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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1917
Page
6
A wartime article outlines how the selective draft law will operate in the United States. It describes voluntary registration days, required personal information, and potential penalties for those who evade service. The piece warns of future tribunals and a harsh trail for slackers.
The Southern Pacific railroad company begins a telephone based ticket sales system at its offices for Pacific Coast cities. Passenger Traffic Manager Charles Feo plans extension. Patrons can order train and Pullman tickets by phone with quick delivery. A general information server will support the system.
The committee on the grand opening announces a change from a cabaret banquet to a grand opening ball on Thursday May 10 2017. Members of the fraternal orders may secure tickets by presenting receipts. tickets cost 1.50 per couple with an extra fee for ladies. This is not a public dance.
Prof J T Miller editor of The Character Builder visited Weber College to lecture on Personal Efficiency and Vocational Guidance. He returned today for further instruction to several students as Elvin Witkinson, a former Weber basketball member, also spoke yesterday. Witkinson departs for the Mormon mission in the southern states, with a farewell party planned tomorrow at the Third Ward Chapel. Special music by Miss Hertha Falley accompanied the assembly, and plans were announced for a reception and ball in honor of Principal James E Darker and Prof G C Russell, who will leave the faculty this year at the college ball Friday night.
Washington May 7 The government outlines an extensive publicity push to boost Liberty Bond subscriptions. A special cancellation stamp, posters in post offices, and wide display on millions of letters and 60,000 Postal Service vehicles will inform the public. Letter carriers will act as information bureaus and be supplied with advertising material.
Bharitt Herbert C Peterson rents six inmates to work on the county infirmary farm under foreman Me Goodmanson with Sheriff Kellmerer overseeing. Prisoners will chop wood and clear land for root crops, plant a large garden, and raise potatoes peas and beets. Officials report ample fuel, livestock improvements, and plans to sustain the farm on a firmer basis. Ogden Steam Laundry ad.
Governor Bamberger plans a selective draft registration run by local civil authorities. Ogden officials including Sheriff Peterson, Clerk Namey, and County Physician Emmett are coordinating with Washington directives. Mayor Heywood may oversee in large cities if deemed necessary, but no authority clash will occur as plans proceed to keep politics out of the process.
George Halverson will handle my legal practice during my absence from the city. All affected parties, especially clients with cases set at the fat welling of cases in the district court, should send inquiries to Attorney at Law E. E. Tratty.
Thorsom apartments feature disappearing beds gas ranges and refrigerators and compare with standard four room flats. Rent starts at 1840 930 per month including light gas and heat according to Adren Userent.
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