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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1917
Page
7
In a San Francisco ad the Hotel Ramona at 174 Ellis Street touts luxurious furniture finishing in French grey and oak tones, with private baths in every room and outside light. The long corridor lodging offers outside windows and individual bathrooms, highlighting comfort and value compared to other hotels.
The committ er on the grand opening of the Eagles lodge announces a change to the event due to catering issues. The grand opening is set for Thursday May 10 1917 with tickets priced at $2.50 per couple and refreshments provided. Members from various orders may obtain tickets by presenting receipts.
French forces push along the Aisne front capturing Craespoe and the Great Merman Hae, gaining a strategic position on the Vauciere plateau and taking more than 150 prisoners northwest of NerryawDac. British and German forces continue exchanges along Arras and Vimy fronts while air power reports several enemy aircraft shot down.
Petrograd reports indicate a clash between rival factions in Nevsky Prospect injuring several and killing an officer and girl. Demonstrations for and against the government surged through the day as troops and civilians clashed in the streets before a provisional authority show of force. The council of workmen and soldiers delegates endorsed the government's May Day note and closed the incident with a government-favored demonstration replacing earlier unrest.
Readable text notes New Plaza Apartments with two room spariments equipped as Uheaeara with discerning beds and a refriger store. Prices compare to ordinary three or four room flats, from $14 or 30 per month including heat gas and other services.
Advertisement style copy discusses methods to prevent pimples and clogged pores using Cedarra Soap with hot water. Mentions Catheura product line and free samples by Beara Mall Peters for department store distribution. Includes phrases about keeping pores free and testimonials-like claims.
Washington May 4 the house approved a modified censorship provision in the new espionage bill after a sharp battle over publishing news of value to the enemy the roll showed 360 to 105 against the administration stance in the senate similar measures faced defeat later a Gard drafted section allowing presidential prohibition of defense news with jury trial for violators passed 90 to 105 amid charges of last minute vote packing and threats to push to conference
The New Plaza Apartments list two room units with disappearing beds gas ranges and refrigerators similar to larger flats. Prices range from 118 to 330 per month including water gas heat and related services.
Public notice of sewer district No.114 in Ogden City Utah outlines a proposed sewer system upgrade across numerous streets including Ogden Avenue and Hudson Avenue with a 27600000 cost estimate. It details assessment of the burden on parcels within the described district and calls for protests by May 21 1917 and a board hearing on May 2 1917.
The Board of Commissioners of Ogden City Utah intends to open Hudson Avenue through Block 2 Flat A Ogden City Survey from Twenty fourth to Twenty fifth Streets. The avenue will be thirty feet wide with a forty eight foot wide strip adjacent on both sides. Costs and benefits will be assessed to the benefited district and notices must be filed by May 28 3917. Hearings will be held at the Mayor's Office City Hall. Walter Richey City Recorder.
Land sale in Weber County Utah under the Martha J Witten estate by executors to occur on or after May 15 1917. Describes parcel in northeast quarter section 1 township 6 north range 2 west Salt Lake meridian with specific metes and bounds and an excluded portion. Public sale bids at Cher Stroe law offices Ogden City accompanied by cash or certified check of 10 percent. Installment option: half purchase price cash and mortgage for up to three years at stated rate. or full payment on confirmation of sale. Executed May 1 1917 by Josephine McEntire Rachael A Farr executors.
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