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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1916
Page
1
Sporting and Athletic News recalls George Carpentier the famed French heavyweight idol now serving at the fighting front. He joined at the war’s start, flew scouting planes, later piloted a motor car, and earned bravery honors with repeated brushes with death. He may not return to printing after the war.
New York Jan 10 A baseball deal to sell the New York Giants to a syndicate led by James F Gaffney Warry F Sinclair and Robert J Davie is rumored under way The buyers reportedly seek control with Gatiney and Darin selling and Galtney possibly becoming club president while several star players including Tenny Kauff Leo Magea Fred Anderson Dl Rariden and Neusch may transfer contracts The club denies any pending sale and no purchase agreement has been reached
Coach C T Teetzel longtime head of physical education at Utah Agricultural College departs for California for further study and business proposals. He hints at possible return to Logan later this year and mentions offers from USC as tempting options while remaining open to ASC coaching.
Chicago manager Tinker agreed to send Mitcher Achoor to the Los Angeles Coast League club under Frank Chaner. The move was part of a deal tied to the Cubs Nationals and the Weerhman group. Fisher and McLarry were transferred in the same package while Achoor had hit 292 last season for the Cubs.
Logan January 10 Coach Harold Olatin’s Utah Agricultural College Aggies overwhelmed Richmond High School in a northern division State League game. McStulen led the surge for the Aggies, displaying remarkable speed and scoring. Capt Kanpla and Wilber controlled the boards while Andrreon contributed strong floor play and hustle.
Portland fighter Jack Root agreed to meet Jack Dillon in Butte according to manager T. J. Long. Negotiations mention Salt Lake City venue notes and potential advertisement by the Fat Tevhe authorities, with mixed references to dates and locations amid uncertain OCR fragments.
The article notes Hans Wagner was given a release on January 10, with mention of Hele Warner and a past as a notable baseball player, referencing his younger days and public attention surrounding his status.
A fragment describes an unconditional release involving the Boston Aimereans. It notes a player named Wurn r who had joined Het Sor in 1946 but was inactive in recent years. A substitute and a potential berth as manager in a minor league organization are mentioned.
Weber Academy sophomore basketball team beat Fourth Ward 60 to 12 in a hall contest. Notable Weber players Shreers Marshall Greland Trewer Kasule and Jones contributed as subs.
The article argues Germany seeks unshaken English power, unified German defense, and aims in Europe includes potentially reshaping borders in France and Russia. It suggests Germany may pursue a Balkan campaign to secure influence over the Balkan states and access to Istanbul while avoiding direct conquest of Russian lands, framing these as prerequisites for a lasting peace.
London dispatches describe Austrian German forces concentrating in Galicia after artillery bombardment and a wide front offensive. Macedonian campaign concerns wane as Austrians push toward Montenegro and Mount Loreen while Italy weighs intervention on Adriatic coastal aims.
The next regular session of the Utah State Board of Barbers will be held at the Lone Star Barber Shop on Twenty-fifth Street in Ogden on January 13, 1916, starting at 6 o'clock a.m. The meeting will examine all applicants from Ogden and vicinity. By order of the board, T. HW. MAYES, President. Advertisement.
A fragmented note on shopping habits argues many shoppers decide after viewing merchandise and consult others for opinions. It mentions store policies limiting returns after ten days and outlines plans in Louisville to train sales staff to offer advice to reduce returns. It urges readers to read the Classified Ads.
Duck Herzog, manager of the Cincinnati Reds, is said to be angling for Cy Williams the classy Cub gardener. It is understood that if Tinker disposes of Williams he will send him to Cincinnati as that club needs a man like Williams more than any other major league club.
A Farm and Wirealde feature profiles C F Beavers of Halaton Nebraska who, after selling apples through a store, bought an orchard six miles from town to cut out middlemen. Over three years harvests have yielded average profits above 4200 dollars annually, with 16 000 harvested apples sold at 59 cents. Beavers emphasizes spraying and careful management as keys to steady prices and high returns.
The article argues efficiency comes from proper walking and posture, daily exercise, and balanced habits. It links erect carriage and consistent routine to better health and work output, urging regular baths, fresh air, and moderation in eating. It emphasizes energy and resilience for men and women.
A fragmentary piece discusses grim social images and a march toward health in a harsh tone. It notes a crude disdain for indulgent adults and highlights a crude French toy weapon built from German shell cases used as improvised bombs with a small charge, described with technical detail from Popular Science Monthly.
A 1916 review argues that neutral nations such as Switzerland, Holland, Spain, and some South American states possess moral weight and trained publicists. It suggests uniting many neutrals under a Washington conference to address neutrality rights and issues arising from ongoing hostilities.
An eyewitness describes bread queues and chaos in Constantinople as troops march recruits past double lines of soldiers. The piece notes shortages, bread tickets, and rumors of price gouging by officers, alongside parallel scenes of hunger in Paris and public unrest over supply.
A jumble of mismatched dialogue from a Louisville Courier Journal page snippet shows a wives circle and shopkeeper humor. Separate vignettes touch on jealousy, money woes, fashion woes, and a grocer defending prices amid holiday chatter. A light domestic scene collection with dated humor and social friction.
The piece argues for a strong neutral bloc to influence postwar outcomes, praising Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and the three Scandinavian countries for their stable status and stake in neutral sea rights. It laments U S opinion abroad and urges a public, just, generous stance to shape history.
Nearly 150000 volunteer crop reporters and correspondents assist the Bureau of Crop Estimates in preparing national crop and livestock production estimates. The annual volunteer total is 57,627 with 15 paid employees in the bureau, and the fiscal year appropriation for the period ending June 30, 2015, reached $2.
The Alhambra introduces the greatest photoplay of Clara Kimball Young with Camille, playing today and Wednesday. Patron interest centers on this beloved actress in a classic screen adaptation showing at the local theater venue.
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