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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1917
Page
2
An unclear clipped message from an Independent Newsroom brief lists fragmentary items about a public notice or event but lacks readable names, dates, or locations to confirm specifics. The garbled line hints at publication context rather than a coherent report.
The London Observer argues Britain can sustain World War demands, with claims total debt near 3.5 billion pounds and annual increases of about 6 million, yet stock markets show confidence and asset prices rise. It notes 3 billion pounds raised so far and asserts empire wealth could fund the war despite strains.
Opinion argues that Utah state spending burdens fall on homeowners and small property owners. It warns against elite influence, calls for economic restraint, and urges public pressure to curb government extravagance across state, city, and county levels. The piece emphasizes homeowners as pivotal voters shaping fiscal policy.
The Standard argues for reforming law to permit posting legal notices in accessible public places such as courthouses and telephony posts. It supports using the press to reach interested parties who cannot be directly contacted, noting tacking up notices can serve practical publicity purposes.
A city council in Oxden discusses the vitalata method and argues publicity should remain central to court justice. The debate references Houre Bul No. 6 and its posting requirements, noting the hour has passed and the matter is now before the senate.
The piece argues lawmakers must speed up work on big promised reforms. It notes delays since January and urges not to fear critics who warn constitutional issues. It cites forewarnings as often overruled by experience and stresses real reforms require timely, decisive action.
Australian correspondent Rover Kaye notes New Zealand’s conscription process after ballots. He describes the anxiety in homes as names are gazetted and medical exams prune applicants, with many conscientious objectors facing possible service or prison. He argues for universal compulsory service to share wartime burden.
With the distribution of p25485 to Southern Pacific railroad employes in Ogden the business community expects a lift in the dull month, as wages rise and spending increases. The measure is described as a stimulus that steadies wages during hard times and can be withdrawn without disruption when business improves.
Fragmented ad copy promotes Elg's Cream Fat for nasal congestion relief. Claims to clear air passages, stop nightly catarrh, and soothe swollen mucous membranes with topical application. Ends with testimonial praise and advertisement tagline.
Salt Lake Tribune notes the First Arkansas Infantry returning home after pneumonia deaths in base hospital. It states every Arkansas soldier admitted with pneumonia carried malaria bacteria, suggesting deaths arose largely from malaria rather than combat, unlike Rhode Island troops who faced no deaths during seven months on the border.
Parents urged to bring their children to see The Birth of a Nation at the Orpheum Theatre next Sunday night and Monday afternoon and evening at reduced prices. The film chronicles Lincoln and the Civil War, the making of the nation, and aims to deepen patriotic feeling, including depictions of the Ku Klux Klan and Civil War battle scenes.
Greenwell Confectionery will open a modern dance floor in its store on Twenty-fifth Street. The cafe department moves to Washington Avenue, freeing space for a spacious floor. The project aims for completion within a few days, mirroring trends in other cities.
The Orpheum revived memories of past vaudeville nights as George Primrose headlined the show. Primrose, long a favorite, drew ovations after singing Lazy Moon and dancing. He recalled visiting in 1889 with minstrel troupes and now leads a seven-voice troupe.
A female performer showcases power of resistance lifting several hundred pounds, while audience watches men fail to hinder her. Izetta, a piano accordionist and singer, returns with Victorian and futurist costumes. Gilroy Kaynen Montgomery deliver a funny sketch. Eliott Weber perform old style songs with witty talk, Mae Jackson enhances curtain raising, and Leo Jackson earns praise for difficult feats on an unstable foil.
An old advertisement touts Tir foot relief for aching feet with claims of dissolving corns and calluses and providing long lasting comfort. It promises people can dance, walk, and stand with reduced pain and happiness, selling the product for a low price in a glossy, sensational style.
A Saturday evening program at W O W hall starts at 6 o clock with a talk on portance and a smoker event. Don’t miss this one as details are promised to be of interest to attendees.
In Galt Lake on January 26 officials addressed violations of House rule 61 forbidding lobbyists from entering the chamber. Speaker John F. Toled observed complaints of lobbyists slipping through doors during sessions, with sergeant at arms ordered to enforce the rule and bar access beyond allowed individuals. Names of lobbyists not disclosed.
The notice states lobbyists may not reopen the floor unless acting under false colors, and if detected they will be promptly ejected from the premises. The policy emphasizes immediate removal to maintain order and compliance.
Denver Jan 26 Dr D L McMahan a Denver druggist shot by a man who entered the store thinking the intruder was a friend playing a joke The robber escaped with 1 The incident was masked by phonograph music and a record muffled the moment The physician listed in good condition and the case was being investigated by authorities
A Dayton Ohio advert promotes tablets claimed to aid digestion and increase nourishment for thin individuals. The tablet formula uses yolk extract with phosphites iron and plant tonics to boost red blood cells and tissue growth. Sold by druggists or direct from The Blackburn Projects Co. in Dayton.
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