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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1918
Page
3
Ogden items report war garden supervision by Albert Bachruin at Toovle High School, Navy enlistments for local youths, and clerical moves in the press. Also noted are civic notices, court fines for drunkenness, and military recruiting activities with several named individuals and employers in the area.
Religion class exercises are scheduled for May 26 at Weber stake, featuring a program with a chorus singing Flag of the Free and various student graduates and speakers. The event includes certificates presented by church leaders and a benediction, with numerous ward members listed among graduates and honorees.
Ogden prepares for a grand civic display as a half block long flag thirty feet wide will be carried through town in a Saturday parade. Citizens are urged to donate to the war effort, with Red Cross drives surpassing $15,000 in district apportionments and hundreds contributing. The Loyal Order of Moose and local bands will participate, with Red Cross nurses and city officials in attendance.
An examination for clerk and carrier positions will be held at the post office in the city on June 32 1918. Applicants aged 18 to 45 must meet requirements. women excluded. Physical standards include height 4 inches barefoot and weight at least 125 pounds without overcoat or hat.
Readable lines describe a crowd viewing elephants at the Alhambra theater, with playful crowd reactions and casual chatter. A stray garbled subplot mentions protests and patrons, but the core item is the animal exhibit attracting visitors.
An incident notes a Black man arrested by the deputy sheriff for intoxication near Twenty-fifth Street and Lincoln Avenue. The page also mentions Mrs. W. Thorngan's Idaho trip, a business filing against the Peery estate for about 24,000, and probate proceedings for George A. White's estate. Additionally, moved address, a dance at the Thirteenth Ward mutuals hall, and other local notices appear with various names and places.
For rent a furnished modern hres com apartment to We Argyin, call Phona 1668-3, 8007.
Children weighed and examined at Quincy school district as part of a federal health program. Mothers bring children ages four and under for health checks. records kept for reference and corrective action planned. Mrs. Jameyuine and Mrs. J.C Cooper lead the work with teachers and parents assisting.
We express heartfelt thanks to friends for their kindness during our recent bereavement with generous words and comforting messages. Grote and Florence Piewelling, Mrs. 8, FB, Me Tolosh and Family extend appreciation to Read the Classified Ads.
A Plain City farewell program featured music, prayers, talks by Col A Boyd and Bishop Thatcher, readings, and a piano solo. An Ogden orchestra accompanied a social dance afterward. The event included a red cross floral tribute to Col. Boyd and praised his address lasting about thirty minutes.
G A Barry and A B McBeth known as the Barry company of Ogden filed a district court suit against the Oregon Short Line railroad for damages on six causes of action alleging contract failure in shipment of food produce. Attorneys D A Roberts and St A Farnsworth represent the plaintiffs. Damages sought: first $213.20 second $161.23 third $22.52 fourth $4147 fifth $70.60 sixth $407.56.
A banquet and dance will be held tonight in Huntsville to honor the drafted men who depart Monday for Camp Lewis. Six Huntsville men are named Joseph Smith Slaney Stromberg Cadence Olsen Walter Freatuden Lawrence Fell and Glen N. Jorgan. The program includes speakers and toasts between dinner and dancing.
Beginning on the Urals region in June water users of the city will be watched and checked for compliance. Officials will conduct inspections and monitor usage to ensure proper water conservation and rule adherence.
Commissioner Chris Fiyzare of the water department warns that nonconforming users will face severe action to conserve the water supply. He cites widespread waste from lawn watering and gutter runoff as war gardens demand extra water. Beginning June 1, an inspector will check individual usage.
Enid Bennett headlines a dramatic film reopening tonight at Alhambra. Fans anticipate a strong performance as the star brings energy to a premiere at the famed venue.
Four youths from Ogden faced Juvenile Court after being accused of stealing sheep from Hansen Livestock & Feeding Company. All sheep recovered. Bail set for Bly Johns and Harold Bachman under 25 dollars. Cyril Being and Amasa Ekins implicated. one held until departure to Camp Lewis.
Alfred Jackson Grima of 2599 Adama Avenue is transferred from Denver Cele to Ogden City and to Fort Teavenworth Kan as a railroad recruit. Calros, an experienced tradnman, enters the army engineering division. Tlorare 1. Hardona of 84 Louis Mo is transferred to Oder for United military service. The text notes The Battle of Picardy the Alhambra tonight.
New York May 24 pronounced strength marked today's market opening. United States Steel offered 14,000 shares at 11614 up to 11044 with a one point gain. Sumatra Tobacco and several steel, chemical, and iron stocks posted one to three point advances before pulling back. Liberty bonds fluctuated as copper and other issues showed reversals. overall midday buying lifted steel and Marine preferred, with varied price moves across related issues.
Chicago May 24 heavy rains threaten planting of bearish corn prices opened mixed with July contracts around 4.40% and 139% as oats lagged action. An Ohio dispute attracted attention but market moved with local trade and hogs margins softening. Lard remained steadier as futures contended with weaker provisions and broader commodity shifts.
May cattle receipts show steady market with good steers priced around 9 to 11 dollars and choice cows and heifers near 9 to 10.50. Feeder cattle sold 5 to 7 dollars, while sheep receipts remained steady with lambs at about 17 and ewes near 9 to 10 dollars.
Western market notes include cattle, hogs, and sheep receipts with mixed bids. Livestock prices show steady to firm movers, with prime fed steers around 15.90 and calves at 8.50 to 12.75, while hogs trend weaker with bulk around 17.00 to 17.60. Kansas City and Omaha listings report industrial stocks and livestock shifts, citing Amalgamated Sugar, Corment Lea, and various coal and copper firms alongside regional cattle and sheep prices.
Utah stock listings reflect a varied day with numerous mining firms trading modestly higher and other outfits slipping. Notable quotes include American Con. Cap. at 260, Silver King Coat at 1.471, Kling Con. at 185, Lehi Tintic and Prince Consolidated among active names with volumes listed.
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