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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1916
Page
2
A well informed flour dealer reports that drought and rust in the Dakotas and Minnesota have trimmed crop forecasts. With limited delivery from major wheat regions and no retreat in futures, costs rise and an embargo on wheat is urged to prevent a national shortage if next year’s crop fails.
A Geological Survey note explains why river centers rise above banks during floods. It cites elevation of the bed causing center-high water, with driftwood gathering at peak and foam appearing on rising streams, while falling water shows the opposite pattern.
The text explains how particles deflect from obstacles and transmit energy through the flow, creating a system of forces that lift the stream center. It describes how the central, deeper part rises during floods, causing surface currents to move toward the banks and form eddies. Foam develops along rising margins as air escapes water.
President Wilson signals a stump campaign similar to 1896 when McKinley stayed in Canton as Republican managers arranged nationwide excursions to reach audiences. The piece notes the advantage of bringing audiences to the candidate to avoid interruptions and unfriendly crowds, praising public access to speakers and the appeal of the traveling campaign.
Cambridge Maes of the local high school reports from the Standard that Mr. Hughes is a pleasant and agreeable man whom opponents may find approachable. The piece notes Wilson support is weak and urges Hughes to address the twelve questions posed by magazine writers to gain public strength before the front problem and the current administration.
An editorial in the Telegram of Salt Lake condemns delays in funding rail fare for citizens entering the military training camp. It warns that continued holdups may deter enlistments, urging Salt Lake City to mitigate potential attendance losses and accusing nearby cities of prioritizing their own advantage over national duty and patriotism.
Sydney statistics show record wool prices for the year ending June 16 1916, with a notable drop in sheep numbers in Australasia and the United States. Prices unlikely to drop soon due to ongoing World War efforts and limited grazing land, signaling tighter supply globally.
In eastern Galicia near Zaloczra and Hatkow Marbuzow west of Zamore Soviet forces were repulsed completely. Archduke Charles Francis front saw fruitless attacks north of the Dniester near Tustobaby and Konezani with 184 prisoners taken. North of Capul Starawiperyoa has been captured. Trenton charter news reports Pasco Copper Mining company surrender of its 50 million dollar charter in New Jersey.
In Autland Oregon on August 17 tensions rise as Hughes faces pressure from old guard Republicans and California Progressives over nomination strategy for the November race. Key figures Rowell Crocker Johnson and Willcox clash amid talks of hearings, with Hughes urged to unify or risk harming the national party.
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