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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1917
Page
2
The Standard, An Independent Newspaper, is published every evening except Sunday, without muss or clob. This line records the publication cadence and branding as listed in the source.
A rivalry grows between electric cars and gasoline trucks in Ogden canyon. Four large gasoline trucks with two trailers haul 13 13 tons of clay from a pita north of Eden road. An electric line vehicle, Orden cad yon 18, with modern suburban equipment, tried to compete but a gasoline truck has become established with regular trips, amounting to 23 miles twice daily.
Report notes extensive crop and home losses in southeastern Utah from a great irrigation dam failure. Estimated damage reaches 200000 dollars, with farmers facing diminished yields yet overall hope for a year of strong food production despite the disaster.
The United States will observe a Food Saving Day next Friday with July 1-7 designated as Food Conserving Week. President Hoover urged churches to open the week with a strong pulpit appeal hoping communities nationwide adopt a Food Saving Duty and practice thrift in meals.
Discussion spans a July Food Conserving week with 200000 ministers preaching from pulpits to urge household food discipline and Hoover’s motto of food eating for wartime. Congress passes food control with prohibition provisions empowering the president to seize liquor and ban alcohol use in food production while national prohibition looms, with varied political support and Utah’s stance aligned with nationwide goals.
The report notes Utah Copper at Bingham to be more scientifically conducted than rival mines with large ore deposits and efficient reduction plants at Garfield. It highlights the first porphyry mine to yield 112 percent copper, current production around 28,000 tons daily, and plans to use tailings and capping treatment. A new 4,000 ton capacity plant has been built to process additional tonnage.
Editor Blanchard notes a letter from T A Ray criticizing peach prices, arguing local peaches are superior and worth more than California fruit. Bir Van Alen, linked to local canning, claims local peaches surpass California, yet cameras pay the same as for inferior brands. The writer ends without concluding.
A Utah orchard dispute questions fair prices for growers and consumer costs. Wherry argues high orchard costs and low returns hinder canning peach production, noting $2.60 per hundredweight promised by buyers versus $10–$32.50 per ton actually received. He cites Elberta peaches and gooseberries, urging investigations into pricing, variety value, and market practices to sustain the fruit industry.
Marjorie Raombeau stars in Motherhood at the Cozyo day festival drawing attention from mothers. Admission stands at five and ten cents, with the event pitched as a must see for every mother.
Notice states that the couple separated on June 16 1917 and divided all property. Alvin M Thide agrees to pay all bills after that date and declares no responsibility for any bills contracted by anyone but himself.
Josephine Evans, linked to the case, claims Roach was killed by an accidental revolver discharge. Pueblo police chief Daly released her after finding no evidence of motive, and Evans accompanied Roach’s wife. Roach died instantly from a bullet wound through the stomach to the heart while examining a revolver.
Ogden continues to meet recruits as the national guard unit reaches war strength. The article notes possible transfers of surplus soldiers within Utah artillery to ensure fairness, with emphasis on duty attendance and impartial reassignment to spare local sentiment. Awaited orders will define future movements and preparation for deployment.
The city theater offers a varied week of programs with Olive Thomas in Madcap Madge at the Ohow, plus Doug Fairbanks in Tis Picture to the Papers and Fatty Arbuckle in Roush House. The Alhambra features Geo Geban in A Nondaids Impresario and Marguerite Clark in Snow White, with Jack Pickford, Laulee Huff, and others in a string of silents across Lyceum and Rex venues through Sunday.
A June 25 report from Berlin Copenhagen cites German government figures noting rainfall improved prospects in southern and western Germany while eastern provinces show satisfactory prospects. A.P. reports through mid June describe 1917 prospects as not brilliant, stressing need for rain to aid spring grain and improve winter grain and wine prospects.
June 5 report from London cites the Vensische Zeitung stating General Hana H. Von Deneter, governing occupied Warsaw, closed the university and Polytechnic due to lack of student air traffic since May. Police reportedly arrested several students for disturbing the peace amid the unrest.
The entire student body proclaimed a sympathy strike claiming their dignity and national honor had been offended, signaling a coordinated protest across the campus.
London dispatch reports M. Radoslavov leaving Vienna on Saturday. He expressed great admiration for the young emperor and praised the rocklike firmness of the Austrian Bulgarian alliance. He claimed the military strength of the allies had not increased despite events in Greece and that the Bulgarians were adequately prepared.
An advertisement touts GOLD MEDAL Haartem Ot Capsules as a quick remedy for kidney and bladder troubles, claiming immediate relief and a money back guarantee. It stresses backache as a warning symptom and advises matching the GOLD MEDAL brand at drugstores.
Amsterdam dispatch reports three sect regiments deserting to the stussions as per a committee from northern Austria led by F Von Geer el, minister of defense in the retiring Austrian cabinet, published in the taka Anzeleer and Tageblatt. Prince Udine arrives in Boston after a New York visit, greeted by an enthusiastic reception.
June 25 Cork reports machine runs used to quell disturbances after police with clubs failed to restore order. One rider killed and another severely wounded, dozen treated for bruises and other injuries as troops stayed out.
Marjorie Rambeau headlines the Cozy as Motherhood screens with a brief feature program. Admission is five and ten cents. A noted dramatic piece promises intimate scenes and a compact, accessible presentation for patrons.
A cropped OCR fragment captures garbled dialogue about watching a scene and a remark by Mrs Tipton about trying behind a card table, reflecting imperfect transcription and informal speech. The piece shows limited readable context and names, with no clear event or outcome.
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