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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1919
Page
7
The article describes floating homes with interiors including living and dining rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms and kitchens. It notes boats, canoes, and summer pastimes, with a Willamette River width near Portland and the disposal of waste downstream. References city operations and public property, waterworks and parks budgets.
JUALIN July 27 A mining strike in the Watlowity district of Upper Silesia ended after a stormy meeting among employers government representatives and miners delegates An arrangement was reached with miners agreeing to emergency work to prevent mine shutdown Power remains interrupted due to a separate electrical workers strike and newspapers report a blackout of coverage
PORTLAND Ore July 28 Hun built on floating logs and bobtoons line the Willamette river shore to create year round homes for hundreds of residents. Horseboats moor in groups of 16 to 30 with access via floating sidewalks and gangplanks. Each houseboat has telephones, electric wiring, gas lighting, city water, and running water from streams. Decks host flowers in window boxes while fronts face the river and backs to the shore.
The Utah delegation led by former Governor William Spry urged Congress to fund irrigation projects in the West aimed at settlement for veterans. W R Wale and L Lyfile reported cabinet support and a favorable stance from Interior Secretary Franklin Lane, with plans for a meeting to present the report to the Soldier Settlements Board and consideration of Weber-Provo and Colorado River projects.
Winnipeg report shows Canadian workers lost about 7.0 million dollars in June wages and slightly more in May. The Winnipeg strike added to the cost, with board officials estimating merchant and public losses at least double the labor loss. May and June strikes affected tens of thousands, with about 1.445 million working days lost in June.
Alek Munson, once a shipyard worker at 1134 Michigan Ave Portand, Oregon, credits Tanlac with restoring his health after over a year off work. He describes relief from stomach trouble, bloating, gas, headaches, and nervous fatigue, noting regained appetite, weight, and strength. Tanlac is sold by A. R. Melntyre Drug Co.
COMPELLO Idaho July 22 A state report by Rodent Pest chief Crouch details Idaho’s pest campaign. In Minidoka Cassia Lineville and nine counties 40 000 rabbits were killed by poisoning. 6000 in Linevic. 6300 in a united drive. Nine counties used 2804 ounces of strychnine for rabbits and other counties targeted pocket gophers with 1400 ounces of poison. Twelve thousand farmers across 32 counties participated, saving an estimated 2 5 6 0 0 in crops. Poisoned bait totaled 461 000 pounds on private land covering 59 000 acres, plus 185 000 acres on public land and 41 909 pounds of bait fed. Expenditures exceed 98 000 with state county federal shares. Idaho still holds 66 000 for future work. The year ended June 30 shows 7 6 2 6 3 1 spent locally and 55 450 84 county contributions plus 16 029 30 from the Bureau of Biological Survey. Anticipated savings include 18 600 prevented losses from strychnine purchases.
London July 2. Reports say the former German emperor wrote to the archbishop of Posen urging preservation of the Protestant chapel at Posen castle. He said it would be unbearable to have Roman Catholic services in the channel he cherished for prayer and victory for Germany.
A Court of Honor for Boy Scouts in Weber County will be organized soon after a Scoutmasters meeting. Medals from the Victory Liberty Loan work will be presented, with examinations for higher awards and several new troops planned in Union. Speakers included George W. Goddard and G A Goates, with discussions on the local program, leader expectations, standardization, registrations, and summer programs.
Ogden publicity bureau announced plans for an annual fat stock show to be held in a few days. H. W. Dunn heads a special committee to study feasibility with Weber club backing and a meeting of Ogden citizens planned. Members include Charles St. Barton Lester B. Whitlark Wights Wood and Sr Callicotte. Gy KR Adnsy, livestock man from Box Elder county, aided preliminary planning.
Berlin July 24. Dr Richard von Kuehlmann, former secretary for foreign affairs, told a Mae-nich correspondent that he would not reveal confidential 1917 peace affair details without authorization. Dr Georg Michaelis, former imperial chancellor, said in Taegische Randscchau July 27 he bears no responsibility for rejection of 1917 peace overtures and claimed the proposals were presented early September and discussed with von Kuchimanon in the national assembly.
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People releases an address urging a congressional investigation into mob violence and lynching across the United States. The document cites 1914 killings and calls for action by patriotic citizens and prominent signers including United States leaders.
Palmer lists prominent figures including former Attorney General Charles J. Bonaparte of Ballinore Eli Root Charles Hughes and Judge Ben B Lindsey among notable legal names referenced in the report.
Washington July 29 Four officers and petty officers of the navy were convicted by court martial on charges in connection with enrollment promotion and sacrifice in duty of reservists in the third naval district of New York Navy Department announced today Besides Lieutenant Benjamin Davis others convicted include Ensigna Paul Beck Cesar F Bergey Robert H Spahn all navy reservists and Chief Boatswain Lloyd C Caney Chief Boatswain's Mate Frederick L Jones and Chief Yeoman Henry S Jacobs
Alice Brady carries a strong cast in a metropolitan life story directed by Kenneth Webb. The Reelact picture Marie, Sid. at the powder theatre features Frank Losee and Cestie Austen in notable supporting roles, with solid stage and screen experience backing the performance.
Pauline Frederick and Line Cavalieri star as Adelaide with Josephine Whittell and Tobe Weewlek in supporting roles. Maying with Fritel Hehetex Giorlanna, Mia, Gertrude Willman and Gindyn Valede are noted as established performers in the cast.
City commission last night rejected Wheelwright Construction Company bids for curb and gutter work in District No 150 citing price differences with the engineer's estimates. Bids and locations included Orchard Avenue and Thirteenth Street, with sidewalks on Thirtieth Street and other blocks. Engineers estimated the curb and gutters at 5810, bid rose to 8721.60, while sidewalks bids totaled 9310.03 against an estimate of 6006, reflecting higher material costs. Further action on districts 148 and 149 held pending word from other property owners.
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