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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1918
Page
9
A garbled OCR page lists random ads and notices including misprinted sales, a horse bran poisoning fatality note, vehicle and property listings, and juvenile custody actions. It mentions individuals such as Joe Rollin and Frank Fox, plus family moves, H ealy estate, and a naval enlistment for Hermon R. Hawes. The overall item reads as a collage of stray notices and local ad text with scattered names and addresses.
A report to the city commission by Mrs. Eyima Montgomery of the Helping Hand Information bureau details June activity. The bureau assisted nine people into employment and helped several penniless individuals avoid county relief, with many grateful callers and inquiries from Utah and surrounding states. The letter notes the bureau’s ongoing outreach and local support efforts.
A building permit was issued to W H Ponner for a six inch water main from Fronty-Gith to Twenty-ninth Street, at an estimated cost of 3500 dollars. The project includes a trench from 24th Street toward the company plant, with the matter referred to the commissioner for waterworks and water supply. Forest Service officers Scott and McCain left for Wyoming to inspect forest duties and discuss preservation of a large elk herd in the region. The Women’s Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church will meet Wednesday at 2:30 PM. Regional Director Calvin, now a railroad official, is en route to Salt Lake City for assignments. five railroad officials will discuss road matters with city officials.
The city commission discussed the weed problem and an official Weber County Farm Bureau letter dated June 4 was read and filed. The health department was to remove burdock and other noxious weeds from vacant lots to protect war gardens and nearby cultivated land using available resources.
City police acted to close noodle parlors after a war time order enforcing curfew and business restrictions. Chief Browning warned owners to obey the law or face closure and penalties. Confusion over police statements followed a newspaper report, but officials asserted closure was compulsory and enforcement would be strict.
Miss Edna Ladwig will direct a demonstration at Ogden High School starting Tuesday. County women and farm bureau members will attend, with space limited in the lab. Representatives named include Lila Bates Kanccayne and Frances Frazier Clinton. Demonstrations run Thursday to Saturday with a noon recess and resumed work at 1 p.m.
W H Chevers formerly general agent for the Union Pacific system with Ogden headquarters is reinstated after McAdoo's order closed uptown offices. He will assume the divisional agent duties at once with a temporary Union Station office prepared in the main waiting area near the ticket office. occupancy expected in a day or two.
The city board calls many young men to appear for a physical examination. The list includes numerous surnames and initials, indicating a broad draft or medical screening process with participants from diverse local addresses.
Prohibition fight begins with Sen Penrose guiding a point of order against an amendment to prohibit intoxicating liquors after January next. Tax plans surface as the Treasury outlines luxury taxation from autos to jewelry as the Ways and Means Committee prepares the revenue bill next week. Riots under martial law reported from Tehran as financial and maritime news note 223 ships completed in early July.
The document quotes a July 2 letter from Camp Kearny Utah, signed by George Ly Taker, sending appreciation to church leaders for backing Mormon soldiers. It notes support from Utah organizations and states troops will be ready after training and that the letters strengthen morale at home.
Government July crop report notes a 49 million bushel drop in winter wheat prospects and an overall wheat forecast of 893 million bushels, with June deterioration cutting spring wheat by ten million. Corn tops all, at 3.16 billion bushels, while barley, rye, and potatoes indicate record potential amid reduced acreages.
Fragmented ad notes miscellaneous items for sale including a 3 cent per pound hehmiss and a practically new upright piano. It mentions contact options and names likely connected to Riverdale and Blanchard, with a maid of line items and a male help wanted notice for canvassing selling opportunities.
Government dispatches experienced threshing experts to Utah and Idaho to direct field work and teach the most efficient threshing methods. The effort aims to reduce grain waste and improve harvest quality across regions, with specialists visiting counties such as Mannack and others to train local farmers.
An OCR reading reports a 25 per cent reduction in sugar allotments affecting producers. It claims the cut targets chocolate boards and a farmers group, but details are unclear. Separate dispatches mention Danish politics and a German foreign affairs figure, with inconsistent phrasing.
Market reports show cattle, hogs, and sheep receipts in Ogden and Kansas City with steady to higher prices. Prime bred steers and fed cattle commanded top bids while hogs ranged around 16.50 to 18.00, and sheep-trade reflected active demand amid transportation and market shifts.
Omaha Neb market report shows mixed cattle hog and sheep prices with heavy hogs $14.60 to $16.60, sows and barrows around $9.00 to $14.75, cattle including cows and heifers $7.00 to $18.25, stockers and feeders $7.00 to $12.50, and hog receipts near 9,000 while receipts of sheep show varied values. Declines noted in hogs 15 to 20 cents lower and overall market conditions described as slow with receipts heavy.
Chicago quotations show a fluctuating market as grain and hog prices sag. Traders avoided commitments, with reports of lower bids and cautious activity amid overall market weakness. Beef and veal cattle steadied to higher, calves up modestly, and stockers mixed as buyers watched feed costs and demand.
The report lists closing prices and bids for a wide range of stocks and industrials. It includes rail and utility names, banking stocks, and minerals with bid and asked quotes, along with notable price points such as Copper at 14, Olden Poke at 95, and Staniard Coal at a reseed level. The data reflect market activity with numerous entries and varying bid and ask levels.
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