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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1917
Page
6
Chicago wheat futures slipped under pressure from rumors of large government sales of future wheat and hopes for concessions. July contracts dropped amid volatile trading as traders priced in anti inflation steps and potential peace moves. The market remained thin due to ongoing trading restrictions.
Derlin reports from May 16 via London May 1 that chancellor Von Bethmann-Hollweg faces strong parliamentary scrutiny over Russia policy. Berlin papers praise the chancellor while Vorwaerts expresses disappointment, fearing potential missteps toward a separate peace or stalemate in the west. London dispatch notes Britain’s new Ministry of Food gains power, dictating meat bread and sugar rations and enforcing shop and bakery controls nationwide.
Brigham City May 17 three new recruits join Brigham City cavalry. Named are James Ashcroft Orlands Petereen and Orvill Merrell. The piece also notes ongoing issues with parties using the city cemetery at night for pasturing animals and mentions Clyde L Eddy former city resident now managing editor of the Druggists Circular after a stint on the Pacific coast.
Major That an, Behley, UV. Ay son of the late Rear Admiral Schley of Spanish American War fame, died yesterday at Schofield Barracks Honolulu. He was 53 years old, according to word received here today.
Ogden WGtena Latindey is listed with contact phone 025. The notice mentions writt ip atateatative peasant rep resencatives will Join the rontarence, indicating a gathering or conference related to rural matters and representation.
Forty five enterprising Ogden residents have guaranteed expenses for the Ogden Chautauqua assembly starting June 8. A long list of local guarantors is cited, with names including E. P. Mills, Frank M. Dregs, Jos. B. Morrell, and many others. The article notes that this year individuals must underwrite the project, with support from the Ellleen White Chautauqua system, and emphasizes the hoped-for high caliber attractions and ticket sales to cover costs.
A clipped colloquial note recalls Abe Martin facing a hard summer as he helps with farm tasks at home. The reminiscence mentions old tools like a Jack-knife with a picture, hinting at simpler days and local color in a rural setting.
A squadron of American torpedo boat destroyers crossed the Atlantic and reached Queenstown to begin war service. The officers and crew, praised for readiness, reported their ships in excellent condition, though gear lacked heavier clothing for cold seas. British and American officers exchanged greetings as the flotilla prepared to push into the war zone.
The high school auditorium hosts a 1917 finale vaudeville titled Tin Senior Joy Zone with acts by Ruth Winter Grace Jennings Dorothy Holther Helen Cortez Leah Faris and others. The program includes The Bing Song Five The Philanthropter Noodles and The Dear Departed among a large cast and crew.
A mixed program screens at the Cozy through the rest of the week featuring Fox comedy three part House of Terrible Scandals, Max Linder in Max Comes Across, Matt and Jeff cartoon, Helen Holmes in The Railroad Raiders, Ben Turpin in Bucking the Tiger, Billie Rhodes in Klep tomaniacs and Reel Life segments.
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