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Newspaper

Utah Ogden Standard

Location

Ogden, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1917

Page

5

J P Moran lowest bidder on paving contract

Bids opened for paving Washington avenue from Twenty-eighth street to Twenty-eighth street and to the city hose. J P Moran named lowest bidder at 126019.84 for asphalt work with other bids close, and similar estimates for vitrified pipe and concrete. Committees expect work to start soon on the east side with traffic adjustments to follow.

Washington Avenue Twettty-eighth Street Tatrtyalzth Street Moran J.P. O'Neil Birange McGuire O'Neill Strange deGuire Ooer- Square Yard Strance- Metuire Wheelwright Consiuction Company Chris Flygare Stresta

Tourists lamping in the grove near Glenwood

Tourists crowd Jones Grove near Glenwood, labeled a key Mecca for auto travelers to Ogden. Signs direct visitors from Washington Avenue and street setups aid navigation. Five electric lights planned with city and publicity bureau help, while provisions for parking and rest near a garage are described. Several groups camped nearby, from Aberdeen Washington to Independence California, traveling through Nevada and the southern route.

Jones’ Grove Mecca Oxden Washington Avenue Grove Cama DT. Cheech Aberdeen Wash Yetlowatans Park Ogden Hi. Shoubel Alber Cy Nevada F. Mobh Mitteett Independence Cal Rivaria Vind G. A. Taytton Cestra Voratello

Demurrer to Suit 16 Filed by Board of Education

The Ogden board of education through its counsel filed a demurrer to the suit by Edgar Johnston a former high school instructor who quit after his pay was docked $6 for missing a teachers meeting. Johnston claims $159.35 salary due from March 19 1917 to year end, alleging the board breached the contract by delaying pay when the exam board first broke the contract and that the eight days school was closed from January 3 1911 to January 13 1317 justified full pay. The board contends there is no sufficient cause for action in the complaint.

Ogden Board of Education Edgar Johnston Johnston Ha Annerte Board of Examination Beardes Hin Jonty Ball Achoo Board of Education Ita de Thurser

Verland Trail Meets with Favor from Nevada Roads

The Review-Miner Lovelock reports Colonel Graham praising the Pike’s Peak highway route through Nevada as well built and well marked. He notes no delays, good hotels, reliable garages in towns, and strong Nevada spirit in highway development from the Utah line to California.

Graham Nevada Utah California Overland Trail Pikes Park Foeehapa Torelock Meno

Exemption Delays Officials From Draft Preparations

Oxden, among the west’s elite, delayed by lists withheld exemption, fell four hours behind Balt Lake and Rett Lake in pro Nathary preparations for the draft. They will not beat Rett Lake to the register for examination as results show delays caused by hold ups at Salt Lake.

Oxden West Ita Pro Nathary Havind Entys Balt Lake Aratz Rett Lake Salt ‘Lake

British Ay at Lagoon Dance Night Offers Cheap Admission

Fragmentary ad notes an event at a lagoon venue on Thursday with dancing in the evening and a 2:30 p.m. sporta con. It mentions fare of a few cents and invites people to attend, with references to courses or entertainments through the night.

Hand Amputation After Crane Accident

Vernicas Chase, a young worker at Southern Pacific shops, lost his right hand when his hand was caught in an electric crane. He fell about twenty five feet to the floor, struck his head, and was unconscious. He was taken to the hospital with the hand severed at the wrist and possible internal injuries.

Vernicas Chase Chase Om ‘T Theeches Lal

Mis Ethel Draney Seeks Divorce From William Draneyy

Mrs Emel Draney, a well known Ogden resident, asks the court for a divorce from William Draneyy claiming mental anguish and bodily injury due to an affair. She seeks temporary restraining order on property at 926 600 and requests separate maintenance, custody of minor children, costs, attorney fees, and alimony.

Han Emel Draney Aled Wiliam Draney Burl Mesa Ogden Coats

Tax enforcement on saloon properties sparks voter notice

A Salt Lake County assessor letter confirms tax collection on liquor properties, noting prior newspaper notices and stating every dollar was collected. The message implies no exemptions were made to avoid embarrassment for the assessor’s office. Women are employed in various shops across Tennessee and beyond.

