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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1917
Page
3
The Standard, established 1970, is an independent newspaper published every evening except Sunday, with a note on its nonstandard publication cadence and formatting.
The article notes Ogden and Weber County show strong growth with high per capita income and solid bank stocks, urging stability amid nationwide labor unrest and strikes. It also highlights military health campaigns led by Dr. Franklyn Martin, stressing prevention over cure, and records flood impacts in the Mooned district with city pumping and sewer needs.
Fragmentary text urges that the country must keep certain rockets or stations operating and implies that United States troops could be used to reinforce the effort. Emphasizes preparation period and maintaining strength to ensure America’s part in the world war is effective.
Floods last night and heavy rain today affect Ox-buslorsa ferrers in charge of business houses in Ogden. The fragment notes potential benefit to ferrers and implies damage to forts and local structures. Further details are unclear due to damaged text.
A weather remark notes Utah as wet for a state usually dry. It links moisture to reducing dust as a relief for thirst and mentions symptoms easing after August 1.
Regulations from Washington govern drafting Meo registrants with drawn numbers. Local boards must prepare typed rosters listing serial number name and address and the position order, with copies to the provost marshal and posted publicly in the exemption district. Further sections cover numbering those registered later.
Amid wartime strain the article notes a severe jute shortage as imports from Europe and India falter. U boats disrupt ocean freight, leaving burlap bags scarce for barricades and transport needs.
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