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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1917
Page
4
The article compiles miscellaneous notices and ads. It mentions random fund contributions, note payments, auction and dry cleaning pricing, a robbery report, a Christmas sale push, an auction luncheon, prize winners at Ogden high school, and funeral services for Bino Doxey Wil. It reflects a chaotic early 20th century local page with varied items and small monetary figures.
Secretary O J Sillwell of the Ogden Publicity Bureau notes a nocturnal airship sighting south of Ogden as he discusses Percival Lowell and Venus. He explains Venus’ one-hemisphere heating, lack of water, and winds shaping a bright, rotating appearance, with Mercury also visible and uninhabited.
In Utah a print enforcement of the prohibition law prompts a lively demonstration after Judge Ages acknowledges a spontaneous cheer from a crowd near the bench. The incident follows Roy Ne Garver’s reference to Judge Ages in a related ruling upholding a demurrer in a case involving Toregh Lavellica, a former Ogden saloon man, and a raid by Sheriff Peterson. The court’s opinion stresses that liquor traffic suppression hinges on intent, with county officials and various county officers listed in attendance.
Old and new bread standards discussed by Utah bakers during a conference led by Culley Drug Co. 2627 Oxden, as 24 ounce loaves shift to 16 cents with 10 cent 8-ounce price maintained for smaller portions. Funeral notices and local business ads accompany brief notices of events and venue details.
Reverend Christian R Garver of the First Methodist Church halted his sermon after injecting Billy Suitay amethids into the service. Judge A W Agee, present in the district court, received an enthusiastic churchwide endorsement for his stance on Dictvers severities, while Agee acknowledged the disruption and commented on enforcement of the law. The incident drew mixed reactions from attendees.
Des 10 report from Washington confirms heavy German losses after fierce battles along Italian lines. The German commander allegedly sacrificed thousands of troops to hold a precarious position, as Allied advances continued to pressure front lines.
Morgan Paris Weber and Summit County officials met at the county courthouse to discuss tax apportionment with the State Board of Equalization. President Joan Witeon and Secretary James Vammond were present as the board proposed revenue rules to avoid overburdening the people. Weber County is described as in good shape.
Transfers show LaMan and Wie to Cart Haneen for Lot 2 Block 2 Taylor's Addition 200 dollars warranty. Lillia Taller to William H Taller Part Lot 6 Block 43 Plat A 2000 dollars quit claim. George W Atherington and wife to Le Tassph Blanch Yard N W 14 Section 6 N Ro 2 W 1806 dollars warranty.
The weekend programs list many acts across theatres. Motuings and Emily Stevens headline at different venues with shows like Sirens of the Sea and Nearly Married. The Lyceum and Orpheum present comedies, westerns, and children’s acts, with additional film and stage offerings through the week.
The North Weber stake quarterly conference filled the Tabernacle with an overflowing audience on Sunday. Elders delivered timely addresses as the Tabernacle Choir performed, and stake officers reported progressive conditions. President Wotherspoon urged tithing, work's duties, and unity with visiting authorities while reflecting on war, peace, and the state’s industry and welfare.
A Utah jury awarded $450 in damages to J. Delamater against Ogden City over a sidewalk fault on Farley Avenue near Twelfth Street. The sidewalk was claim edly 29 inches above ground, allowing water to collect and lowering property value. The case cites ground wave issues and construction height affecting the land. Trial before Judge Pratt featured attorney C. C. Richards for Delamater.
Halifax report recounts the Mailiah steamer Tictor fire sparked by munitions as Halifax riflemen boarded to throw burning cargo overboard and halt a bigger blast. Vessel sunk after the fire, while official casualty figures list 1200 dead, 2000 unaccounted, 800 wounded, and 25 000 homeless amid a stormy recovery timeline.
Seed potatoes of Early Ohio and Irish Cobbler from Minnesota with Early Eurekas also on hand. Idaho origin. Limited supply. two channels remain. Contact H. Rockway at 13 It 4 for details.
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