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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1916
Page
8
A feature on John Bowerman & Co in Ogden highlights its large work clothes factory. The plant, employing about 200, ships thousands of garments weekly to towns across the Intermountain region. Modern machinery, fresh air, and skilled workers reflect a thriving Western textile operation.
The ktiting factory began in 1911, expanding from early overalls to a full work wear line including shirts pants and coats in khaki whipcord and denim. By now the plant, among the largest between Omaha and San Francisco, showcases advanced automatic machinery, with a vast cutting room and precision sewing that highlights modern textile production.
World markets show tentative strength after overnight developments favoring key issues. U.S. steel and European shares edge higher as investors weigh metals, chemicals, and industrials amid uncertain trading conditions.
Weakness in wheat amid lower quotations and improved northwest weather sparked a broad market sag. July wheat slipped to about 1.01 to 1.03, September near 1.05, with later upturns amid mixed demand. Corn followed a similar pattern, hogs and cattle showed mixed gains with steady to firm prices, and sheep turned higher on light supplies.
UTAH STOCKS reports weak mining stocks with few exceptions like American Copper and Price Copper in demand at higher prices. Trading was light across many issues. quotes via J A Mogle & Co. show mixed prices for Alaska, Daly, Indian Queen, Victor Cone, United, and numerous local holdings, amid overall cautious activity and lower prices.
Notices announce creditors claims against the estate of George Karataiete due by October 23, 1916, and detail Ogden City improvements including Van Buren and Lincoln avenues with sewer work funded by a special levy. The notices name administrator EA Barklin, attorney JF Bagley, and City Recorder Walter Richey, with bid solicitations and timelines for contractors.
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