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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1917
Page
5
An ad explains a hidden weakness in ordinary shades caused by chalk and clay filling that loosens and causes cracks and pinholes. It promotes Brenlin Unfilled shade material, a tightly woven cloth free of fillers, resisting daily wear, sun fading, and water spotting. The text invites customers to compare and choose Unfilled Brenlin, available in various tones.
Veterans proceed to Ogden City cemetery for a monument presentation at 1:30 PM. Captain Hutantzki will deliver the address after which flowers will be placed on waters in memory of the dead at Washington Avenue bridge over the Ogden river. Proceedings are directed by George Terry and John Weaton for Commander J. L. Welk’s post with the G A R, Women’s Relief Corps, and Ladies of the G A R participating.
The Whit Monday racing meet at Gruenwald track shattered attendance and betting records. The event drew massive bets with the Partmutuela reportedly reaching over two million marks while a single wager topped four million. Also noted is the American Defense Rifle club, a New York group teaching women rifle skills.
An oration by Ernest H. Falch of the Utan Cavalry at Ogden High School’s commencement in the Orpheum Theatre extols Lafayette and France during the American Revolution. It honors French aid, cites Rochambeau and de Grasse, and urges gratitude as France fights for liberty, while the U.S. recalls debt and alliance.
The firm George Whitmerer and Bons won the North Side Junior High echoat contract at a low bid of 81,052 after a 2 special board meeting. Other bids included Treseder and Co 461,475 and Hurmphris 62,700. heating and plumbing awarded to Halverson Brothers. The new school will sit on Mound Fort school grounds at an estimated cost of 76,570.
Utah Power and Light advances heavy Ammonia Plant capacity at Ogden plant by installing new equipment. A large wash system raises Ras mass output and a 100 workers shift to expanded production on North Washington to Five Points. New gas welding joins the pipe main from the plant to Second Trees as the project nears completion.
Duluth Minn May 30 Rain extinguished forest and brush fires that burned for weeks in northern Minnesota near the Canadian border. A message from International Falls says fires have destroyed 12,000,000 feet of timber owned by the Nakusroaks interests as drought grinds on and threatens greater losses.
Carl C. Rasmussen Weal Estate and Insurance promotes workmen's compensation insurance from major accident and guarantee firms. Office at 2420 Hudson Avenue invites inquiries and quotes for coverage.
Amsterdam reports from Dutch delegates in Stockholm that the Sozialist conference has been postponed to July 15 or later, contingent on the arrival date of French and allied delegates.
Pittsburg reports that doctors who join military service will receive thirty three percent of their income. The notice outlines compensation provisions for medical personnel entering active duty.
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