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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1917
Page
2
An advertisement for a beauty product claims to improve rough and wrinkled skin. It promises fresh, clear, and beautiful complexion and mentions refunds. Sold at toilet counters including W. H. Wright & Sons and other outlets.
The Stanilari independent newspaper notes its printing cadence and its exclusive rights to AP content. It states AP is credited for material. local items are labeled as sourced and reprinted within the paper.
Senator King of Utah proposes two war bills to curb disloyal activity and labor unrest. The measures aim to strip citizenship and trigger deportation for naturalized citizens within twenty years of naturalization who speak against the United States or incite sedition. The bills target groups like the IWW while asserting most German Americans remain loyal.
The text discusses oath requirements and potential deportation for naturalized citizens showing allegiance to foreign powers. It cites authorizing actions by the attorney general to cancel naturalization papers, and penalties for printing German propaganda. It argues for deportation or internment for those proving loyalty to a foreign ruler while urging Americans to move if more devoted to Germany.
A fragmentary campaign passage condemns Senator La Follette for handicapping government to please Milwaukee supporters. The piece accuses him of attempting to divide the American people at a critical moment amid a vague national crisis.
A period ad extols Q-Bin hair restorer for restoring natural color and vitality, urging caution with dyes and promising safe, guaranteed results. The piece also reviews J F Davis commentary on Vallandigham, comparing Civil War loyalties, banishment, and public memory with contemporary political obstructionism.
The Standard reports county commissioners claim responsibility for a higher tax rate and city authorities push plans for bath houses and electric light plants. They note a $1,000,000 charge for these projects, amid rising values and limited funds, while discussing Rand conglomerate gold and California mining history.
The article explains government price controls on coal after President Wilson's order and estimates retail effects in Ogden. It details mine and freight costs, potential retail prices up to about 6.50 a ton, and notes expected schedules for consumer pricing under government control. It also reports Chicago baseball notes and several tennis match results from the day.
The porphyry copper mines, once unseen, drive a major share of U S copper output led by Utah Copper in Bingham Canyon and the Tackling properties in China May Nevada Campolo. During 1917 half year profits reached 11 million in dividends with added surplus of 6.5 million, industry shifts in ore processing turning low grade ore into value as copper prices soar.
In a day of high pace rallies at Forest Hills venue the national patriotic tennis event drew a balanced East West field for benefit matches. Notable rounds included Lindsay Murray of Niagara Falls beating W Tilden Jr of Philadelphia in a demanding four setter with rapid exchanges and acrobatic retrievals.
Violet Merseresu stars in The Little Textor a Bluebird at the Cozy venue with tomorrow and Friday showings. Local theater listings note a family friendly program and midweek performances.
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