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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1915
Page
2
The Standard notes delivery concerns to Ogden City readers and urges timely payment and carrier service changes. It warns that missed issues cause subscriber dissatisfaction and emphasizes advertisers and the paper’s independent stance.
A London paper quotes a Petrograd correspondent telegraphing to an Emperor and Greek queen, claiming a dramatic act will frighten Europe. The report notes German and Austro-Hungarian forces crippled after Galicia, with Poland and Courland front lines in flux as retreat continues.
A wartime forecast argues Germany can deploy a million men to the French trenches. It contends a German breakthrough could tilt the battle in their favor, forcing a long war unless Allied reserves and manpower hold. The piece questions Britain and France capacity to counter once the offensive begins.
A historical note warns that reckless automobile operation endangers pedestrians at grade crossings. It cites numerous fatalities and injuries from early 20th century incidents, including trains and road gates ignored by drivers. The piece urges competency revocation for operators who disregard travel safeguards and highlights rising automobile accident rates outside major cities.
Fragmentary OCR text discusses Britain organizing an in war effort advisory group akin to civil service boards. Mentions Secretary and government actions to pass measures and appoint committee members for defense.
The article argues for inviting inventive genius to contribute to army and navy efficiency. It notes that Britain and the United States cannot err by seeking new ideas. It praises the potential value of Fogisadem Invention and predicts war equipment could gain surpassing robustness, with hundreds of thousands of minds at work on improvements.
Profeavor 1 11 laments that western forest conservation lagged after the white sage thrived across the region and cattle fattened here. He recalls Promontory ridge west of Ngden, where sage and feed thrived, and notes past government attempts to reseed with grasses. The forest service experiments with white sage and Utah seeks a Wyoming study to restore the native plant to Utah ranges.
U S coast and geodetic surveyors push triangulation from Observatory Peak toward Idaho border. Officer Caffrey signaled from Ogden with daytime mirror and acetylene灯, sharing distance over 120 miles. Researchers measure interstation distances and angles to compute positions, using Polaris for azimuth as crews install lights and markers to map the survey area.
The fragment discusses a long awaited land survey initiative in Utah aimed at establishing marks for future work. It notes the survey’s broader regional connections and the need for local public assistance to preserve surveyed landmarks near a railway station.
An advertisement touts Sargol tablets as a cure for thin individuals, claiming rapid weight gain and flesh growth through a special nutrient blend. It promises 10 to 25 pounds monthly and asserts the product is pleasant, harmless, and inexpensive with a money-back guarantee.
In Judge N J Harrin division three men William Ryan Fred Sutter and N A Krecken were arraigned on grand larceny charges and pled morulity. Cases set for trial later. Ryan alleged to have stolen valuables from Fred Meyar June 25 Sutter accused of stealing a watch from Adam Larson July Krecken alleged to have stolen $3 from Chacon Rinner July 1. Ogden City v Mrs Mary Saville appeal resumed as jurors selected. Mrs Saville charged with unlawful sale of intoxicants at her Grant avenue rooming house.
The court records show several defendants convicted of trespassing on railroad property and given varying penalties. John Hower and others faced charges tied to these incidents. suspensions and probation appear in several cases. A separate matter notes a sentencing hearing for a woman implicated in unrelated charges with a bail amount and jewelry posted. An investigation was ordered into Walter Stern regarding gang affiliation.
Police arrested Bullday on a charge of m8 greney after thieves struck a power line near Liberty Park during Pioneer Day festivities.
New York July 20 war shares fell at the opening with Crucible Steel down after an initial block of 2000 shares priced at 39 12 to 29 00. Bethlehem Steel General Electric and Allis Chalmers preferred easy 1 to 2 points while Westinghouse Studebaker and American Can slipped. Rail stocks Union Pacific Canadian Pacific and Reading traded down about a point. Copper rallied briefly before the half hour.
July 20 reports show wheat prices easing as favorable spring crop conditions temper demand while hog and cattle receipts rise at Chicago and Omaha markets. No. 2 yellow wheat quoted around 78 to 79 cents, with mixed hogs at 6.90 to 7.85 and cattle steady around 7.75 to 10.10, reflecting softer grain mood and steady sugar futures in New York trading.
A Wednesday end Thursday program at Alhembra features Hearst Selig's war picture After Dark. The screening runs across two days, underscoring a midweek booking with wartime genre appeal and star power.
Idaho Falls July 20 Ernest Empey a wealthy rancher is held for six thousand dollars ransom by a lone bandit. Delivery details given to be on a lonely mountain road at night. Captor believed to be Hugh Whitney a fugitive in eastern Idaho and western Wyoming. Also notes local theater listings and a funeral service report for Adams with burial at City cemetery.
Wickford, 36, died at his daughter's home after a five month illness. Born in Waterville Mo, he leaves a daughter Toba Wickford and Anns Wickford, with another listed in Salt Lake. Funeral timing to be announced. Lillian F. Terry, wife of Hunter Terry, 272 Twenty sixth Ave, died. services were in Kirkendall chapel and she was shipped to Draper for burial. The Daughters of the G A R and other members held services.
CARD OF THANKS We desire to extend our incest and heartfelt thanks to olr fried, and neighbore for their many acta of kindness and gesistance shown us during the late illness and death of our beloved mother, piso for the many beautiful floral offerings and especially do we thank the ladies of the GADR. and Bishop McQuarrie, Sigs HUNTER TERRY. "IND FAMILY,
A fragment from Ottumwa dated July 20 reports T. D. Foster, famed packer of Morzell Packing, dead in Ottumwa after a year of illness. Foster led Morzell in Ottumwa and Liverpool with U.S. branches.
Hon Bryant S Hinkley of Salt Lake City delivers a prominent Orator Pioneer Day address at Liberty Park at 11 p.m. One of the state’s best speakers is featured.
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