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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1918
Page
3
Independent daily paper announces evening publication except Sundays and with press association membership. Details include nonstandard branding and regional distribution notes as a legacy feature of the paper.
A Fort administrator in Saki Lake urges homeowners to raise chickens to boost meat production. An unnamed man, past enlistment age with family duties, tours neighborhoods offering guidance and leading by example as a devoted stay at home patriot without pay or compensation.
The article reports a mob attack on Sheriff’s deputy W M Nelson in St Maries during an I W W disruption at a Coeur d Alene ranch. It notes troops arrived and national calls for action against the I W W and suggests a firing squad for disloyal treason, reflecting hostile wartime rhetoric.
The Standard supports Ogden adopting daylight saving by moving clocks forward one hour and argues it saves energy and gives workers more daylight for outdoor activity. Salt Lake City, Kotth Orion and other major companies plan to adopt the schedule on March 21.
On Thursday and Monday the Standard will canvass Ogden’s business district to count houses and gauge support for moving the clock ahead by one hour. The governor endorses the shift, praising the plan as advancing daily work and garden tasks to boost production.
The article highlights Dr H. 8 Joyer of Figinean directing Utah child welfare efforts. It notes Germany’s infant mortality statistics, England and France safeguards, and rising female employment in Ogden and Pocatello. Doctors warn war conditions threaten population if health rules are not observed and protective measures are applied.
A letter from C N Lund editor of The Wall of Salma Utah accompanies an editorial urging denial of Metropolitan Magazine from the mails and government express service. The piece accuses the magazine of spreading traitorous content that fuels anarchy and murder, echoing anti German sentiment and urging censorship.
Advertisement announces an Elks dancing party event to be held Wednesday in March, inviting members to attend and enjoy a badge ceremony.
A tale follows Matthew Denton, son of a New England village man tied to Devon townsmen investing in Centipada oil. He lives with his widow mother who shapes his life and spurs a plan to gain wealth. Townspeople warn of impending stock failure as Matt rejects quick gains, vowing to toil in Texas oil fields to repay debts.
A town drunkard schemes to divert liquor funds, tapping a local company line to fund his habit. Banty Jones pressures rival suitor Matthew as Mabel Glenny rejects him and proclaims an engagement. After threats and suspense, the lovers triumph as the tale reaches a happy ending with a screening set to begin Sunday at the Alhambra.
Arbuckle delivers big laughs in The Bell Boy at the Alhambra, with the film leading New York theaters. Jean La Crosse, the noted gyralist, headlines the Sunday show, touring the country after a six week Salt Lake City run. Loree opens performances at 6 o'clock.
At the Orpheum, a live act featured Duke the ferocious animal. After medical checks revealed a broken jaw with a protruding tooth fragment, handlers restrained him with ropes and he was guided back to his cage over nearly two hours. The scene followed a prior fight that affected Duke’s mood.
Tigers show great pace in workouts at Glendale and Los Angeles as Essick buffets to April 2. Man ager Esstek pushes speed with four regulars and five recruits in a four inning win over Manager Killefer's nine. Meanwhile Ralph Greenleaf of Monmouth breaks a billiards world record with a 180 point run on a regulation table. Clinton Larson, high jumper now with a Texas aviation camp, to test skill in New York against top rivals with Eddie Fall and Mike Dewansy in the lineup.
Porterville California March 15. A brisk afternoon practice game featured fast plays and three standout double plays credited to Ort Sigman and Sheely. Maddox struggled with control for the Yanigans while Arkenbure and Hinkle showed solid form for the regulars. Catcher Mike Konnick and infielder Jos Pepe arrived today. In Pullman Washington March 18 an Interscholastic basketball meet facing higher costs led Director J Fred Bohinr to consider canceling the event due to travel and other expenses.
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