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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1918
Page
5
Bramweels subscription and advertising call invites readers to attend a Tar goon event on June 20 celebrating the Unie anniversary with Highland contests. The Scots of Salt Bake and Ogden sponsor stamps and prizes for winners in various athletic events, as a patriotic model of honoring victors.
The Sugar Card system goes into effect today in Ogden as housewives must present sugar cards for canning and preserving needs. The state food administration urges moderation with a three pound per month per person limit, while merchants report varied pricing and enforcement. A federal inquiry into price violations will lead to refunds, with authorities inspecting private homes for excess sugar, as 125000 pounds of wheat flour was turned over to the government by Ogden citizens.
The notice reports Dr. Bumke Dumke, formerly a practicing physician in Osten, appointed captain in the medical reserve corps. He enlisted last fall and has been stationed in Houston, Texas with his wife. The item lists other local notices and social updates from Ogden, including residents visiting, business moves, and public notices.
Ogden sees rising military recruiting with the local U S Army station reporting increased enlistments in the ten days ending June 1. The district ranks improved from eighth to third in recruits as prospects rise though current totals are uncertain. About forty three men have entered service in the recent period.
Miss Ethel V W Shoemaker a teacher at Markisnn school departed yesterday for her home in Abingdon Illinois She will marry Edward Maggs an auto dealer at Saint Anthony Idaho in September and plans to reside in St Anthony The ceremony is expected at the Shoemaker home in Kineston local notes indicate a recent trip to Ogden for a weekend with friends.
Yesterday was the hottest day of the year with the thermometer at 92 degrees in the shade at 2 pm. The north side reading near Eccles building showed 04 degrees, while afternoon records averaged 80 degrees. Citizens noted similar heat today with only a 14 degree spread by 2 pm and the morning high reached 78 degrees at 10:70.
A wartime dispatch describes wounded Marines in Parke Hospital praising their comrades and the strong spirit of the unit. It notes German-born parents among personnel and mentions increased hospital capacity to treat the wounded.
A journal note records ore by Miner Acceated credited to Larrick with a value of 2504 dollars, indicating a valuation of the shipment and issuer attribution.
In a morning operation J A B Jenden escorted two draft evaders from the Joval valley to Fort Douglas and turned them over to army officials. Greek-born Nicholas Pagathakes was ordered inducted after evading the questionnaire and medical exam. Mexican-American Kasemy Robal, who registered in Douglas and favored enlistment on May 4, was arrested after prior evasions and released before again being ordered into service.
A note indicates Brown of Harvard is returning to the city for events scheduled tomorrow and on Wednesday. Details on venue and program are not provided in the fragment.
Judge George D. Alden of New York spoke at the Weber club noon meeting, entertaining members with jokes about lawyers doctors and ministers. He praised reducing flashy advertising near Mount Ogden scene and closed with a self composed poem, drawing applause and noting his Alden lineage.
Raymond W. Shirey, former Ogden high school athletic instructor, now in Paris Vianne working with the Yol for the welfare of the boys fighting in Europe. A card to A. W. Foywood of the city exemption board recalls his earlier denial for regular service and shares a May 17 message from France praising efforts and gratitude to the friends who helped him.
The funeral of Joseph Maloui took place Sunday at the First Congregational church. Reverend Guiffrey Matthews delivered the sermon, with soloist Marto Browning singing "Resignation." Speakers included Tov Jones Edward Matout and Thoney Nish. Burial followed at the City Cemetery where Matout spoke on the deceased's life in Syrian. Contact City Floral Co. for arrangements.
Arthur Durham and Charles Fen near pleaded guilty to trespassing on Ogden Union Depot and Railroad property. Judge George S. Marker suspended their sentences and warned them not to be caught again. Ages 20 and 21, Fen near stated he recently registered here.
