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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1917
Page
3
A prohibition bill will be reported without any amendments, receiving backing from lawmakers. The measure keeps the original provisions, including the state constitutional slower feature, and a substitute bill was presented by representatives from the Hetterment Teague group.
Mayor Abbot R Heywood leads plans to start City Employes Credit Union a municipal style bank modeled on Boston’s success It would be governed by shareholders with profits shared and loans made to members funded by deposits and a small shareholding cost The program emphasizes cooperation and low costs without charity and envisions state banking supervision and city officers overseeing the union.
Last spring Mary Smith a Chicago typist was promised a $10,000 legacy by an Illinois farmer and his wife if she lived with them as their daughter for life. Her public life on the farm drew attention when a photo appeared. J D Whipple of London Ontario, a horse collar inventor, offered to wed her after seeing the arrangement. In November she left the Hinote farm.
Mr Webber a Marlon hotel guest reported a theft after an unknown man swapped his coat and coffee while he slept. Webber found his overcoat missing pieces and the thief left behind only partial clues. Police searched the room and recovered the stolen coffee in a pocket.
D J Wake and Davy Jones, a known peace figure, attempted a supper at Greiner's on lower Twenty-fifth Street. They ate most of the meals and refused to pay, leading to their arrest by Patrolman W W Richardson and temporary detention on misdemeanor charges.
A man identified as Isatr Halos faced a five day sentence for drank fenness. He forfeited a 35 bail. He was arrested yesterday at the Union Depot by Patrolman Q. H. Moahtmas.
Funeral services for Miss Helen Je Moyes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Moyes, will be held Sunday afternoon at the Third ward meeting house with Tehop MM Richardson officiating. The body may be viewed at the Moyes residence, 219 Twenty-first street, tomorrow afternoon. Relatives only after 11 o'clock Sunday. friends to assemble at the meeting house for services at 2 o'clock. Sister Norine Moyes, who had been doing substantial work in the eastern states, will reach Geder early Sunday.
A telegram from Koree W. Lipes of Atanitise Calo reports Mrs Josnie M Jennings last heard near Montrose Oden en route from Walla Walla for medical treatment. No address in the letter. message references Central Powers and British ships sunk without warning and lists ships City of Birmingham and Mearewell with casualties.
Evanston Wyoming resident known as Steeple Jack, alias Brouahr, is to face trial on grand larceny charges after a Jan face trial. He was released from custody on vagrancy charges, with a suspended sentence issued for the more serious offense. Authorities link him to an organized gang of shoplifters believed to operate across states. Sentences include fines and a final term for two others named Calabar and John Poe Mentern.
James Aldous, by a trick of fate, used two endorsed checks to obtain money under false pretenses. He cashed a $35 check at Brownings Brothers, then attempted a second at Don Ton, but a cashier could not cash it. A messenger was sent, bank stopped payment, and detectives arrested Aldous at the restaurant.
Washington reports President Wilson began careful study of the Entente's reply to his peace note to assess opportunities for another move. Cabinet and Lansing discussions suggested the reply closes no door to further diplomacy, with options including asking Germany to state terms. Secret handling of exchanges is anticipated as negotiations enter a delicate phase. Colonel E. M. House joined Wilson for talks amid scheduled messages to New York.
Paris reports morning papers approve the Allied reply to President Wilson noting differences only in expression. Alfred Capus says the note clearly declares Allied aims in the war and threatens Germany with either attainment or ongoing menace to Europe. Plumbers in Johnson City Tennessee win eight hour day and Fort Collins Colorado barbers achieve 100 percent organization.
San Francisco January meeting of the California Grape Protective Association adopted a resolution opposing current saloon conduct and urging reform or abolition. The group argued the evils of the present system could be erased if citizens followed continental example. Secretary H F Stoll stated the association has contributed its last dollar to opposing old anti liquor forces.
Chicago hog market activity remained strong with 27,000 head reported. Prices ranged from around 9.95 to 10.85 for various classes, with contracts and lots showing steady demand. A departmental confusion followed the death of the secretary treasurer, delaying actions until the next convention.
The article argues that crop diversification and rotation stabilize income, reduce risk, and improve soil and labor efficiency. It details rotation classes, planning tips, and the benefits of distributing work year round, avoiding sole reliance on a single crop to sustain farms and labor demand.
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