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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1916
Page
10
Random references detail a busy Ogden area with a false alarm response to two fires, coal deliveries, a straw vote tally, and local business notes. Names include George LeRoy and Patrick Healy, with reports on monu ments, a freestanding storage ad, and a marriage license in nearby Logan.
Court states defendant neglected plaintiff for nearly ten months while noting their Ogden wedding in 1916. Other items list a New England supper at First Presbyterian church, travel news for Patrick Heaty and F L Anderson, a Royal masquerade ball, births, a rambling game charge, and local travel and boxing notes in Ogden with various officials and events.
Ter J E Carver recalls Woodrow Wilson in a sermon praising presidential ideals. He notes earlier figures like Hayes, Garfield, McKinley, Harrison, and Dionysius of Syracuse in lessons on leadership and public duty. The piece blends memory, politics, and rhetoric with reflections on democracy and authority.
A scattered essay contrasts courtly praise with the reality of power. It argues salvation comes from personal effort, not office or wealth, noting leaders like Johnson and Lincoln forged worth through perseverance, faith, and resolve, while highlighting the danger of idle privilege.
Clarence N Parker aged 32 died suddenly at 10 30 PM at L I hospital Salt Lake City from Wrights disease He was born Hooper Utah June 28 1884 son of Charles and Lorinda Parker and leaves a wife Matilda Mumford and a 16 month old daughter Surviving siblings include W J Parker Ogden Mrs Annie Wadsworth Hooper Mrs Mina Williams Hooper C J Parker Hooper Arnold Parker West Weber David Parker Acequia Ida Mrs Rosamond Fleet Garland Utah Earl Parker Riverdale Mrs Ivy Swanner Wilson Mrs Goldie Muir Roy Mrs Violet Wadsworth Ogden and Miss Effie Fowler Hooper Funeral services Wednesday at 12 noon Seventeenth Ward Salt Lake City. Remains at Taylor Undertaking Parlour Salt Lake City The deceased was son of Charles Parker a pioneer of Utah arriving in 1852.
An Ogden advertisement promises civil service exam preparation through home study. It mentions ragged data and Box 17 percent figures as part of the offer. The notice emphasizes self paced instruction and accessible materials for applicants seeking government positions.
Chief clerks from Los Angeles San Francisco Cheyenne and Omaha visited Ogden to hold a conference on the holiday mail system. The meeting runs through tomorrow evening to discuss preparations for handling the holiday mail flow.
The Ogden high school male and dramatic arts department presents an entertainment program tomorrow evening in the high school auditorium at 7 oclock. The program includes four numbers from the drama department and musical selections by the orchestra, girls chorus, school string quartet, a piano solo, and violins by Mary Fishee and Marcellus Smith.
Notice states that the signer WendEut A Farley disclaims responsibility for acts contracted by any nine but asserts personal accountability for his own actions. The wording suggests a legal or formal clarification of liability and authority related to contracts or agreements.
Ogden high school held an assembly to back a gymnasium project after a football win over Salt Lake East Side. Neinhofen Kanzler and committee led a drive that raised 1795 dollars, with Weber Club officers W H Wattie and James Pingree each pledging 3000. A mass meeting was planned for November 12 to unite local support.
A lively Saturday story hour at the public library drew about a hundred children who were surprised by a dim curtain stage setting and pumpkin lanterns. Horror-themed witches and goblins moved through the room as cavernous tales unfolded, ending with a peanut contest and keepsakes for all.
Supporters plan an auto parade the night before the election. The procession forms at Democratic HQ at 7 p.m. November 6, with the Orden City band leading. After the parade speakers include Senator candidate William H. King and Congressman candidate Milton H. Welling at the Orpheum theatre.
William J. King Democratic candidate for senator and Milton H. Welly Democratic contender for congress will speak at a big Orpheum Theatre meeting Monday night before the election at 8 pm The event follows the auto parade and the Bear Bears will be saved for parade attendees in the area
Cadillac Hallowe en window display claimed as first by manager W. DB Taslor of Cadit Inc. The window featured yellow and black tieraciers with a band near a car. It included potted plants vines and pumpkins and used a phasing effect.
The Utah cavalry detrain at Salt Lake City to a welcoming crowd as a parade and festival are planned. Troops from the National Guard unit are publicized amid a political and labor context, with speakers discussing American industry protection and tariff policy.
Earl Liverpool Ohio October 30 Charles Hrana Hughes replying to a statement in President Wilsons Cincinnati speeches told an audience that the 2 000 000 000 increase in American exports last year was due to demand created by the European war and urged protection for American industries He cited Chairman Hurley of the Federal Trade Commission and warned that post war competition with Europe requires action not talk He urged improving efficiency and manufacturing to keep pace with Europe and urged business and workers to heed the facts about industrial progress.
New York stocks fluctuated after an initial drop driven by reports of a submarine incident in British waters and broader international tensions. Industrial Alcohol and Beth Steel showed weakness, while Atlantic, Gulf and West Indies reached new highs before a midday retracement.
Drought from Argentina and hotdry weather boosted wheat in Chicago trade. World shipments lag, profit taking trimmed gains, opening quotes moved from lows to highs before a new downturn. December hovered near 31.59 a bushel, May around 1.86 to 1.87, with a weak close under prior levels.
Utah markets show brisk activity on the Indiana mining exchange with Antelope Star and Walker Copper leading gains. Antelope Star rose from 19 cents to 33 cents intraday, ending near 28 1/2 to 29 1/4 cents. Walker Copper moved from Saturday 1.65 to intraday highs above 2.07 1/2, closing with bids around that level. Empira Copper reached 1.25 and Tintic Standard traded around 1.00. extensive private-line quotations list morning sales across multiple issuers and bid prices.
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