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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1915
Page
3
The Standard announces itself as an independent daily paper serving Ogden City with monthly and daily rates. Publisher Willa Glasmann leads a paper claiming Audit Bureau and Associated Press membership, with unclear subscription terms for in and out of Ogden.
The notice explains that subscribers may discontinue the Standard by notifying the publisher. If stopping, payment covers up to the period purchased and one subscriber per rate exists. readers are urged to inform the publisher or agent to end delivery.
A fragmented notice instructs mail to subscribers and directs all letters to The Standard, urging correct addressing and direct delivery to the Ogden Standard office. It emphasizes the collector and official recent notices, urging proper submission to the Standard.
Qua of the maw laws of the state of Utah, in effect that week, forbids any officer or employe of any city or municipal corporation from receiving directly or indirectly any free ticket or service from interurban or street railways, waterworks, light or power plants, or any company holding a franchise. This law eliminates revolving favors and special privileges from public service corporations.
An Ogden historian argues that if Rupela gains control of the Bosphorus and Dardanelles, Europe could be steadied by placing Turkish territory under Greece. He contends that such a shift would reduce European unrest and prevent one power from gaining a decisive global advantage.
Merchants and business firms oppose a legislative measure requiring all mercantile houses to close daily at 6 PM except during six days before December 25. Exemptions cover shops that deal mainly in perishables. Merchants on Twenty Fifth Street plan a test case arguing the act is defective and omits reopening time. They seek legal guidance, claim compliance possible by brief reopenings, and anticipate a constitutional challenge.
Sunday brought bright sun and smooth roads inviting drives across the region. A machine completed Salt Lake journey in about an hour and eighteen minutes, underscoring the boulevard’s excellent travel conditions.
The excerpt notes heavy Sunday car travel on the Ogden to Salt Lake route with at least 500 cars and about 100 people using autos to attend leagues, while rail traffic rises only modestly. A prior count shows 117 cars carries 1 to 8 people homeward from Salt Lake, reflecting the era’s rapid auto growth and rising car prices from $500 to $7000.
Fragmentary historical text outlines U S stance on contraband trade by belligerents, permitting munitions traffic on passenger ships while urging humane submarine warfare rules. Mentions British shipping neutrality and the right to sell contraband, with references to German and British actions and humane conduct guidelines.
A war update notes no decisive Allied gains at Gallipoli led by German officers in Turkish defenses. French and British forces struggle to advance as Turkey resists. allies aim to eliminate Turkey within sixty days, while German actions on the western front could draw forces from Gallipoli.
The Ogden theater shows Man's Prerogative for a final night with strong cast led by uth Rakind and Honey Wing. Also listing When Justice Sleeps, a panel of daily stories featured in this week’s Isly theater program.
The correspondence episodes discuss publicity plans and political maneuvering around a Dover operation. References to Mr Wheeler, Congressman Wide, and letters to Am Lee show efforts to influence public opinion and press coverage. The note hints at plans to bring attention to a Denver matter and mentions Jess Willard appearing at the Lyceum tomorrow.
A ragged OCR note reports a theft at a West Preenty farm with ghivkens and wings mentioned, plus unclear references to officials, cities, and a Salt Lake City group. It notes an Army meeting and a drop in craft employment in Utah, with Pauline Bush at the Oracle tonight.
A confused clipping describes a woman being held up in the early hours, with references to a Mary Binnetta and a ring of events around Ant Avenue. The piece mentions the Alhambra opening on Circus Day and other local happenings including sermons and a feature story about a chyming girl in an upcoming advertisement era.
Miss Choon Smith, recent graduate from Pacific Theological Seminary in Berkeley, California, calls for modernizing the Bible. She argues to remove archaic language and translate into clear understandable English to reach contemporary readers.
A garbled review notes last showing of Man's Prerogative at The Ogden theater. It references veterans, Ogden events, and a Salt Lake City gathering, with mentions of ratings and a meeting plan tied to a local department commander and other officials.
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