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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1916
Page
4
An urging piece on baking powder costs and quality. It condemns cheap and high priced brands as wasteful, recommending Calumet Baking Powder as economical and reliable. Calumet is praised as safe pure and widely used, noting awards from the 1912 World Pure Food Exposition.
In a wartime address, Senator Stone argues that neutral nations, bearing the toll of the European conflict, retain the right to speak for peace without insulting belligerents. He warns that outsiders must be invited to offer proposals and urges safeguarding national interests amid ongoing attacks on sovereignty.
The Orpheum stage hosted Habson's Choice to strong applause as audiences praised the witty, leap year comedy. Margie Hebson, played by an able cast led by Noah as Marcia Anbson, navigates marriage schemes and family plans with brisk humor and polished delivery.
The production delivers steady comedy with a strong supporting cast led by Galwey Herbert and Marshall Vincent. The ensemble, including Matney Herbert and Noel Tearle, sustains the play’s rhythm while Roach and her leading co-star receive equal praise for the show’s success in a well balanced dramatic wheel.
Ernest Apeleren, 34, of 53 Everett Avenue, was crushed when a rock toppled from a 75 foot height at Langton Lime and Orement plant’s Ninth North Second Weret streets site. He was hospitalized at St Mark’s after skull fractures penetrated the brain. A trepanning operation was performed. he remained unconscious with grave fears for recovery.
Salt Lake Telegraph company employees receive a year end bonus of six to seven percent of their salaries for 1916. Those earning up to 1200 dollars yearly get seven percent, while staff earning more than 1200 up to 2000 receive a smaller share. Over 100 local workers expected to benefit from the plan authorized by the company’s officers.
In Salt Lake the Fourth Ward women met at the Newhouse to map a broader display by women union groups for the inaugural celebration. A general meeting was set for next Monday at the Newhouse to unite all Wilson club members in Salt Lake City and county. Tom J. Pitt chaired the organizing committee, with Miss Georgia Harley Wan as publicity chair, and Anna T. Mirey as assistant to the state insurance commissioner. Mrs Mirey urged action to support the campaign, and a letter from President Wilson was read praising their efforts.
Stockholders of the Salt Lake baseball club meet this afternoon at the Hotel Uteh to elect a board for next year and vote on a constitutional amendment making December 16 the regular annual meeting date. The annual report of receipts and expenses will be read as officials report 1916 receipts below 1915 but lower costs improved net. a 6 percent dividend is declared and funds left to build next year’s train. F S Murphy is expected to again manage the club.
Paris reports Edmund Schulthess, new Swiss president, pledging strict neutrality. He says Switzerland will defend its integrity and independence, maintain relations with belligerents, and minimize economic misunderstandings with France as tensions rise. The interview emphasizes loyalty to traditional neutrality and cautious engagement with both sides.
Salt Lake dispatch notes coal shortages as roat mines cannot meet present orders. Western demands rise with urgent calls for humanity. Damberger company alone requisitioned sixty seven steamers while delivery remains tied to available teams. Wage disputes and union shop tensions appear in the period news.
Vetrurrad reports from Dec 14 via London that a daily authoritative source quotes the Novoe Vremya, noting the following expression. The fragment hints at a manipulated public sentiment narrative without detailing specific actors or events.
An American, Alfonso Leiva formerly of Froxville Texas, was executed in Juarez on October 21. Leiva, once Villa’s lieutenant colonel, had sought amnesty and a pardon based on his nationality but Carranza officers said he forfeited citizenship by joining Villa. An American who witnessed the execution relayed the details to U.S. authorities.
The article describes the wealth surge after Marshall's gold discovery, detailing high earnings for prospectors, extraordinary finds like a 13 pound gold piece, and the rise of tools and methods used in dry diggings. It highlights scenes from Edward I. Grafton's ten reel epic The Argonauts, showing at the Alhambra theater on December 19 and 20.
The Rex will screen Charlie Chaplin’s The Count tomorrow. An El Monte Commandery installation is slated for Monday evening December 18 at 8 15 p m with refreshments after the ceremony. Ogden Chapter R A M reports officers to be installed Monday December 15 at 7 45 p m with refreshments following the ceremony.
Alhembra Copper Company in Ogden Utah declares delinquent stock for assessments levied October 1916. Shares listed include McPherson and others with amounts due. stock may be sold at public auction December 1928 at 3 p.m. in 815 David Eccles Building to cover delinquent assessments and costs. Secretary Tay e Jenson signs notice.
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