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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1919
Page
2
The notice credits the Audit Bureau of Circulation and Associated Press for news in this paper and asserts republication rights and attribution for all non credited material published herein.
W H Wattis proposes unifying Ogden business and Weber county farmers in a single water storage project to aid agriculture. He urges non profit operation with fair investment returns and city county backing, arguing prompt action is essential to avoid failed development and widespread neglect. A poem from The Sperry Family underscores the message about delaying progress.
C C Neslen city water commissioner told Kiwanis at Newhouse hotel that national per capita use averages about one gallon daily versus Salt Lake at 350 gallons. Ogden wastes more. He urged water meters to curb abuse and warned some households are water hogs who waste freely and should pay for carelessness.
In Columbus Ohio Methodists stage a grand revival turning a racecourse into a religious fair with movies music and a pageant drawing 2500 participants The exhibit reflects a shift in church attitude praised by J T B Smith who argues Puritan roots removed merriment from faith but the revival restores a brighter spirit and religious freedom while critiquing past austere practices.
The passage argues religion should be joyful and welcoming, citing the Methodist exposition as reviving poetry and laughter in worship. It contrasts past strictness with Mormon bowery nights and suggests clean pleasures dispel gloom, inviting youth to see religion as natural and joyous for broader church appeal.
Mexico City reports show drafts on New York bought at 50, or par at 2 to 1 for dollars, sold at 49 6 8, a shift that lowers the Mexican pera to about 60 cents in U S money, reflecting a weaker peso over six months in 1918.
A Juna 17 report says American tourists will visit Rome’s sights like the Coliseum Forum Pantheon and St. Peter’s Basilica by dirigible. Italy’s navy operates a commercial airship service for Rome tours, with 34 allied diplomats aboard led by Col. Buckey US military attache. The party found Rome’s skyline reveals features unseen from the ground and highlights the city’s hidden gardens and elliptical majesty, with proceeds aiding Italian war-disabled funds.
Chicago July 16 A G C Stephens president of the Olio Motel association predicts a shift away from tips as hotels adopt cafeterias and mechanical service. With waiter shortages and higher wages looming, hotels plan to cut tipping and replace staff with cafe style dining and automated hat and wrap checks.
Superintendent Theodoe Hanson opened a lecture series at the National Welfare College with a talk titled The Big Brother Element in Government. He framed the session as an introduction to cultivating civic duty and unity, urging readers to embrace collective responsibility for national advancement.
Mr Hanson argues for an extensive do program to prevent juvenile crime, criticizing the avoidance of the word don't. He calls for a civic, patriotic drive and the "big brother" spirit over narrow self interest to foster good citizenship and a stronger community future.
In Columbus on July 19 officials announced the mammoth religious pageant The Wayfarer will be produced in New York with an entirely new cast after playing to Jeanacity audiences at the Methodist centenary exposition for twenty days. Dr J E Crowther of Seattle is author and producer. More than 2600 people took part here and churchmen call it the greatest religious pageant yet produced in the United States. Eastern Asia day featured speakers from China Korea and Japan.
Senators from both parties weighed President Wilken's address to the senate on the peace treaty. Democratic leaders praised it as among his best state papers, while Republican senators offered mixed reactions and declined to comment on parts, with Borah noting it answered opponents’ claims about the League of Nations.
Senators from Connecticut Nebraska and Illinois mocked the address calling it a soap bubble of oratory and scathing phrases while others praised it as a fine speech. Speaker Mondet and former Speaker Cannon critiqued Wilson's stance and warned against war prophecies.
London report on Viscount Northcliffe extending a five day week to Times Mail Evening News writing staff and business, printing and mechanical crews. Emphasizes brain work efficiency, recreation, and frequent rest. Contrasts with Lord Leverhulme’s push for six hour days and possible four hour day in future.
Farewells were said to about one thousand Czech-Slovak soldiers guests at Camp Nearny over a week. Veterans of Russian and Siberian campaigns will proceed to Washington for review then sail from Newport News to France. A Czech-Slovak commission accompanied the battalion from Serbia to San Diego for Washington yesterday. Reports from CorMan sources denied American troops would reach upper Silesia, calling the rumors rubbish. Tennis action in Cincinnati saw Robert Kinsey of California win the west-east sectional final in straight sets over S Howard Vogt of New York by scores 3-7 6-1 6-0.
Senator James A. Reed Democrat of Missouri appealed to South to oppose the League of Nations arguing the plan would sacrifice national rights and place American destinies in the hands of foreign rulers. He framed himself as a traditional Democrat favoring local self government and warned that American interests are safer with U S representatives in Washington.
A fragment states that "4 deny the right of any temporary officeholder to so cerploy the powers of his office as to compel your sons to sacrifice their lives in the contests of other nations while he sits safely at home."
Burley Idaho July 9 an explosion rocked the basement of Western Tire Supply on East Main Street. Firefighters confined the blaze to the basement while gasoline fumes and a sparked boiler fueled the blast. Proprietor Eugene Henrold suffered serious burns and was hospitalized. assistant T J Reynolds was gassed and sent home. No stock damage reported.
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