslake will occur at 7:30 PM in Liberty Park on Wednesday. Principal speaker will be Supt. B. M. Driggs, with a program including duets, instrumental selections, addresses, a flag display, and a mixed quartet.
The annual outing of the Veteran Firemen will be at the Wermitage on Thursday August 15. A picnic and sports start at 3 pm followed by a dance in the evening.
A Wah National Guard unit leader Walter Lindquist announced plans to form a new organization and open the Armory on Wednesday night if the building can be secured. About 1400 men are to join 100 units across cities led by elected officers with advancement prospects. Salt Lake City to host one battalion.
AW Watson federal farm labor specialist visited Weber county farm center Monday and said farm labor supply in Wish state is nearly solved with more hands available. Government and state officers helped distribute labor, easing shortages while noting several former athletes will return to school this fall. Watson, affiliated with the Agricultural college, hinted at a possible football coaching role as he prepares for a central officers training camp appointment.
David Reeder, 16, son of Thomas Reeder of 832 Treaty-renond, was struck at 5 30 p m yesterday while riding a bicycle along Twenty- seventh treat and Washington avenue. A woman driven machine allegedly turned sharply toward Twenty sixth street hill from Washington avenue. He was taken home and confined to recover with no permanent injuries reported.
The Riverdale farm bureau hosts a get acquainted festival at Anders son’s grove Riverdale on Saturday with an 11 am program, noon video, and afternoon contests. Members will exhibit farm products and home economics displays with prizes. Former Riverdale residents and nearby locals are invited to attend.
Mr and Mrs 7 P Koller of 528 Washington avenue received a card yesterday telling of the wave arrival of their nephew Edward J Roberts. He is the son of Mr and Mrs E M Roberts of Hills Jenha and formerly resided in Ogden and attended school there. He joined the Postal department of the army last spring and moved through Camp Lewis Fort Leavenworth Camp Puntellon and Camp Merry New Jersey before sailing. He is a college graduate with many friends in Ogden Wisconsin and has had success in the service.
The large Berthatria ball room hosted a reception for Countess De Bryas, who spoke on French suffering and the Red Cross efforts. Local society members and Red Cross workers mingled while crosses and badges were distributed, and the countess recounted her trenches and hospital work in France. Her tour includes Pittsburg, St. Louis, Philadelphia, and planned stops in Los Angeles and the South.
Last evening a supper party was hosted at the Weber club for the local board of the Ste Croas chapter. Notables present included Countess Jie Ww Mew, Mrs A P Ogelow, Mr and Mrs Miles Jones, Mr Wirron L Watts, Mr Itosh Teistol, and Rev Edward Carver. The room was decorated with American and French flags and a cue of red roses enhanced the dining setting.
A refined luncheon at 7 o clock Monday at North Washington avenue hosted by Mr. and Mrs. K. J. Parler for a distinguished Ogden visitor. Countess De Bryas attended with Rev. and Mrs. John Edward Garver among others. the Porters’ home featured red roses gladioli and elegant table arrangements.
London reports 654 guns captured in Pleardy Nasomow area with 440 seized by British as Allied drive continues on northern front. Rome notes Austrian relocation of large material and guns toward Italy for a planned new offensive. In France British Haitilie Army says counter-attack east of Fouquescourt repelled with casualties. reinforcements at Rayeburg mauled by bombs and shells. minor action near Kemmel deemed largely unimportant.
Classified snippet shows autos for sale in poor condition with a moving sale note, a trade offer, and a housekeeper position request. Contains street addresses and several phone-style strings, typical of a late era classified page.
An Atlantic port report from August 13 claims a British armed launch engaged a German submarine off the North Atlantic coast. Details remain unclear as the vessel arrived, with authorities noting limited public release of specifics. A separate Rome dispatch on August 13 quotes a war ministry report describing Albern patrol activity in Helent 2682, attacking an enemy post, inflicting casualties, and capturing some personnel before returning.
Ogden residents insist the Red Cross cannot take a percentage of any money raised. It warns collectors that proceeds must not go to the Red Cross without proper authorization. The Ogden chapter disavows involvement in money sharing or fundraising schemes and will not receive funds from such events. Signed by Je Carven, President of the Ogden Red Cross Chapter.
Analysis by Professor Robert Peter of the University of Kentucky finds Ogden Canyon Sanitarium water closely matches celebrated European mineral waters like Weisbaden Koch brunnen and Baden Baden. The water is palatable with slight carbonic acid, no iron salts in quantity, and is safe to drink in larger amounts. Sanitarium bathing suits are sterilized, water is refreshed every twelve hours, and towels come from the American Linen Supply Company.
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