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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1917
Page
8
A Portland woman reports a six week outbreak of red pimples on face and neck with severe itching and scaling. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment for three weeks she was completely healed. The letter endorses Cuticura and offers free samples, dated Oct 4 1916.
York defeated Philadelphia 4 to 2 as Benton and Tavender started but couldn't go the distance. Zimmerman hit a first inning homer and Burns added two doubles and four singles. Enott had four errors for Philadelphia while Ban enott and others contributed in a rough fielding display. Batteries listed as Drentan Perritt Tar iden Lavender Fistery and Kuliter. Ragan’s mound work for Pittsburgh limited hits as Cincinnati beat Pittsburgh 6 to 6. Brooklyn beat Boston 11 to 3 behind Meffer’s wild pitching and strong hitting with Evers Stallegs Smith and Ty in the field.
Oliphant and Hobbs led West Point with Hobbs named best gymnast as well as borer fencer and swimmer. He earned a graduating bid for all around proficiency, reflecting athletic glory. Oliphant entered from Purdue while Hobbs rose from a local high school, noted as football cheer leader and standout in multiple sports.
Matty Frazee, a major figure in baseball investments, has introduced a rain insurance plan for the season. Lloyds guarantees at least $10,000 daily on 12 Saturdays and three holidays, totaling a $150,000 premium of $15,609. If rain occurs on two days the policy covers the premium. if it rains all days, Frazee faces the risk. Also notes a theater show The Dummy at the Alhambra tonight with Jack Pickford and a family night offer.
June 27 Los Angeles reports demand to raise Washington Park fence by twenty or thirty feet to reduce excessive outfield latitude. Officials from Los Angeles and Vernon clubs weigh the change as fans hope to see more home runs and excitement.
Two neighboring livery stables trade ads in a humorous exchange over horses and service. One owner posts a lengthy banner proclaiming their horses lack for wind, while a rival retorts with a quip about the wind blowing the other way. The lighthearted feud highlights local business competition and clever signage.
Ogden officials discuss securing seventy five boys for beet fields in Garland box Elder county to keep local workers near home. Salt Lake offers to take northern farm work while south stays with local districts. Mayor Robert E. Wilton notes strong beet field performance and anticipates larger harvest with thinning and later harvest duties for the Ogden group.
Former residents of Ogden, Mr J B Corlew and his wife relocate from a New River farm near Fort Lauderdale to Miami as Mr Corlew enters a new business. The Woman's Club and many friends mourn their departure yet wish them success in their new home, while Mrs Corlew, a prolific writer and active club member, leaves a notable hole in local social and civic life.
Gertrude McCoy appears in The Lash of Destiny a popular stage production noted in Utah theater listings alongside Popular Plays and Players. Contact point provided as a phone number for booking or inquiries.
The Oliver Morosen musical comedy So Long Letty drew strong final night crowd at the Orpheum, following successes in New York and Chicago. Charlotte Greenwood led a strong cast with Vial Shelly May Facey Grace Miller and Lev Lobison. song numbers like So Long Letty Maryland and Play Me a Ukulele boosted the lively stage show. An agile chorus and a skilled specialty team helped sustain the brisk, humorous pace through a string of witty situations and popular tunes.
Complainant Carl Spann sues Mary Tar aen over a public court dispute. Mary waves a garment in court, claiming Spann pursued her. Jurors acquit Mary of disorderly conduct after testimonies on a heated exchange and private grievances. Separate mendicancy case ends with lenient sentencing for a first offense.
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