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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1919
Page
5
A promotional note invites readers to view a highly efficient Eden washing machine praised as a peer to others. Demonstrations will be held in four homes at no cost, with purchase possible on easy monthly payments.
Lois Steers of Steers Coman Hort says Schumann-Heink will arrive in Ogden this afternoon to meet the famed soprano. Steers notes the star’s recent West concerts drew record crowds and praise. Madam Schumann-Heink, touring from San Diego, has dedicated herself to war relief through grand concerts and camp hospital performances.
The weekly Water County farm bureau bulletin warns of a grasshopper invasion in Northeastern Nentsville. A brood hatched on the Me Walls farm side hill destroying five acres of maize and moving onward. Mr Hall offered Ero McKay a $125 check and a new horse to close the issue.
Three youths faced juvenile court after charges related to bootlegging were revealed. A police informant detailed how the trio allegedly assisted in distributing illegal beverages, with one identified as the apparent ringleader.
Sanitary Inspector George Shorten orders the Utah Wool and Hide company plant at 2208 Wall Avenue to abandon operations. He cites unsanitary conditions and odor affecting nearby businesses in Ogden. First National Bank supports immediate action to remove the nuisance and comply with health orders.
Ogden citizens urged to support a mass meeting at the Tabernacle this evening at 8 30 for foreigners working toward United States citizenship. The event, part of the Americanization drive, will feature a program led by G Jackson Reeves with talks by John A Junk Henry C Johnkan and Leslie Frazer, naturalization examiner. Judge Tillman D Inhnson will speak on Americanization along with musical numbers.
Fragmentary notice shows J. J. Brimmitt of 2417 Hudson Ave offering Liberty bonds for sale at high prices. Appears amid a disaster with unclear figures and casualty statements mentioning 49 dead near a square foot area.
A government order from Washington sets July 5 price hikes for stamped envelopes and related mail items, increasing postage twelve cents per item. The move aims to widen price coverage for large-volume buyers while noting existing rates remain in effect until the date. Also, the season’s final dance at Berthana is tonight.
Warrants issued this afternoon by W. W. Anderson against several defendants in Ogden Valley. Officials report violations of game laws are being monitored closely as farmers observe limits and adjust practices. Names and exact charges are partially obscured in the text.
The court placed Jude Dan Sullivan and the Ihrer boys under suspended sentence to the state Industrial school. An order requires the fourth defendant, if he travels to Utah, to be immediately sent to the Industrial school.
The item notes tonight’s final dance event at Berthana and lists a thrift stamp drive quota by county. It specifies Weber county’s quota and provides many county figures for the drive, including sums for Carbon, Dagrelt, Davis, Duchesne, Emery, Garfield, Grand, Juab, Kane, Morgan, Summit, Tooele, Uinta, Wasatch, Weber, Wayne, and others.
C H Reilly leads the Ulsh state trap shooting tournament at the Ogden Gun Club today and tomorrow with 236 of 250 targets. G M Hetley Salt Lake and Hige low tie for second at 234 as windy conditions hinder scores. Tomorrow features handicap matches and the winner will represent the state in Chicago.
A national board of fire underwriters report received by City Commissioner Miles L. Jones shows Ogden recording the smallest fire loss among U S cities of its size. With property valuation $5 678 440 and insurance $1 785 020 the loss percentage is .9 versus Salt Lake 1 53. fires per 100 buildings 1.65. The data cover cities with 20 000 population.
W H Wattis won the F W Gentsch Cup at the Ogden Golf and Country Club amid cold weather and full spectator turnout. Several mixed foursomes qualifiers will play off in the coming week for the Lewis trophies, with match play set for 18 holes and specific drive/ handicap rules for the men and women.
Dr Joseph R Morrell and wife will leave Monday for Atlantic City to attend the American Medical Association gathering. They will be away three weeks. Morrell represents Utah State Medical Association at the national convention. The probate report lists the J C Nye estate at 55957 with real estate, cash, stocks and bonds. Heirs are Hienne J Nye widow and sons Robert C and Frei M Nye.
A large number of men have been sent to the sugar factory at Hooper for the federal employment service bureau and the labor situation generally is satisfactory, according to a statement this morning by I. L. Beckett, Sr, who has charge of the local work. There are still many jobs of various kinds open for men and women who qualify, although there are many applications on file. Tomatoes, peppers, plant. Weber Floral, 740 East Street.
Mountain Brand defeated Brigham City 6 to 1 in a yesterday game. Ogden Packing and Provision Company’s Mountain Trand team opened a four-run fourth inning to seize the lead and held on as Brigham City’s defense faltered. Frequent errors and misplays helped seal the win for Mountain Brand.
A rugged game saw Ogden's pitcher deliver a credible performance striking out twelve opponents while allowing four walks. The Brighant team struggled as the ace worked efficiently to keep hitters off balance and secure the victory.
Transfers include R D Rogers to Mary A Rogers for parts of lots 1 and 43 and all of lot 4 percent Corey's Fauhdivision for 10 dollars. Lundy and wife to John Stash Ik for part of block 24 plate for 2000 dollars. Edward Charilan and wife to Albert Charlton for lot 21 section 14 township 2 west for 3000 dollars. Franca A Chaellot to Isabel Thurlton for part of subdivision 16 township 6 north range 5 west. Mary White to William Grieve for east half of lot 2 block 9 pinl A plain meter for 10 dollars.
The Western Opheal leant of Salt Lake yesterday defeated Ore baseball team, representing the Southern Da siyle shops in this city by a score of 4to%. The game was played at Lor Fare park with cold weather and large attendance. The feature was a home run by the Salt Lake pitcher lith with a man on base, scoring two runs to break the tie and win the game. A return game will be played in Salt Lake next season.
World markets opened with mixed tones as July and September futures fluctuated amid light trading. Corn remained easy while late short covering nudged provisions higher. overall market activity was restrained by cautious sentiment and rain expectations. Traders stayed away from the country to gauge crop conditions and month end influences.
Mon day pay period sale highlights low prices on meats beans lard and Crisco Cottolene and other staples. Advertises large no 4 and no 2 1 2 cans Goddard pork and beans Crisco and Crisco products with several price points for pails and cans amid stock clearance and weekly specials.
Market report from Chicago and other depots detailing potato and vegetable prices, poultry and eggs, and cattle hogs and sheep receipts. Includes specific prices for northern white carrots, Texas sacks, and various steer and feeder cattle ranges, with Knoxville and St. Joseph listings and comparative weekly notes.
Heat receipts total roughly 1000 with cattle and sheep numbers. beef steer entries around 50 with various feeder types mentioned. prices show minor declines and the market quotes are largely unsettled with no specific quotations given for cattle and sheep. The document notes miscellaneous figures for packing and feedlot activity and indicates a lack of firm bids on several classes of livestock.
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