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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1919
Page
2
A garbled note from the Associated Press disclosure states the paper uses AP content only as credited and not otherwise edited. The fragmentary text suggests editorial policy on republication and local news publication rights within the issue.
A Utah Republican club in Bel Lake City collects to honor Abraham Lincoln on February 12. The text praises Lincoln as a pure, principled leader who fought for equality and opposed entrenched wealth and privilege, noting his martyr status and enduring national significance.
The Standard urges Ogden residents to back a large building campaign to address a shortage of about one thousand homes. War restrictions delayed construction, but with weather permitting, many new homes are expected to begin soon as Ogden grows rapidly. Citizens are urged to contribute capital and effort to housing.
A G Hollex expanded control of Ogden mills decades ago and boosted capacity, supporting Ogden as a potential flour and grain hub. The Globe Mill and Als Frator Company started major projects near West Ciden, planning large concrete tanks and a new elevator facility. Weather permitting, the firm will continue with a large workhouse and flour operations.
In 1518 the Sper ry Flour company selects a site between Twenty-ninth Street and Patterson avenues for a vast grain elevator and flour mill, aiming to elevate the city as a major grain and flour market. Ogden to become a key supply hub with large railroad grain influx, extensive yards, and a growing livestock feed trade, while defense concerns mention ventilation and gas handling in a separate hazardous context.
A wartime account details Edgewood Arsenal near Baltimore producing toxic gases for the war effort. The piece covers phosgene and other agents, the manufacturing process, delivery methods, and the peril of chemical weapons, noting civilian risks and the scale of output at a major plant.
A fragmentary poem or prose piece asserts devotion to Bolshevik ideals with a call for freedom from tyranny oppression and violence. It voices a desire for personal peace freedom and unity against oppression while presenting a controversial portrait of revolutionary belief.
Judge Hand ruled the return of cable lines on November 16 after the armistice did not justify seizure under the July 1a, 818 joint resolution. He held the resolution insufficient warrant for seizure, noting Congress would not intend peace suspension to end the authority. The president, as commander in chief, may hold property for national defense, but seizure required clearer authorization.
An ad-like piece touts GOLD MEDAR Capsules as a cure for aging-related bodily decline. It claims rapid relief for urinary, digestive, and rheumatic issues and promises a money-back guarantee if not satisfied. The text targets general health and emphasizes immediate results.
Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the stockholders at the Gah Cereal Food Company, at the company's offices, 111 Miles Ogden, will be held at 8 o'clock Wednesday January 15, 1989. The meeting will elect a board of directors for the ensuing year and transact such other business as may come before stockholders. Wayne Face Whitnes, Secretary.
The Commercial Cable Company and the Commercial Pacific Cable Company had sought to restrain Postmaster General Farley from taking over their cable lines and mergings with the Western Union Telegraph Company. Federal Judge Jarrett Hand dismissed the case on its merits, with plans for appeal announced by counsel. Jurisdictional issues raised by the U.S. district attorney were left undecided.
The department of agriculture reports the United States produced about thirty nine billion cigarettes in the last year. The department notes this figure reflects overall domestic production and is linked to export potential. No further details on exact producers or regional breakdown are provided in the fragment.
Ten months ago W A Kelley, a traveling salesman, tried Nealin Soles on a pair of shoes. He reports long wear, comfort, and waterproofing. Nealin Soles are produced by The Gir Tire and Rubber Company of Akron and are available in many styles for men women and children with re soling offered.
New York January 10 Major General George G Squier chief signal officer of the United States army told the American Institute of Electrical Engineers that radio telephone aided Allied efforts and was among the war’s greatest devices. He cited aeronautical experiments by the signal corps to aid American expeditionary forces and noted winds above 10 000 feet predominantly from west to east with speeds up to 100 miles per hour and a observed 154 miles per hour at Chattanooga Tennessee on November 6 1918 at 28000 feet.
President Wilson reportedly has nearly decided how far to back Italy's claims while preserving U S influence. He may endorse key Italian aims, while ensuring no drive to place Italian or other forces east of a defined boundary. The decision may be kept private until peace delegates are advised. Liberty bond prices closed mixed with various convertibles.
London dispatch reports David Lloyd George will head the cabinet as premier with the Conservative bloc likely to influence policy. Key appointments include Andrew Bonar Law and Sir Eric Geddes, with labor figures Barnes and Harmeworth given duties. An Indian member, Sir S. H. W. Sinha, is named undersecretary for India.
A compact closing poem reflects on fatigue and Rest after war and public life. The speaker notes soldiers and orators seeking peace, while the author drops his quill and the world reads but The End, signed Edmund Vance Cooke in 1918.
The fragment lists several named officials including Milner as Secretary for the Colonies, Churchill as Secretary at War, Edwin S. Stiwlingite as secretary, Walter Hume London as First Lord of the Admiralty, and Sir Albert Blinkey as President of the Board of Trade. It appears to be a wartime or colonial administration roster referenced in the article.
Ambrose A Shaw and wife convey part of lot 24 block 7 onden Five Acre plot to Harry Tribe for a warranty deed. Maris Friese to Frederick S Brys for part of lot 0 block 10 Kons Ogden survey, $1,800. Von Monahan to Ide Rea Estate leampans lets 7 and 8 block b Te iragy subd, $10. Viola Monchan to Clarence Ives pact of jobs Wines 8, price 310. John tf Alves to Merlin Eng land and others park of north past quarter of section 28 part of northeast quarter of section 33, value S7h00. Attmt 1H Corbett and wife to Chester St Dinsdal part of southwest quarter of section 18, ownership march range 1 west, $92000. Wilson Cragin and wife to We FL Vorty and others part at fom 4 B 6 end 7 block 40 plat A Ronald station, $916,000. All are warranty deeds.
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