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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1915
Page
2
The Standard urged continued subscriptions while discussing readers frustrated by discontinuations and payment methods. The piece then shifts to a history of erroneous beliefs, noting ancient and medieval authorities on topics from sea tides and serpents to witchcraft and royal touch, highlighting how generalizations shaped public opinion.
Scattered OCR text shows multiple U S newspaper and newsstand names across cities such as Los Angeles Salt Lake City Montello Brionacr City San Francisco San Diego and Atlantic City. The fragment hints at distribution channels for standard references without a cohesive article or event.
A historical note on the Western Pacific railroad failing, with predictions of its collapse and receivership. It discusses the misaligned route, increased distance to San Francisco, and calls to abandon the line from Salt Lake to Wells while coordinating with the Central Pacific to salvage the Wells to Winnemucca segment.
An essay reflects on how famous thinkers often erred from insufficient data. It cites past practices like wearing a bag around the neck or sulfur in shoes to ward off illness and notes similar quirky beliefs rooted in antiquity and popular lore.
Military writers estimate Bedian troops between 60 000 and 70 000 may depart southern France for warmer climates. The British aim to reposition Indian soldiers toward the western front and potential redeployments near the Tigris as General Townshend’s forces face Turkish pressure in Baghdad.
A letter complains the bureau of mines in the department of the interior operates for favored individuals not the public. It claims secrecy misleads the public, with replies offering no timely publications and delaying dissemination of government experiments and deductions.
A call urges Washington to end idle inquiry and make the investigation serve the public interest rather than private influences. The text stresses the need for impartial action to prevent corruption and protect citizens.
A rabid coyote in Elko Nevada led to a close call with a child as a family restrained the animal and shot it. Utah health officials, led by Dr Beatty, warned hydrophobia is fatal and outlined Pasteur treatment for humans. The meeting urged Western health officers to unite on control measures ahead of woolgrowers conference in Salt Lake.
A fragmented reading discusses Jewish Americans' loyalty to the United States, citing speeches by Joseph Silverman at Temple Emanu El. It lists commandments urging patriotism, fidelity to U.S. laws, weekly labor devotion to the country, respect for the Constitution, and avoidance of entangling alliances and territorial covetousness.
The Mysterious Baker will perform at the Hippodrome this week. See him tonight for an intriguing stage appearance featuring baffling tricks and conjuring feats. Local readers are invited to attend and enjoy a nightly show.
Chicago trading opened with wheat futures higher on insured cargo routes via Suez, implying longer rounds to Cape of Good Hope. Despite initial gains, profit-taking eased prices, with May, July and nearby contracts showing modest upturns amid firm wheat sentiment and weaker corn. Oats steadied as buyers absorbed gains, and livestock futures traded with active packer demand and stronger feeder prices.
Quotations on Utah bank and industrial stocks are listed with bids and asks for Amalgamated Sugar Utah Idaho Sugar Cement Securities and numerous banks and utilities. Prices span several institutions including Deseret National, Layton First National, Ogden First National, Brigham First National, Zion’s Savings Bank, and others with bid or ask quotes and last rates noted.
Correspondence of The Associated Press describes Semlin on December 3 as civilians resuming routines amid war ruins. Evidence of past bombardment lingers with destroyed houses, scarred walls, and distant artillery while Hungarian regiments and German forces clash along the river and fortress surroundings as sights of combat persist.
Serbian defenses crumble under combined Austrian, German, Anatolian, and Hungarian bombardment. Mortars pound Kalemegdan while shells topple homes and blow craters in the walls. A German soldier marks the Belgrade tower with date and hymn as dawn breaks on a brutal scene of war.
Matinee program notes show five cent admission for children at the Hippodrome Alhambra featuring Maclyn Arbuckle in The Reform Candidate with an extra matinee.
Paris reports vast Red Cross hospital activity in France with 115000 beds across 129 hospitals under daily costs of 4.6 to 5 million francs. American aid totals about 50 million francs, while the main organization began with 7.6 million francs. Expenditures span other societies funded by public contributions. About 1 million wounded cared for to date.
Prohibition leaders meeting in Chicago predicted defections from the Democratic and Republican parties if their platforms do not favor prohibition. The gathering, led by Virgil G. Whshaw, discussed possible presidential nominees including Frank Hanly Willam Sulzer Richmond P Hobson and Eugene Foss. A merger with another party was not on the agenda. The 1916 national convention was tentatively set for July 19 and 20 at the State Fair grounds in Minneapolis, though dates could change.
London dispatch reports liberal organs opposing compulsory service. Manchester Guardian criticizes government drift away from national unity and accuses conscriptionists of seizing wartime chance to push a preplanned policy. They warn against militarizing the nation as Germany has done.
The Isis Theatre presents Charlie Chaplin in A Night in the Show for today and tomorrow. Classified ad listing from Ada promotes the event and tickets.
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