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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1919
Page
3
The Ogden area report covers a new one story brick dwelling permit for $2800 on Jefferson Avenue and a city inspection note. Police log includes a stolen Ford valued at 900 and a July 10 to 17 dog tax collection of 45.50 with four dogs and eleven cats deceased.
Utah sheepmen met at Vernal to discuss predatory animal control and predator damage. Attendees urged state and federal agencies to support supervision, range protection, and funding to keep livestock safe, with plans to appoint a supervisor over the basin ranges.
A Washington telegram dated July 17 1941 announces freight rate cuts by the Division of Traffic. Ogden Packing and Provision Co. gains new rates of 1.75 for fresh meat and 1.25 for packing house products, enabling cheaper dressed meat shipments eastward. The change, aided by Max Thelen and Utah traffic bureau, expands operations and may trigger further reductions to the Pacific coast and beyond.
Officials report Ives stock in good condition and crops prosper where irrigation is adequate. Hot weather plagues agricultural sections of the basin. Alfalfa brings about $15 per ton, but hay shortages persist in some regions and the outlook for winter feed is poor. Dr Toggan notes portions of the basin lack hay.
A brush fire behind 2070 Adams Avenue prompted the Ogden fire department to respond and protect surrounding property. Officials report 17 percent more fires this year, with three calls this month compared with eight last month.
Sheriff H C Peterson files a motion for interpleading in a suit by Lulu Stephens. Mountain States Supply Co and James H Anderson, trustee, named as defendants. Case stems from unfinished apartments on Twenty seventh Street near Washington and Adams avenues.
The county schools report a new superintendent will assume duties soon. The note details reconstruction funds and ongoing building work, naming George A. Whitmeyer and Ben A. Fowler among those involved.
Trainmaster of the Union Pacific at Evanston travels to Ogden to inspect the western division yesterday. Hale Hobsen accompanied him for the trip, spending the afternoon in Green River and Silver City on July 17.
In Marshall county Iowa the local American Legion post adopts the name Frank L Glick Post No 46 to honor Frank L Glick a U S Marine sergeant killed in action at Chateau Thierry. A framed resolution is to be hung at the post meeting place and sent to Mrs Helen Glick Ogden. The tribute underscores his service, character and the ideals the post seeks to embody.
Controversy over resurfacing Riverdale Canyon sections in Weber county prompts Governor Simon Flamberger and State Engineer Mec Gonagle to visit Ogden for a personal inspection before work starts. They note a $2600 per mile royalty and a total over $50,000 for about 12 miles, with Utah firms favored to supply materials. Residents argue royalties benefit eastern firms and push for a Utah-supplied concrete roadbed to curb costs.
Coming Sunday and Monday only, the renowned actress Alla Nazimova will headline at the Utah Theatre. The engagement promises a premier showcase of her celebrated stage presence and dramatic range for local audiences.
Lorenzo Ames a 14 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ames of 616 Twenty-seventh street died in Logan at his grandfather’s home from a heart condition. He had been visiting for a quiet vacation and planned to return in the fall to continue his studies. A well known Boy Scout active in Troop No. 4 and in Liberty Loan campaigns, his comrades praised his character. Funeral set for Sunday in Logan at 1 a.m. at the grandfather’s home.
Arthur Smalley, aged 16, was granted a divorce at the fatritt court following a petition against Kate Smalley. The proceeding appears to reflect a clerical or transcription error in the source text.
The complaint alleges cruelty by Mrs Smalley after Smalley joined the Canadian army about eighteen months earlier. The defendant is said to have refused wife duties and consorted with disreputable companions. The couple married at Drigham City on January 20 1910.
A tannery of about 4150,000 is proposed for Ogden by A. Cohne, as he sells his stake in Utah Wool & Tide. Partners Jack Kozberg of Minneapolis and J. Singkin of St. Paul are expected to join, with plans to base the project in Ogden due to its strong livestock trade and potential as a western livestock hub.
Tomorrow evening the ward amusement committee will entertain a dancing party for returning soldiers. An early program precedes dancing with music by the Thatcher orchestra. Honored guests include John Buach Finley Fite William Nash Ira Drake Henry William Talpas. Admission is free.
One Ogden traffic officer submitted guidance to citizens and visitors to reduce crosswalk accidents. Advice urges motorists and pedestrians to approach crossings slowly, park close to the curb, avoid hydrants, and cross intersections in single file without diagonally cutting across.
Sunday and Monday feature Alla Nazimova in a rare screening at the Utah Theatre. Classified ads list show times and ticket details for this acclaimed actress’s historic performance.
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