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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1915
Page
2
A damaged text fragment from a publisher notice discusses subscription discontinuation, payment by card, and mail carrier notification. It mentions a “Standard centre” and a publisher named Willam Gissmann with a general appeal to subscribers to inform them if they wish to stop delivery or update their address.
The fragment lists multiple news stands and drug stores with city and state markers across the United States and abroad, including locations such as Los Angeles Malt Lake Montalto Nevada and Salt Lake City Utah, and firms named Medlita News Stand Polansky News Stand and Eddy Drug Store among others. The text appears as a garbled directory of vendors and franchises with inconsistent spellings and punctuation.
The State Chamber of Commerce should be encouraged and funded by those who can afford it. If not, new institutions should run without expense except for exhibit placement. Officers should work without pay to advance the state's interests and collective knowledge.
Copper selling above 20 cents per pound while porphyry mines like Utah Copper target 8 to 13 cents. The industry reports large profits, with mining costs and production yielding substantial earnings per share as prices average around 15 cents per pound.
A fragmented reflection on luck equating it with effort, self-reliance, and faith in God. The piece contrasts luck with personal discipline, urging readers to mind their own business, honor commitments, and trust their own resources for daily success.
With the year 1915 ending Ogden faces hopeful prospects for 1916 citing material gains and a serene horizon. The article contrasts Ogden’s comfort with Europe’s fear and hunger, noting blessings and a vision of a brighter future for thousands.
A chaotic OCR note reports Prohibition 18 taking effect in Idaho Colorado Oregon Washington Iowa Arkansas South Carolina and others. It notes reduced alcohol availability with only sacramental wine and medicinal access allowed, and mentions midmonth enforcement actions across several states.
Probate court orders trigger drastic shifts as Colorado moves toward broad prohibition with only a few counties exempt Utah nears full surround, Nevada remains unregulated, and Idaho will draw keen attention. The era opens new chances to study prohibition up close ahead of legislative sessions.
The article cites a Kane county comment rebutting Dryan by arguing the nation’s survival has depended on war and readiness. It lists wars since the Revolution, including 1812, Mexican, Civil, Spanish, and other conflicts, highlighting a tradition of preparing for and engaging in conflict across American history.
East Lake Tribune notes Congressman Buchan argues immunity from arrest is unstable. It cites Oregon Representative Williamson who was arrested and convicted of subornation of perjury. Justice White questioned congressional immunity, saying no strong reason exists for blanket protection while charged with crime. The piece traces origins in English law and abuses by debtors and political factions.
The Lotz family extends thanks to the Rev Leesman for services to the Ladies Aid of St Vaults Evans Revleal church for flowers and sympathy after the burial of their baby. Thanks to Song of Wer Tian and all sympathizers for flowers and attention.
New York opened higher on broad buying following the Austrian bailout news. United States Steel rose to about 113,600 shares at 89 1-2, up two points, while war shares gained 2-3 points led by Studebaker Baldwin Locomotive and Republic Steel. Copper rose modestly. sugar futures firmed. Chicago hogs leaped on strong demand as cattle, sheep, and lamb prices shifted higher amid lean arrivals.
Chicago grain markets ended December 31 with wheat firm on higher Liverpool quotes and reports of urgent demand from millers, July options reaching new highs before a late reversal. Corn and oats followed with gains then slipped as speculative selling cooled the session. No. 2 and No. 2 red wheat quoted around 1.24, with oats and barley showing smaller shifts. hog arrivals next week weighed on prices.
A late 19th century style slate lists quotations on Utah bank and industrial stocks as well as prices from major firms. Amalgamated Buscar bids around 19 dollars, Utah Idaho Sugar trades near 13.50 with 13.70 offered, Cement Securities at 82, Beneficial Life at 193, Mountain States Telephone at 4100.50, Home Fire at 202.59, Rafors Tanking Co. at 205, Davis County bank bid around 29, with several regional banks and national firms noted for last sale prices or bids across the intermountain region.
City Commissioner 7 8 Browning presents tickets to police department members and their spouses for a vaudeville show at the Orphy Tin theater as thanks for service. The same committee notes the Police Ball at Rethang Hall tonight from 1 30 to 10 o clock, urging readiness.
A fragment from the Washington Star features playful dialogue about preparedness and love. A neighbor questions a boy about his mother’s search, while the boy jokes that this explains why she cannot find him. The scene ends with a reference to a judge.
State Prohibition Department officers emptied whiskey brandy and rum from a deputy near the Kentucky border. He had arrested twelve men, each with two to six bottles. Local details include wallets and coats seen with many bottles during the seizure.
Jack Dillon has signed to appear in a ten round no decision bout in Superior on January 28 pending opponent likely Billy Sfiakfe. The card features Dillon as the anticipated attraction with an announced clash to draw local boxing fans.
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