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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1917
Page
2
In Ogden, residents accuse Utah Power and Light of poor service and high gas charges. Citizens demand rebates for the recent outages and price hikes, noting heating depends on gas supply. While some improvement appears, fears linger of a repeat outage during winter as the utility is urged to offer better surface conditions and fair rates.
A city operates a combined water and electricity setup. The electric department pays the water department 765 dollars monthly for water delivery, effectively transferring funds between departments. The arrangement, disclosed by the mayor of Longmont, follows a public notice of municipal plant ownership.
The Longmont Electric Light plant faces pride and criticism as residents discuss rates and aging infrastructure. Some pay 2 cents per kilowatt hour during peak hours and 1 cent elsewhere, while old charges linger. The city balanced the plant costs with tax relief and questioned manufacturers for equal consideration.
James W. Gerard recalls being introduced to royalty in Berlin in 1913 and later served as ambassador. He notes Germans warned that Orientals would strike at America, saying Japanese officers in Mexico and Japanese spies were widespread in the US. He suggests German propaganda shaped American prejudice, with newspaper outlets as a major vehicle.
A critical regional writer argues federal errors in wartime labor policy. The piece condemns shifting labor disputes to states as a weakness and calls for a stronger central response to quell what it sees as a conspiracy to undermine the federal government. The author warns the governor lacks sufficient force to meet unrest.
An American-led effort has developed a new anti submarine method that allows allied ships, especially destroyers, to detect and sink German U boats at advancing effectiveness. The breakthrough stems from a group of scientists and naval officers who refined a sensor based system now widely deployed in European waters. While submarines remain a threat, the headline claim is that allied detection capabilities now give them the upper hand in the ongoing submarine war.
An analysis argues that a powerful centralized naval force is essential against German submarines. It forecasts growing destroyer fleets, improved batteries, and carrier support to neutralize subs, urging rapid production and strategic pressure to end the submarine menace and hasten Allied victory.
Fragment describes an excursion to Yellowstone Park dated September 1. It directs readers to contact a local agent or Union Pacific System office at 7316 Warrington Avenue for reservations and full details, with a telephone line noted as 2100. The text is fragmented and includes garbled phrases but centers on travel, contact, and pricing information for the excursion.
Fragmented excerpt discusses religious and national loyalties among Japanese and Americans, contrasting liberty and obedience. It argues about fidelity to home and emperor versus broader democratic values, warning against tyranny and stressing the struggle for true freedom, while addressing the reader as an American facing wartime choices.
Manager Goss promotes another strong Pantages bill at the Orpheum today with matinee and three days through Saturday. Kids enjoy two acts on the bill, headlined by a miniature musical comedy Honeymoon Isle. Shows feature Ed Blondell Kell trained dogs and a top Ed Blondell comedy sketch The Hoy from Home. Also appearing are Harry Watkins and the Correllis Brothers with Mutt and Jeff closing the show.
An excerpted discourse defends Japan’s stance in wartime alliance, rejecting the scrap of paper critique and emphasizing righteous cause, complete victory, and hopeful peace. The speaker urges mutual understanding, shared destiny, and stronger US Japan ties to sustain restraint and lasting accord.
Paris reports that artillery manpower in Verdun operations exceeded infantry numbers in the line. The correspondent cites the tactical aim to destroy German guns and force a temporary suspension of their operations. The piece notes the challenging conditions and masks used by crews.
The Hermitage Park presents a cool clean spot to enjoy the afternoon with a variety of amusements. Visitors can expect a pleasant retreat with multiple activities and relaxing surroundings.
Washington April 30 hospital interns and medical students with over a year of service at medical colleges may be exempted from militancy service under the selective draft bill. The war department aims to avoid interfering with professional education as doctors may be needed before the war ends.
The Provost Marshal General Crowder outlines a plan guiding the student into military service with potential discharge to resume education or civilian practice later. The language indicates a flexible career path balancing enlistment with future civilian goals.
July 27 dispatch reports Houan Tung, the boy emperor of the Iysercid line, facing Republican efforts to banish imperial rule in Peking. The correspodence notes tense political debate and potential regime change amid imperial court factions.
Vague passages recount an emperor or claimant forced back atop the throne amid ambitions of military leaders. Bombardment of the forbidden city by Republican forces triggers shock and fear among rulers. Republicans demand cutting the Tarng household allowance and banishment of the imperial family to an inferior, guarded location.
A long excerpt debates physical punishment of children and the ethics of corporal discipline. It recalls a physician's prison duties, a grandmother's worry over her granddaughter at risk of St Vitus dance, and the old saying Spare the rod and spoil the child. The piece weighs whether punishment educates or harms, noting varied family and cultural contexts and the controversial role of doctors and parents in child behavior management.
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