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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1917
Page
2
A long paragraph extols refining gains from gasoline quality and urges establishing a lower standard to cut prices. It claims 1,280,000 additional barrels could be produced from the same oil and calls federal investigations into labor groups a sign of opposing forces exploiting industrial shifts.
Experts study Ravolite supply to head off a 1915 shortage. Lowering gasoline gravity from BGI degrees to 61 degrees reportedly boosts output by about 990,000 barrels and adds heat units, potentially saving 350,000 barrels. Combined gains could total ~1.2 million barrels, meeting annual U S demand amid rising auto use.
In Spokane Washington federal forces launch a crackdown on the LW and other labor groups alleged to threaten U.S. war production. The article cites arrests of twenty one dissidents and warns that any effort to undermine the war effort will be treated as treason. It characterizes the labor movement as aiming to destroy the nation and suggests broader investigations against conspirators across the country.
The piece condemns rising tax levies as officials cling to low assessments yet push rates higher. It cites Utah towns like Ogden and Logan supporting local soldiers, urges public funding for the Battery Is, and notes community responses to aid those serving. It also recounts a traffic accident injuring two women and a separate divorce case involving Teague and his wife.
The notice urges raising funds for boys in Logan Provo and Salt Lake City. It emphasizes community support and a call to action to collect substantial contributions for their benefit.
Jack Muthall stars in High Speed at the Cozy tomorrow and Wednesday. Marjorie Rambeau appears in The Mirror, today is the final showing for both programs.
Mrs Lattin of 245 West Patterson Avenue and Myre Ludington of 69 Twenty fourth Street were struck by a car at the Washington Avenue corner near Twenty fifth Street Saturday evening around dark. They received injuries as the vehicle rounded the corner.
M A H Moli delivered a late night lecture in a tent at 2655 Washington Avenue on Turkey and Germany in the war. He claimed each war event is foretold in the Bible and used scriptures to support his points with slides. A follow up lecture is planned to cover another phase of the European conflict.
Terzue, brought from Portland, faces a wife desertion charge. He was returned Saturday night by orders of Judge Pratt after posting $1000 bond. He promised to pay his wife 10 dollars weekly for two months and 18 dollars later, complying with the court’s directive.
Ogden prepares for the Peach Day celebration in September with a big float parade and a possible Wild West show. Local merchants Amalgamated Sugar, Ogden Portland Cement, Orden Paint, Ol & Glass, and Utah Art Refining are contributing floats. The Ogden Ladies' Band is sought for the parade along with other features to ensure a festive event with abundant peaches for all attendees.
A brass quartet arranged by Charles C Thatcher of Odeo played The Bwoetent Girl In Teparance and A Vision of Home at the Sunday band concert in City park. The quartet consisted of Arthur Aree Emanuel Larson Otin Larson and Mr Simpson. The program was well received and the performance concluded with a resonant note.
The report states that 36 local chapters were organized in the last quarter. Officials note growth across locals and emphasize unity and worker advocacy. No further details on locations or dates are provided in the fragment.
At the Minnesota State Federation of Labor convention the vote supported conscription of wealth to aid the war effort, aligning with the need to draft resources for successful military operations.
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