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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1917
Page
9
Superintendent Henry C. Johnson says Ogden Junior High students about 12 years old can work in canning factories and other laboring roles during crop periods. With schools on half days, principals will assist employers by interviewing pupils who wish to work when not in class.
Weber county’s opening 1417 duck season ends in tragedy as Charles Awenson, 19, Harrisville, is badly wounded when a 12 gauge shotgun discharged in a front seat while Swenson, Dabb, and Henderson rode home from a hunt. Swenson’s prognosis remains critical as doctors treat facial injuries.
The text notes a tall conference on October 6 and 7 at Salt Lake City with crowd management, railroads halting fares, and special trains. Two electric specials will run October 6 and 7 from Preston and Rundlog via U L and L to Salt Lake, departing early morning. The O S I J line issues special rates, tickets valid October 15 with return in most cases. A train from Montside via United States and Transportation Line will carry Ogden valley visitors directly to Salt Lake. Marshall Receives Petitions mentions Vice President Marshall denying compulsion for senators to take actions.
Ilenty Korbwan’s habeas corpus appeal failed as the supreme court upheld a new liquor law ruling that a person drunk in his own home violates prohibition. Judge Darker said this ends reversal arguments and confirms the legislature’s aim for absolute dry conditions, empowering arrests with clearer legal footing.
On Wednesday October 3 members of the Modern Woodmen camp will vote on sustaining or repealing an amendment to by laws creating a patriotic fund. Certificates held by Medora Woodsen may be used to defend the flag. Members are urged to attend at 2439 Madson Avenue at 6 p.m. Consul Frede Williams and Clerk J Tluminchclfp announce.
Reports from Judge Alfred We Agee indicate improvement and strength. He plans to open his division of the district court on October 8 but will handle only probate matters until fully recovered and able to take on all duties. The judge suffered an acute illness weeks ago and is convalescing at his daughter’s home on Herrick avenue.
Two ex Union association players, J. H. Couch and Joe Dredgan, were seen in Ogden yesterday. Couch, who played for Ogden, was en route from Butte to Palo Alto for an appendicitis operation and will leave the Union association. Injured early this season, he quit to ranch near his father's Botna ranch. Dredgan, formerly with Salt Lake and St. Paul in the American Association, has been with the St. Paul team and played first base with credit.
An advertising snippet describes the war film Highing in France opening two days at the Orpheum. It notes German prisoners being stripped of buttons to prevent escape, and mentions other scenes of battle, fatigue, and audience reactions.
The Morkrum Printing Telegraph marks a major advance at the Union depot as Ogden to San Francisco messages are now sent via perforated tape from a keyboard of the sending machine to a receiving typewriter. The system promises higher speed and efficiency, with about 226 messages per hour possible, replacing the older tape method and manual dispatch.
New York opening on Oct 1 shows a mixed mood with Liberty bonds and rail stocks leading gains yet broad equities retreating. Sugar and livestock futures move in narrow ranges as traders digest earnings and demand signals amid uneven price action.
The document lists multiple real estate transfers including quitclaim and warranty deeds. Emily Nooth conveys part of lot in South Ogden to Martha E May for 1000 dollars, then Martha E May to J J Skelly or Tretty BR for 2500 dollars. Elizabeth Mf Cast to Preferred 1w eeteat Co for a Sec 23 7 6 N 9 W with 400 dollars. Adams Investment Co to Earnest Wanragard for all Rec 2 Nib Gec 35 and part Let 84 T 6 NM 1 Wi for 10 dollars. Samuel M Solomon and wife to Harry W Todd for part Lot 7 Block 13 Plat A for 10 dollars. Apuis Pearl Gourley to Lemoyn J Gallentire for all Jota 33 34 Block 2 Lakerlew addition for 63 dollars.
Chicago quotations show mixed opening in grain and livestock values as corn prices rise while livestock values display wider gaps. Market uncertainty lingers on whether supply constraints and demand shifts will sustain the early strength in corn prices.
Utah stocks show activity with J A Hogle & Co at 2409 Hudson Ave Columbus Reval marking a step on the new advance forecast by Batt Lake brokers. Opening rose one cent above Batt day, closing at 1.60 with 9 00 shares traded while other lists remained quiet. Baby led with 3 000 shares, May Day moved 4 000 at 4 cents. King’s Consol idated and Walker Mining advanced, with Prince Consolidated and South Hecla also buoyant as a late surge pressures an imminent rise.
A long list of commodity bids and stock quotes shows numerous firms and items. Antelope Blar, Iron Blosom, Michigan-Utah, and Prince Consalidated appear with varied prices and quantities. Financial firms including National City and Ogden display bid and ask ranges, while utilities and banks like Utah Consolidated and Mountain States Telephone are noted with current values.
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