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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1917
Page
2
The Standard notes the war’s severe battles and the need to assess food and ammunition destruction. It weighs the Helot threat and what it may portend for future actions by the United States, stressing prudent measures amid global conflict.
The report discusses Russian retreat and German advances on the eastern front near Lemberg, with tensions rising in Moscow and Finland over measures of relief. It notes the submarine menace as a major entente concern, citing Seattle and Washington sources on shipping losses and sinking rates, and highlights Ellan Root and To va la’s roles amid ongoing difficulties.
An Ogden observer laments Americans as trusting and confiding, slow to act before calamities. He cites delays in safeguarding the Davis and Weber canal system, noting repeated appeals to San Francisco before an armed guard was authorized, warning of pervasive disruptive forces across the nation.
A wartime notice outlines exemptions for the first draft including married men with dependents and certain family roles. It also argues the food problem stems from waste and profiteering, urging public awareness, government regulation, and accountable distribution to curb speculators.
In a Washington debate a commentator condemns the Senate for endless stalling on a food control measure. He argues both parties misdirect focus while citizens sacrifice to support the war effort and criticizes senators for delaying relief that could cut living costs.
NTE SPARK PLUG MEW TO n TE SPARK PLUG MEW TO E F Hess and F C Rolph of the Spark Plug advertising dept of Toledo Ohio are in the city making acquaintances with auto interests. They left Toledo months ago and toured the western states for their firm. They report brisk automobile business nationwide and prospects for a substantial rise by year’s end. They visited the San Francisco show and spent time in Los Angeles and southern California. A trip through the Imperial Valley yielded notable scenery and roadways. On road conditions between Ogden and San Francisco Nevada roads are said to be badly cut up with heavy dust hindering travel. They are traveling in an Overland and say the trip has been enjoyable. Before leaving Ogden they plan visits to local points of interest including Canon road and a stop at the hot springs.
An early article notes growing female interest in automobiles driven by better safety, control, and finish. W D Taylor of Cadillac cites Oakland’s push for a women’s car and argues modern cars reduce accidents as experience matters less. The piece links rising auto use to safer handling and broader horizons for women, with rail labor news and wartime salvage efforts mentioned briefly.
In Weber County Utah district court Maria Dawson Vain ra J Jo Renamitt Lulu Cramoill Moroni Erickson Jenstes Erickson and Utah Keplament Vehicle Company defendants. Sale on July 25 at noon at south front Weber County Courthouse Ogden City to the property in Ogden City described as Lot Eight 3 39 7 in Plate K iy Sursey with a 15 foot alley right of way. N L Gideon attorney for plaintiff dated July 3 17. N C Peterson Sheriff of Weber County deputy sheriff Curis Allison.
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