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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1916
Page
2
The Standard notes publication details and subscriber obligations, stating the paper will continue only with paid-up subscribers and may discontinue if payments stop. It addresses concerns about delivery, refunds, and the publisher's position on continuing a damaged or halted subscription.
A fragmented OCR fragment lists numerous Western U.S. news agencies and vendors with locations including Los Angeles Salt Lake City Brigham City San Francisco San Diego and San Diego. It mentions several named agencies and stands without coherent narrative.
A Coden High School notice defends the Standard after student condemnations. It questions who prompted the critique, defends the paper’s editorial freedom, and cites Ogden and Weber State graduates’ university outcomes as context.
Hearsay on record values since 1912 grows as critics demand data to show Ogden graduates entering universities under Mille plan. The piece defends the standard, urges open critique, and outlines proposed teacher salaries and principals, highlighting reform toward a central Ogden school system and tax concerns.
A student body committee disputes the Standard's account of yesterday's assembly saying the reporter's version is inaccurate in every key point. Editor Sterride, cited by the paper as truthful, notes the error arose from late reporting and transportation delays, with no time for comment before press.
Before the close of the last school term Superintendent Mills presented a long salary list to the board and warned that without raises many teachers would not be reengaged. The district faced debt over 50 000 dollars to 90 000 while savings and a sinking fund partly cover obligations. Board members viewed Mills’ move as an attempt to embarrass them and sway teachers against the board.
Unclear notes accuse the board of education of pressuring the resignation of J. M. Amma as superintendent. Citizens are urged to await the board's formal charge and all information before forming a judgment. The fragment hints at hasty announcements and calls for thorough disclosure to reach a just conclusion.
Taxpayers in Cache County organize a Taxpayers League and adopt a constitution drafted with help from Martin Olson. The document proposes a county executive committee, annual dues, and aims to reform taxation across the state plus inviting other counties to join the statewide Taxpayers League.
Kerlin reports a German offensive at Champagne with trench captures and fighting near Paris. The German push risks Paris and endangers Allied lines while Moscovite fronts loom. General Joffre warns decisive battles will be fought on the front, and breakthrough by any side could decide final victory.
The final episode of Neal of the Navy screens at the Lyceum today and tomorrow with admission five cents. A brief note mentions Mead awaiting Ada and a Mead classified ad.
W H Wattin was unanimously reelected head of the Weber Club, with the election drawing a large turnout. Fred Gentsch retained the vice presidency and Theodore Fehansenbach became treasurer, while a slate of directors was chosen. Reports showed 387 resident and 137 nonresident members, year receipts of 58338.50 against 858.22.43 expenditures, and a $1000 balance to clear. The Publicity Bureau reported Ogden’s growth as a manufacturing center and noted extensive promotional work and lectures aiding local firms.
New York reports the French liner Lafayette arrived, recounting anonymous threats claimed to warn of danger at sea. Passengers including Henry Clews and his wife would not discuss details, but notes supposedly written from Bordeaux warned “Danger In availing.”
Reports from El Paso state Patrick Keane, Hearst ranch manager near Monteria, Mozleo, was killed by General Medavettis amid Villa era fighting. Keane had made enemies among Villa leaders after being accused of killing Villa bandits and cattle theft. An Englishman by background, his death follows tensions with Villa factions.
El Paso Texas January 11 General Victoriano Huerta, former provisional president of Mexico, was described as unchanged early today with a restless night and growing weakness. Physicians noted slight hopes for recovery despite the dulling condition and overall weakness.
Berlin wired report says lifebelts from a German man of war were recovered on the Swedish coast. Authorities note the belts likely came from the cruiser Bremen, whose sinking was officially announced last month. The item cites the Over Ocean News Agency as its source.
Berlin reports the German government will decide the case involving Edward Herta American consul at Stuttgart. He is accused of hostile remarks toward Germany and violations of propriety. An Amsterdam dispatch notes calls for recall of Higgins for alleged sentiment alignment with German views.
A Turkish defeat tale shows a Cossack boasting of capturing five hundred prisoners by cutting off their hooks belts and buttons, joking that 16 Cossacks faced 500 prisoners. The piece contrasts a humorous overheard exchange about fashion and missteps in a white flannel raid with a chorus of social quips.
A young woman learns her husband’s affair after a humorous exchange at a social gathering. The professor’s wife clarifies a misheard question about the husband’s whereabouts, revealing the scandalous situation involving a bed companion and a named Sarah. The detail are reported in a light, suggestive tone.
An advertisement from New York claims Natuxated Iron can boost strength and endurance by 200 percent within ten days for those labeled nervous weaklings or anemic. It describes symptoms, offers a home test, and states the iron supplement is safer than older forms, with a money-back and donation-for-test guarantee from the manufacturer and distributors.
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