Brigham City stake leaders prepare for the quarterly conference in the city this weekend. Repairs to the tabernacle after ceiling damage cost about 1000 dollars with Lealdex replacing ceiling slabs and interior refinishing to a rich mahogany appearance. In a separate case Utah Power & Light Co v W T Weddell, the jury awarded the defendant 100 dollars for right of way violations and 40 dollars for land damages.
In San Antonio on June 16 a court martial sentenced forty five conscientious objectors to life imprisonment for refusing to wear army uniforms. Brigadier General J F ONeal reduced the sentence to 25 years each on review. They will be sent to federal prison immediately.
Supreme Court sustainment of contempt judgment against Toledo Newspaper Co and editor N B Cochran as self evident in the administration of justice case. Silver claim law holding affirmed with implications for western ill operations and government dissolution actions against United Shoe Machinery Co and the Child Fiber Law deemed unconstitutional in related proceedings.
Washington June 10 A Marine Corps tally reports 78 dead in Viiney since landing day. Total Marines warned numbered 196 and others listed as missing or seriously wounded. Damage and casualty details include killed in action wounded and missing statuses among various units.
War impact is severe in Park City Utah where mines once running three shifts now operate a single shift due to shortages. Sergeant McLeod reports three recruits have joined the Army locally with more expected later this week as many young men and previous workers enlist or are drafted.
New York stocks opened moderately weak amid overnight German front reports. Industrials dipped while harnessing strength in Baldwin Locomotive General Electric and Sumatra Tobacco. Liberty bonds held steady. United States Steel faced sustained pressure. Livestock markets in Ogden Omaha and Kansas City show mixed receipts and varied prices across cattle hogs and sheep.
Chicago reports show sharp advances in the era market before weather eased, with low temps and excessive moisture affecting crop progress. Openings varied, prices fell then steadied, July corn around 66 7-8c as trade remained light. Meat and lant exports provided some strength in provisions.
Quotations furnished via private wire of J and Hayle Co list Albion Mining LOOM at 2 d 4 es Alta Tunnel LOM at are Bullion Mining 7400 at Ji Se.
Readable fragments show multiple firms with share counts and bid or ask prices across mining, banking, and utilities. Entities include Empire Copper, Eureka Bullion, Prince Con, Deseret National, National Bank Republic, Utah Power and Light, Amalgamated Sugar, and Ogden Pek. values range from fractions of a dollar to over one hundred dollars, with numerous at 1s or 2s.
The Ogden Army station plans a weekly newspaper titled The Shrapnel to boost service work and recruitment. Sgt McLeod says the project is assured, with 5000 copies circulated from theaters and stores, and editors Chis Clair and George McLeod leading the staff assisted by Greenwell.
Exemption boards report on registrants in Culpyfied County from the second registration. Data include 179 native born, 3 naturalized, 22 alien enemies, 205 white men and 7 Orientals. Nationalities listed include English, Australian, Serbian, Japanese, Dutch, Norwegian, Mexican, Spanish, Chinese, and others. County board registers 69 native-born, 2 Spaniards, British subjects, and 4 Italians.
Governor Simon Nasberger Geen is invited by Uption lodge 719 P O to Ogden on Friday the 14th for a ceremony at the annual Flag service. The program will feature addresses by Governor Batyberger and others, with musical numbers. The public is urged to attend and lodge members to give visitors a hospitable reception.
The western division of Union Pacific released a new timetable for employees. The update, issued after a prior notice, shifts arrival and departure patterns under Director General Meacea. Effective yesterday at 12:01 a.m., the timetable replaces the earlier Jenin No 9 plan and retains Laramie departures, adjusting schedules for Ogden arrivals to 10:30 p.m.
Miss Elda Guerin former secretary in the city administration, becomes Mrs James Caldwell of Buffalo New York after traveling to a Wyoming village where the ceremony reportedly occurred. Family members withheld word of the exact marriage time but acknowledge the trip was for nuptials.
City commission notified after a park visit about gambling activity involving wheels and other games of chance. Officials ordered immediate halt to all gambling and warned that action would be taken if unaddressed. Also mentions naval draft registrations and a general notice to read classifieds.
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