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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1917
Page
8
An advertisement touts a freckle removal prescription by a prominent physician. It claims rapid improvement with ethine, promises a clear complexion, and offers a money back guarantee if not successful. Readers are urged to ask for the double strength vitamin product sold with the guarantee.
Sophomore program plans at Weber College Ohio were upset by a visit from prominent University of Utah faculty. Prof. Leroy E. Cosles and Misses Frances Grant Agnes Clive Maron Olsen Peter Vaslus presented an enjoyable program with piano and violin solos. Address by Prof. Cowles and Dr Kastos provided hopeful notes on Weber’s future. A reception for retiring faculty follows, with leaders James L Barker George Oscar Russett and others honored. Tickets and theatre ads note Mothers of France at Utah theater. An organizing campaign for the Great Lakes failure is planned.
The text warns that poisons remain in the body if waste is not promptly eliminated, causing headaches, backache, dizziness, fever, chills, urinary retention, and irritation of the urinary tract, urging adherence to a physician's prescription.
The 400 voice Salt Lake Oratorio Society and a full symphony orchestra will render The Creation next Sunday afternoon on the front steps of the state capitol. Squire Copp ne directs as Ogden Pictures Corp gains exclusive filming rights. The open air concert draws eminent attendees and thousands of anticipated music lovers from nearby towns.
Lion and Wromlag Coal compagnies announce a voluntary wage increase of 10,000 a month to raise miners pay and keep mines at full capacity. The two year contract signed with the mineral union ties operators to maintain production while urging consumers to conserve fuel. General Manager Dei Hi Pape, newly retired from the east, frames the action as patriotic amid a looming European fuel shortage and calls for national distribution of coal to alleviate a potential famine.
An old classified style ad offers two root apartments at New Plaza Apts with disappearing beds and ranges and refrigerators included. Rents range from $15 to $30 per month including light gas heat and ice.
Patrolman J F Kelliher, indicted for allegedly abusing a Chinaman, was exonerated by Judge Pratt in the district court. The district attorney did not allow trial, confident of acquittal, and moved to dismiss the charge. Kelliher received congratulations from friends and public assurances of his innocence throughout.
City records show a crackdown on bicyclists riding on sidewalks. Several individuals faced fines or jail, including drunk and disorderly charges. Notable names listed. dates noted as yesterday and this morning. multiple minor violations documented.
Joseph Scowcroft, a prominent Ogden businessman, reports strong Manhattan enthusiasm for the war against the Teutonic powers. He notes bankers expect industrial and financial security, with leading financiers ready for bond market judgments as America vows "safety first" and mobilizes forces for wartime reform and rehabilitation.
The local Trollanders association held a meeting in the Firet ward meeting house where a musical program by the Southern Pacific Mechanics band entertained the group. Hollanders in the band joined others to serenade their brothers from The Netherlands, a warmly appreciated treat.
The Masked Model Jake Corto headlining a new musical comedy travels by U P special train from Denver to San Francisco with six cars and a troupe of 65. The journey stops in Pittsburg Omaha Denver Orden and Salt Lake City en route to the Orpheum for a one day engagement in Oxden on Monday May It arrives on the Union Pacific to begin the cross country tour and promote the show .
Society page notes a Saturday meeting of the Daughters of the Mormon Battalion with Mrs Ada Halroyd on Lincoln Avenue between Sixth and Seventh Streets at 3 20 PM. Also mentions Ogden High School seniors vaudeville May TR with a center class cast famed for originality and self created acts.
A roll of shame listing names of persons accused of disloyal actions will be issued by United States District Attorney Sobal W. Preston. He said today that some men named will be prosecuted. The notice was announced in San Francisco on May 11.
President Wilson expresses gratitude to Cardinal Gibbons for a message from archbishops of the United States. He notes delays due to hosting the foreign commission and praises the April 18 archbishops meeting at the Catholic university.
The fragment describes a real estate listing for two room apartments with features and an unclear monthly price of 184 930. It mentions items like ranges refrigerators and a likely four room flat and utilities such as gas and heat. The text is garbled and lacks clear details.
Members of the Ladies of the Grand Chapter of the Eastern Star continued their conclave and scheduled officer elections for the afternoon. An elaborate banquet for delegates and dignitaries was to be held at the Mesonic temple at 6:50 PM, with many visitors from across the state in attendance.
Robert E. Dosd Willie Smith and Eurene E Pratt of Ogden with Irvine J S McAlwater Briant Bullen J E Hatch Thomas Market J O White of Logan W F Pearson of Lisingston Mont and M B Benedict depart for San Francisco on Southern Pacific train No 6 to join the U S military officers reserve corps now training at the Presidio in San Francisco.
Edwin Bell of Sparks Nevada and Afra Dell and Mrs W J Holter of Helena Montana came to Ogden last night for the funeral of Mrs Katherine Rcott. The funeral was held this morning at St Josephs Catholic church with Rev Father P M Cuskeehan presiding. Interment followed in Mountain View cemetery.
Frauen Sewell died shortly before midnight at the family residence after illness. Katherine Ong wife of Hiyovo Cu died at a local hospital yesterday of tuberculosis. One was born in Chicago on April 21 1885 and survived by husband and a daughter Carrie nine years old. The body remains at Lind Quint Chapel with services tomorrow at 2 p m conducted by Rev J E Carver. Interment at Cemetery.
Announcement for a testimonial ball to aid Ogden army navy and national guard recruits. The lodge of Alladom Giver plans a fundraising party led by John C Littlefeld to buy camp life essentials. Tickets are being distributed as part of the effort.
A Sunday parade from Salt Lake to Ogden will rally recruits for the Army, led by Captain Francis and over 10 automobiles carrying speakers and musicians. The Ogden Automobile Association urges citizens to greet them at the City Hall at 10 30 AM, forming a welcoming procession toward Salt Lake.
Sioux City Iowa May 11 Eric Wolf manager of a local plane company was taken into custody after disloyal talk led to police action. The event centers on a man accused of expressing disloyal views prompting detention by authorities.
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