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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1919
Page
2
The Onden Standard and the Associated Press rights note governs republication of AP credited material. It states the paper may not republish material credited to others and that AP material is sole property for republication as provided. The notice clarifies exclusive use and limits on reprinting by this newspaper.
The Standard editor warns residents and motorists about congestion north of Ogden bridge on Washington avenue. Vehicles travel the narrow paved side, causing risk of a regrettable accident as children play nearby. The piece urges watchful driving and extra precaution to prevent tragedy.
In Weber county, C A Black questions Pear blight causes quoting farmers Harrisville and Uintah. Harrisville links dry thunderstorms and electricity to blight, while Uintah notes thin skins in trees, sun scorch, sap near surface, bark girdling, and choking sap flow causing poor nourishment and disease.
Government pledges aid to Western states facing drought and fires severing feed for cattle, sheep, and horses. Officials argue livestock conservation justifies public funds, calling for transport of stock to moisture-rich districts and minimal owner charges. The crisis threatens food supplies and national welfare.
The Stodard notes ongoing talks with Senator King about placing the late ent service under a different department. Abbot R Heywood of Ogden Utah has engaged in correspondence with the senator on this issue. The letter to Heywood responds to prior requests about transferring the forest service from the agriculture department to another department.
The speaker argues that forest reservations on public lands belong under the interior department and should not have been shifted to agriculture. He contends land titles and rights of way require only one department, urging consolidation to avoid delays and confusion. He notes east resistance to relinquishing federal land and calls for states to take ownership of public lands.
Senator King argues for consolidation to improve efficiency and cut government costs by moving forest service duties to the Interior Department. He claims headquarters would stay in place, job losses would be limited, and local conditions would not be harmed. The debate touches on broader clashes between departments and long standing power dynamics.
The New York World rebuts Harvey’s Weekly claim that Taft’s proposals were not adopted in the League covenant. It compares Taft’s three recommendations with the official text, noting where insertions appeared in Articles 1 and IV and detailing language on withdrawal, council decisions, and jurisdiction over disputes including Japanese immigration and tariffs.
Auditor Arthur F. Larson reports Ogden city projects totaling $992,013.41, with paving sewer car and gutter plus sidewalk districts under way or planned. The year’s plans include park work, station and pool projects pushing total improvements toward $1,000,000 as Merchants press for data.
Dissolution notice states KR Cain and 0 F Mitchell, doing business as Cin & Mitchell, have dissolved and will not be responsible for obligations contracted in the firm name. The text notes the day of dissolution and finalizes liability terms for O F Mitchell.
July reports Charles Wight drove a mowing machine across an electric rail crossing near Harpster as a northbound Flectrig train neared. The cutter struck the rail, the mower tipped, and the train could not stop in time, causing a crash with injuries implied.
A yard machine accident left a damaged mower tongue and minor injuries to a man named Mr. Wight. Bystanders witnessed the incident as the vessel or vehicle lurched into a marsh, but rescuers arrived quickly. JT H Lillywhite rushed to the scene, fearing the worst, then found both survived with only minor bruises.
Lieut Don Benson has returned from service in France after eleven months abroad. He arrived at Ogden yesterday afternoon after being released from Fort D. A. Yaswell. Benson was among the first Ogden boys to attend officers training and spent two years in tax service before going overseas.
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