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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1916
Page
5
In a humorous crowd letter a writer discusses truth and misunderstanding with Aunt Marihe during a city visit. He recalls hints of Janet and his affection, while defending a view of happiness that accepts imperfect harmony over a perfection fantasy. The piece blends candid personal notes with homemaking tips and a stray catalog of home care and a veal recipe.
In a daylight raid at a local bank the intruders robbed three tellers at the door while one employee, born in May, admitted taking 37600 from the vault and 1 from the paying teller’s cage. The robbers failed to breach the vault, leaving 15000 still intact, and fled through the doorway without entering the vault. A second item recounts a family’s relief after Foley’s Honey and Tar stopped a child’s severe croup attack.
Helte Fourche reports a new butter output record from a cow owned by M. J. Smiley. Professor Larann of the state college confirms 47.77 pounds of butter in seven classes. Also, Copenhagen reports the foreign office blocked a draft resolution for cession of the West Indies to the United States.
Two men held up Stockmen's Bank at opening today in Cala. They escaped in a closed motor car with ST500. Bank officials mistook them for customers as they entered and forced locks inside the institution.
The Norwegian steamer Juno ran ashore near Lie Beach New Jersey during Saturday's snowstorm. It was floated at 12:20 pm today with the aid of several wrecking crews and appears undamaged. The vessel then proceeded to New York.
National guard organizations totaling about 16 000 troops are designated to leave border service and return to their states to be mustered out of the federal service. The homeward movement will occur in three groups to ease use of rolling stock with assembling cars for regiments in the first group. Movements from various points will begin in a few days, with all groups likely started by January 7.
The holiday snail rush increases staffing as about 10 clerks are assigned to the new extra parcel delivery wagon with plans for fifteen to twenty clerks and three more wagons this week. Postmaster Brownlog announced a larger mailing room at the port with upgrades costing over 1260 dollars to accommodate a new carrier and four machines for sorting mail.
Ogden residents hear no fear of missed Christmas gifts as city delivery plans align with the Christmas schedule. In a Mar Suen briefing J Nich discussed likely legal steps in Dr Hichs contest against Hiram Meidernuns seat. The city board of education may start mandate proceedings tomorrow, though details remain undeclared.
Dr. J. McKell, a Palmer School graduate, joins Dr. C. G. Johnson in the Coleone Hudson building on the fourth floor. The new firm will be Johnson and McKell chiropractors, expanding for the growing practice.
Salt Lake Route announces extensions and improvements totaling about 1.5 million dollars in its 1917 budget. General Manager H C Nutt notes large equipment spending of 1.8 million, a steel addition of 1.5 million, and a line extension from Pleto to Santa Ana costing 140 thousand, with further 90 thousand for an automatic block signaling system across 18 miles in Utah.
Telegraphic notice from Washington reports A O Smoot of Provo named postmaster, replacing James Clove who was removed. Smoot, born in Provo, is 49, nephew of Senator Reed Smoot, and connected to the Smoot political and business circles. He has led local Democratic activity, served on the International Correspondence School faculty for 14 years, and sat on the Provo school board for eight. Smoot is a Jersey cattle breeder and importer with a strong interest in the breed. he is married with four children.
The article reports Jess Willard promoting Nuxated Iron as boosting strength and endurance up to 200 percent in two weeks. He cites his own training and a doctor’s findings, claiming the product enhances physical and mental power for boxers and others, with manufacturers guaranteeing doubled strength in ten days or money back.
Superior Judge Stanford sustains Thomas Campbell's motion to quash proceedings started by Governor Hunt. Court lacks jurisdiction as Secretary of State has not issued a certificate of election. Ballot counting suspended. a decision before January 1 could trigger both governors to claim the office. Hunt appeals to the supreme court.
Princess Caramen Chimay once Detroit socialite and heiress to the Ward fortune died in Padua Italy after a brief illness. Born 1873 she was daughter of Detroit shipbuilder Everett Ward and had four marriages including Joseph de Chimay and Giuseppe Riccardi.
New York dispatch reports Simon Rac bererr, Utah governor-elect, was guest of honor at a dinner at the Hotel Astor. Speakers praised Mormon contributions, and Damberaer pledged to aid them in their work. Wier and Watera spoke on Utah electing Nambar and the honor brought to his people.
On the recommendation of Commissioner Miles L. Jones the city commission unanimously passed the smoke abatement ordinance last night. It will be published today and in effect tomorrow with a smoke inspector to enforce it. Violations carry a 50 fine or up to thirty days in jail, or both. buildings used exclusively as private residences are exempt.
Fraternal orders such as the American Legion and Maccabees rally to aid veterans with monthly meetings and welfare events at various lodges. Local chapters including Queen City Hebrew Lodge No 4 and others hold fundraisers and community support drives, reflecting postwar fraternal activity and veteran assistance across multiple communities.
Washington dispatch reports Senator elect King of Salt Lake City supports Nebeker for the United States circuit judge appointment. Joined by Representative James J. Mayer, King is aided by several Democratic western senators. King plans travel to New York City and then return to Salt Lake City within the week.
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