The Standard Newspaper History Note
The Standard, established 1870, is cited as an independent evening publication, noting it did not publish Sundays and positioning itself without any muzzle or club influence.
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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1916
Page
2
The Standard, established 1870, is cited as an independent evening publication, noting it did not publish Sundays and positioning itself without any muzzle or club influence.
The government runs a Safety First train across the continent with weather exhibits. Attendants and lecturers will explain weather science, instruments, and predictions, with a forecaster aboard in Ogden to give a live forecast. The event targets farmers, merchants, workers, and households, offering tours and demonstrations of the Weather Bureau’s methods.
Forecasters use scientific principles and delicate instruments to predict weather with nine out of ten accuracy. Farmers and business people rely on these forecasts, often calling weather stations for twenty four hour outlooks before starting work or planning travel.
A historical account describes a dramatic copper mining transformation near Bingham Canyon. Once deemed uneconomical, the site now yields millions in red metal as steam shovels, long trains, and concentration plates convert a barren hill into rich ore. Utah Copper profits neared 10 million in the first quarter, stunning miners and millmen who doubted the venture.
The San Francisco Bulletin laments a sharp drop in immigration for the year ending June 30, 1513, noting 125 941 gain and 200 000 arrivals with many departures. It warns about shifting labor dependence and questions what rising immigrant flows mean for the country and economy.
Medical expert Charles Deacon, longtime head of the National Tuberculosis Institute, outlines modern methods to treat TB patients. He criticizes old dipping and stalwart stomach-weakening practices, urging diet regulation, gentle stimulation of digestive organs, and careful nutrition to strengthen the patient and support natural healing.
A terse report notes the cause of rising newsprint costs in the United States. The New Bureau explains publishers face payment pressures linked to long-standing operator traditions. The piece highlights Canadian supply dynamics and other factors driving price increases.
A cautionary note questions butter safety by urging careful carton inspection for pasteurization marks. It warns against labeling butter as pasteurized if the product is not, implying risk to consumers and adherence to regulations. The message stresses scrutiny before purchase.
A local butter ad touts Blanchard as pasteurized and pure, claiming the pasteurization is costless to consumers and that Blanchard costs no more than unsafe unpasteurized brands. The message emphasizes safety and value to buyers.
The article discusses New England Westinghouse and riflemaking capacity, noting potential output of 25 000 rifles daily if fully operated, with capital facilities at 6000 daily, and gradual ramp up. It cites 1915 foreign shipments of firearms totaling 32,163,811 and five month exports 9,493,556, plus monthly averages and references to Pasteurized products from Mutual Creamery Company at 23rd Street and Wall Ave.
The text notes exports nearly doubling in the cited months and suggests the full year may show firearm Vesporte of the 1515 calendar year more than tripled. It also lists cattle and sheep receipts with prices, market steadiness for cattle varieties, and sugar futures movements in New York trading noon.
An analysis shows Taft era changes allowed free newsprint import from Canada, expanding Canadian mills and starving American producers. Today 1000–1100 tons daily enter the U S, while U S output stalls. High Canadian production costs and sulphite import cuts hinder U S capacity as International Paper plans Canada expansion amid war demand.
An official note states United States rifle output did not reach Europe in large numbers until late in the war. Orders began at the war’s start with major firms including New England Weatherhouse Remington Arms Baldwin Winchester Arms Hopkins Allen and American Art. Total contracts worth millions are cited, with varied prices and long-term delivery expectations across several manufacturers.
Prices of gasoline in Pittsburg Pennsylvania and Australia have been cut in steps over the past week. Dealers reduced the price by six cents per gallon in the last four days and another cent today. The new price stands at 23 cents per gallon.
Chicago grain notes show wheat trading nervy with initial drops then partial rebound. September price moves from 140 34 to 139 34, oats dull, provisions inactive, livestock at Omaha with hogs around 9,000 head and prices near 5.00 for heavy weights.
Local market notes foggy trading on the Utah mining exchange with 8200 shares shifting from 10 to 12 cents. New Quincy and Dig Four Exploration led activity with prices around 23 and 1 dollar. Emma Copper steady at 60 cents. May Day 10 cents. Prince Con and Silver King Coalition showing gains. several smaller issues such as Tintlc Standard and Rico Con quoted with mixed bids and asks.
A dense slate of banking and industrial stock bids from Utah markets. Firms named include First National branches in Ogden Logan and Brigham, Zion’s Savings Bank, Industrial Stocks like Con Wagon and Mountain States Telephone, utilities, insurance firms, and agricultural outfits with bid and asked prices noted for each.
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