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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1917
Page
2
An imperfect fragment notes the newspaper is an Associated Press member with no credit given for the new edition. It mentions Sunday publication and the absence of music or chorus, reflecting archival boilerplate rather than a clear news item.
A New York figure tells of Western reactions to war talk in Los Angeles and beyond. He recalls spying alerts arrests and court actions linked to antiwar sentiment. The excerpt highlights tensions between patriotism and free discussion amid national conflict.
Sheriff vows to curb bootlegging in Utah. warns of enforcement in homes storing liquor prior to August 1. Police court records show strict stance against intoxicants and efforts to keep the county free from mercenary liquor traders.
A visiting woman in Oxford outlines thrifty wartime living practices. She urges avoiding cheap meat cuts, choosing best portions, and using corn meal granam and bran to stretch provisions. She aims to help households survive shortages and plans to publish a series with Herbert Moorer.
August 28 report on mobilization outlines the draft army mobilizing within ten weeks, detailing county enlistments and a ten percent reserve, with drafted men portrayed as the bulwark of the nation. It praises the volunteers and regulars, predicting strong morale to aid Allied forces and a decisive western front push.
Governor Namberger and the State Council of Defense endorsed the defense movement begun at a mass meeting in the Tabernacle. Ogden and Weber County were authorized to prepare for war, shaping Ogden’s local council of defense as a model for the state-wide effort.
A historical discussion questions forcing left-handed children to become right-handed. It cites Dr. Gould on a boy pressured to write with the right hand and describes alleged long-term cognitive and speech effects. The piece connects brain lateralization to handedness and mentions educational and health practices of the era.
The local organization becomes part of the state outfit and full authority has been entered. The court froze opposition from one or two who asked what action now. Mobilisation of Weber county resources is ordered including Ogden, to strengthen the local community effort.
Clarence Darrow told a Gerard mase meeting in Mikwatre last night that no country has ever faced the United States in battle and warned that America must resist being drafted or risk ruin. He praised sacrifice to preserve civilization and democracy and called for loyalty to the strongest government.
A petition to adopt a minor child was filed in district court by Witar Bart and Florence Hen. The child, 8 year old William King, had unknown parental whereabouts. The court issued an adoption order after reviewing the agreement showing the adoption would be for the child’s welfare.
Worli's markets report a mixed session in New York as investors weighed the weekly close of abort contracts. Copper and more speculative shares faced pressure while oils tobacco and metals showed strength. Rock Island issues led gains, with 125000 shares traded and Liberty bonds rising slightly from 99.92 to 99.98.
Chicago market news reports a softer opening across commodities with mixed futures movement and government intervention looming. Wheat and corn show declines or small gains, hogs weaken amid weaker demand, cattle and sheep hold steady, and Omaha livestock numbers reflect moderate activity amid ongoing price shifts.
Weber County draft board met Saturday afternoon to act on exemptions and classify 180 men called, 174 examined, 31 rejected for disability, 57 claims allowed, with 47.76 percent deemed fit. County Attorney Farr announced appeals of all exempted recommendations to the state district board, while noting not all will be reversed. Market and price data for cattle, sheep, grains, and produce from Ogden markets are listed.
Trading today showed activity amid a weak market with Albion and Columbia Raw as heavy movers. Albion moved 13,000 shares around 7 cents. Columbia Raw rose to about 4.16 for 8,100 shares. Miller Hill advanced to 8 cents on 5,100 shares. Michigan-Utah weakened, Sioux Consolidated sold 16,340 shares, and Exim Copper and Consolidated Copper slipped slightly. J A Mogle & Co supplied local quotes. noted many midstream and minor stock movements across Copper, Tin, Iron, and various regional names with mixed bids and asks.
The readable fragments show bids and asks for multiple companies including Utah Gas & Coke, Mountain States Telephone, and Utah Power & Light. Several entries list bid prices and asking values, with references to locations like Ogden and Logan and various corporate names such as Consolidated Wagon and Hotel Utah Operating Co. The text suggests a clipping of a trades or stocks page with miscellaneous figures and company references.
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