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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1916
Page
2
In response to President Wilson, Germany urges an immediate meeting of belligerent delegates for peace. Allied leaders counter, questioning German intentions and stressing equal language, while wary of military aims and conquest narratives. The piece attributes views to German military spokesmen and notes public sentiment in Germany.
An advocacy piece urges universal military service for all Americans, arguing duty and sacrifice strengthen the republic. It appeals to every citizen and even wealthy and rural readers to study the Constitution, honor history, and actively serve the country, warning against complacency and delay.
A fragmented critique warns against complacency amid rising tensions with Japan and Germany. The author cites General Scott and U S warnings, contending Americans misjudge Japan and the German advance through Belgium shows possible invasion risks and the need for readiness.
Returning from New York Governor William E. remarks on a nationwide labor shortage. He notes New York’s 200,000 unemployed in years past and current full employment, with fears of an uncertain postwar era. He cites prosperity amid unease, the peace message, and expects a possible downturn after the war.
The piece notes Secretary McAdoo’s readiness to deploy up to half a billion dollars to counter panics as a new administration takes power. It urges auto suppliers and allied industries to reverse trends and, once wartime demand fades, launch modernization campaigns. It argues ample reinvestment and resources exist, and that prudent financiers should avoid hoarding capital to trigger prosperity.
The London Observer warns of a dangerous shift in German submarine warfare as it widens from merchant ships to a broader hunt. It notes torpedoing without warning of British ships and neutral vessels and calls for effective measures to curb these raids while aiming to keep supplies flowing and uphold victory.
Fragment from an old health advisory claiming rundown posture and nerves signal illness and urging quick restoration with Scott's Emulsion. It asserts the product enriches blood and builds strength using cod liver oil and other nutrients.
New York reports the steamship Maryland sent distress calls after engine room flooding off Sandy Hook. City of Savannah and Coast Guard cutter Acushnet raced from Woods Hole and Newport positions toward the Maryland as Mohawk waited near Sandy Hook. Wireless notices indicated no further word from the distressed vessel, while other ships searched coastal waters for the Marylands crew and the three schooners ashore near Nantucket.
The Rex theatre announces open shows all week with Cleo Madison starring in The Girl in Lower Ododry. Also notes wartime Berlin front reports and a violent battle in Eastern Europe, with garbled captions and mixed local and international items.
Notice is given of the annual meeting of the Ogden Beach Canal & Water company stockholders at City Hall on Monday January 1917 at 8 p m. to hear the financial report for 1916 and to transact other business. A D Chambers Secretary. Dated Ogden Utah December 28 1816.
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