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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1918
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR note mentions Ogden postoffice and a second class status with unclear names Bie Staulard Enicred, plus a miswritten press attribution. The readable bits indicate an independent Sunday publication and Associated Press credit.
A long examination ends with the Interstate Commerce Commission ordering higher freight rates from eastern points to Pacific coast cities. The decision, aimed at ending inland discrimination, sets an average 15 percent rise effective March 15. The ruling defends water competition and warns against a reestablished coastal bias postwar.
An anonymous Standpat paper praises Theodore Roosevelt while criticizing Wilson and Congress. The piece contrasts Roosevelt's perceived courage with alleged self serving aims of both major parties and veteran political handlers. Congress and parties are depicted as influenced by personal advantage over national welfare.
President Wilson declared in a message to Congress that the culmination of the war has arrived and that this year’s efforts by both sides will decide the outcome. Analysts noted Wall Street saw the forecast as near victory, while war-weary nations suffer as Germany prepares a major western offensive unless breakthrough occurs.
An unnamed senate committee met in a secret session to review progress on airplanes. No details were disclosed, but the chair described the information as highly pleasing, according to a Scientific American editor.
The editor asserts consistent claims that rumors of the Liberty motor’s failure are unfounded. Tests show strong horsepower, durability, and rapid production matching motor orders, with allied governments placing large orders as output scales. Modern aviation designs benefit from the Liberty motor across fighters, bombers, and seaplanes, including high and low altitude variants.
A fragmented sale notice lists various boots and kid shoes in black, ivory, grey, brown, and white leather. Prices show original and sale figures with items described as pat leather, cloth tops, button fronts, and lace details. Includes mentions of black kid vamp and grey calf with multiple color combinations and sizes.
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