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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1917
Page
2
The Standard, An Independent Newspaper, published each evening excluding Sunday, with no Sunday issue and no weekly edition. Local notices and brief items are included in the daily run, delivering regional updates and community news.
National prohibition moves closer as the U S Senate fails a resolution to submit a prohibition amendment to the states by a 25 to 20 vote. The piece notes six year window for ratification and explains how failure delays nationwide prohibition, while foreseeing possible effective prohibition if the lower court ruling aids passage.
A condensed report highlights American and Allied technological strides in weaponry and warfare. It cites glycerine production from sugar at low cost, gun rotation by instrumented recording, and large caliber projectiles disabled by new methods. It notes wireless telegraphy with aircraft, mine and undersea detection, enhanced aerial observation gear, updated mapmaking linked to war studies, improved meteorology for attacks, and metallurgical expertise shaping U.S. steel. Dr. Ames of Johns Hopkins and Dr. Surgese of the U.S. Bureau of Standards are named among contributors, with a Princeton professor examining offensive and defensive gas warfare and noting Germans still rely on lethal artillery.
The article laments repeated German peace letters while Allied leaders show no overtures. It argues Germany miscalculated, that their military rulers face disappointment, and that peace talks are mere palaver. The text portrays a cycle of delays and strategic posturing.
The article argues peace terms cannot assure lasting peace while Germany remains under autocratic rule. It asserts secret prewar scheming, German military buildup, and fear of renewed aggression justify continuing fighting until a decisive Allied victory. It warns premature end could risk future domination and oppression.
US warns Mexicans to resist pro German agitation as Ambassador Pletcher reports to President Carranza. Officials say if German activities continue, the United States will take firm action after the war and view Mexico as an unfriendly neighbor. Outrages will be met with strict retaliation toward nearby nations.
A distorted historical note presents Theodore Bloomevelt urging U.S. soldiers to follow biblical teaching. It blends quotes about justice mercy and humility with calls to fight Germany and Turkey, care for prisoners and wounded, protect women and children, and study the Saviour while an autograph signature appears at the bottom.
One hundred ninety nine Idaho National Guard members, long on duty across Utah since the war began, will be stationed in Ogden under Captain Claude V. Ulges. The unit’s leaders and soldiers are described as sturdy and loyal, with a history of disciplined service and respect from the region.
Dispatch from Petrograd quotes Terestchenko and military chief Horsla on Allied support and the need to prolong the war. Russia asserts it will mobilize full strength and continue revolutionary regeneration to defeat the enemy, with citizens urged to unite behind liberty and the state.
An old advertisement extols a long touted kidney remedy claiming to cure kidney bladder and urinary issues. It promises immediate relief with a money back guarantee and warns buyers to avoid counterfeit products. The piece urges readers to purchase the Gold Medical box from drug stores. The ad ends by inviting readers to a location named Hermitage Park.
Washington August 2 The Senate committee agreed to cut the corporate income tax on undivided surplus from 15 to 10 percent The plan also raises the normal 1 percent tax on undistributed surplus and would not apply to undistributed surplus used or retained for business needs or to meet exactable requirements of the business
A compact notice highlights activities at The Hermitage Park with dancing boating and bathing options plus ice cream parlors. The listing emphasizes family friendly recreation and local leisure offerings for visitors and residents alike.
The Swedish government issues sweeping export bans covering machinery, nautical instruments, wind instruments, window panes, and metal goods not iron. Regulations target textiles, footwear, telephone devices, electrical equipment, rail and telegraph gear, aiming to curb sale of base metal rich items and preserve strategic materials.
The Spangle transport ships unusual cargo for Ringling Brothers circus. Along with 400 specimens of wildlife from Asia Africa and Madagascar the ship delivered 41 elephants including Samay and Bog Bingy and Arabian horses used in Cinderella. A showcase event opens Tuesday with the Ringling troupe’s arrival in New York Harbor.
Boating swimming and free dancing every evening at the Hermitage with music by the Pet Tigrew Orchestra. 3171
Tt Aug S D Wallace a lecturer EC Willis an attorney and Fred Vollmer a brother of former Congressman Henry Vollmer were indicted today Wallace charged with violation of the espionage law and conspiracy while Willis and Vollmer faced conspiracy charges All pleaded but guilty.
Paris, Aug 1. The French chamber of deputies voted yesterday to raise revenue by a large income tax. The measure would bring in about 440 million francs yearly above normal peace years and 663 million francs more in some period than in 1916. Taxable incomes rose from 165,000 to 340,000.
Washington April 2 Norway, pressed by hunger, would release a million tons of food aboard presuming a lift on export bans, to import supplies mainly from the United States. Dr Fridtjof Nansen, leader of the Norwegian mission, warned Norway would suffer privation if the United States imposed an export embargo and pledged that imported food would not reach Germany.
Local notice for New Century Printing Company offering proto catalogs fine color work blank books and local leaf work as advertising copy.
London dispatch reports a drop in U boat losses with eighteen British vessels over 1,600 tons sunk by submarines or mines last week. Three ships under 1,609 tons were lost while no fishing vessels were sunk.
Brief notice highlights New Century Printing Co offering color printing and book making services. Mentions station ery and leathers. describes catalog printing capabilities and general advertising work carried by the firm.
Washington Aug 2 The Federal Trade Commission will begin a sweeping investigation next week. A team led by Dr B O Merchant will depart for Minneapolis soon and others will join in Chicago. At the food administration’s request, the commission will also study bread flour contamination conditions in the milling industry.
James We Neyoolda, superintendent of the New Orleans police, was shot and killed in his office by Patrolman Ter care Mullen. Captain Gerry Mullen was wounded in the heat. Clerk Crarge Vandervoort was struck in the head as the shooting began. Police report Mullen fired in what is described as a likely insane act. he was captured after a pursuit.
Washington Aug 2 The Shipping Board will announce a program to requisition and charter American ocean going merchant ships for government use. The plan, linked to a broader U S British agreement on joint control of world shipping, aims to accelerate trans Atlantic service and redirect coastwise and Pacific ships to long ocean routes. Operators not following regulations will lose charters.
An article urges strict bread economy to support war effort, stressing consumer thrift at home and coordinated action by bakers, retailers, and producers. It highlights global food strain from war, the need to save wheat, and the role of women organizing to conserve staples and stabilize prices.
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