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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1917
Page
2
The fragment discusses a public figure’s wartime remarks and the value of learning from his errors. It mentions lecture pay of $280 and an estimated $250 value in moral correction, framed as a reflection on American contempt and patriotism.
Senator La Follette writes to friends in Salt Lake City expressing intent to visit in early November. He seeks an audience and hopes to be paid $250 for the speaking tour.
Hookworm has been discovered among the troops at Fort Douglas. The discovery highlights earlier public neglect of the disease before eradication campaigns by the Rockefeller Foundation. Reports indicate widespread hookworm devastation in southern districts, prompting renewed attention to the health crisis.
A Southern family in Ogden faced hookworm during medical treatment. The piece notes the worm disease can cause anemia and helplessness if untreated, but early treatment removing the worms leads to quick recovery. Expelling hookworms is called a major health victory for U S health forces.
A dinner celebrated a bond subscription exceeding one million dollars, praising Ogden and Utah for their patriotism. If every 30,000 residents contributed equally, the treasury would show a real oversubscription of 3.838 billion dollars. Utah’s volunteers and financial support are highlighted as top contributors.
Under the corrupt practices act lawmakers demand the cleanest campaign in Ogden history. The law requires every candidate to curb corruption and prohibit money use that could influence voters while urging strict enforcement of standard ethics in the campaign.
The document condemns undue voter influence and outlines prohibited actions at registration and polling places. It specifies legal disbursements for campaigns, allowable expenses, and reporting requirements for candidates and committees, including time limits for submitting bills or claims related to primary or election expenditures.
Director John T. Cate of the Utah Agricultural College extension division touts sheep as a profitable crop. Professor Caine urges every farmer to keep sheep to convert farm refuse into valuable material and reap quick returns. Utah currently has about two million head of sheep, down from earlier high levels, with ranges and farm lands shaping supply and economics.
The article notes several ranchland deeds in Utah and nearby states, detailing transfers of property and the growing sheep industry. Director Caine urges expanding small flocks on farms and full-capacity range use, stressing sheep and cattle utilize range feed, with sheep showing broader feeding efficiency.
Bhaver Restate Co to Grarse C Wilson two parcels in Rushton addition valued at 260. Harriet Maltos to Joseph Maltos parcel So WW recorded. Andrew R Jurden to Raymond F Morrissey and wife parts of Lot 2 Block 4 in Thirteenth? Consideration 3500. Warranty deeds noted.
Death notices for Cornila Janderwall 78 of Salt Lake City and Mrs C Big Gilson summarize funeral times and locations. Also notes Juas Hipwell and family funeral details in Milliken district. Church affiliations and cemetery interment at Mountain View noted. Local services set for Sunday afternoons.
Orpheum manager Goss announces a revival of the film The Eyes of the World, drawing strong audience demand. The engagement starts Sunday night at 6 45 with popular pricing after its Chicago run sold out in two weeks. A Bishop presides at the opening. Interment notices follow for Wilhelmina Neuterman with details of service and burial in Ogden.
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