Balt Lake County de Or Salt Lake County Terarchical Sitton

Eagles Talomoa Wake Feature at Grant Avenue Home

The Eagles present an entertainment night at their Grant avenue home with dancing from 8 to 12 and other promised features. Tess headlines as a highlight for the event with a final chance for a high note in an evening of music and amusement.

Jona Barleycorn Eagles Grant Avenue Tess

Backbon e of strike broken as arrests rise in Alabama mines

In Bessemer Alabama July 11 local iron workers secretary Joe Bpera and 16 others were jailed as authorities probe draft registration status. Sheriff Kellett says the strike backbone broken amid intimidation reports and threats at several mines while William Strang a TW. W. organizer is sought.

Bdessemer Nich Joe Bpera Iron Mise Vatrikers Hatood William Strang TW. W Kellett

Slacker Rush for Marriages Sparks NY Draft Tie

In New York on July 21 and 31, a rush of would-be brides and draft-age men filled the marriage license bureau. Brigadier Crowder’s rule exempting certain men from service if their wives depend on them prompted licenses for love or safety, while U.S. Marshal McCarthy and deputies cleared the crowd for lacking proper draft cards.

New York Leentes Provbat Crowder United States Marahal Thamanom McCarthy Afteen Marrigen License Bureau Alleen

U S Destroyers Guard U Boats In British Waters

American torpedo boat destroyers were reported to have rigged two U boats and forced them to submerge without firing. One U boat sank a steamer while the other attacked a merchant ship in British waters on July 31.

Year in Quebec Dampened by Record Damage

A damaged clipping from Quebec details extensive losses with damage estimated in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. Destruction is described across multiple facilities, marking one of the worst town-wide incidents in memory.

Quebec Quibec Chachiere Tiver Mila of Crons

Ogden City Plans Tax On Soft Drinks

Local officials led by Mayor Abbot R. Heywood consider a new city license tax on soft drink dispenses to replace liquor receipts. Drug stores and confectioners would collect fees as part of a broad ordinance, expected to appear at the upcoming city commission meeting and likely be adopted quickly.

Balt'Lake Ogden Courty Esemption Board Ogden City Saloom Abbot R. Heywood Niles J. Jones Chris Flyxare

World Markets Omaha Livestock Prices July 31 Summary

World Markets reports Omaha livestock prices with July 31 receipts. Hogs steady. heavy hogs 14.50 to 14.80. sow and heelers range around 14.38 to 14.80. Cattle receipts about 200. native steers 9.75 to 14.50. cows and heifers around 8.25 to 10.15. stockers and feeders near 8.00 to 8.50. bulls 6.79. Sheep receipts 750. yearlings 9.50 to 10.75. ewes 9.60 to 10.25. lambs 14.00 to 15.10.

Omaha Jomaha Out of Wales Stocker Fredera

Chicago Quotations Boost Bears in Curb Market Hangover

Chicago quotations from surplus states favored the bears in the curb market with showers forecast. Opening prices varied, a rally followed by a downturn, and July oats saw lightness while deferred futures gained. Lard demand rose as commission houses pressed for provision markets, while hog prices hardened amid light receipts and scarce cattle and sheep demand.

Chicago Marty

Utah Stocks Market Summary from Local Ledger Report

Columbus Rexall led a dull session with 29,850 shares traded as prices swung from opening bids of 1.25 up and down, closing near 1.40 with 1574 bid. Albion and Alta Tunnel showed active turnover while West Toledo faded to 17 cents. Tar Daby and Iron Dossom posted notable moves. Standard Tanks slipped, Kilver King Consolidated moved lightly, Michigan and Colorado Consolidated traded variedly, and several others touched fractional changes with broad activity across 12,500 to 25,000 shares.

Columbus Rexall Albion Alta Tunnel West Toledo Inet Kilver King Consolidated Michiran Colorado Connatl Senin Rick Wellington Cardi

Fragmented historic stock report with dubious figures

A chaotic OCR stock list shows numerous company names such as Bix Four Bingham Amalcamated and Utah Consolidated with scattered prices, bids, and quantities. The fragmented data includes misread symbols, inconsistent decimals, and placeholders like at 1.25, 60¢, and $1.70, indicating a failed extraction of a 19th or early 20th century market report. Strong entities include Deseret National, Zion's Savings and Trust, and Amalgamated Sugar among others, though many entries are garbled.

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