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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1916
Page
7
The latest issue highlights porch cushions as the most important and attractive part of house furnishing. It features new stripe awnings for cushions, a variety of cushion shapes, and round cushions in late styles. Smocking patterns are noted for effective use.
The scene centers on Mr Temple and his wife Cora as they face tension amid a formal invitation from Mrs Tirett. Cora arrives in a royal fashion, creating strain about her readiness and the interview ahead, while David defends her and plans to study the hostess suite and household arrangements, revealing social pressure and personal compromise.
Drigham City reports four more volunteers joining the ranks this afternoon. Mayor John F. Erdman acted as recruiting officer and listed Jack Bowrlog Parley Jeppson Clifford Tingern and Evans Jones as new additions, bringing the total to eight volunteers from Brig.
A city wire from Smyor Era Mab to Adjutant General Wedgtrood describes a public meeting at the courthouse where about 1000 listeners heard Oliver C. Dalby and H. C. Call address the crowd urging volunteers for a cavalry troop. The Brigham Military Band played, and more help was promised. The message also includes a long personal note from an actor reflecting on drinking, restraint, and moral influence on youth, urging clear paths and self-control.
A chaotic plot centers on Jimmy Malone posing as a detective to clear his name amid bomb outrages. He infiltrates underworld bars, joins a gang, and falls for Lucia while unraveling a tangle with her father and Malone’s uncle. Local tensions and action unfold across a rowdy backdrop.
Vitagraph Blue Ribbon feature The Vital Question comes to The Ogden for midweek shows. George Cooper discusses the plot noting a dissipated brother whose cruel actions drive a mother to sacrifice, with amends and tragedy averted in the end. The actor hints at public reaction and his commitment to the craft, urging church attendance on Sunday.
San Francisco report notes plans are made for the Western Pacific with discussions underway as of June 23. The brief hints at upcoming meetings and potential developments impacting the region. Entities include San Francisco and Western Pacific authorities.
The article lists numerous theater titles and acts at venues such as the Alhambra-Burton and Lyceum with performers like Layla Hoff and Violet Meraeral, then shifts to a government plan by the Western Pacific railroad. It covers sale of property to a new Western Pacific Railroad company, stock and bond figures totaling 73 million and 26 million respectively, mortgage details, and approval by the California railroad commission. The plan envisions a holding company owning Western Pacific bonds, with a 970 million bond issue underwritten and nearface value, plus accrued interest.
Dorothy Gish stars in Sibin Rocks The Bon at The Og Jen next Friday and Saturday. Susan Johnstone plays the heroine in Susan Rocks the Boat as she abandons a meaningless life to seek settlement work inspired by Joan of Arc. She persuades Thorn ton, a renowned criminal lawyer, to help, embarking on slum aid efforts.
A court document from December details a demand for one hundred dollars plus costs against Cheney & Co of Told. The filing cites a deception related to a medicine claim and names various local entities in a formal notice of action.
The scene centers on Susan a ward belle and Larry who clashes with Cardigan keeper of a dike over the way. Cardigan pursues Susan while Larry opposes neighborhood interference in a mission funded by Susan’s ancestors. Cardigan traps Susan in a room above his dive then she attacks him believing it a conversion. Larry rescues Susan as the tale moves to a triumphant finish.
Salt Lake June 24 accompanied by W. Death manager at Utah Light & Traction, Commissioner W. H. Sheartoan of the water works, Superintendent C. W. Barrett and Assistant Superintendent Allan MacQuarris conducted tests to assess damage to the water mains in the vicinity of Highland.
Commissioner Shearman says a test of a fire hydrant recorded 6 to 11 volts of electrical current and a water main showed five to elven volts. He cites injury risk to pipes and suggests leaking mains cause repeated breaks in the Highlands area. An overhead system for medical waste return is planned, costing from 10000 to 320000 dollars, which may remove the trouble by allowing an easier electric force path than through water pipes. Eliminating leakage in water pipes is essential to protecting them.
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