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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1915
Page
4
Georgette crepe and black leather trim gowns for girls feature square necklines and Point d Esprit details. A little girl play apron keeps meals tidy while cage bird care notes discuss enrichment and avoidance of isolation for birds. Borax is cited to prevent house fly breeding in the home.
The text discusses boric acid based products and cheap options for pest control in stables and trash areas. It notes that while it does not kill adult insects or stop egg laying, the substance can act as a fertilizer when used. The writing mentions the ducking of eggs and effects on pests in damp floors and services.
An advertisement claims thin people can gain five to eight pounds in fourteen days by weighing and measuring, using the Saygol tablets with meals. It touts rapid fat production from eaten foods, with Saygol advertised as safe, pleasant, and inexpensive, sold by A R Melntyra Co in Ogden with a money back guarantee.
Advertising copy touts a two hour program at the Ogden featuring Robert Easel Wm Hart Rhea Mitchell Syd Ghoplin Gelonel Heeza Liar and a kid friendly feature. The ad promises entertainment for the last time with a mix of clever comedy and dramatic sketches.
Members of Queen Catherine Chapter No 4 travel to Salt Lake City for an annual meeting. The morning session included ritual at the temple zone, with an evening exemplification of work and plans for a luncheon, installation of grand officers, and a banquet at the lodge.
An unclear embassy statement describes distress aboard a vessel, noting damage and loss of balance as the ship’s crew attempts to secure the ship’s critical areas. It mentions a warning, a steering issue, and responses by officials as the situation unfolds at sea.
Edwin Bliss narrates a tense aftermath in which Joseph Drom, shaken by fear and guilt, contemplates returning stolen money to the bank vault before an examiner arrives. A gambling associate exposes his panic, while the scene shifts through broken routines and a wavering resolve as the man faces potential ruin and a path toward restitution.
A noisy report on a local Saturday holiday week and a debated plan at the Isis theater. The piece mentions heat and a proposed evening program, with references to staff and attendance concerns. The article notes discussion of options but no firm action or schedule finalized.
Petition lists David Rosenbaum W H Barnard Mary Hadley Joseph H Prosiain William Baty Joseph H Yates Hill Pistce award Halles Hi Gibbs Thomas H Prices MB Prind to Ogden Logan Agabo Railway company PLD Kline manager. About 400 acres of waterlogged land to be included in the district and brought under cultivation.
An ad extols a shampoo brand Canthrox with simple preparation and quick drying results. The text blends grooming tips with an aside on a 19th century open saloon petition in Tremonton and local voting dynamics affecting liquor licensing.
May 13 Detroit district sees no street cars as the Detroit United Railway Conductors and Motormen strike over a motorman’s reinstatement after alleged sale handling. Thousands of workers face 1–3 hour delays. police on alert to prevent disturbances while the walkout continues.
The article reports workers delaying a formal statement and potential actions as they accuse the company of repeatedly violating terms of the agreement. Discharged workers and officers consider a strike, with talks including factory working conditions and potential walkouts.
Scotland Yard issued an emergency call for special constables to report for duty as a precautionary measure amid unrest in London and other cities. The notice cites protection of Germans in Mugland and general anti-German rioting activity.
Weber Academy students elected officers for the annual student government. Leland Wyants was president Irene Leo Ville vice president Dora Chandler secretary treasurer Spencer Collit yell master Andrew Pouliot serjeant at arms Raphael Rabinault standard bearer and George Nelson adjutant. A field day was planned at Lagoon on Wednesday May 18.
A volunteer committee meets at the White House to express dissatisfaction with administration. Lincoln replies to let Blondin carry the burden and cross the Niagara River, urging silence to keep the government safe and successful amid heavy loads. The message emphasizes trust in those in power and caution.
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