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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1919
Page
2
The seller admits an overstock of shirtwaists and explains the sale aims to relieve heavy blouse stocks. They note new inventory will arrive periodically and emphasize the need for space, stating they must reduce on hand despite temptations to purchase more.
A lecturer claimed Edison invented the depth bomb and that American ships held the heaviest artillery. Critics doubt these statements noting British depth bombs were used before US entry and that US ships did not carry those guns. The guns reportedly had 23 mile range and could break fortifications like the Hindenburg line if the armistice delayed.
The wartime disruption of German potash supply spurred U.S. development of potash fields and cement plant production to sustain fertilizer needs and industrial independence. As trade normalizes uncertainties grow, with Alsace potash shipments and fears for a stabilized market. Investors fear losses and insist on safeguarding investments made during the emergency to avert disaster for American interests.
William Howard Taft declares he is a plain American citizen free to speak his mind without party fears. He says his independence comes from not being bound by politicians and notes that his support for the League of Nations alienated former Republican leaders and friends. He believes he would not secure the nomination if he sought it again and enjoys his current freedom.
The passage reflects a view that honest straightforward politics is best. It suggests Taft, by discarding political games, might inadvertently steer toward a presidential path by doing right and condemning wrongs large and small.
Railroad traffic is diverted away from Ogden to a longer route to please a community. Government controls accuse lack of efficiency as a pretext to justify intervention. Salt Lake complaints about freight and shop staffing allegedly trigger carload diversions and added workers. The piece condemns forced policy changes and wasteful use of labor.
The piece centers on Maximilian Harden as a trusted German observer who warned against unrestricted submarine warfare and Zeppelin raids. It discusses Harden’s critique of postwar German policy, reflections on Allied victory, and his framing of German population claims and wartime plans, including implicit calls for credit and caution in postwar relations.
A wartime op-ed rails against the peace treaty and Bolshevik Russia, decrying German and Italian actions. It recalls the Brest-Litovsk consequences, condemns tyranny, and questions Orlando's fall amid Italian unrest. It urges peace, constructive reforms, and national cooperation to heal Italy's economic and social woes.
Rome dispatches report that the Malian chamber resignation of Stg. Orikndo and his cabinet stemmed not from discontent over internal policy or strikes, but from a broad hostility among many deputies toward the allies due to their allied stance and aging leadership, as the Chicago News notes.
Toledo reports Jack Dempsey marks his twenty fourth birthday with sparring as he prepares for the title bout with Jess Willard on July 4. Willard resumes training after a day off. Promoter Pox Rickard says if arena is full, gate receipts may reach 41 010,000 with $400,000 already sold and $600,000 more seats available.
Tim Covert, Malad city mayor, died about 10 45 yesterday morning at his home after working at the Co op store. Born in Collinston Utah he moved to Malad ten years ago to join Evans Co op and became a noted businessman. Elected mayor this spring he was active in public affairs and is survived by his widow four daughters two sons and his mother in Ogden Utah.
Western tennis selections for the national team championships at Cincinnati on July 10 include Samuel Te. Hardy A. J. Green Jr and Ralph H. Burdick as Western picks. They will team with William Jatanton and others while the Eastern squad features W. Ty Tilden Jr Vincent Richards Kumagae Johnson and Wallace Johnson.
Reports indicate the city will begin excavation on Twenty-fourth Street in the northeastern district this week. Crews have completed paving on Washington Avenue and will shift to the next area, starting at the east end, to lay the new surface and address traffic conditions.
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