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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1917
Page
2
An unassuming man delivers a carload of coal to aid hard-work ing widows and children. The Standard organized a plan within an hour to surprise several families, praising those who support the less fortunate and highlighting community spirit in helping others.
A Utah commerce committee urged Governor Bamberger to appropriate 25000 for advertising the Ogden Exposition. The governor questioned the state's finances but backers pressed for immediate action to promote the event and draw national attention. The debate centers on funding versus fiscal restraint as the exposition looms.
The Blanchard opposes using taxpayers money for non territorial government aims but supports an extraordinary call to build up the state. It argues state resources should be promoted to arouse pride and ambition and questions Senator Author and Yand'n measure. Congress may adjourn in five weeks and a move to reconsider the Sutherland resolution is urged before it is too late.
Idaho lawmakers discuss a bill to appoint special public prosecutors and detectives to enforce prohibition. The governor could name investigators who may operate in any county, with costs borne by the state, and the bill allows removal of sheriffs and prosecutors who fail to enforce the law. The piece notes that strong sentiment alone may not prevent lapses by enforcing officers.
A wartime bulletin notes population estimates for the Uinta region and addresses Ogdin residents with a cautious forecast. The fragment suggests ongoing demographic updates amid the period’s conditions.
The article discusses Ogden and nearby towns with census based estimates versus school and federal counts. It notes population gaps for Ogden at 25,550 in 1910 and up to around 30,516 by school census estimates, while 43,009 is cited for another figure. The piece highlights government bulletin misunderstandings and the need for accurate census data, plus an unrelated advertisement for Foley's Honey and Tar.
A Utah House bill introduced by Rep. Thomas F. Page proposes a broad income tax for residents and certain nonresidents with revenues over thresholds. It mirrors federal rules with 2 percent base tax on incomes up to 20,000, escalating to higher rates above 20,000, plus a corporate tax of 7 percent and an additional stock tax on corporations. The plan allocates revenue to schools and sets two tax classes for individuals. The bill details rates and brackets, including surcharges on higher income and a separate corporate levy.
A Utah tax proposal outlines a 3 percent annual income tax with a 3000 exemption for unmarried individuals and 4000 for married couples. The plan taxes dividends and corporate earnings, defines taxable income, and sets withholding and filing requirements for residents and non residents, with effective dates and annual notices by June 1.
Reports of the National Foreign Trade Council of export enterprise progress and general convention committees, plus routine business, held delegates' attention at the fourth annual convention in Pittsburg Ma on January 23. Other reports covered foreign credit cooperation, smaller manufacturer and merchant issues, banking and investment, commercial education for foreign trade, and the function of export merchants and commission houses.
Notice to all applicants for permits to graze cattle horses and sheep within Cache National Forest during the 1927 season. Applications must be filed in Logan Utah on or before February 6, 1917. Forms and blank applications available on request from Hull reservation.
A note announces the film "Jackie of the Navy" showing for three days starting next Tuesday at the Alhambra theatre. Also advertised is an excursion offer to Chicago and return for 61.70 with Union Pacific tickets and ticket offices at 1516 Washington Avenue.
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