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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1917
Page
6
A government bulletin warns registrants about providing precise occupational qualifications when filling questionnaires. The notice, issued to local districts, emphasizes the importance of accurate data for selective service and effective manpower allocation.
The registrant must specify a precise job within his industry in questionnaire items. For example he should name track layer or car shop repairer instead of a general term like railroad union. Inquiries 4 9 19 should have clear responses before proceeding to item 19.
Women are entering clerical and ticketing roles in U S railroads due to war needs. Union Pacific and others report increased female ticket clerks and city agents, with shortages easing as wartime demand grows. L e note Salt Lake City and Portland presence, while unions discuss wage issues in unrelated bakeries.
An old advertisement argues that a large share of child deaths before age five can be prevented by using Castoria. It claims narcotic infant remedies cause poisoning, slowing circulation and congestion. The text asserts Castoria contains no opiates and bears the signature of Chas. A Fletcher, urging trust in its safety.
Ogden chapter completes 100 sets of sweaters socks and mufflers for the Red Cross and ships three boxes to Denver mountains. Women keep knitting for January February target of 1000 pounds of wool while checks show garments arrive and satisfy the war relief office. A letter from Mountain division manager Morey defends use of donated items and praises workers, noting soldiers appreciate every sweater and wristlet and urging continued delivery to headquarters before year end.
World markets report sharp declines as rail transportation issues weigh on early trading. Stocks fall across classes with common shares dropping fractions and industrials slipping after a cautious opening. Major names including Union Pacific and United States Steel show mixed moves amid unsettled dividend signals.
Quotation highlights from J. A. Hogle & Co wire describe Alta Consolidated transferring 1,8100 shares and closing bid, Albion active with minor price dips due to a ten cent assessment, and Iron Blossom, Prince Consolidated, and Tinic Standard showing varied moves. Dozens of listed sales and bids across multiple small miners are noted, with overall market pausing after morning gains and hints of price limits on futures.
Chicago prices for corn rose as embargo eased on eastbound shipments and demand strengthened. Opening quotes showed May delivery around 2.50 per bushel, with January and May futures fluctuating amid supply concerns and Food Administration approval. The market broadening with trading activity and shifting spreads, influenced by new policy and tighter stocks.
Mrs. R. A. Lasater of Denver, Colorado, reports years of severe skin eruptions with burning and itching that prevented work at times. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment, her condition improved markedly and she praises Cavicorn in other cases. Free sample offer details and price appear from Boston department.
Market reports show cattle receipts around 4000 with steady tone and varied steer, cow, and calf price ranges across Etronger Native and western markets. Sheep receipts near 10000 with steady to lower tone. hogs at Chicago and local yards with mixed to steady levels and tops around 15.9 to 16.4. Sugar market steady with Cuban crop pricing and refined grade values.
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