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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1916
Page
2
The fragmentary text from a historic newspaper mentions a regular evening edition except Sunday with unclear branding and wording. Names, dates, places, or concrete events are not legible, leaving only general references to the newspaper and a misread phrase about a muzzle or cub.
An 81 year old pioneer suggests building a mountain top auto road from Ogden Valley to Observation Peak to offer a sensational view of Cache Valley to the north, Ten Lomond, the Uintahs, and the Sorbat ranges. The piece praises American enterprise, notes Russia’s resources, and argues for closer US-Russia industrial ties while discussing public health measures against germ diseases and the use of New York nasal sprays to curb spreading illness.
Returning from Russia, Joseph Quinney Jr notes the large number of Russian soldiers seen in Petrograd, praising their appearance and military strength. He says thousands appeared marching, reflecting awe at the Czar's country.
The bulletin from a California commission urges using English sparrows as food to promote extermination. It argues sparrows harm crops and songbirds, with many authorities deeming them more destructive than beneficial. The Sacramento Bee supports drastic action to reduce their numbers.
Two cases of infantile paralysis reported in Denver indicate the disease spreading westward along major travel routes. San Francisco Portland and Seattle have begun preventive measures to exclude affected families and diagnose illnesses before children join communities, with health authorities urged to act, though surveillance of large populations remains challenging.
The committee on censorship of moving pictures keeps pressing to convince parents that films pose dangers. Prof. F B Hinckley cites alleged influence of innocent plays, and warns of arrestion power in photoplays. He asserts many youths at industrial schools imitate escapes and crimes shown on screen.
President Poincare addressed a wartime audience marking a French holiday. He spoke of reparation for invaded provinces seized 46 years ago and the need to guarantee national independence. He honored families of frontline soldiers as the nation salutes brave sons who died to save France.
Washington reports a Senate committee estimate shows typhoid costs to the United States public health crisis. Louisiana Senator Randell chairs the health committee urging increased funding for rural health, animal and plant life disease prevention, and medical research as essential national defense. The figures contrast a small $4.8 million for human disease prevention with higher sums for animal and plant life studies and military readiness.
In Dalimore Maryland the Elks held an organization meeting last night electing new officers for the year. John J. Faulkner of Bart Street was named chairman of the board of trustees and Cary L. Applegate was chosen secretary.
Board members for the coming year include Vice chairman George D. Locke of Logera Arkansas Secretary Alvin L. Kingsley of Waterloo Iowa Approving member A E Masters of Charleroi Pa Home member Samuel Y Perrott of Indianapolis Indiana
Atlanta July 14. Charleston G S was cut off from wire communication as the hurricane struck the Georgia and South Carolina coasts last night. Winds reached high speeds, causing property damage and disrupting coast resorts and cities. Telegraph and telephone lines were damaged. Charleston, Bar Fahonah, and Savannah reported service outages and no lights or streetcars running. A rescue message reported the naval collier Hector in distress southeast of Charleston.
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