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Utah Ogden Standard

Location

Ogden, Utah, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1917

Page

3

First liquor dumped under new law by court order

Judge George S. Harker of the municipal court ordered police to destroy confiscated liquor by unloading several jugs and smashing bottles near the police station. About five gallons were destroyed without ceremony. Large quantities remain in custody while ownership disputes proceed in district court.

George S. Harker Volice Tantraband Square District Court Policy Department

Harry Carey in The Secret Man at the Rex

The Secret Man plays at the Rex today and tomorrow featuring Harry Carey. All tickets priced at 5 cents.

Harry Carey the Secret Man The REX the Rex

Railroad Men Entertained by Weber Club Guests

Winard G. Wilson a Southern Pacific commercial agent hosted a luncheon for Western rail men at the Weber club. Afterward the visitors toured Ogden and nearby areas, enjoying a day of interest in the city and its rail ventures.

Winard G. Wilson Souther Pacific Cantern and Southern Railroad Weber Club Ogden Canyon Robiin Boston

Westward rail trade agents tour reduce Ogden prospects

Svoost ase talent ticket agent from Baltimore and J J Angell traveling freight and passenger agents Birmingham plus Walter Philadelphia and W A White St Louis visit through the west on an annual trip for railroad companies. They passed through yesterday en route to Salt Lake City. Angell praised Ogden as a future great railroad center and noted the northwest holds untapped resources and growth potential. Also note a local entertainment ad for Harold Lockwood in Haunted Pajaman at the New Utah today.

Svoost Baltimore J. J. Angell Birmingham Thay Walter Philadelphia W. A. White Bt. Louis Galt Lake City Mr. Angell Ogden United States Northwest

Speeding Autoist Fails to Stop in Washington Avenue

Willan Dick, appointed trot Nz atfiest, began duty this morning to lead pursuit of a speeding auto van down Washington avenue. The speedster ignored traffic rules but was not halted by noon. Officer Dick, assigned to the new unit by Acting Police Chief Mohinian, has a badge number.

Willan Dick Dick Wass O. H. Mohinian

Prohibition 10 Be Voted On In Nationwide Debate

Washington December 4 Nation wide prohibition and a federal suffrage amendment will be voted on next Tuesday. Representative Baker of California urged that the suffrage question be removed from the newly created woman suffrage committee. Chairman Webb and others ruled that constitutional amendments belong to the judiciary committee.

Iington Honga Baker California Ube Aulfragrata Webb

Explosives Seized on Arrival in Ireland From Scotland

In Dublin police seized a portmanteau containing high explosives brought from Scotland by youths linked to Countess Georgina Markievicz’s group. The seizure, possibly tied to Sinn Fein, could threaten Dublin public buildings. one boy wore a watch, and a Glasgow threat was noted. Markievicz, a Dublin revolt figure in 1916, faced death sentence later commuted to penal servitude.

Dublin Boe Erening Mall Siga Tha Police Haya Treinad Scotland Georgina Marsdevieu Boy Scouts Belfast Srotiand Sinn Sinn Feinera. the Portmantann Contained Enough Explosiver, At In Anid Glaagow Markievicz Shenns Ife Ram Ane

Governor Invited to Ogden Benefit Show for Soldiers

The Orpheum hosts a two night benefit in Ogden to aid soldiers from the community with a grand operetta ensemble. Governor Simon Bambar ger may attend with official family or delegate staff headed by Secretary Hardon Bennion if unable to attend personally. Tickets go on sale soon with boxes spoken for by several prominent citizens.

Arnttory B Orpheum Alle Simon Bambarger Bela Alin Stata Hardon Bennion Qoxden T. Int Pardes

Pink boll worm alarm hits Laguna district

Mexico City reports alarm over pink bollworm and boll weevil in the Laguna district near Torreón Coahuila. Cotton production has fallen seriously, up to 50 percent. Agriculture official Antigue Buack urges not planting cotton in the affected area for two to three years and diversifying crops. Prator Roualz promotes a circular advising farmers to diversify to curb spread.

Mexico City Laguna Torreon Coahuila Antguet Buack Department of Agriculture Washington Egypt Uee Mexico Boachalan

Gould on Duty Sergeant Gould Promoted in National Army

Kingdon Gould native of Millerton has been promoted to sergeant in the National Army. Details note his engineering knowledge and linguistic ability as factors in the rise. The article references his Camp Dix duty in New York and mentions his July marriage to Miss Annette Luce.

