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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1916
Page
8
J M Lentz Democratic candidate for county surveyor praised as one of the nation s most competent engineers. His slogan A Square Deal in road building notes his Utah and Ogden survey work. He has long led Ogden engineering surveys and street building and pledges full time service if elected.
Bertin Oct. 3 reports the Russians renewed the offensive with force above and below Lembers, gaining a foothold west of Lutsk and near Brody Tawnberg railway, while fighting along the Zlota Lipa and Ziots Lipa rivers. The war office cites seven German repulses and 230 prisoners taken.
London dispatch reports Serbian forces on Saturday achieving a notable success at Kalmakacalan after heavy artillery prep. Serbian infantry executed two brilliant strikes, capturing remaining positions as Bulgarians suffered heavy casualties and fled in panic. The Serbian advance continues, according to the dispatch.
London reports a Zeppelin raid in progress with a burning airship seen north of the city and a number of hostile airships moving along the east coast. Several raids occurred this month, with casualties numbering in the low dozens and multiple aircraft brought down or damaged.
Poll tax for year 1916 must be paid at once. Delinquents will be cited without further notice. Pay at Treasurer's Office at City Hall or at the residence of A G Harris, Poll Tax Collector, No 2343 Adams Avenue, Phone 235W. A G Harris Poll Tax Collector. Advertisement.
The body of an unidentified Japanese man, head severed, was found on the Oregon Short Line tracks near Third West and Second South in Salt Lake City at 10 30 p m. It was recovered by E L Stayler as he rode the pilot of engine No 75 during yard switching. Police believe suicide from the track position. no identifying marks found. Body sent to Eper W Hall undertaking establishment.
Early Thursday a party scaled Lewis Peak near Ogden Utah to erect a bronze steel flagpole. Members included Lewis W Shurtliff and Thomas F Pres shaw, with the group commemorating pioneer ascents and raising Old Glory at 3:52 PM. The effort involved drilling, cementing anchorages and securing three guy wires. Descents followed with photographers and a commemorative inscription plan.
An advertisement warns that pains in kidneys stomach joints and head signal serious illnesses and urges daily use of Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules sold by reliable druggists. It cautions about counterfeit autos and promotes the product as the only genuine Haarlem Capsule from Gold Medal.
A Romanian official communication reports enemy aeroplanes bombed Bucharest, killing two women and five children. The blasts hit a home and a hospital in Tchernevoda and also struck Dutea, according to the latest dispatches from London.
United States Senator James P. Clarke longtime president pro tempore died at his Little Rock home after a stroke. Born August 18, 1854 in Yazoo City Mississippi he rose from state legislator to governor and U S senator. Funeral services set for Tuesday afternoon with interment in a local cemetery.
Washington January 1 Senator Clarke long served as president pro tempore and was a stalwart in opposing party measures. In 1918 he led a Democratic revolt against the eight hour bill and often chaired key committees including commerce foreign relations and military affairs. He left Washington recently in good health after presiding during Vice President Marshall's absence.
Bettin Oct 1 via London 521 p m A war office notice says British patrols targeted fronts of Duke Olbrecht of Würtemberg and Rupprecht’s army with strong action north of the Somme and near Thiepval French regiments pressed fruitless attacks from Fauconcourt and westward while local efforts around Courtelette Morval Halluons and Peronne area slowed. A French inventor proposes seagoing vessels be equipped with standardized trust devices he has patented.
A Washington notice advertises a hair and scalp product named Color Glands. it claims to restore gray hair to a natural dark shade, improve density, and stop brittleness. The unsigned ad mentions availability at Mer Intyre Drug Store in Ogden and implies nationwide supply via Smith-Advertisement.
Long Branch New Jersey October 1 1936 messages congratulate President Wilson on his speech and indicate he will continue the same general line in future addresses. Arrangements are made for his trip to Omaha beginning Tuesday arriving Thursday morning and returning Saturday night. He will attend a luncheon ride in a historical pageant speak at Groh auditorium and review the pageant. Telegrams to Jeremiah O Leary praise the stand and some criticize a brother of O Leary but Wilson personally handles the messages.
Charles McDevitt, aged 2, died after being struck by a train near Sait Lane on October 2. Funeral services conducted by the Catholic church were held yesterday afternoon at 1 in the chapel of Eber W. Mull with a large attendance. burial followed at Calvary Cemetery.
An Amsterdam telegram dated October 1 reports that German air defense and fortress conditions at Taglandere area are under heavy attack. The dispatch notes the campaigns are longer and more challenging than in prior years, with sustained Allied bombardment and countermeasures impacting fortifications and maneuver.
A fragment notes Pritish and the boys dedicating time to perfect defense measures, aiming for blabest precision and readiness in their duties.
Dr. Leonard Keene Hirahberg details a tiny breach loading pocket cannon resembling a knife. It uses a 72 caliber rim fire cartridge and a buller to inflict wounds at close range. The device hides a swiveling steel block and trigger mechanism, resembling a pocket knife with concealed firing parts.
A vintage sales blurb touts a tonic named Cado mene Tablets as a cure for shattered nerves and listless vitality. It claims headaches vanish and health improves, with renewed ambition, normal heart function, better circulation, increased confidence, and renewed social magnetism.
The Cutlers' Company likely predates Henry V's charter, with early 1400s quarrels against the Bheathers. Accusations cited from the London Spectator suggest discredit on both sides over unworkmanlike sheaths and inferior blades. An odd note mentions converting a czar’s car into a motor sleigh by swapping wheels and adding runners.
Notice to stockholders of the New York and Great Western Mining, Smelting and Development Company about a special meeting on October 2, 1916, at 4 pm in Room 201 Col Hudson Building, Weber County Utah. Purpose to amend articles and capital stock set at 50,000 dollars divided into 1,000,000 shares of five cents each. Dated September 1918.
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