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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1917
Page
2
An 1870 established independent paper proclaims steadfast press ideals asserting publication every day except Sunday without a muzzle or a club.
A historical account links the enforcement of the white slave law to a broader crime network. It suggests the cadets transported young girls to South America after losing local demand. Ruth Cruger’s case is tied to a larger pattern, with Louise Laros named among victims and accusation of ties between Italy and metropolitan police corruption.
Reports from Amsterdam and Copenhagen describe unrest in the Austro Hungarian parliament as Slavs and Poles rebel against German dominance. Three Czech regiments are mentioned amid growing dissension.
Glen Miller from Out Lake City argues cities should restrict improvements and bond issues to support national defense. He says funds must flow to wartime needs, materials have surged in price, and labor is scarce as the country mobilizes for defense, delaying nonessential projects to aid preparedness.
Report on weevil damage to alfalfa after a harsh winter and the university’s guidance. It urges rapid cutting and removal of injured forage, soil tillage with a Springtooth harrow or cultivator, followed by heavy brush or wire dragging. Heavily infested fields may require additional control steps.
The article explains a dust treatment for alfalfa fields where mine dust mulch covers the surface and leaves are torn, exposing stems. It notes larvae die from drying dust and sun, enabling a second crop with minimal weevil damage. Yields rise from 1 1/2 to 3 1/5 tons per acre at about $1.25 per acre. It also mentions railroad official William Jeffers advancing, and a cough remedy endorsement for Poley’s Honey and Tar.
The dam break near Fairview Utah disrupts rail traffic to Carbon County coal mines. Westward coal yards have exhausted supplies. buildings and homes face urgent fuel needs and possible price increases. Residents fear shortages and rising costs unless distribution is controlled.
Word reaches Omaha that William M. Jeffers has been appointed vice president of Union Pacific, adding operating duties as general manager of the main properties. The move fills a long vacancy since the death of Harriman era leadership, recognizing Jeffers for his rise from an Omaha messenger boy in North Platte, Neb, twenty eight years ago.
Mrs Taylor left for New Orleans to reach Fred G Taylor I I L at a hospital after a telegram reported his serious illness. The Amalgamated Sugar official contracted fever in Central America during a Panama trip six weeks ago and was en route home when notified in New Orleans.
Notice that on June 15 1917 my wife and I separated and divided all property and agreed to pay all bills after that date. I will not be responsible for any bills contracted by anyone but myself. Vin Sm Thi Al.
A series of property transfers listed with numerous misspellings and partial names. Transfers include Branford to Amy Taylor and others, various lot and block designations, and several $1500 and $3500 price notes, though many lines are garbled.
Washington June 26 An announcement lists exemption boards in twenty four states to select candidates for the national army under the draft law. Governors nominate candidates per President Wilson guidance, with boards approved by both president and states.
An old advertisement for New En Printing Company in Provo promoting fine color work and blank books with loose real work. The clipped text appears as an early ad style, reflecting printing services and product lines offered.
An Atlantic war zone report notes a mine sweeping device attached to several ships to detect and retrieve mines. A passenger liner arriving today displayed one device fixed to its bow with a netted protection extending outward. The device aims to pull free any magnetic mines encountered in the path of vessels.
Washington reports the Red Cross Humanity Dollars campaign total at 104 million with returns still arriving and a predicted 110 million by nightfall. A nationwide drive closure last week set a renewed push that began anew as cities tally funds and aim to surpass the hundred million goal by several million.
A massive Red Cross fundraising effort reports $100,500 in total, with $35,993,000 from New York. Hundreds of thousands of volunteers joined an intensive canvass, coordinated by campaign managers from the NCA and chambers of commerce. Key leaders included Harvey J. Hill in Washington and Charles A. Ward in Brooklyn, with Daniel A. Reed directing the Midwest. The Middle Atlantic division over-subscribed its $17 million share by about $500,000.
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