Rare Ogden items mix births, war news and ads
A jumble of notices from Ogden area sources reports congratulations on a newborn, military service moves, employment changes, and local business ads. Highlights include a nine pound baby boy, Verringtons returning to Ogden, Clarags wanted, a war camp update, and a Red Cross Roll Call report with county totals and outlying towns.
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Red Cross
J.B. Carver
Weber County
Ogden
United States
Jonathan Browning Arrives in New York From Fragen
Mayor Browning announced the safe arrival of his son Sergeant Jonathan S. Browning of the 33rd Nera Squadron in New York aboard the White Star liner Cedric. The mayor expected another telegram within days, noting the son is with family in the city and a check would be sent soon.
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Browning
Chrismas la
Tonathyn S. Browning
33And
Nera
Fragen
New York
Cedric
Wildily
North Ogden Deaths and Local Notices
Obituary and community notices from North Ogden recount the death of Minerva Hickman at age 90 plus details on surviving family descendants and early Mormon heritage. The column also notes returning soldiers, a marriage, a bond, and upcoming funeral arrangements with interment to be in North Ogden Cemetery.
Surprise Birthday Office Gift For County Clerk Ramey
In New York on December 14 Theodore Roosevelt Hospital patient Theodore Roosevelt receives a festive air in the Roosevelt hospital ward as Christmas nears. County Clerk Charles M. Ramey is surprised by his assistants who decorate his office and present a silver engraved umbrella as a lighthearted gift reflecting their affection and humor.
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Charles M. Sidmoy
Leach
Hem
Ramey
New York
Dre
Theodore Tedserell
Roosevelt, Hospital
Wierkvine
Myater Us
Young Child Dies After Influenza Illness
Glyde James Wiggins aged three, son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Wismlua, 247 Twenty second Street, died at 4:36 AM following influenza. He had been in hospital for six weeks and succumbed to pneumonia after influenza. Survived by parents and three brothers. Funeral today at 2 PM from the residence, burial in city cemetery, Bishop Myron Alenaksey to officiate.
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Glyde James Wiggins
Joseph
Wismlua
Twenty -Second Street
Che
Myron Alenaksey
Zrmie
Australian law blocks imports labeled Made in Germany
The Victorian parliament passes a bill requiring clear origin marking on goods and bans German products from being labeled as made in Australia after customs clearance. Violations face penalties and fines as authorities enforce compliance.
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Australia
Melbourar
Seid
Jegishtnure
Victoria
Fortehiasy
Reeders Son Bert Reeder Returns Home on 10 Day Furlough
Earl A. Reeder returned to his home for a ten day furlough from duty with the Mura aland Naga band. He enlisted for four years, had served one year nine months, and will report back to Mare Island to complete two years three months.
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Bert A. Reeder
Treeder
Mr. Reeder
Mura
Fla
Fet
Weber Academtic
Mare Island
Prilexy
Terrific fighting in the closing days of the war
An elderly interview recounts Rev Godfrey Matthews and Mackenzie in Mesopotamia and France amid heavy fighting. They discuss Allied advances toward Rhineland, expectations for a swift end, and the high costs of war as trenches and mud stretch behind advancing troops.
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Godfrey Matthews
Vonsld
KL Mackenzie
Germany
Mesopotamia
France
Mackenzie
Biessos
Ronald
Gunnnts
Breier
Mnnheuge
Rhineland
Rollet
Tribute to Judge McCarty and death of Chancellor MacCracken
The Utah Supreme Court adjourns in respect to Justice Wilford McCarty who died at his Salt Lake City home on December 18. A funeral is set for Friday with a committee drafting resolutions. In Orlando Chancellor Emeritus Mary Mitchell MacCracken dies at age 85 in a local hospital.
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Frank Williams
Utah Fort
Frank Willamy
George Byram
Fort Daughes
Jett Wiss
Salt Lake City
McCarty
Supreme Court of the Sistae
Utat
Ale. Pratt
Hipstel
Alpreme Court of Utah
Salt
Chialay
Bar
Hla
HH. M. Maccracken
Orlando
Fls
Lee
Meary Mitchell MacCracken
New York Jnteersity
Submarine Action Reported by Clerkson’s Son in Ireland
Recorder Critchlow receives a letter from his son serving with the Q M G hydroplane service in Werford Ireland. Marcus recounts of five submarines sunk by his company as they operated near the Irie Gust area where subs often appeared.
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Critchlow
Dares
Werford
Ireland
Marcus
Davy Jones
Boys Appeal 10 by Richard Hatton
Richard Hatton of the United States Boys Working Reserve issued a statement urging the extension and expansion of the program. He cites farm labor shortages projected for 1929 and calls for intensive training and closer cooperation with the National Board of Farm Organizations and the United States Employment Service to strengthen the reserve’s role in preventing food shortages.
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Richard Hatton
United States
Tf. A. Boys
United States Employment Service
Department of Sector
United St
Influenza Epidemic Signals Small New Case Count
Reported yesterday a single new influenza case with only one death since press time. Public health officials express holiday wishes and note the outbreak is easing as Christmas approaches.
