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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1915
Page
7
Rev. G F Rasswiler delivered a strong sermon at First Methodist Episcopal Church to a large crowd. He preached on The Supreme Summons from Mark 1 17 urging followers to cast nets beyond wealth, focusing on character and advancing the Christian cause.
The speaker urges forming noble character through labor and spiritual fire. Men should lift others out of darkness, not merely seek money, but enrich society with truth, charity, sobriety, and honesty. True greatness comes from Christlike character shaping deeds and the welfare of workers.
London reports a large ammunition factory explosion at Halle in Prussian Saxony causing hundreds of deaths. A similar disaster was narrowly averted at Bogden Silesia where workers allegedly undermined the facility. Arrests are said to have been made and discontent among workers suspected.
Conductor Inbn Hales and motorman Mecune of the Ogden Idaho Railway were stopped Saturday night around 11:45 near Washington Avenue by two masked robbers. Hales lost about 18 to 20 dollars in fares. Mecune’s watch was taken, a watch case bore a streetcar facsimile. The duo wore overalls and masks and fled. two hours later another man on Washington Avenue near 20th Street was held up but escaped with no loss.
The Utah Manufactures Association announced the ten best reasons for using Utah made goods in three prize categories. Winners were not named. essays were numbered and kept at the city board of education. A future Home Products meeting at the Tabernacle will award prizes and allow winners to present their work.
Fragmentary excerpt shows an elderly woman anxious about a potential accident aboard a train. She mentions family, a son offering to drive, and general unease about being short-handed. The text appears to be a overheard society item or letter fragment with informal dialogue.
Jacob Post of 3119 Union Avenue suffered amputation of his left foot after a freight car wheel crushed it in the local railroad yards about 11 49 PM. An Ogden Union Railway employee, he was working on drawheads between two cars. he is believed to be recovering after treatment at the hospital.
Tee. W. T. Morpaday of Nevada spoke in California on dreams and their influence on human life at the State Industrial School. He examined biblical dream narratives including Joseph, their interpretation, and the moral impact of dream actions on character and fate.
Natives of France and French speakers in Ogden and Weber County plan a meeting in the Ninth ward chapel to organize a French society. The group, fostered by Weber Academy's James L Barker and University of Utah's Squire Coop and Walter A Kerr, aims to preserve French language customs and history among members. Professor Parker will deliver the principal address, a French musical program will follow, and a luncheon of French dishes will be served.
The Orpheum presented Matt and Jeff in College to a large audience last night. Richard Freeman and Danny McCormick played Matt and Jeff with strong comic timing, aided by Florence Benedict and Norah Gourlay. The show featured light dialogue and musical numbers, with some jokes dated but several moments drawing sustained laughter.
Several hundred prisoners were taken as Hlulartana halted the retreat near Pristend Serbia close to the Albanian border. The force defeated the enemy, capturing more than 100 cannon and large quantities of materiel including 200 author linabiten. Serbian rear guards were repulsed on the Yatna mountains and midway between Kreeve and Ochre lagutheestern in Serbia near the Albanian border. No reports from the western or eastern war theater.
Fragmentary report mentions Ing yolen and Elgar Emocla Yeune as hosts at 7h ton. Senator Du Dennison, aged 78, accused of singing It’s a Queer Old World and Everything’s Fair When You’re in Low. Cast member Charles Houston praised for interpolated song Chauncey Olcott’s A Little Bit of Heaven. notes a bright spot in the performance.
War office announced Serbian retreating forces were overtaken at the Mbrantsa border with Bulgarians. over 100 cannons captured. Monastir occupation by Germany and Bulgaria officially confirmed as detachments entered the city. Engagements occurred at Plovile Montenegro and northeast of Tpek.
British cruiser sighted near Galveston Texas moving low along the gulf coast for hours, then steamed away eastward after noon. Local mariners suspected it to be the Austable, a vessel tied to recent German funds, while authorities warned of possible actions at American waters. The Sydney cruiser was also noted in connection with the broader distant operations.
Washington reports Colonel John W. Young, son of Brigham Young, has announced plans to lead Utah’s push as Senator Font prepares a major dental boom launch. The dispatch hints at strong backing and a strategic bid in the state’s political scene.
Two stowaways identified as Jacot Greenburg of this city and Alan Tach a native of Ainland were found aboard the Ford peace ship the Oe car HI several hours after she left port Saturday. Greenburg served as messenger and Tach was assigned to fueling duties as an attempt to deliver a fake telegram during the rush.
A terse exchange between Mrs Snooper and Mr Snooper reveals irritation over a neighbor copying wall decorations, prompted by a remark about what Mrs Keedick wore yesterday. The cartoonish dialogue recalls a domestic vignette with playful banter and neighborly tension.
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