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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1919
Page
2
Salt Lake travelers expect six cents fare on Ogden lines while larger cities charge 20 to 50 percent more. The Utah Idaho Central railway bears praise for Ogden not yet needing pennies added to nickels as electric railways face rising costs and creditor pressures.
Opponents of government control cite federal deficits in steam rail lines while electric roads face bankruptcy or near collapse after fare hikes. Proponents note rapid relief of terminal congestion and increased capacity after nationalization, praising railroad leaders who guided the system during the crisis.
The piece praises Republicans in Congress for enforcing wartime prohibition and resisting attempts to classify beer as non-intoxicating. It argues there are two paths: abolish drink or accept widespread drunkenness, with no middle ground. It frames sobriety as worth pursuing and warns against yielding to liquor interests.
The piece denounces U S senators for overreacting to Japans control of China’s Shantung peninsula, argues the issue should be resolved by global powers and Japan, not by America alone, to preserve future international amity. It recalls past carve ups of China and criticizes the oven door policy stance.
Salt Lake suffered a destructive fire last night demanding all city apparatus. Ogden reports rising fire alarms and losses as dry weather and inflammable material raise risk. Homeowners and janitors urged to use extreme care with fire and avoid gasoline indoors.
Maximilian Harden, a famed German writer, comments on the Versailles peace terms from Berlin. He notes reports of violent anger in America toward the treaty and President Wilson, citing hooting at Carnegie Hall as evidence, and warns such rhetoric could erode confidence in the treaty and its aims.
The text analyzes reactions to the Versailles peace terms, arguing the treaty blends ethical aims with practical adaptability. It notes American antipathy toward Germany remains, while projecting Germany’s cleansing of past terrors and acceptance of a new world order. It also mentions Emperor William and currents of public opinion in Halongon.
State officials invite Ogden to present evidence supporting building the Ogden to Randolph highway in Hick County this year. A hearing is set for next week with nine delegates, including Weber county legislators who favored the route if Salt Lake desert projects proceed. Local residents insist a low cost path exists along a known route, while Salt Lakers fear diverting transcontinental travel and reducing the existing Union Pacific corridor.
A proposal to consolidate several women’s clubs into a single organization faced opposition. Local leaders cited concerns over autonomy and community focus while noting potential benefits of unified fundraising and program sharing. The dispute signals ongoing debate within the civic volunteer sector.
A national gathering today formed a central federation uniting the business and professional women’s groups with the Woman’s Association of Commerce and the National Woman’s Business committee. Western delegates led by Miss Tear Ball pushed to keep the women’s committee separate, noting many members are wealthier nonworking elites.
An old advertisement urges readers to treat pimples eczema rash and itching with Poslam a concentrated healing remedy. It claims fast soothing cooling comfort and unusually effective action against eczema and other skin issues available everywhere sample requests directed to Emergency Laboratories New York City.
Washington July 23 ten naval officers promoted to permanent rear admiral and seven others to temporary rank per naval selection board recommendations approved by President Wilson. Names listed for permanent or temporary rear admiral include Gevan Simpson Kaemmerling Halsten Wells Shoemaker Eberly Conniz Bullard Andrewach Carn Field Morgan Chandler Stickning Twining Magruder. vacancies determine temporaries.
The Wheelwright Construction company bid for curb and gutter district 127 was rejected by the city commission last night as too high. The district includes Twenty-first Firec between Adams and Jefferson avenues, Madison between Twenty-third and Twenty-fourth streets, and Jackson between Twenty-sixth and Twenty-seventh, with Arsevanih street also listed.
A 15 year old Boston youth Jean Zebrowski charged with burglary for an attempt to break into Raddand Packing's safe is being referred to juvenile court by Jade A. W. Agee. He previously fled Soffock reform school in August and traveled the country. Police say he entered Goddard packing plant and five other sites the same night. Authorities indicate they may seek to avoid costs of detention.
An odd old ad describes shocking a person with an electric button to ring a bell and produce a brief shock. It then pivots to a home remedy for corns, suggesting stepping into a drug store for a small amount of a product to remove corns, with a claim it stops pain and removes corn quickly without irritation.
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