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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1917
Page
2
A fragmented historical newspaper snippet notes Che Stirndaed established 1876, claiming Associated Press credit and exclusive republication rights. The garbled text references an evening publication schedule and a claim of independence with limited content distribution.
The article foresees a future battlefront scene where Chinese forces join, Filipino troops enter the war, and a mix of races including Algerians Hindus Negroes Japanese Chinese Siamese and others are represented on the Western Front. It notes American colored men may be sent to fight in multiple divisions and suggests German losses would be paid in blood for the valor of these races.
The article notes imports rising faster than exports in the eleven months ending November 30, 1817, with exports at $629,000,000 and imports at $2,725,000,000, yielding a favorable trade balance of $2,914,000,000. Gold movement shows exports surpassing imports in November but overall net gold imports of $168,010,000 over eleven months, amid larger 1916 gold gains and future credit liabilities.
The Globe Milling and Grain Company faced a puzzling obstruction while planning a large structure in Wear Ogden. At ten feet depth a clay layer yielded a large water body, leading to trenches and test borings that revealed increasing clay and water. The effort to obtain a stable foundation failed amid the bottomless-like conditions.
The text notes potential sites in Ogden for large elevators with favorable ground and nearby railroad access, and mentions test pits in the northern district leading to a planned milling operation. It describes underground water in Ogden suitable for irrigation and forecasts pumping plants to reclaim non irrigated lands. It then shifts to international commentary on war, criticizing Imperialism and urging German self-rule and an end to national extermination.
A Utah report discusses a wife who, while intoxicated, joined a husband not of her choosing. The piece questions whether she acted willingly or was maneuvered, and whether a guardian should be appointed when intoxication leads to harmful acts and eroded consent.
Fragmentary OCR notes claim Karl Clobkuecke forecast war with Germany before U S entry. The piece cites a German socialist leader jailed for expressing views. It mentions phrases about Germans in Prussia and rights, taxes, and voices silenced amid poverty and ministry.
Ogden embraces industrial growth as Hansen Livestock Co and a packing plant expand operations. New alfalfa meal production begins with Amalgamated Sugar and beet byproducts, supplying balanced rations for cattle and hog fattening. The packing yard, stockyards, and sugar works align to support this emerging industry center.
A feature on letters arriving at The Standard with themes of love and longing. Readers share about messages from a son and others described as precious, folded notes penned with care, each telling a personal story and awaiting New Year greeting.
A brief note recalls Robert Warwick starring in The Mans of the Hour at Utah tonight with a clean wholesome program. It also announces the upcoming Ethel Clayton feature The Woman Beneath for Sunday delivery, promising refined entertainment.
Ogden residents consider sending Utah ham to England but UK authorities have issued orders barring ham imports except when sent via licensed agencies under strict controls. The rule aims to prevent disease. sugar imports face a similar restriction.
Washington notes the senate inquiry into waste and contracting for army uniform sorting, with Gen. Sharpe under examination. Details show Samuel Kaplan and Ira Kaplan tied to Millbrook and Mil company holdings, and questions about approvals by Charles Bieneman and the supply committee as lawmakers press for links between council of national defense members and government contracts.
Chairman Cross protested revocation of the contract while General Sharpe denied any interest. Senator McKellar defended the quartermaster general’s integrity and blamed rational defense for clothing shortages. The A F L endorsed the two platoon system and discussed union issues as Robert Warwick’s The Man of the Hour and other plays were advertised for Coming Sunday events.
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