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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1918
Page
4
Substations at Culley's Jug Store and McIntyre's Drug Store will accept packages starting today under Postmaster Brow, with new rules to ease congestion. Officials say delays arise from destination congestion, not local processing, and urge residents to mail parcels promptly to improve home delivery times.
The Alhambra venue is prepared for its opening after A. W. Kimball Co completed seven improvements. Floors were painted, walls cleaned, and a fresh air system providing 20 cubic feet of air per minute per seat ensures comfort and protection.
Local show Where Golden Stars Are Shining to be sung by Misa Mildred Ware at the Alhambra Theatre each evening with the Douglas Fairbanks production. Music by Prof Frederick Moss, musical critics praise the arrangement and vocal talent from Ogden area.
A canary serves a major role in Doughs Fairbanks new photoplay He Comes Up Smiling to be shown at the Albambra Theatre tomorrow. The bird, owned by Frances Marlon the scenarist who adapted Byron Ongle and Emil Mustray’s stage play, headlines the production.
New York 1914 era note describes Jeng the Wiltermelon guiding a daring canary act over houses and mountains. Marion is dubbed supervising canary director as Fairbanks performs stunts with Marjorie Daw and a cast of noted actors.
The notice states the surrender of the German fleet will be presented at the Alhambra theater tomorrow along with the extra program. Prices are listed as two and five cents before 6:30 and six and two cents after 6:30 in the evening.
Deputy collector R A Argabright, 15, has returned to Orden after three months in Montana. He spent most of the time on income tax field work in eastern Montana and later assisted in the office of David Marks, chief field demu ty, at Helena. He is expected to help in the drive for col-1.
The article notes the election of Union income tax in 1919, planned to be taken up shortly after January 1. It indicates legislative action will begin soon in the new year, outlining the shift in fiscal policy and the timing of the tax measure.
War era note highlights free pocket billiard evening with Billy Glasmann and Charlie Rice at Bowling and Billiard Parlors for servicemen. It mentions library requests by soldiers, Kipling favorites, and rapid book delivery in France. A Mexican miner dies in an accidental heater incident at La Vora hotel after an open jet fire.
Chief Graves condemns mine operations and seeks discharge of Bruce Hamilton, ex city fireman in training at Norfolk. Hamilton, en route home from a year of naval service, returns to Ogden on his enlistment anniversary as his discharge arrives.
George de Silveira Duarte, ex consul general to the United States, reviews the political crisis in Portugal after the assassination of vice president Paes in Livh. Duarte claims Paes led a minority government with repression while the major party leaders were jailed or expelled. He argues Daca would need drastic action to avoid civil collapse and asserts Paes was unpopular.
Amid the American expeditionary force reading needs, libraries report strong demand for both general and technical texts. American Library Association head Jurton Stevenson notes daily book exchanges and new acquisitions while soldiers send letters praising healing aid from Red Cross and other groups. A February cable to United States World highlights orders for 1000 elementary and 1000 advanced arithmetic texts, geometry, trigonometry, physics, agriculture, stock breeding, banking, and architecture, with 200 copies each for bookkeeping and poultry raising.
Salt Lake City reports thirty one new influenza cases and three deaths including Lula Mulliner Florence Burton Reeve and Dessie Meyer. Telegram to state health officials warns the epidemic persists nationwide and stresses intensified public health drives and protective measures through winter.
Utah hog production rises as small farmers within miles of railheads ship to state yards. More than 100 farmers sent cars to market, using wagon and auto freight to reach centralized points. The plan cut shipping costs and improved offerings, per the Bureau of Markets report.
Publican leader James St Minn of Illingia formally announces candidacy for Speaker of the House in Uruxtea while party factions back Republican bonds drive. Secretary Meadoo urges citizens to hold liberty bonds and war savings certificates as government needs rise and troops return home.
In London a U S private explains he burned his paper money thinking it was cigarettes after sharing them with comrades on the way home. A Reel Triangle secretary consoles him as the unit’s funds vanish, the cash turned to tissue paper and wasted away.
A fragmentary note hints at strain between a man referred to as Joe and his dressmaker. The brief text implies difficulty, tension, and possible personal friction without clear details or dates.
Chicago December 18 Government counsel prepared to close their case against Congressman Victor L Berger of Milwaukee and four socialist leaders on espionage act charges. If the motion to strike is denied, defense will proceed, arguing free speech. A separate dispatch from Salt Lake City notes a foreign-born guard at Fort Douglas admitted citizenship after a special naturalization hearing amid wartime loyalty questions.
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