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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1917
Page
2
In Ogden and East Lake markets the Utah Fuel Co seeks to drive Independent coal dealers out, promising to set prices as the trust dictates. A Salt Lake coal yard owner once faced similar pressure, losing business after a price cut, and now Utah Fuel shifts focus to higher markets while criticizing smaller sellers.
A letter warns of Utah Fuel monopoly and price fixing in Ogden during winter. It argues that price manipulation harms home owners and dealers, urging restraint, lower costs, and stable wages. The writer condemns double dealing and predicts broader economic impact from adjusted fuel and food costs.
An eastern writer argues a submarine blockade of Germany and its allies would force a drop in U S food prices within 30 days. He claims Britain and France rely on American food, and keeping supply at home would slash butter beef cheese eggs and other staples while easing nationwide shortages and high costs.
A letter recounts the pine blister threat to 425 million dollars of five needle pines in the United States. Foresters and scientists push eradication, with Congress approving funds and a North American committee seeking a 500000 dollar eradication drive. The disease, spread from New England to other states and Ontario, looms across forests and requires cross-border action.
The passage explains a pine blight disease that can move from currants and gooseberries to pines, but not vice versa. It compares to chestnut blight and argues quarantine measures and removal of currants and gooseberries near pines could halt spread. Authorities warn the fungus harms white pines across regions and ages, suggesting strong control funds and inspections.
A Pittsburg Leader editorial argues about neutral rights in wartime and questions whether Germany or the United States has the stronger claim. It contrasts entering dangerous waters with warnings, then reimagines Germania at peace with Japan and US at war to test blockades and submarine threats. The piece warns of deliberate attempts to violate civilized warfare.
Government orders 3 million dollars of anti aircraft gear as defense plans for a Zeppelin raid on New York City loom. The piece notes the danger posed by a 690 foot airship with 22 crew and 249 horsepower engines. It also mentions a Zeppelin raid would spur patriotism and preparedness. It ends with a note about Minneapolis Orchestra tickets at the Alhambra.
Emil Oberhotter conducts the Minneapolis Symphony in a balanced program highlighting American composers and European masters with a focus on broad, unprejudiced views and excellent treatment of each piece. The concert promises thoughtful, well-balanced representation across eras and schools.
The Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra, led by Oberbotter, brings a noted program to the Alhambra Theater Wednesday February 14. Family night offers free admission for children under 12 with an accompanying adult, encouraging as many youths as possible to attend.
Promoter Eddie Dallas announces a Thursday night welterweight bout at the Alhambra theatre between Frank Barrieau Canadian champion and Frankie Jones Pacific coast champion. Barrieau seeks title defense. Jones to arrive for a coast to coast training match setup and Azteca round limit.
Representatives of the city basketball league will meet Saturday night at Brosnleg Crothers store on Hud son arena to discuss an adopted constitution and bylaws changes allowing players from Ogden high school Weber academy and Deaf school to compete on one team in the junior league. Schedule changes due to a printing error will be addressed. The session starts at 8 o clock. information is available from president I W Shirey at Drowning Brothers store.
Berlin press notes temperate but sharp attacks on President Wilson and his peace efforts. Papers question U S neutrality and travel rights of Americans on ships while praising possible concessions to neutrals. Coverage cites Switzerland and other neutrals and reports on blockade area changes affecting Holland and coal supply to Denmark. Local papers Vossische Zeitung and Lokal Anzeiger are cited among those commenting.
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