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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1915
Page
2
The text notes subscription changes and delivery issues for the Ogden Standard, indicating readers affected by a discontinuation and warnings about continued service and possible nonreceipt of the paper. It mentions the ABDcription details and dates, with a focus on subscriber notification and delivery impact.
The piece notes annual leaf fall causing smoke and air pollution in cities as residents complain of irritated throats and smells. It mentions European practice of collecting and storing leaves for fertilizer and cites US cities restricting burning with some selling baled leaves as fertilizer.
Major General George W. Goethals resumes overseeing the Panama Canal after slides along the Culebra and Gaillard cuts interrupt traffic. About ninety ships wait at the canal and terminals, incurring costly delays as freight moves coast to coast. Goethals stays on site by choice, signaling his resolve to complete the project despite criticism and renewed safety concerns about the canal’s readiness.
The Balkans are portrayed as a powder magazine whose volatile history risks igniting new conflicts as Serbia Austria and others maneuver over territory. The piece argues that Balkan ambitions and Allied victory or defeat will leave Europe with ongoing tension and potential new partitions, keeping peace fragile.
A gasoline cleaning accident in Superior Wyoming leaves Mrs. John Peterson dead at 36 and Mrs. John Isaacson with a seriously burned baby as the third occupant escapes. A pan of gasoline near a stove sparked the blast, igniting a room and prompting urgent calls for cautions to housewives and dealers alike. Rock Springs hospital treated the injured after rescue. officials urge safer handling of volatile fuel.
A government circular explains earth resistivity and its relevance to electrical ground systems. It notes that oil in sand raises resistance, resistivity varies with moisture, and practical tests measure without disturbing soil, especially where pipelines suffer from electrolytic effects near street railways.
Salt Lake City hosted a reception at the Hotel Utah for Secretary of the Treasury William G. McAdoo and Mrs. McAdoo with a large, mostly female crowd. McAdoo signaled support for women’s suffrage and the party planned travel to inspect federal buildings in Head, then to San Francisco for the Panama-Pacific Exposition before returning east.
The Carnegie Free Library announces a selection of new circulating titles, with works by Adams, Barbe, Cabot, Colt, Conkilo, Craig, CommockChoteo, Carry, Curry and others. Items include Mind topics, heredity and environment, civic and women’s work, and classic readings.
An article claims thin people fail to gain despite eating. It recommends a patent remedy Sargol tablets taken with each meal to boost absorption, increase red blood cells, and promote weight gain of three to five pounds weekly, sold by A. I. Mc Intire Drug Co. and similar outlets with a money back guarantee.
Ogden Council No 777 Knights of Coloratus held its annual officer installation in the club room. W B O'Brien was grand knight with F Cahill deputy grand knight, M J O Cesnor chancellor, Jack Mark warden, J J Carter recorder, Le J Wealy financial secretary, J J O Cesnor treasurer, John A Junk advocate, John Brophy inside guard, T Yo Farrelly auditor guard, W Z Dermody trustee, C 4 Maguire trustee. A banquet followed with speakers A Maguire Junk Maguire O Brien and state deputy G Laramie and district deputy Magionia of Salt Lake City as guests.
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