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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1915
Page
2
An Independent Newspaper outlines subscription details for daily and annual delivery to Oxden City. Rates quoted include monthly and yearly options with varying durations and payments, plus mailing and circulation information.
A reader reports Blanchard stopped the daily address service citing a period of transition. They note the price at $3 and request continued delivery, while the publisher signals policy changes may suspend standard standing orders.
A restored Ogden City municipal ticket is endorsed in a People’s Convention called by the City Republican Central Committee. Instruction from a mass convention directs Republicans to participate and unanimously back the full ticket.
For Mator A. R. Heywood for four year commissioner M. L. Jones for auditor A. F. Larson and for municipal judge John E. Bagley.
A Ogden city resident phoned the Standard to claim support for Mayor Fell is contingent on franchise history. She alleges the 30 year franchise reduced light rates was cited but contends the city repealed it, and asks if the Standard will address misrepresentations in its reporting.
The document outlines how Ogden City could reduce light rates under the old five decade franchise if the city council passes a resolution and ensures rates remain reasonable. It discusses state and city laws binding the utility, potential 10 to 60 percent cuts, and the difficulty of raising costs while honoring agreements. It notes Wisconsinites’ 4 cent per kilowatt cap and 1 1-3 cent minimum, and argues the city could have lowered prices more under the old terms, with two loopholes remaining for future reductions.
Fragmented OCR notes report Claamann Kelly defeating In Repub Mean convention and later owning the convention. The text also references a September event and a December style line about a plaid game, reflecting garbled odds and commentary.
A parade incident in Ogden drew complaints over a political insert labeled as part of a fashion show. Critics said the display showed political claptrap and suggested a lack of refinement. Officials argued the protest misrepresented artesian water claims in Ogden Valley and warned of potential future water diversions.
A reader questions the Fell Browning political piece in the morning paper, accusing it of deception and poor veracity. A Blanchard representative notes editors are city-connected and follow directives, injecting sensationalism to influence public perception.
Review from the French war office notes little activity in the Dardanelles during the last weeks of August. Artillery duels and mining marked the period with several Turkish defenses evacuated after pressure from French fire. Allied submarines torpedoed Turkish transports, while Turkish coastal batteries and ships faced repeated bombardment and retreats at Akbadi Giman and Narrows.
Joseph Mercer, livestock sanitary surgeon for Kansas, issues a call to livestock officials from twelve states to gather in Kansas City on October 9 to discuss steps for preventing the spread of contagious disease among cattle and livestock.
Kansas Texas Missouri Iowa Arkansas Oklahoma Nebraska North Dakota South Dakota Monroe Wyoming Colorado New Mexico will represent their states in the regional event as listed. Participation confirms a cross state gathering with teams from the listed names.
A fragment reports a burglary involving a theft of jewelry valued at 103 items. The text implies an entrance was made and details were discussed by Mr Martingen, though the account is incomplete and unclear.
In a promotional notice readers are invited to visit a store during Fashion Show days to inspect Acme finishes, including Tiffany blends and stencils for wall decorating. The event promises demonstrations, indoor and outdoor usable finishes, and free trial samples for ladies with information on quantities available.
Gunshot misfire aside, burglars entered AL P. Martinsen’s residence at 49 North West Temple in Salt Lake City seeking about $1000 in jewelry. They reportedly left with two Navajo turquoise wristlets and hid the remaining items, while Mrs. Movilnsen said the jewelry was stashed in a secluded spot. Police describe the break‑in as a recent residence theft with little further detail.
Mary Fuller headlines a Lyceum program with a three ree show announced for today. The event highlights Fuller's performance across sketches and musical bits in a compact afternoon program.
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