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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1917
Page
2
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Elkus tells the New York World the Germans controlled Turkey and directed military and police actions. Gerard details duplicities in Berlin as Armenian massacres and Polish borders are cited, arguing Germany sought to justify its influence. The ambassadors claim no character certificate is earned by Germany amid blame of responsibility.
Amid mounting scandals in exemption boards nationwide the New York City district No 99 board is removed and Governor Whitman declines to appoint a replacement. Reexaminations for those exempted will occur and rules on dependents will tighten to curb exemptions from the 19,000,009 registrants. Only military men are deemed fit to decide who serves.
The 1910 federal census listed Ogden at 25 680 with 1 156 school aged children. July school census shows Ogden at 31 570, an increase of about 3 090 since 1910. Ward data vary. Second ward in the railroad district lacks complete year figures.
Miscellaneous text questions whether the Fifth Ward population matches or exceeds the Firetoo group and if residents heed Roosevelt’s advice about large families. The fragmentary source offers no clear facts, dates, or named entities to confirm a story.
Federal lawmakers push a revised war revenue bill targeting major corporations. Twelve companies will pay 240.02 million dollars, including U. S. Steel, Tin, Copper, Dupont, Pan Am, and Baldwin Locomotive, with noted duties ranging from millions to tens of millions as the government cites scarce wartime promise and high taxes on wealth.
Government engineers will inspect the East Canyon Creek Reservoir, hailed as a highly successful irrigation project. The original dam, begun near Sand Ridge south of Ogden, evolved into an enlarged facility under A F Lark er. Walls are concrete, 26 feet wide at the base, tapering to five feet at the top, with a 190 foot height. The reservoir spans two and a half miles long and half a mile wide, holding about 28,000 acre feet of water. total impounded water exceeds 73,000 acre feet, with 1,000 acre feet used for ranch needs and springs. Farmers built a lined canal carrying 200 second feet to Riverdale for a 3,700 horsepower power station, generating revenue of about $635,000 from selling power.
A Weber County man failed to appear for examination as the exemption board continues its process. Robert Estes, a cattleman with Lindsey Lands & Livestock, was the only absentee among 419 called. The board gave him until next Thursday to appear or face tentative disqualification. the final list will be acted on after exemption claims are reviewed.
A proposed reservoir thirty eight miles southeast of Ogden is described as a model for cooperative farmer groups tackling yearly dry season watering issues. The piece notes an elevator in a department store as a mere shoplifter and observes land supply and demand dynamics amid limited pelts.
A man recalls a three year battle with facial pimples caused by oil. After trying ineffective remedies he credits Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment with his complete healing. An offer for free samples and purchase details follows.
Berlin reports that the Cathole Centrist party faces a rethink on parliamentary reforms amid a cabinet crisis. Dr Peter Spahn, Reichstag leader and Prussian justice minister, will not seek re election, ending his Reichstag mandate after a constitutional expiry. Dr Schifter, undersecretary of the Imperial Finance Ministry, also will not run again.
Elks Brother T W Jones will be buried from the 6th Ward meeting house Sunday at 12 30 PM Members should meet at the Larkin Chapel at 12 PM to attend the service in a body.
Justice Orrin N. Carter of the Illinois supreme court woke to news of his appointment as coal director for the state. Governor Lowden pressed the issue amid a heated dispute over coal pricing, warning operators to set prices or have mines retained and run by the state. Carter's role seeks to fix prices and ensure delivery of service as the coal crisis unfolds.
Francis Ouimet, noted amateur golfer and national champion, said he would not seek draft exemption, stating his devotion to country and willingness to serve in any capacity. He has passed the physical exam and responded to claims labeling him a slacker, clarifying his stance.
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