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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1918
Page
4
A noisy page blends classified blurbs with ads for spring fowl sales and job notices. It reports National Guard recruitment details at Armory, library talks, and local business promotions while noting birth announcements and payroll figures for city projects.
A July August report states a squadron of eight Haviland aircraft with Liberty motors conducted the first reconnaissance behind German lines. The mission, flown by U S and allied crews, returned without incident and demonstrated performance of Liberty-powered machines.
Three alarms came in within three hours last evening to Eden Mero department. At 3 0 clock sparks from the state school back fence started a fire and was extinguished. A second call reported a fence fire at Glenwood Park near the ball park. A third alarm came from the raft road area where the tower west of the viaduct was slightly damaged before firefighters were notified.
Allied forces advanced near Armentieres and occupied Villers-le-Toye and aimed toward the Whaulnes-Hoge line. They captured nearby woods and pushed toward the enemy trench positions as part of the push into northern France.
Lt A Alind, son of Mrs A J Aland, stationed in France, writes to his mother from Hospital No 2 Evreux. He describes a Paris air raid, work at Evreux, and the quiet after German shelling. He notes nurses from the American Red Cross easing duties and plans as about 50 wounded soldiers are expected, including 20 Americans, with his unit adjusting to hospital life.
Jules P Jenson and Grorge Stason are being held in the city jail pending investigation of their roles in the national army. They were arrested weeks ago and yesterday were redistricted to the city exemption board. It is said they declared they were not registered. one is 22 and the other 23. They allegedly left Camp Pre Mont Cemetery to drift soldiers seeking a departure.
society notices invite friends to a reception tonight at their home on Patterson Avenue near 16th Street in Ogden. the event is informal and expected to be enjoyable with neighbors and friends attending. meet tomorrow also announced by the Mormon Rat initiative at Ogden High School with attendants in white aprons for a Saturday 10 oclock start. full attendance desired.
JH. F. Last states business is good after returning from an eastern trip. He notes continued progress at Last & Thomas and reports stable activity in the local trade.
The funeral of Alin M Elinozan was held in Hooper cemetery with services by Islep Olsen and burial in Hooper. The funeral of infant Flelen Wheat, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Wheat, occurred yesterday morning at the family home on Quincy Avenue and was buried in Ogden City cemetery.
A muddled notice lists items for sale and lost belongings including wigs and household goods. It references contact details and dates in an unclear format, making precise items and locations hard to determine.
A Utah construction company has been awarded a contract by the Oregon Short Line to construct a branch road from Tetowhite to the Snake River 49 miles, including grading, laying track, fencing, and related work. The company will deploy crews from Ogden to begin operations, aiming to supply coal to southeastern Idaho and ease strain on the Oregon Short Line.
The Union Pacific announces the Ogden office is being transferred to Evanston as part of a reduction in freight and passenger competition. J Berger, assistant superintendent, cites economy and centralization as reasons. L Ball助手 remains in Ogden to assist while J Klerger relocates to Bryan.
The final meeting of committers for the Southern Pacific outing at Glenne park was held at the Southern Pacific office. Arrangements aim to make this the largest and most engaging Ogden event yet with rivalry among departments, and a program including flag raising, field events, a race, a band concert, and dancing led by Miss Thatcher's orchestra.
A local editorial urges city residents to disable lawn sprinklers for the next two weeks to conserve water amid a crisis. It argues watering lawns wastes scarce supply while protecting potato and tomato crops and notes Ogden residents should join the effort as a civic duty.
A regional report from Northwestern operating district notes reduced passenger service, gains from freight train duplication and pooling of facilities, and economies totaling 325 million per year. Director-General Meadoo and regional officials indicate six districts show similar efforts while other districts lag.
A preliminary hearing before Referen P. D. Nebeker of the state industrial commission was held today in the case of Iphoona D Jenson versus Continental Insurance. Jenson seeks compensation under the state act alleging her deceased husband, Frederick Jenson, was injured while employed by P. J. Moran Construction Co in an operation leading to his death. The defense contends the prior operation was not caused by work or accident during his employment with Moran Construction.
A rumor claims the transport Leviathan has been torpedoed. General sources say no attack has been reported and no confirmation exists, making the rumor unlikely and unverified.
A fragmentary report details Con Morris making the fastest enlistment on record by dropping a paint pot and brushes. It describes Morris racing to sign up during a recruitment drive, the crowd and megaphone announcements, and him finishing in minutes. The garbled text references a painterly scene and a sudden rush to join the Army during wartime.
Big Picture at Orpheum Sunday and all week features Hearts of the World with a large orchestra. Arrangements by Aranger Goss. Griffith’s film brings World War I battles near Nayid and Hun villages, amid a riveting love story praised as the sweetest ever seen. Cast includes Lavan, Povathy Gish, Robert Thatray, George Fuert, and others. mighty orchestra and production values touted. Tickets on sale now.
Fragmentary OCR recounts T Wright pursuing an engineering post with a military recruitments push. It notes overseas service, Chelaral Army pairing, and a restricted enlistment window with August 8 as a key date, while unclear lines reference training and approvals.
The letter from J Lawrence Dalton now in a hospital at Aix-les-Bains France confirms his wounding in action with the air service. He mentions two Ogden boys killed July 18 and notes a lease dispute over Lakeview property at Premont Point. The message describes young squadron members as rugged and involved in bombing runs into Germany aboard planes nicknamed loading freight.
In police court Ternasl Wangarty forfeited a $20 bond after failing to appear for a hearing on driving with negligence. The Waldorf case led to vagrancy charges being dismissed for lack of evidence, with a new complaint issued and a license hearing set for Saturday. J. M. Malan was cleared of taking a bicycle belonging to Josh Hbstles after the charge was dismissed.
Aug 16 market notes show tax exempt bonds reaching new highs while leading stocks like Sumatra Tobacco and General Cigars gain modestly. Rails stay dull with Northern Pacific up slightly as United States Steel remains irregular. Livestock markets at Ogden show mixed hog and lamb prices with steady to higher tone amid light receipts.
Chicago grain and provisions markets open higher on small orders and speculative demand, with September corn around 1.62 per bushel and futures for October near 1.63. Later trading shows modest declines as rains ease and demand softens, leaving most prices down slightly from the prior close.
Semi monthly statement reports hogs, cattle, and sheep receipts across Chicago Omaha and Kansas City with steady to lower trends. Hog receipts around 6 600 in Omaha and 3 000 in Kansas City. Cattle receipts mix of native and western steers and cows, calves and feeders showing varied prices. Sheep and lamb markets noted as generally steady to slightly lower. Sugar and lead markets listed with stock list and notable prices.
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