This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1918
Page
2
Notice appears in an Ogden Utah newspaper stating it is entered as second class matter at the local post office. It notes the paper is an independent daily except Sundays and credits the Associated Press for news republication.
Scandal persists over failure to fit metal identification tags on every soldier and sailor after a disaster. Report notes that bodies unmarked hinder identification, delaying death notices to families. Officials responsible for the lapse face public scrutiny as authorities seek to compile a complete roll of survivors before notifying relatives.
A historical note argues Zeppelins have limited value in naval warfare. It cites the Battle of Jutland where a Zeppelin reportedly provided scouting aid but later naval men claim no airship was seen in action. English authorities say airships lack roles in naval engagements as aircraft cooperation advances with planes and other craft.
The article notes naval airships are rarer than planes and face anti-aircraft fire from ships and aircraft. Airships excel in reconnaissance and anti-submarine work, yet submarines gain top-side armaments, signaling a future where airship and submarine may match in destructive capability and reach.
In Salt Lake City the press grapples with vice as the Tribune warns of Fort Douglas troop moves while residents push for reform. Letters to the editor describe gambling clubs like the Kennelworth on Onto Street, alleging political protectors and ties to ex and current legislators amid a broader effort to purge corruption.
A reader letter blasts local politics around George Douglas and Mayor Babcock, accusing corruption and toleration of gambling at Ume club. It argues reforms require prison penalties for gamblers and urges The Tribune to expose the club to spur real reform in Utah’s capital.
An editorials style piece cites repeated denials of writs of habeas corpus by the supreme court and argues the court should align with public sentiment, criticizing legal complexity and praising Utah’s court for avoiding maze like convolutions in law. It laments the law’s abstruse processes while appreciating accessible enforcement.
The regular monthly dancer of the Masonic club is set in the K of C hall Friday evening February 8. All Masons and Eastern Star members are cordially invited to attend.
The War Department announced the establishment of an army flying field at Riverside Station in California, known as a one unit field. Contracts for hangars, repair shops, machine shops and storage buildings have been let, with costs and quantities withheld for now. The field aims to house twelve aircraft squadrons ready for service, with maintenance facilities to repair and replace aircraft as needed.
Early dock exchange dealings show gains in investment mulls. Baldwin Locomotive General Electric and Studebaker lead with near two point advances as Liberty Second 4s hit new lows. broader equities rise with United States Steel and Marines among strengths. Kansas City and Omaha livestock reports reflect mixed weakness in hogs and cattle. sheep steady with lambs strong.
Chicago trading opened with corn rallying on expectations of higher receipts but broad demand kept declines limited. Oats faced selling pressure from speculators as futures fluctuated from unchanged to lower. Provisions slid on larger than anticipated yard receipts, while overall demand remained cautious.
Daily stock quotes show 25 000 shares transferred to Salt Laker exchange with New Quincy leading activity. Prices rose from the previous day to a new high around 11 1/2 cents. Columbus Rexall sold 600 shares at 93 0. Iron Blossom Mining 500 at 52c. New Quincy 1056 at 1 6c. Yankee Consolidated 2 blocks of 1000 at 4 and 5 cents. Other names include May Day, Rio Argentine, and Siver King Coalition with modest volumes.
A wide list of bank stocks and mining firms shows bids and asks from The West, including Prince Consolidated at 58c and Yankee Consolidated at 4 cents per share. Sugar and reform quotes appear, with raw sugar around 8.00-8.05 cents, refined steady, and molasses nominal in New York trade.
Secretary McAdoo told the senate finance committee the war finance corporation bill is a war measure enabling banks to loan for essential war enterprises. Banks could obtain 75 percent of a loan from the corporation, subject to restrictions if discrimination against war producers occurred. He noted similar laws in England and France, and argued the bill aims to prevent the issue of covered paper.
Classified notice from a press page mentions an event titled F Prise at New Utah Sunday with details partially obscured. The readable fragment indicates a local listing or advertisement likely guiding readers to attend or view a prize-related item.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.