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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1916
Page
4
In a tense scene at the building, Mourice pleads with a man who holds leverage over him. The discussion centers on family welfare and debts, with threats and appeals to spare his wife and daughter from hardship as he faces potential legal action.
A fragmented account notes fashion fatigue and the sensation of a beaded fad driven by clever manufacturers. Readers recall strands of beads around necks and skirts in streets as the trend spreads, with hints of thrift and novelty in the observed styles.
The article describes beaded headpieces and trimmed veils dominating evening frocks with velvet and leather foundations. It notes yellow and green bead work, floral motifs, and headbands around crowns, plus decorative trims on slippers and gowns. It also lists double chocolate cookies and a vintage recipe for raisin cookies with nutmeg cinnamon and vinegar.
A quirky health blurb touts morning inside-bathing with hot water and a spoonful of limestone phosphate to cleanse the stomach, liver, kidneys, and bowels. It claims detox, better appetite, and relief from constipation and sour stomach, urging daily use for a week to improve skin and overall wellbeing.
An obscure assembly of the Knights of Edlumbug convened in a noisy session to elect their officers including Ted J. Healy and To hot Murphy. A later note records a girl bitten by a coyote and a resident from Telehin being treated after a canine incident.
Delegates at the National Bank section convention discuss a gradual retirement of pregreenbacks and a shift to a gold standard, outlining consolidation plans for the comptroller and the Federal Reserve with leaders including John Skelton Williams and Frederick W. Hyde. Williams urges bankers to restore confidence and “put the soul of the people in the use and application of the dollars” as America navigates postwar reconstruction.
British officers Major Arthur S. Humpheys and Meatweh Lave Wkde questioned at Ellis Island after a Washington order allowed immigration officers to detain suspected belligerent aliens. The two, 21 others, were held for examination as potential threats and later reported to Washington.
A fragment notes women praise Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Vegetative Compound for relief of female ailments and lists health claims. It mentions letters from readers, consent, and the company’s editorial stance on fictitious or truthful testimonials. Historical references to inquiries and officials appear, with partial notes on a separate governmental action involving Major Copphreys, LTrick, and other figures.
Ogden officers of the Browning Automobile Supply company announced plans for a new building in Salt Lake City to serve as salesroom storage and shop space for the Ogden branch. The project would use about 150,000 square feet and consolidate space dispersed in current quarters.
The company, storing hundreds of cats, plans a new Main Street building with salesrooms, shop space, and storage quarters. It will not be a garage business. construction is set for early spring, aiming to move operations into the new facility first. Arch Trrwning IX plans for the Salt Lake branch, run by the company.
Mt. Pleasant Sep 25 Mrs BLO Johnson received word of the death Sunday in Lake Alberta Canada of her sister Mrs DR Pilger aged 67. Mrs Pilger was the first baby born in Mt Pleasant Our factory employs about 1 550 069 workers.
Sealed proposals for repairs on the reinforced concrete bridge at Ogden Canyon and related work will be received at the City Recorder’s office in Ogden City Hall until 7 PM on October 26, 1916. Plans and specifications may be examined at the City Engineer's office. The city reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive informalities. First publication September 16 1916 last publication October 7 1916. Adver tisement in Ogden Standard.
The document outlines a proposed amendment to sections of the Utah Constitution establishing duties of the Auditor and Treasurer, tax provisions, and state finance. It includes sections on property tax limits, school funding, mining property taxation, and appointment of fiscal authorities, plus certification by the Secretary of State. The amendment aims to modify taxation and state revenue procedures pending voter approval.
The document proposes an amendment to Article something of the Constitution relating to revenue and pension items. An appearance of record is noted in reference to the matter, with details in the clerical record and potential impacts on state funds. The exact parties and dates are unclear due to OCR errors but the action concerns formal constitutional change.
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