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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1916
Page
2
What 18 Wrong With Weber County
Ogden's schools face continued enrollment decline with the county district showing a drop last year. Henteville since 1915 records 12 students and Eden 3, while Oxden Valley seems set to follow the trend as populations wane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weber County
Ogden
Henteville
Ince
Eden
Oxden Valley
Population Declines Prompt Weber County Survey Plan
A deteriorating rural population in Weber County prompts calls for a countywide survey to identify causes and fix drainage and water supply issues. The article notes under cultivation soil, ad hoc irrigation, and floodwater waste, urging creation of a large storage reservoir to protect Ogden area farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriatiile
Kanessille
Merratt
North Ogden
Plain City
Pleasant View
Ror
Blatervisin
West Weber
Warren
West Waeren
Weber County
Flo Ogden
Ogden
South Fork Canyon
Wales
Emall Cos
Strong Editorial Stand Urges Free Press Over Party Lines
The Bulletin denounces factional papers and praises independent journalism that speaks against privilege. It lauds crossroad geniuses who offer bold solutions, warns against special pleading, and laments decline into partisan manipulation and pompous, stalled governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
San Francisco
Heeler
Ilnca
Almateur
Bulletin
Gena
Bulli
Common man democracy and the call for nonexperts
A critique of expert government and praise for the enthusiastic common soldier and amateur thinker. The author argues that when ordinary men engage seriously with statecraft and planning, democracy has a chance. He cites Lincoln Jackson and Franklin as examples and urges men with time beyond subsistence to join the civic conversation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic
Lincoln
Andrew Jackson
Jackson
Benjamin Franklin
Marahale
Wren
War era call to erase Turkey from map in relief report
The United States urged 13 neutral committees to deliver relief in Syria as thousands of Christians suffer starvation. Turkey refused to permit aid despite Allied pressure. The piece accuses the Turkish government of mass killings in Armenia and Istanbul outrages, urging action to end Turkish rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
United States
Syria
Lise
Chris Ian
Byris
Armenia
Teutons
Warren
Chldren
Abysis
Constantinople
Republican criticism of Republicans at Ogden convention
A Salt Lake Tribune summary accuses the Ogden Republican convention of anti Republicanism, noting demands for a public utilities commission aimed at railroads and alleging delegates pursued national party goals over genuine Republicanism. It cites the convention’s refusal to back Governor Spry amid threats and internal antagonism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake Tribune
Ogden
Tribune
Pubie Utilities Commission
Spry
Hiltstrom
Sorr
Governor Spry and Utah Convention Clash Over Prohibition Platform
The Utah Republican convention split over the Hillstrom amendment and President Wilson's forest policy stance. supporters praised Governor Spry for a brave stand, while opponents warned the party risks defeat. The Tribune argues for cautious unity and notes the platform’s modest progressive leanings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
United States
Utah
Thas
Spry
Republicaon of
Gnterner
A Thrilling Weekend at the Oracle with Marie Walcamp
The Money Lenders showcases Marie Walcamp in a drama of thrilling adventures at the Oracle. A visiting heroine and a devoted husband frame a tale of protection, faith, and personal growth as a small child anchors a man to become better.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sitle
Toledo
Marie Walcamp
the Oracle
Flour price advance grips markets amid Syria note
Washington dispatch reports that despite U S reluctance a neutral committee cannot take labor in Syria while thousands of native Christians are reported in the area. New York market sees flour prices jump to about 45 to 80 cents per barrel due to telegrams and increased wheat costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Tickeys
United States
Syria
New York
Constantinople
IFA
Robbera
Ayer
Bread Prices and Wheat Costs Stir Domestic Debate
Officials report continued pressure over wheat and bread pricing as costs rise to eight dollars per barrel for domestic flour and households face higher sacks. Turkey-U.S. tensions strain if demands are ignored, while Syria’s fall outlook appears hopeful with locust damage limited. Syrians in the U.S. have funded relief but await distribution as Abram Elkas prepares to take office in Turkey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ANG
Aifce
United States
Turkey
Miller
Syria
State Department
Abram Elkas
Constantino[Pie
Notifica tion ceremonies set for Fairbanks nomination
Indianapolis announces that Charles W. Fairbanks will be told of his Republican nomination for vice president on August 31 at his residence at 2 PM. The executive committee leadership and subcommittee chairs for detailed planning have been named. Lawrence Y. Sherman will deliver the keynote at a rally at 8 PM after the notification event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Chas. W. Fairbanka
National Committee On
Lawrence Y. Sherman
United States
Ilinois Chaiman
Pinch
Ogden Municipal Band Benefit Dance at Sylvan Park
A benefit dance hosted by the Ogden Municipal Band is set for Sylvan Park on Saturday August 12. The event aims to raise funds for the band and features community entertainment and dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogden Municipal Band
Sylvan Park
The Secret of the Sub marine at the Lyceum today
The Lyceum presents No 10 The Secret of the Sub marine along with Painless Extracting Reel Life and Bungling Bill's Dream Suit in a today lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
Lyceum
Foreign orders shift from Holland to America amid export law dispute
A Dutch shipbroker reports that foreign orders for shipbuilding moved to the United States after the Stig Export law limited Dutch exports. He notes Dutch industry faces collapse without foreign orders, risking 16,100 workers as foreign demand rose dramatically from December 1914 to June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Rotterdam
Netherlands
Holland
America
Stig
Ehipa
United States
Thia
Ieee
Wan Talng
Hla
Royal decree on ship exports proposed amendment
A petition seeks amendment to the royal decree on ship export. It would allow ships to be exported at 47 fires unless the state needs the vessels for wartime or other duties. ASaturday dance with two bands at Sylvan Park is announced for Saturday August 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Sylvan Park
Mexico to Return Foreign Property
Confirmation from John Arcona, financial agent in Paris for the Carranza regime, reports a Mexico City dispatch that the government will return sequestered properties taken from supporters of the former government. The move aims to unite Mexican factions and restore normal conditions.
Continuous dancing at Sy van Park Saturday Aug 12
Wilmer Palmer is hanged at Rawlins Wyoming for the murder of his wife. The execution occurred at 3 22 am and Palmer was pronounced dead eight minutes later. He attempted suicide before the hanging by cutting his wrist with a metal button.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rawlies
Wyo
Wilmer Patmer
Atate
Palmer
Unitonn
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W. S. Hart
Apostle of Vengeance
Douglas Fairbanks
Ogden Theatre
With
Dundee
Union Made
Hudson Ave
The
Alhambra Theatre
Bagar
Amer
Schubach Optical Company Inc
Floia Builbin Nyes
DR. Harrison
Salt. Lake
Iifq
Czord
Yellye
Bory
Republican Party
Orden
Jethin
Jes
Alten
C.W. Fairbanks
Mexico
Syvan Park
Wilmer Palmer
Rawlins
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