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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1917
Page
2
A historical dispatch outlines marching duties for the flax crews and Sons of the Revolution. It requires lowering flags at sunset, standing at attention during the Star Spangled Banner, uncovering, and saluting in parade and review when officers pass. It prescribes facial and posture conduct for enlisted personnel and samplilary men.
A gummed OCR readout describes flag display and etiquette including guidance on flying at dawn and dusk, use of bunting, color guard behavior, handling when flags are flown with others, flag on monuments, half staff procedures, and Memorial Day timing. It notes never letting the flag touch the ground and proper orientation when flags are displayed on lawns or streets. The text references military and naval practices, and general ceremonial rules for flag respect.
In London General Maurice signals that Allied strategy on the Western Front aims to wear down German forces with slow, durable fighting. He notes German officials seek to bolster public morale through deception, claiming the Germans have halted the British advance and will shift troops to the eastern front to slow Allied gains.
German press comments on Orthmann Hollner overtures to Russians as a bait to create a separate peace. The text suggests Russians might be gullible to accept Germanys offers and hints at conquest aims behind the move.
A claim touts Bon-Opto as restoring eyesight with a free prescription offer. Testimonials describe dramatic relief from eye strain and improved clarity after using one tablet dissolved in water daily for several days. The ad urges readers to obtain at home and visit druggists for the remedy.
In Petrograd the danger of flawed agreements is shaded as Germany’s non solemn obligations threaten to nullify treaties. The text argues central power aims to devastate and conquer, pledging rights and freedom only to find German mastery over a new republic. It warns that revolutions may be fostered to justify Halier control over Russia, accusing Russia of becoming a dupe if it aligns with the Central powers.
The Standard discusses Home Guards in Ogden, citing letters between local committees and Adjutant General Williams. It notes no state law governing Home Guards, possible military organization, and limits on arming non regular units. A later item reports Southern delegates urging absolute prohibition during the war.
In New York on May 18 the Equitable Trust was awarded a 2 percent verdict totaling 32,272,274 against the Denver and Rio Grande Railway for a 1905 bond-issue arrangement with Western Pacific and D and R G. Judge Learned Hand advised installment payments to avoid receivership exposure. In Salt Lake City a report cites an explosion at Gerlach causing the loss of distillate valued at about 2,060? appears. thirty cars aboard were bound for San Francisco.
Pearl Huston a Negro was found guilty by Municipal Judge George B. Tucker and sentenced to severe days in jail with no alternative. Arrested at 125 Twenty-fourth Street last night two local youths permitted visit to her quarters, the judge said her presence threatens the community and a jail term would warn other women of her type. Frank Jarry a persistent vaude actor was sentenced to nerve twenty-five days in fall. He was arrested by Patrolman A. Jensen. For drunkenness Juan Maranca was sentenced to five days and William Smith a known moocher received ten days. T. E. Brock forfeited $4 bail for breaking a safety zone view at Twenty-Eighth Street and Lincoln Avenue, taken into custody by Officer Johns. Wilford Mellary and Archie Wright each received five days for trespass, arrested by Sergeant H. C. Blackburn at Twenty-eighth Street and Pacifie Avenue.
The garden of George W. Larkin at 548 Twenty seventh Street lost tulip blooms to thieves. Chief Thomas Frowning said the department will use all energy to prevent repeats and watch for offenders in this city area.
James Goddard a famed Chicago Opera tenor will headline the Chautauqua program this year entertaining Ogden audiences again. Born in Tennessee he favors negro melodies and plans a varied set including opera and old-time favorites at The Royal, and a march toward Booth style tunes.
Chicago traders noted cautious mood in wheat after sharp declines with premiums for catch wheat and lower Minneapolis stock by 820000 bushels for the week. Futures opened modestly lower, July at 2.15 to 2.17 and September around 1.96 to 1.99, then rallied slightly as selling eased. The day also reports a New York Supreme Court ruling that Rockefeller Foundation and the Bureau of Social Hygiene are charitable corporations.
The will of the late Mrs Laura Tepesque of Rockefeller assets faces a state transfer tax dispute. Bequests totaling 435 593 to the Rockefeller Foundation and 75 000 to the Bureau of Social Welfare are affected. The Drama Club of Ogden plans a meeting at David Eccles residence on Jefferson Avenue tomorrow at 2 pm with hostesses Mrs Pel I p Warren Kossely. A fine program is promised.
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