Kingdon Gould Millonatra Coldier National Army Camp Dix N.Y Gould Misa Annette Luce Taitan Goverbens Arlat

Men Called by Craft Board Allowed to Enlist

Captain Nichola of the navy recruiting station reports a general waiver allowing men drafted by the local board to enlist before December 16. The new rule requires a local board certifying they will not be moved to the pending quota, with recruiting officers demanding a certificate of matchout to the draft board.

Nichola Navy E Bofegram Washington Tegulaliona

Health report shows decline in Ogden contagion cases

City sanitary inspector Genrie Shoten reports 54 contagion cases in November, down from 72 in October. Of the November total chickenspox led with 27 cases, followed by 14 scarlet fever, 3 smallpox, 1 diphtheria, 4 pneumonia, and 1 measles, with overall health condition improving.

Genrie Shoten Ogden

Real Estate Transfers With Several Warranty Deeds

Real estate transfers listed include Otto B Lund to Martel Charlotta Fernland for lots in Central Park addition with a $4 consideration. Weber County to Charon WR Mc Chegar surfaces in South Ogden survey for part of lot 16 block 10 with $38.05 quit claim. Philp TL Orth and wife to David R. Stromberg, specific BE subdivisions with $15 warranty deed. John W. Jones and wife to L A Teahman for Lakeview addition lots 32 and 34 with $200 warranty deed. Apa J Stephene to A L Teach Minn for all lots and part in Take View addition with $200 warranty deed.

Otto B Lund Martel Charlotta Fernland Central Bark Weber County Charon WR McChegar South Ogden Philp TL Orth David R. Stromberg S. B John W. Jones L. A. Teahman Lakeview Apa J. Stephene A. L. Teach- Minn

Giant devil fish caught off Miami by yacht crew

Mrs John Corley of Mine Fls reports a monstrous 15 ft 10 in wide devil fish weighing about 9000 pounds was hauled from the Miami coast by Captain Mary Newman aboard the yacht Kemah after a long chase. The creature, a devil fish or plant ray, was mounted and to be sold in Miami shops.

John Corley Odon Mine Fls Corions Miamis Miami Wade Hans Bolda Marry Newman Satantas Chess Manto

Devil fish chase ends with harpoon and fights on

Old notes tell of W I Vanderbilt catching a devil fish weighing about 590 pounds. Captain Newman in a rifle boat harpooned the beast after a dramatic pull toward the beach. The creature dodged, then was hauled back, prompting a longer ride. Newman called for help and shot seven times with a shotgun before the fish died. The Century dictionary defines the giant ray as a cephalopod-like marvel with a wide fin span and a terminal mouth.

W. I. Vanderbilt Newman Alde

Utah a Growing State of Prosperity and Promise

Since 3206, Utah has grown from villages to cities among the West’s largest. The industrious state boasts 10 educational institutions, mills and factories, and fertile valleys turned into golden grain. The Wasatch Mountains have yielded mineral wealth, and families continue to seek a bright, bustling life in Utah, with people moving here for opportunity and beauty.

Dea- Kiva Ife Utah

Rickenbacker Swaps Autos for Warplanes in France

Eddie Rickenbacker, famed American speed merchant, sails to France with General Pershing's forces as an automobile driver and briefly serves on Pershing's staff. Frustrated by slow ground transport, he requests transfer to the aviation corps after six weeks of intensive training, a task typically taking four weeks.

Eddie Rickenbacker France Pershing Katula Ha Saked Aylattoo Corps Esurka

Wonder Butter Merger Demonstration Promises Half Price Butter

The demonstration offers a device called the Wonder Merger that reportedly halves butter cost by merging half pounds of butter and milk into one pound of merged butter. Customers praise the merged butter, claiming it tastes better than store butter, with savings highlighted by turning two pounds into four. The sale continues for a few days more with taste tests available.

Exquisite Maderia Embroidery Display in Washington Avenue Window

A fine display of Maderia Embroidery in the Washington Avenue window showcases hand stitched pieces by expert needle workers from the Maderia Islands. Dozens of items have already sold as Christmas gifts, highlighting the craftsmanship and appeal of this matchless needlework.

Washington Avenue Maderia Islands

Utah urged to buy Utah made goods and civic effort

Citizens are urged to support government and work for Utah’s prosperity. The piece argues buying locally made goods boosts labor and keeps money in state hands. It highlights debates on national medical schemes and Lloyd George’s view on accessible care, then notes a W O W lodge meeting and elections in London with arrivals and officials listed for December 4.

Utah Lloyd George The Express

Haunted Pajamas at the New Utah Today

A short item notes Haunted Pajamas playing at the New Utah with contact Phone 3060 noted for booking or inquiries.

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