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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1917
Page
3
The annual Lange crowd event at Lagoon drew about 3500 attendees for a roasted coin reception. From 3 PM to 6 PM supplies ran out quickly, while late afternoon into evening saw continuous crowds, dancing, and a festive family atmosphere with many locals and visitors arriving by electric trains and autos.
George Fred Jensen of Woods and Jensen architects, formerly stationed at Battery B last June 18, is now a corporal on furlough. He married Misa Verna Farr on August 15 in the Salt Lake temple and enjoyed a brief honeymoon at Brighton. Son of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Jensen of 236 Kingsford Avenue, he is a respected Ogden young man.
Matthew A. Jones a medicine peddler faced police court on cruelty to animate beings charges. He received a suspended sentence of 30 dollars or thirty days after health officials testified horses were left unfed, unsheltered, and tied for hours with some dying. The judge urged him to care for or dispose of his animals and warned of no further leniency.
Weber County draft registrants Robert Batus King Silas John William Han sard must appear at the board today with a good excuse or risk being turned over to police as army deserters. King is said to be in the hills but is viewed as having ample time to report. Three others are unaccounted for. three more are exempt due to Norman church militiaman status. The local board meets tomorrow to select exemptions and adjust the pool from the second class of eligibles to cover the surplus.
Berne August 21 German girls employed in Switzerland and other women are officially called to return to Germany for wartime work. Those not returning for holidays are barred from resuming positions in Switzerland for the time being due to restrictions.
In a fragmented appeal to subscribers and advertisers, The Standhard laments wartime shortages blamed on the Kaiser. It explains gas supply cuts, heating problems for metal and printing, and vows the paper will resume regular delivery once furnaces and equipment are restored.
County Attorney Charles L Farr outlines a novel procedure for handling liquor cases under Utah’s new one day law. He predicts initial methods may shift as authorities interpret sections amid court orders. The reform aims to destroy seized liquor from raids, with district and municipal courts sharing disposal duties.
An old advertisement notes women suffer from corns and calluses from high heels and urges relief with Freezone. It promises quick, painless removal of root and all when applied directly to the sore, costing only a few cents, and advises keeping a bottle handy to prevent recurrence.
In Brigham City on August 23 20 merchants discussed curbing high prices by ending free delivery. A night meeting proposed a plan to discontinue the delivery service as a key issue to be voted on by all merchants.
Fragmentary OCR reveals a dated notice from Cheney and Co about tires and payments at ARS, referencing shelves, taxes, and subscription terms. The text mentions Catarth Medicina, Mucous Murfeces, and a commissional bolt, indicating a commercial or legal notice with unclear details and names.
Notices announce advance price increases on towels after stock runs out. A full stockroom of Turkish towels and various sizes are offered at deep discounts in the Bargain Square with values at 20c 29c 35c and 48c. Dress skirts at a dollar and wash skirts priced far below normal are advertised for tomorrow on the 2nd Floor Washington Avenue window. The sale aims to clear the entire stock to avoid another season of carrying it.
The article notes farmers visiting Yellowstone Park report rising farm incomes and a shift in purchasing power. Citing 1910 1915 and 1916 price data for wheat corn potatoes and related rail freight and passenger rates, it argues higher farm prices boosted farmer buying power while railroad earnings lagged, urging farmer railroad cooperation in wartime.
Ogden lime shortages have halted work on the rubbish school on Twelfth street for four days. Coal scarcity limits kiln operations, forcing contractors to seek lime from Salt Lake City and causing transport bottlenecks. Local builders cite elevated costs and cooling of lime as further delays, with some supply reaching Outertown via limited railroad service.
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