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Stradard
Vere
Uniforms in High Schools Stir Attendance Debate
Ogden residents question mandatory or voluntary uniforms for high school students arguing costs burden, pride, and potential drop in attendance. A local critic notes many boys cannot afford a 30 dollar uniform and may quit rather than outgrow attire next year.
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Ogden
Ctl
Echodla
Gome
Major Delanney Deag from Fort Deot Moimes
Major L. Delanney, chief medical officer at Fort Deot Moimes, stated early today after a week’s absence from Mienaa. His health update was issued as a brief military bulletin from Neb.
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Delanney
Biennial Report of Utah School for the Deaf and Blind
An extract from the trustees report to Governor miberner covering November 20 1916 to November adds. The President’s note thanks the governor for continued support and outlines the detailed biennial report on operations and education of deaf and blind children. Also mentions funeral of Sarah Fane Reno and service details.
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Utah School For the Deaf and Blind
Miberner
Nuty
Dvat
Sarah Fane Reno
Man May Nabcock
Servicin
Opster City
Cemerery
Bahroth
John W. Hystop
School board notes twenty years of service and progress
The board president completes two decades of service and leads a team that has built the school into a top national institution. A report analyzes graduate self support, with 95 percent of Learlf and 75 percent of Divid graduates self supporting, despite an epidemic reducing attendance. It advocates a traveling teacher for the blind and seeks a 2600 appropriation as Utah follows urban state practices.
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Oerleaf
Divid
Lieutenant McLeod Returns to Ogden From Camp Travis
Lieutenant G. McLeod and his wife have arrived in Ogden from Camp Travis Texas on the same day that Mr. Melend was discharged as sergeant and promoted to first lieutenant. The future of his army career is uncertain but he hopes he will find Ogden recruiting for the United States Army.
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Lietterint
McLeok
Ogder
Camp Travis
Tex
Melend
Bin
Ogden
Army of the United States
Deaths and Funerals in Ogden Area
Multiple funeral services and obituaries from Ogden area churches and cemeteries. Notables include Barbara Jane Chanslor daughter of Afr and Mrs U Chanslor. John Es Emmeinson. Ais Puatt L Anderson. Mrs Mary Alice Jewel and daughter Jennie Jewel. Mary E Ferris. Thomas T Brown, 28, of North Ogden. Services scheduled at Larkin and Mountain View cemeteries with local clergy presiding.
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Chanslor
Barbara Jane Chanslor
Afr
Ubert Chanslor
Osden City Cemetery
Jewel
Mary Aliee Jewel
Jennie
Jett
Larkin
Roy Cemetery
Russian Case To Be Laid Before Wilson
The Frtigh government will present President Wilson with all gathered information on the Russian situation. Dispatches from Accangel indicate Bolshevik forces are well supplied. A serious reverse in northern Russia could threaten Allied lines, risking a Bolshevik advance and possible massacre of Russians aiding the Allies, prompting debate on sending seasoned troops to Russia.
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Frtigh
Sison
Dixpatsches
Accangel
Russia
Delshevik
Ituesia
France
Milk Prices Forbid Food For Babies In New York
Dec at the John Don inquiry into the milk situation, welfare worker Mary Sullivan displayed photographs of emaciated babies to describe conditions on Christmas. John D Miller questioned the images and called the children poor and starved while Magistrate McAdoo pressed for relief efforts.
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N York
Jobn Don
New York
Mary Sullivan
John D. Miller
Susquenna
Pottstown
Genvara
Lettwe
Bee
Ayer
Ile
Objectors to Army Service Seek Christmas Leniency
A delegation of friends and relatives of conscientious objectors to military service presented Secretary Baker with a petition bearing 15,060 names urging immediate release for 800 prisoners of this class as a mercy gesture. Dr Jana Elliott of Hudson Guild spoke, saying the group does not defend opposing principles but asks mercy while review boards study each case. The matter will be examined carefully for a final report. The Red Cross announces a special Siberia mission to assess wartime conditions, led by George W. Atherton, with the plan to be reviewed by the war council.
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Washington
Nev
Baker
Jana J. Efliott
Hudson Guild Settlement
New York
Roms Board of Review
Anterian Red Cross
Siberia
War Council
George Ww. Attnep Tens
St. Louis Nyere
American officer Parker's World War I mission recounted
Ellen Packer of Ogden reports her son Lieut Parker served in the United States Army in Russia and Europe before 1917. He was secretary to the American mission in Petrograd then Vologda, later traveling to Moscow, Archangel, Sweden and Norway as conditions allowed. Parker wrote to his mother about long delays and the Bolshevik era restrictions, with scant detail on later events.
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Katii
Packer
Ellen Packer
Ogden
Repla
Avenagel
Russia
Deak
Parker
America
Jin
Taientenant Packer
Dr Mott Speaks on Y MLC A After Inquiry
Reports from Washington show Dr Mott of the Y MLC A calling for a full inquiry into the association’s conduct and asking for accountability from leaders, with complaints of irregular distributions, shortages, and secretarial friction near the front. The war department’s review follows soldiers’ statements and a pending official investigation.
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DR. Mott
Y. Mlc. A
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State School For Deaf and
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BE. A. Olson
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Ogden City
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