Ogden Tops Second Red Cross Drive Subscriptions
Ogden exceeded its goal in the second Red Cross drive with over 59 thousand dollars pledged. District apportionment was 58 thousand, with early reports indicating the sum was reached and a small over subscription expected to fit pledges. The city and county totals rose as many towns over-subscribed their shares, with notable contributions from Slaterville Eden Uintah West Weber Taylor Wilson Ketes villa and 231,506 from Ogden Union Railway and Depot employees among 409 subscribers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daden
Red Cross
Kure
Thla Inornaing
Inet Svening
Young men fined after sheep theft plea
Willa Johna and Willan Backs, among four youths arrested ten days earlier for taking sheep from Hansen Livestock, pleaded guilty to malicious mischief. Judge Barker lectured them on the seriousness of stealing livestock, sentencing them to $30 fines or 20 days in jail. County Attorney Fair urged leniency, noting their good reputations, while warning that similar cases must deter others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willa Johna
Willan Backsman
Hansen Livestock & Feeding Company
Charles L. Fair
George
Barker
Mugther
Thn
Willam Brown
Charles T. Farr
Dudge Barker
Darker
Scott
Tay
Farmers Instructed How to Kill the Hoppers
Ogden Valley campaign against grasshoppers expands with poisoned bran bait. County Agent Preston Thomas trains farmers to apply a mix of bran poison syrup and citrus to deter hoppers before they spread. Instructions stress proper mixing, coverage, and safety to ensure effectiveness and prevent inhalation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogden Valley
Weber County
Far Bureau
Preston Thomas Ts
Oaden Valley
Lureau
Department of Agriculture
Thomas
Happera
Rain Benefit to County Crops From Recent Storm
County farm bureau officials report the intermountain rainstorm was of inestimable value to growing crops. It arrived after several hours of excess heat and should renew crop vigor. Tomato plants recovered, berries gained a strong stand, and other crops look promising in Weber County.
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Oftleiais
Weber County
Provo Hospital to Commit Demented Man after Court Order
George Fitzgibbon, reportedly hundreds of millions in debt, was arrested days ago and ordered committed to Provo Hospital by a district court judge after a board of physicians found him demented. He allegedly believes himself a millionaire and will be taken to the hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Fitzgibbona
Aire
Denry Hinckburn
el Brovo
Fitzgibbons
Ife
Golf and Country Club Hosts Benefit for Red Cross
The Golf and Country Club at 1510 hosts a May 4 fundraiser to aid the Weber County Red Cross chapter. The event features a golf tournament at Ogden Golf and Country Club, with local women handling tees and spectator donations. Proceeds support the national Red Cross, plus related local campaigns and activities in Weber County.
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Golf and Country Club
RED Cross
Ogden Golf & Cronery Clinic
Elit Chamberk Lave
Oxden
Businese
Iesay
Weber County
Ted
Ralph
Webster
A. G. Tornhove
Women urged to sell flour in county exhibit
An afternoon exhibit of war bread at Harrisville will feature demonstrations by Miss Eda Ladwis of Weller County. Women are urged to pledge to sell white flour and wheat to the U S Food Administration for military use. Cards explain no one is being asked to give flour, only to sell. The government pays 4.76 dollars per 100 pounds in the original mill.
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Harrisvill
Weller County
Eda Ladwis
United States Food Administration
Carl ‘T. Veterkon
Logan
Utah
Sweden
E. L. Otteson
Spanish Fork
Norway
Wren
Christiana
Une
Noi
Ottogon
United States
Mormons Tell of Starvation Deprivation Abroad
Salt Lake City dispatch reports Mormon missionaries returning from foreign work bring stark tales of famine in Europe. They cite long lines for food, cases of fainting, and governments denying aid, with notes on Norway Sweden and Norway where supplies ran out. The missionaries describe families receiving small potato rations and bread improvised with pulps as shortages deepen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Missionarlek
Church of Jews Christ of Latter-day Saints
Mormons
United States
Europe
Germany
Ile
Theodosius Botkin Dies in East Utah Consul Sailed
Theodosius Botkin of Utah, American consul at Campbellton New Hanover, reported dead May 27. Botkin joined the consular service in 1906. He was a Salt Lake City resident. King Alfonso is believed ill in Madrid on May 28 with grippe like disease, signatories including the president of the chamber of deputies and several ministers.
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Theodosius Botkin
Utah
East
Washington
Theodosien Botkin
Campbellton
New Hannawick
State Department
Botkin
Salt Lake City
Alfonso
Madrid
Chamber of Deputies
Marine and Public Instruction
Ada
Improvements Under Way At Weber County Schools
The article details reconstruction and modernization plans for several Weber County schools. It notes basement additions, new toilet systems, enlarged gym or study spaces, and remodeling of the Vaylor and Bren schools to accommodate growing enrollments. Project cost is estimated at 4000.
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Ie Bao
Hyeroont
Harrisville
Slaterville
Goon Ak
Tha Ede
Raymond Raney Agreed To Pay Wife Four A Week
Raymond Raney and Raymund Drancy case details show a preliminary hearing delayed by long term agreement. The defendant will pay his wife four dollars weekly under county attorney oversight and a court order. The notes mention a marriage certificate and absence of divorce records, impacting the alimony status.
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Raymund Drancy
Creo
Ius Nicipial
Baumunk
Prart
Tevald
Dranay
Aoman Praviana
Prancy
Jie Wieger
Lial Draney
Mra. Draney
Rho
Uraney
Anthon T Aud and Gharlen W Penrose Denounce Non-Partisan League
In a restricted-letter stance the presidents condemn joining the Non-partisan League and urge current parties to remain separate. They defend existing factions as adequate to address wrongs and misgovernment, warn against alliance with a new party, and criticize socialist influence and calls for a new political alignment. The letter references A C Thurwnley and opinions on farming failure, socialism, and Russia.
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Salt Lake Tribune
Anthon T. Taud
Gharlen W. Penrose
Naminenditon
Ptnuel Uon
League, Inc
Jesse Tt. Rich
Wrerton
Idaho
Penrose
North Dikotie
A.C. Thiwnley
Folsheviks
Min
Dienraec
Russia
TV. W. Jaainang
Lyahorera
FrEPtered Fragment Preserves Local Notice Fragments
A damaged OCR fragment from a local paper presents partial details of a public notice. readable bits include the action and local official identifiers but missing context, dates, and full names.
General Wood Seeks Active Duty Assignment
General Leonard Wood, once head of the Eighth Division, was to meet President Wilson to discuss his role. Reports indicate he seeks more active duty than his current post and may be reassigned to train another division, likely at Camp Funston, with a decision expected from the War Department.
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Leoard Wood
Ran Kranchca
Wilron
OL Wan Hot
Leonard Wond
Iy Cotemander
Western Department
War Department
Camp Funston
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