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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1917
Page
3
County commissioners have secured an emergency supply of wood cut and ready for the furnace to aid families deprived of coal during winter. Citizens plead for warmth as officials plan fuel moves for summer and upcoming shortages.
Dyspeptics are urged to avoid drugs and medicines as they fail to remove excess stomach acid. The ad claims magnesia neutralizes acidity, halts fermentation, and prevents pain after meals with a teaspoonful in water after every meal, providing immediate relief.
An upcoming Friday prayer event at the Rapist church, under the Woman's Christian Temperance Union, promotes nationwide prohibition observance. The program includes scripture readings, testimonies, and prayers led by local organizers with focus on unity and dedication to the cause.
The funeral of Mere Saraki Schow Orth will be held tomorrow at 1 p m in the Huntsville meeting house with interment at Ely Cemetery. The body may be viewed at the family residence in Hunterlea this afternoon and evening. A special car will transport mourners from the Eden, Lucan & Idaho line to the funeral. Florists may deliver to Lindquist Menu Pho tomorrow. Also noted are the deaths of Mire Cotta Meath and Selita Singark, burial plans at Kirken chapel or related chapels and arrangements pending arrival of funeral parties. John Mame, aged 6, an employee at Union Depot and Malt Mayor, died today after a short illness. he leaves a sorrowing family and many friends. Funeral arrangements pending for several others.
Maphert Anderson reports a man found in the courthouse hallway half frozen and asleep beside a four-house. He tried to seek help, but the building’s heat was locked and unavailable. Unable to obtain aid, the penniless man waited in the chilly hall until help arrived.
H M For, back from his Piney district ranch, says Wyoming cattle show great endurance under extreme cold. He notes 50 degrees below zero and a 75 mile move of 40 cattle to a Union Pacific shipping point. Hay costs rise to 10 dollars a ton with scarce supply, yet cattle remain fed and inured to the cold in Sweetock.
A new through coach service between Balt Lake and Buhl Idaho is announced by Oregon Short Line railroad. The service includes a chair car and a standard sleeper on trains 32 and 33 from Salt Lake City, with return on trains 34 and 34. Passengers may transfer to train 32 at Pocatello for direct connection.
In John Vort's production of The Princess Pat with Emma Trentini in The Firefly, QoGAA FIGMAN stars as Wigmas. The show opens January 25 featuring a renowned cast and the original company returning from Chicago and New York for a long run. Princess Pat is a rare grand musical visitor to Ogden this year with ads promoting the production.
In Malad Idaho Sheriff Hart Beell urges support for a prohibition bill expected to pass. He argues enforcement will reduce liquor smuggling from Utah and ease sheriffs’ troubles as snow lies two feet deep and temperatures dip to three below zero. The sheriff, known for pursuing fugitives, notes current illegal liquor and beer shipments fuel crime in the Intermountain region.
Salt Lake shows judged 1100 poultry entries across varieties and waterfowl. Judges C. J. Dietz Dan Duncan and A Betts announced grand prizes with multiple winners including A. L. Pingree J. A. Raunders and George O. Relf in various categories. Beverly Farm and F Heath earned top honors in fowls and pheasants as entries from inter mountain region displayed.
A special district report by Wealth Inspector George Shorten lists 482 homes under quarantine this morning for contagious diseases. Among 446 families affected, measles cases number nineteen, scarlet fever nineteen, and chickenpox eighteen. All cases are watched as the number declines daily.
The Eagles lodge on Hudson Avenue hosted a celebration for William Peters, president of the Jetermountain Dis inlet Aerie, with music by five coral soloists and speeches praising fraternal growth. The event honored Peters and noted plans for a new home on the avenue as Ogden and Intermountain district lodges look forward to expansion. A buffet luncheon followed a fine evening of entertainment.
Two trains arrived from Rock Springs bringing 26 cars for Ogden steel works and four for dealers in Welchara and Cache Valley. The xross-town delivery trains carried 38 cars locally plus 3 to Ogden sugar factory, amid a proposed 838,005 outlay for Newcastle Corporation workers.
A new Pantages show opens this afternoon at the Orpheum, headlined by The Two Pikete with O’Neil and Walmaley, Hagel Kirke, and a clever troupe. The act includes vaudeville star Happy Wines, Valerie sisters, Odonis, a clever canine, arched balance feats, Aron brothers in a comedy bar act, and Matt and Jeff with Universal Weekly.
Mrs James Barker will host the Historical Society Saturday at 2 30 PM in the Saids and Matrons club rooms. Professor Hinckley of the State Industrial School will lecture on Child's Welfare. Also noted: Ada Wahlen leaves for Salt Lake City next week to join the State Auditor's office. Elks dancing party reports a lively event with a large turnout and prize dances. Surprise wedding of Mabel Gideon and Dale Farrell announced.
Washington reports incomplete and conflicting details on Villa operations in northern Mexico. Officials note dispersion of Vista bands in the Tarrral district by Carranza forces, while another Villa raid threatened Chihuahua City. State Department agents relay mixed messages as tension rises.
Fragmentary report notes quotes on justice and rights of men who raided the Americans. It mentions a pending bill, withdrawal of General It 14, and hopes it may pass. It discusses Vershint’s force and a possible renewal to move troops from Mexico.
The War Department appoints Brigadier General Joseph F. Kubn as president of the War College and assistant to Major General Scott, chief of staff. Koh becomes director general of the faculty after returning from Germany as a military observer and attache in Berlin.
Washington reports President Wilson denied public heating applications and is expected to veto the immigration bill over its literacy test. In Baltimore the Jewish council adjourned after selecting Boston for the next meeting and adopting resolutions on the literacy test and Jewish union projects.
President Wik met in the capitol with senators to discuss water power legislation he aims to push this session. He spoke first with Senator Danks and indicated plans to convene a broader conference of senators and representatives allied to the bill. Differences in the Malatlon water power measure remain to be resolved.
Washington January 38 President Wilson today sent to the Senate a list of naval promotions to new positions created by congress at its first session. The nominees include Cary Grayson as medical director and William G. Hirst as medical inspector. David W. Taylor is named naval constructor, Samar McGegan as pay director, and F. P. Harris as civil engineer.
A partial transcription notes a joint resolution expected to aid oil producers impacted by a land withdrawal order by Governor Huatt Johnson. A telegram to Senators Millen Poindeater and Monea Clapp discusses investigation and recognition of honest claims from those who acted in good faith amid pending congressional matters.
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