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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1915
Page
7
The Ogden Examiner faces a sharp subscriber loss amid reported ownership influence and a postoffice audit. The Standard challenges compare paid versus free circulation, accusing the Examiner of misleading statements and pressuring readers with premiums while claiming broader corporate control.
The Ogden Blanchard reports standard paid subscribers totaling 4,027 for six months. The notice lists editors and managers, owners William Glasmann and others, plus bondholders and security holders. It notes average copies circulated and distribution details for the period prior to the report date, with official notary seal and certification.
The Examiner notes the Standard’s defense of its 23-year stance against presbyteries and vows to continue its fight as long as current management remains. It thanks Ogden readers for support, touts rising subscriptions, and asserts the people’s confidence will be remembered for its loyalty to the paper.
Mrs Leslie Carter is listed for an appearance at the Alhambra Theatre. The notes urge patrons to attend a performance or event featuring the renowned actress at the Alhambra venue.
Patrons will enjoy a six act Pantages bill led by Jose Fiyan and her "Merry Maids" at the Orpheum this afternoon. Vanderille Jollet and Rio Norman headlining, with Silber and North "The Nashful Youth and the Maid" and Hawaiian Duo among acts. McLean Co. perform in the comedy Let Well Enough Alone. Advance sale strong. first show today at 3 pm.
The Alhambra Orpheum opens this evening at 7 30 with seating at 1200 seats priced 25 cents 300 seats at 10 cents and 700 seats at 50 cents, offering varied options for patrons.
Yesterday at Central Ionics High School organizing sessions launched for psychology with University of Utah staff and advanced French led by Prof George Shoddy and Prof Walle A Kerr. Large turnout from city and county teachers and other residents. classes to be expanded in two weeks with Begining Spanish instruction planned by Supt J M Mills under the extension bureau.
This report notes Spanish instruction becoming newly valuable to Americans and that if sufficient applicants enroll, no fee will be charged to join the class. This afternoon two sociology classes start under Prof. T. A. Seal and tomorrow's history and literature for grades class will organize. The Alhambra Orpheum opens at 2:15 PM with adult 25 cents and child 10 cents on the main floor.
In Indianapolis and Ogden follow Riley law as schools celebrate the sixtieth anniversary of James Willcomb Riley. An open letter to school superintendents from the Interior Secretary spurred Riley day activities in nearly every state with assemblies reviewing the poet’s popular works.
Manager Gore of the Orpheum announces a mechanical baseball player on stage for the opening game of the world series. A Seattle-made device, first in Ogden, lets theatergoers see plays as if in Boston or Philadelphia with a Western Union wire linking games to the board. Doors open at 1:50 a.m. to seat everyone for the noon start.
The Alhambra Orpheum offers a 1200 seat clock seating option at 25 cents, a 300 seat aeata section at 10 cents, and a 700 seat area at 50 cents. Details indicate varied pricing across seating blocks.
Patrick Hardon plans a Pacific to Atlantic trek walking backward, a $25,000 wager. In Seattle he met Harmon who claimed to duplicate the feat backward. They travel toward Ogden, with Hardon earning $4 daily as companion, two traveled 49 days ahead of schedule.
The Isis screens The Lure of Woman starring Alice Brady through Saturday. A film version of Rene Gade’s tale runs as the main feature with brief ad listings and showtimes in the cinema column.
Funeral notices report services for Edward Irwin and Lucy Pauline Stanwell Maxwell with interment at City Cemetery and viewings at home. Glen Dy Cole’s funeral was held at the Charfield meeting house with clergy speakers and musical tributes.
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