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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1917
Page
2
An Independent Newspaper states it will publish almost every day except Sunday and without a standard club membership of the Associated Press. The item reflects a casual note on press practices and affiliations.
A chaotic article condemns Senator La Follette for wartime speeches and disloyal rhetoric. It cites a Minnesota safety commission petition urging expulsion and critiques a Utah anti political advertising act while arguing newspapers must uphold truth in politics.
A fragmentary notice reports Otto II Kuhn of Kuhn Loeb & Co. in a tense wartime context. The text implies unease over a section of the banking house and a public address during the present conflict, signaling tension within the financial firm’s leadership.
An advertisement claims Bon Opto tablets greatly strengthen weak eyes and cure many eye problems. It asserts dramatic results after thirteen days, predicts clearer vision and reduced redness, and urges readers to buy at active nuts stores. The piece cites a Dr Br Lewis endorsement and mentions a prominent Thyristelian endorser.
The Morrisburg Chamber of Commerce and J. A. Kahn condemn Prussian influence and urge foreign born Americans to uphold allegiance amid wartime. Kahn argues neutrality must end as the nation joins the Allies, stressing loyalty to the United States and warning traitors among naturalized citizens.
The United States held talks with Bermuda officials on September 26 to secure ocean tonnage for Bermuda’s vegetable crop movement. Officials suggested diverting meat or other supplies to the island to move 3 000 crates of vegetables, 9 060 barrels of potatoes, and 130 000 crates of onions to Allied food aid, amid shipping shortages and wartime stakes. The commentary admonishes those of German descent and others who oppose the war effort, urging unity and sacrifice for liberty and the Allied cause.
An official wartime report says four tons of bombs hit German airfields near Roubaix and Cambrai, a railway east of Tourcoing, billets around Lens and Roubaix, and ammunition dumps north of Cambrai. Allied air victory claimed with several enemy bombers shot down. four Allied planes missing.
Boston reports the New England ram mutnl unit solved problems for the allies during a 16 000 feet of turnest comparison, as explained by George Teel who just returned from England. The Massachusetts public safety committee heard of the unit arrival and England’s warm welcome, while municipal firemen in Boston aim to save one day off in the next year.
The American Association of Dining Car Stewards announced a weekly beefless day on dining cars, with wheat bread only on request. Beef and wheat bread restrictions aim to aid food conservation, a policy to be explained via folders under national food administration guidance. The New York convention included dining car reps from 32 large railroads, including Union Pacific’s JF Lewis. Hotels and restaurants nationwide were urged to adopt similar measures.
County commissioners weigh exemption from taxes for men drafted or en listed in the army. Commissioner Moron Skeen said he would raise the issue. He argued patriotic soldiers should not pay taxes as their monthly pay is needed for survival and to keep homes while they serve.
The Ogden school garden exhibit closed at Burton Implement Co with prize giving and brief speeches. Supt Henry Johnson praised the pupils and outlined broader future work, while Mrs George J Mattson distributed prizes and lauded patriotic garden efforts. The display featured vegetables, flowers, and miniature farm displays drawing many visitors.
John J. Martin ordered from Fort Douglas to Washington DC for short utensise training before France. He has three years in the engineering corps and a brother in France service. His wife Mixa Nelnap and their baby daughter stay with him as Martin’s parents live in Mooper.
Real estate transfers include Elizabeth Boackmen to Dash C Shupe in N FLY section 29 with a $2000 warranty deed. Pullum and wife to Christian Tonnhile for 7 and 8 feet of bot 8 Clack 3 Central Park addition valued at $1000 with mortgage. McKenna and wife to dirs Elizabeth Cave in Fairmount subdivision for $100 with warranty deed. WhitlerTenton Timber Co to Hakka Postma for all int and 45 off Magulre's Kel division for $1250 with warranty. Towman and wife to Takka.
Property deals listed include Postma subdivision lots 5 and 6 at $750 notes, Heffner to Nith ilas or wife for part lot 6 block 10 South vgden survey at $600 mortgage, Candland to Hendershot for tote 6 and 6 block 6 in College Addition at $1 waranty deed. Burk to Jammer for part NE 41 17 6N 1W at $1,000 warranty deed. Keyes to Baking corporation for part A W 4 16 6N 1W at $400 mortgage, Kiesel to Miller for part lot G block 26 plat A at $60,000 lease.
The city sanitation department issued a list of Donts for housewives, urging careful buying of fruit and vegetables and to avoid careless handling or gossip while shopping. Copper ore tax plans were presented in La Paz with a proposal for a proportional tax on non concentrated ores and refined sulfides. In Montreal Taft opened the Twenty seventh general conference with an address. Street car workers in Wilmington gain a two cent increase in the conference hour.
The September term of the district court for Box Elder County opened at Brigham City with jurors drawn to serve during the term. Names listed include W. L. Holst Drigham Frank F. King Garland D. A. Walton Tremonton and many others from Brigham City Tremonton Corinne Plymouth and Portage among locations.
Lawrence, superintendent of the Knights of Pythian building, was burned when turpentine on a heavily bandaged hand ignited after a cigar. He sustained burns to three fingers and the thumb, with skin burned to the bone. He was rushed to a physician after the blaze rose, and wounds were dressed.
An old health appeal asserts ordinary nexated iron strengthens nervous stamina and blood, claiming rapid recovery from rundown conditions. It urges readers to test two weeks of two 5 grain tablets three times daily after meals, promising dramatic gains and color in the cheeks, while noting iron’s absorption and safety.
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