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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1916
Page
2
An early 20th century report cites conflicting Paris and Bristol estimates on French casualties in the war. It discusses French losses around 2,000,000 to 2,200,000 with prisoners and wounded totaling millions, and compares allied versus central power attrition, noting large variances and implications for overall mortalities.
The Union Pacific plans to close the Ogden gateway after February 16, affecting through tickets from Rio Grande territory to Idaho. Salt Lake Commercial Club fights the order, saying Utah would suffer while Ogden and Salt Lake vie for railroad advantages. Salt Lake urges senators and congressmen to intervene, urging a state-wide, nonpartisan stance.
Article condemns preparedness profiteering by war material makers. It cites Congressman Tavener of Minnesota accusing armor firms of patriotism while blocking arm production until government contracts prove lucrative. It argues war prep profits enrich Wall Street financiers and threaten mankind, claiming patriotism is a disguise for money mad motives.
A fragment warns that they would constantly labor to obtain larger contrade and would not hesitate to develop corrupt political conditions to promote their schemes. The tone suggests a critique of persistent self serving political actors seeking power.
Oregon hay and State My Club copied for Utah aims promote hog production through 4 H style clubs. Publicity by B. Jensen spurred northern Utah and southern Idaho farmers to export hogs within six years. The program seeks to boost alfalfa corn grower profits, improve breeding, meat curing, sanitation, feeding, and disease prevention, while teaching youth farm commerce and self sufficiency.
A letter advocates a world federation with international courts and global police to end armaments. It cites the Society for the Judicial Settlement of International Duties and the League to Enforce Peace, urging public support across nations despite war anxieties. Also included are a Bible reference exchange and a light classroom moment about animals in heaven.
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