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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1917
Page
3
An independent newspaper fragment lacks a clear event, venue, or names. Readable bits mention Sunday and dash lines but no concrete actions, dates, locations, or persons to identify a specific item.
Salt Lake City voters rejected a call to back a wartime policy that would limit city actions during a national conflict. The debate focused on directing workers and funds to strengthen national preparedness while avoiding local projects seen as nonessential to the war effort. The outcome signals continued public scrutiny of city leadership amid broad national tensions.
A Sunday trip through Ogden valley sparked complaints about litter and distractions marring a natural landscape. Citizens urge more care, arguing cleanliness reflects progress and respect for a canyon praised for its beauty.
British and Canadian forces press to bottle up the northern France coal mining district near Lens as German supplies and the invasion strain fuel a key strategic objective. The stake is to deny coal to German war efforts and aid France in fuel shortages from early WWII-era actions.
The piece proclaims Utah as a bright star of the nation amid unsettled times. It notes the forty fifth star in the consolidation of states and suggests resilience and prominence for Utah in a challenging national context.
A 1917- era perspective urges sustained mobilization as essential for victory. It argues the Allies cannot win quickly without a large U S army and industrial effort, warns of German resilience, and urges decisive American action to undermine central powers.
A harsh denunciation of WW and the IWW for obstructing industry and supporting sabotage. The piece labels them as traitors who oppose workers, preach war, and seek to undermine national defense, demanding severe measures against them. It portrays the groups as wreckers rather than builders during a time of national effort.
Ten days ago Ogden reported the marine corps was cast for France. The cable today announces the arrival of the first and second contingents of American soldiers in France. The missive foresees growing American forces and a triumphant flag over Prussian forces.
Fragmentary historical note recalls the 18th century Baring Brothers collapse and London bank crisis. It mentions foggy memories of a distant era and a great industrial downturn cured by the Baring failure, with mentions of Blongoo and vast financial losses in a broad, unclear context.
Brigham City kindergarten club selects Miss Ethleen Pornaren and Miss Tina Stoht as public playground supervisors. They will study operation this week at Bast Lake and run days around the city. Peter Knudson hired by city council to secure right of way for Harmond canal extension toward Hickham City and Perry.
A public invitation announces a reception in honor of Father Cushnahan on Thursday at 7 30 P M at the parochial residence. The comities in charge decided against individual written invites and issue the invitation publicly to all friends regardless of creed to attend and salute this loyal and beloved citizen.
A fragmented OCR item describes Hermitage Park as a place for amusements and meals, noting debates over the proper term for a lunch venue and the mood of the writer as he recalls meals and the setting. The text contains repeated fragments and garbled terms but centers on a park with leisure and eating options and a casual social observation.
World Amnekets New York June 27 reports easier money conditions after treasury action lifting funds. Market strength in steel, motors, oils, and rail shares. Ohio Gas and Selled heavy stocks mixed. In Chicago Livestock, hog and cattle prices rally amid ample supplies, with mixed to firmer finishes across beef and pork.
Reports from Salt Lake City show voter turnout high as four of nineteen districts failed to approve proposed bonds. Officials note unusual public interest in financing local projects despite some apathy in morning hours, with late afternoon support rising. In other news, Chicago wheat markets displayed a new pattern with prices slipping amid shifting supply concerns for European demand. Analysts anticipated outcomes for Malad shipments and potential impacts on regional pricing and logistics.
Mhaudi steadies after a slight dip while oats and other cereals show mixed moves. Sugar futures open firm in New York with gains noon as outside demand supports prices.
Summary of the local market shows Time Standard rallying after a long advance with a jump from 1.60 to 1.75 at closing. Alta Consolidated remains strong with trades from 27.4 to 30 cents, Antelope Star slipping modestly though volume remains active. scattered orders and multiple lots traded across numerous price points.
A series of bid and ask figures appears for several financial entities including Salt Lake Security & Trust 9179 asked, Utah State National 216.60 bid, Utah Savings and Trust 96.50 bid, Walker Brothers 229 by Zion's Savings and Trust and 418 bid.
Industrial stocks show mixed bids and asks across firms including Sugar trading around 249 with 15, 9250 Cement Securities bid 117, Consolidated Wagon bid 113, 9113.50 asked, Life Insurance bids near 113, Home Fire Insurance bid 307 with 3410 asked, Hotel Utah Operating bid 101, Intermountain Life bids, Lion Coal 90 asked, Mountain Blazes Telephone bid 114 ask 115, Ogden Packing bid 115 ask 135, Ish Fire Clay bid 72.50 ask 74, Utahdata Sugar 1035 bid 10.69, Utah Gas & Coke bid 72.40 ask 74, Utah Power and Light preferred 100 bid 101 marked, ZCML bid 394 100 marked, Dates Pictures 102, Tich Davis and Weber Canal bid 160 165 marked.
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