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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1916
Page
2
A tumble of garbled notices discusses Standard subscriptions, billing, and discontinuation. It mentions Ogden City, delivery, payment timing, and carrier notification, with readers upset about stopping the paper or refunds.
A garbled OCR fragment lists multiple news agencies and city names including Los Angeles, Salt Lake, Perisher City, San Francisco, and others. The text reads like a chain of agency credits or masthead placeholders with scattered place names and abbreviations.
Two young boys visit the Standard newspaper office, asking about work and sharing stories of poverty beside wealth. They show worn coats and mittens, say they have five siblings, and receive candy and small change after solving a puzzle. The scene prompts reflections on a world of poverty and abundance and calls for fairness.
The record notes ships sunk by German and Anastrian submarines as Britain’s merchant fleet struggles. The text highlights scarce tonnage, growing cargo shortages, and potential effects on U S commerce, with warnings of continued maritime losses and economic strain.
Government orders reduce civilian trade and transfer little to private hands. About one fifth of mercantile tonnage is commandeered for admiralty use. In four weeks to December, forty ships were sunk. With ships under the American flag unable to carry more than a small portion of our inversea tonnage, exports face a sharply reduced carrying capacity of large vessels.
A writer touts sagebrush as a potential potash source after reports of a chemical discovery yielding 32 percent potash from processed sagebrush ashes. An offer of $100 per ton for ashes surfaced from a Richmond chemical firm, suggesting vast but selective value in western sagebrush.
A Balontki dispatch notes Ogdenites favor a fearless independent newspaper unbound by special interests to serve communities. It discusses Saloniki’s mixed Greek, Hebrew, and Spanish papers, Venizelos politics, and the role of French and Entente papers in a city of about 160,000 where literacy is limited.
In Preneb and the former social paper near German circles while the Istter serves as the Austrian Consulate mouthpiece at Salonik. The Journal of the French warship Charmagne circulates widely among Allied ships and offices, sharing fleet communiques and wireless gleanings. A British troop arrival accompanies a new Italian paper, Balkan News, backed by French reform opinion editors and Independents.
A reflective piece on winter storms and nature’s power. It contrasts blizzards with summer storms, noting humans seek shelter, resilient effort, and eventual relief as harsher weather ends and clearer days return. It implies guidance from nature and a cautious optimism amid seasonal trials.
Official figures and estimates compiled from parliamentary records show Allied and Central Power casualties to date. Germany and Austria count millions in losses, including killed wounded and prisoners, with Italy and Russia contributing tens of thousands more in various columns. The totals suggest overall losses exceeding six million, plus additional prisoner counts and civilian casualties across involved nations.
A lively Alhambra program this week brings mirth and music to the venue tonight with ticket prices set at 10c and 20c.
A Tuesday night meeting at Cheveman garage led Ogden automobile dealers to plan a major auto show from dates in March. The event will feature participation from multiple local firms and a drawing by Frank Matthews to boost publicity, with various accessories and special bodies showcased by participating companies. The plan aims to expand automotive display and attract greater public interest, alongside a noted film event at the Hippodrome.
The Weber County Utah Poultrymen's Association held a roundup at the Parry Building in the county courthouse to discuss show conditioning. W L Russell of Ottumwa Iowa, judge of the show, and other speakers urged western poultry enthusiasts to improve feed, care, and growth period management to meet national standards. Attendance included many children. numerous prizes were awarded including sweepstakes honors for Rhode Island Reds and White Orpingtons and cups for various classes.
L F O'Brien examined by lunacy board found sane and held in county jail while threats against doctors who examined him are investigated. Previously adjudged insane and committed to state hospital, he was turned over to a Chicago relative. He appeared at Ogden recently claiming he threatened physicians J W Pidcock and G W Green and an arresting officer.
The Caledonian club plans a Burns anniversary concert and ball at Maida, with performances by the Caledonian Chorus, Mr Mathews Galt, and Sir James Russell, featuring songs such as Doon, Auld Lang Syne, and Gay Gordon. Committee members include W N Purdie and J Drysdale.
Barbara Johnson testified in a divorce suit against Ilyrum Jonnann. She said he was cruel and mistreated the children, including locking room doors and pressuring a daughter during assaults. Parents reached a property settlement by agreement. marriage dated May 32, 1800s.
Proceedings II District Court shows entries in the case of Ethie Mo Etreatpone and Murray. Hearing on a pending order to show cause and contempt actions continued to January in the district court.
The Ogden Caledonian club invites Scots and Kendals to a grand concert with refreshments. Hosted by Attorney John A. Aneddon at Maids' and Matrons hall in Utah. The event is scheduled for Tuesday January 28 with tickets at 23 cents.
Judge J A Howell rules for Bariguhr Ferrio et al in Liberty County trespass case involving Enoch Puller. Damages awarded reach 350 while trial focused on use of Wolf Creek grazing lands. Plaintiff claimed land ownership blocked by stock. defendants argue established right of way easement by long use.
The Pantages bill at the Orpheum features Carter headlining with magical feats and a second act titled The Iron Bride. Dancers perform an oriental routine inside a lion’s cage and a dramatic illusion with a non. Hopkins and Axtel present a comedy trolley and Pullman sketch, Carson brothers perform acrobatics, Williams and Rankin on cornet and trumpet, and Truly Shattuck with Martha Golden deliver fresh songs and patter. An advertisement notes the varied lineup and dazzling gowns throughout the program.
A farmer's son Billy, fourteen, shirks chores at the potato patch. He groans about the workload and confides to himself that the task makes him sick, while his father walks away, leaving the boy to wrestle with embarrassment and mental distress.
A scene described in the Philadelphia Press shows a dramatic moment as a “Votes for Women” ward toppled to the pavement. The narrative voice notes a man’s lighthearted reflection on hoeing potatoes and a tense day ending in a startling image.
A brisk autumn street moment between a young man and maid unfolds amid dust and wind. They joke about eye irritation from the dust and share a playful, intimate exchange as they turn a corner together.
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