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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1919
Page
2
A brief notice states that payments credited to Byres fall under the sole credited entity with no other allocations. The public is advised to accept the published credits as final and refrain from alternate claims.
The piece argues Ogden should create a city run electric light service to lessen tax burdens. It cites Longmont Colorado as a precedent where a public utility fought through monopoly barriers, enabling the city to own poles and wires and fund operations from utility revenues.
The article notes that membership in the League could gain a two thirds vote in the assembly, expanding its scope and reducing envy. The Standard will publish the official United States Senate report word for word so readers may study the document and draw their own conclusions.
The editor weighs B H Roberts claims about Britain and America in the League of Nations. It argues six Britain to one America in the council would safeguard American interests since council decisions require full member agreement, with the council wielding key powers over disarmament war material, territorial aggression, dispute arbitration, and enforcement.
Ray Palmer of First Baptist Church Ogden rebukes Charles A. McAlpine for proposing a nationwide strike over minister salaries. Palmer argues ministers deserve sacrifice over wages, noting full time pastors earn about 1200 yearly and stressing spiritual rewards over material gain. He warns against mercenary ministry and lauds selfless religious service.
Forty United States treasury medals for patriotic service were awarded to cavalry Boy Scouts at the last Court of Honor session in Deden Council. The event, in the city council room, featured remarks by Commissioner King and an oath by Scoutmaster Wright. The medals honored service during Liberty Loan drives and war savings campaigns.
City engineer approved four permits pushing September total to twenty two. Ensign will build a $4000 frame house on Thirty fourth street between Whellington and Adams avenues. Cragan gets a $4500 one story on Third street between Washington and Ogden avenues. Shaw awarded a $2500 brick and plaster home on Washington avenue between Seventh and Eighth streets. Fish secures a $1600 frame house on Quincy Avenue between Twenty eighth and Twenty ninth streets.
In Cologne British business leaders acknowledge American gains in German trade. C Knott of London cites Americas 4700 chambers of commerce and European delegations that boosted imports from Germany. The piece notes collaboration among chambers driving U S share of trade and hints at mixed wartime production shifts and industrial rivals.
TONMON Aug 21 Correspondent of The Associated Press. Better public houses, an improved tone for saloons, is the newly announced policy of the British liquor trade. Admiral Walk and other directors urged sobriety, reduced drunkenness, fewer Neonses, larger premises, and social amenities such as reading rooms, music, and games. Move aims to encourage reputable entrants and exclude those bringing discredit.
Members of the sailors union unanimously approved a sympathy strike in support of the steel workers set for Sept 22. Union officials said the action would affect pilots and related maritime crafts, potentially shutting plants and halting cargoes for Pittsburgh Steamship Company subsidiaries and allied firms.
British forces continue the Archangel front evacuation, facing slipping hazards and river transport challenges. Thousands of civilians are being moved alongside soldiers, with small raids by Druluh troops aiding deception as Soviet forces are kept guessing. Soldiers express high spirits over returning home.
The article urges Ogdens to support a combined church and home to aid non church going residents. It calls for a welcoming, drop in space for reading, worship, youth activities, and guidance for foreigners. The Mission seeks volunteers and contributions with no salary, inviting communications to Mary Branting Points.
ARMEHOUNGEN Holland Aug 16 Correspondence The Associates Press A few travelers glimpse the former emperor inside the Bentinck estate guarded by police. The exiled William Hohenzollern hints he may stay and become a Dutch country gentleman, while real details of his daily life stay scarce.
London report describes a rooftop poultry farm atop the Institute of Civil Engineers on a busy street. The 36 hen housing units allow birds to roam the roof while hens are kept in high cages part of the day. The piece blends this urban farming oddity with unrelated local humor and social notes.
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