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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1918
Page
2
Fragmented OCR text references The Standard and an Independent Newspaper balance statement. It appears to describe an old publication note about post office, reeord, and republication restrictions, but the readable facts are scarce and unclear.
Telephoning to The Standard, an author questions the purpose of child welfare work and baby weighing. Government experts say many preventable infant deaths could be avoided with early study, guidance for mothers, and better nutrition. The Ogden mothers are urged to support this effort and promote care for infants, including extending nursing and sharing information. Churches are asked to honor young men serving in the nation by inscribing their names on a platoon plaque.
A 29 year old draft evader Paul Walters in Churchill County Nevada shot Sheriff after attempted arrest. The Sheriff died from wounds as a large posse hunted the killer. The incident is framed as a grave offense against the United States and calls for punishment of the attacker.
The piece notes women in Chia country will begin preserving vegetables and fruit as season approaches. It recalls last year’s effort with 870,000,000 quarts canned by housewives, equating to 200,000 car loads and saving transportation by five thousand trains of 40 cars each. This year aims to double the record.
Memorial Day in the churches focuses on reaffirming loyalty and honoring the hustes of the past and present with services in each church. The roll of honor is read in many congregations as a tribute to those who served.
A Canadian contingent member, W. 8. Derry-2s64 of Ogden, writes his mother of eight missing prisoners among the enemy and notes exhausted childlike prisoners. A cable report mentions German convict battalions, forced munition workers, and push toward the western front as Germany nears its last-ditch effort in the war.
A report says General von Hindenburg is massing mining and shock troops for another offensive from the Belgian coast toward Rheims. If Germany strikes and succeeds the Kaiser could fall, morale may collapse, and America would emerge strengthened postwar with industry rebounding before peace terms finish.
Readers are told that men released from weeks of camp training are strong and fit the army claims superior physical and mental condition due to carefully chosen food and rigid inspection. The piece praises the US Army and Navy for welfare efforts and urges reporting of any propagandist comments aiding enemies.
The piece notes US debt rising from under 959 million in 1917 to about 14.4 billion with a four billion addition from the fourth Liberty loan by April 1. It recalls the 1915 Chicago expo period and Baring Brothers collapse, praising American children for contributing wartime stamps and contrasting with European financial turmoil.
A Butte Miner response addresses rumors that the government is enlisting ill men into the army. It explains that arrivals undergo quarantine, strict examinations, and vaccination during training. Many recruits are rejected for health reasons, showing enlistment remains selective and not a malevolent propaganda effort.
Ogden grows as a major stock yards hub. Oto Meek, general manager of Ogden Horse Sale and Commissions, predicts Ogden will become the greatest livestock center in the West, backing this with active development and expansion plans. President H. W. Dylan backs the company, aiding the city’s forward movement in the industry.
Patrick Healy Sr prominent Ogden businessman and railroad era figure dies at 2529 Jefferson Ave after years of ailments. He led Commercial National Bank since 1886 and owned Healy hotel. Born in County Kerry Ireland he witnessed the golden spike at Promontory Point 1865 and later engaged in sheep, packing, and other ventures with family and partners. Survivors include widow and several children and siblings. funeral plans not yet announced.
Salt Lake City was chosen as the 1939 convention venue for the National Association of Retail Grocers. The annual gathering in Chicago closed last night with the selection decision announced from Chicago sources.
The Utah delegation to the annual grocers assembly left Salt Lake for the east ten days ago. A. Affleck and William Murdock led the party, joined by BM Olgan and John Harper editor of the Retail Merchant. The group aims to secure Salt Lake as the 1938 convention site and seeks a rule modification from Herbert Hoover affecting western regions.
Important annual meeting for Nsonic Club will be held Friday evening May 24 at 7 p.m. All members are urged to attend. T. G. Shalgnessy, secretary treasurer, confirms the gathering and agenda.
Joseph Ballantyne son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Ballantyne of this city previously an architect with offices in the Eecine building has been commissioned as a second lieutenant in the engineering corps of the United States Army. He left Ogden last summer with Cattery GB and was sent from Camp Kearny to Camp Lee Virginia before reporting to Camp Dodge Iowa assigned to the 314th engineers.
The National Flower operetta will be staged Tuesday evening, May 24, to aid the Red Cross. The program features a citywide chorus and a 4 part musical act. Tickets go on sale at 2:06 PM with prices 25c for box seats, 10c for lower floor, 5c for gallery, evening seats range from 60c to $1.
Late yesterday the state case against James Pingree Company for alleged nuisance on Hud Avenue ended with a verdict finding the defendant not party. Testimony showed water standing on the land, a photo in the record drew attention, and local officials noted the stagnant water’s impact amid community interest. The hearing referenced plans and personalities including George Gibbs and George Smith in cross ties to broader notices.
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