Lincoln Highway Blunder Exposed By Lincoln Highway Association Leader
H B Joy president of the Lincoln Highway Association states in a letter written near July 20 that the southern route around Great Salt Lake is inferior to the northern route. He recounts tourist experience showing the north route is preferable and that travelers should avoid the southern road, praising the Bear River valley and Box Elder County farmland along the north route.
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Charles Ing
Salt Lac
H. B. Joy
Lincoln Tahway Association
Balt Lake
Ogden
Halt Lake
Great Bal
Dry Aid Dalt Lake
Lincoln Highway Association
Utah
Bly Admita
Interes
Alde
Brigham
Bear River
Box Eider County
War casualties and trade impacts cited in Ogden Standard piece
The article notes rising prices, disrupted trade, and heavy casualties in World War I. It estimates British deaths around 61,384 with thousands wounded or missing, and discusses German and French munition orders and broader effects on commerce and labor. It cites official missing counts in France and stresses the destructive toll of modern warfare.
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Ogden Standard
Ogden
Utah
McRoss
Germany
France
Xéanon
Belgium
National Defense Of The Country Looks To Study
Provident Wilson conducts reviews with navy and war departments to study national defense. He warns U S involvement with European powers could threaten coast defenses. Navy ranks among top world powers but army is weak and submarines need better boats and armor against a possible coastal attack via Canada or Mexico.
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United States
Monjeo
Canada
Swindle Gang Robs $5000 at Salt Lake Race Track
Rage track swindles are endless as Salt Lake City hosts a winded scam where a race track game robbed victims of $5000. The piece alleges police inefficiency or protection for the gang, noting many victims remain uncounted due to pride or fear. It calls for a public probe of police conditions and crime in Salt Lake City.
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Igden
Han Bean
Salt Lako City
Salt Lake
Ramwes
Mrangers
Bright Prospects of the Country Analyzed by New York Banker
A New York banker analyzes price and demand conditions, noting a bumper grain crop may arrive and food products show good demand. He warns cotton-market disruptions from war and British interference, but sees overall prosperity as possible if markets stay open and trade flows resume.
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New York
Weclaia
Great Britain
Colion
Rurapu
Aphak
Lumber for the Great War Moves by Railcar Load
A railroad transfer in Ogden moves a carload of extra wide lumber boards bound for Manchester Ragland routed to New York. Freight costs reach 1490 dollars as officials discuss lumber aiding a Britten aeroplane model and war needs, ignoring expense amid wartime demands.
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Iin Qeden
McGloud
Cal
Manchortor
Ragland
New York
Failord
Opintan de
Borada
Warsaw’s Fall Threat Seen By English Allies
English military circles fear a Russian push toward Warsaw as German and Austrian forces press the frontline. Reports say Russian morale is fragile and could collapse with sustained artillery. The tempo of fighting risks trapping hundreds of thousands and broadens risks for retreat corridors along the Polish capital.
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Erliles
Warsaw
Cara
Waraaw
jWarymw
Botne
Braaklay
What the War 15 Costs in Lives
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss wartime casualties and disputed figures, mentioning front-line losses and disputed totals. The text references Britain and military units but is garbled, offering little clear data beyond a focus on costs in lives and debate over numbers.
France Eyes Law to Halt Alcohol Sales in War Time
France plans to grant prefects and military district officers power to revoke all licenses for selling alcoholic drinks during national defense periods. The move extends wartime controls on liquor amid debates on war strain, temperance, and national efficiency.
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France
England
John Barleycorn
Copper Drama Stars Garwood and Mercereau at Oracle Theater
The play Copper a stirring drama of Love and Business features Garwood and Violet Mercereau in leading roles. The final episode of the Black Box series airs tonight and again Wednesday at Oracle Theater with audiences awaiting curtain.
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Garwood
Violet Mercereau
Black Box
Oracle Theater
Lively Runaway Chariot Race Sparks Morning Streets
A wild runaway chariot on Grant Avenue between Twenty-First and Twenty-Fourth streets thrilled onlookers. Dan Kennedy’s empty wagon sparked the chase as a Chinaman’s wagon surged ahead, narrowly winning amid tattered racers and minor injuries.
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Pla
Opti Vireus
Grant Avenue
Twany-first
Dan Kenedy
Chinaman
John Chinaman
Cecy
Twents Third
Wanted in Denver on Serious Charge
A garbled report lists a suspect in Denver facing serious charges. The text mentions names and locations in a jumbled way, with references to arrest, warrants, and court action. The readable fragments indicate a request for detention or trial related to nonpayment or related offenses.
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Denver
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Poe
Hoye
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Aiken
Hiwattene
Wal Pere
Cole
Sherbert
Oxfords
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Newport
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Messaline
Ued Mesca
Ron Cahans
Ment
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Berlin
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Eee Cc Snbary
Alain
L. D. S. Garments
Ene
Twanry Pattenly
Ted Rumi
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Big Reaton
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Atock
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Huntan Avey
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Witte Glenman
Pubtlaher
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