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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1916
Page
2
The piece argues Germany’s direct peace appeal signals weakness and that Allied power will grow stronger by spring. It questions Britain’s ability to sustain war, the submarine threat, and whether Germany can outlast Allied manpower and supplies into the next year.
The piece argues that prolonging the war preserves Britain Russia and France from German dominance, warns against premature peace, and credits Lloyd George with decisive leadership. It also references a folk verse about a whiskey password and a rural Sunday scene.
Henry Clens warns that the rising cost of living could spark public agitation and a rush to legislative fixes. He notes wage increases, material scarcity, and global wartime price pressures as causes, with governments attempting controls but failing to curb inflation.
An ancient overview explains why Lloyd George rose to premiership. The Welshman, then chancellor of the exchequer, initiated emergency fiscal measures and later, as minister of munitions, organized Britain into a wartime arsenal and suppressed strikes with decisive speeches. He then steered Ireland and succeeded Kitchener as war secretary, becoming England’s action driven choice to win the war, while balancing discordant parties.
Prominent residents plan to supply Christmas baskets with edibles and add toy plays. They urge buying new toys and soliciting discarded ones so every child enjoys a festive season. The effort centers on brightening needy youngsters with gifts and holiday cheer.
World stocks shook on news of peace proposals with steep declines in key shares led by United States Steel and Gulf state issues. Copper and other industrials slipped while high grade stocks softened. Anglo French bonds hit fresh low, and Trutonic country discounts widened amid ongoing liquidation. Omaha livestock receipts show higher cattle and mixed demand across categories.
Chicago grain markets slide on news of Germany’s peace proposal and U S submarine tensions. Wheat leads declines with May and July futures dropping sharply while corn and oats weaken moderately. Prices rally briefly on peace reports but end mixed as traders weigh export stoppages and war fears.
The Utah local market on December 12, 1816 saw about 40 150 shares change hands with most stocks steady. Big Four Exploration surged briefly after opening at 160 and closed near 109, while Cardiff moved to 659 and Silver King Con traded at 59. Lion Bossom remained steady at FLAG 12 and Tintle Stand saw activity amid fluctuating prices.
Chicago reports that about one hundred farmers from Wisconsin Indiana and Illinois will be summoned by the government for a grand jury inquiry into the high cost of living. Five hundred Chicago grocers will also be called as witnesses as the probe widens to include wholesalers manufacturers and warehouses.
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