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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1914
Page
3
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The article lists states adopting prohibition and notes women’s suffrage support across regions. It highlights dry states in the West and Midwest, with mentions of Colorado, Washington, California, and others shifting toward prohibition, while several states have entered dry status since 1887. Women are portrayed as broadly favoring prohibition in this period.
A battered, fragmentary report discusses a German victory and Russian conditions along the front. It cites competing Berlin and Petrograd tallies, claiming German forces inflicted heavy losses while Russian numbers vary, with strategic implications for the battle lines and supply routes.
The article discusses an electric railway extending from Wallassile to Costa County and Preston Idaho, with future links to the Cache Valley interurban system. It outlines anticipated completion timelines and potential regional connectivity enhancements for northern Utah transportation.
The article details Ogden’s significance among U S cities, noting its population, industries, and railway connections. It compares Ogden to other towns like Fort Worth Lewiston and Manchester, citing figures for 30,000 residents and 26,000 to 78,000 ranges, highlighting its prominence in the western United States and its role in regional commerce and transportation.
A dense OCR fragment lists numerous individuals and states across the United States, naming many politicians and party labels in a scattered tally. The garbled text references governors, senators, and party affiliations with scattered place names from Maine to Wyoming, reflecting a chaotic roll of political figures.
A fragmented poem laments wartime hardship and hunger with women and children crying for bread. It pleads to God for relief and asks for mercy toward women amid shortages, care for the vulnerable, and a humane end to the hostilities as soldiers march on.
Editor Alandard Dear rebuts farmer complaints about apple prices at Ogden stores. Vendors claim 60 carts worth of apples could bring differing prices and profits. Responses note apparent overpricing and call for fair offering with price guidance from Grocer’s Trust.
New senators and governors reshape party balance. Democrats gain seats via reelects in California, Wyoming, and South Dakota. Notable elected figures include Oscar W. Underwood, James F. Clark, and Charles S. Thomas, reflecting a broader Democratic surge after November elections.
In a 1913 Medical Progress review authorities cite Eckman’s Alterative as potentially aiding pulmonary tuberculosis and throat ailments. Dr J We Carhart of San Antonio notes this remedy, claimed to contain no narcotics or habit forming drugs, has shown cured cases with long use, though not universally effective. Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia advertises the product.
New York report says Major General Wotherspoon, retired, was notified by Governor Whitman that he would be appointed chief of public instruction in the United States government. Whitman stated the appointment had been accepted.
City board proceedings show Commissioner Chris Figgars presiding over street opening petitions. Officials report November street activity, a $2582.98 expenditure, and $7545 in fines and forfeitures. A proposal to open 28 feet of street between Twenty first and Twenty second streets and Montessed Quincy avenue was sent to committee. The board denied the street opening as petitioners refused to grant ground, funds were withheld, and costs were earmarked for return.
Local notices announce a busy night at Ogden Theater with a holiday themed program and contracts mentioned for January action. Readers are urged to pre order tallet sets at the Standard Office amid season highlights.
New York markets begin with mixed signals and brisk prices across bonds and stocks. Reports show Sugar and Copper moves, plus diverse gains and losses in American Can, American Tel and Tel, and regional rail names amid overall trading activity.
Unclear OCR text fragment suggests a note about prices in a seller’s listing or offer. No clear names, places, dates, or events readable to anchor a proper news item.
Chicago Grain notes a weak close with wheat prices down while no. 2 red and yellow quotes slip. Trade remains unsettled as drought concerns persist in the Midwest, exports show sluggish demand, and futures ease from early bounds amid weather and supply anxieties.
In New York, Bee reports H Combe & Co announced an inability to meet obligations as the Creeidust stock firm faced liquidity strain ahead of trading. Details indicate diminished capacity to honor orders, impacting investors and market confidence.
A local listing notes crowd favorite Mary Pickford in the Paramount production Behind the Scenes and a new Keystone comedy. The program at Ogden Theater promises popular entertainment with capacity crowds anticipated.
Dr. Mark Brown, longtime Ogden resident and son of local stock, has announced his plan to permanently practice medicine in Ogden after five years of study in New York and overseas. Educated at the University of Utah, he completed advanced clinical work in major hospitals and studied under noted physicians before returning home to establish his medical career.
Fragmentary OCR mentions a local attraction The Beét at The Ogden with tickets priced at 5c and 10c. No clear event date or full details available. Names or organizations are not clearly readable in the text.
Storm continues to grip the East as Norfolk and New York report high winds and coastal damage. North along the coast from New Jersey to Long Island endures heavy losses with property damage estimated around 500000. Atlantic coast storm system drives high seas and record winds from Washington to the Carolinas.
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