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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1916
Page
2
A fragment notes an independent newspaper that performs each evening except Sunday, with references to a muzzle or club within its reach. The garbled text suggests a period voice describing a continuous publication routine and a possible tool or symbol mentioned.
A reader urges railroads to follow Union Pacific in enlisting workers for the war effort. The article notes Columbus of absence pay and job protection for returning workers, and mentions several lines including Southern Pacific, Oregon Short Line, Denver and Rio Grande, and San Pedro. The bulletin promises travel pay and leave for employees who enlist, with volunteer troops placed on active service with wages.
A Utah newspaper urges Ogden residents to form a volunteer cavalry troop inspired by national defense needs amid Carranza’s defiance after the Carrizal clash. It calls for enlistment under National Guard guidelines, with the Standard offering publicity and support to volunteers ready to help defend the country.
Our dispatches, though as complete in covering details as is allowable under a censorship which is most strict, include quotations and commentary on Emerson and Holmes. A reader laments misattributions of the wagon to a star proverb and recalls a Harvard lecture. The piece weaves literary reportage with reflections on fate, civilization, and the era’s moral weight.
An Observer London editorial summary argues German losses in Verdun and at Jutland were exaggerated and explains the German navy used calculated, well planned tactics. It notes German torpedo boats and cruisers delayed Jellicoe, while praising German planning and seamanship. It also portrays Russian forces building strength, reorganizing leadership, equipment, and logistics to mount future offensives with fortified trenches and supply networks.
A fragmented report depicts French official Barthou arguing against alcohol’s harms, citing humorous anecdotes from a peasant case. The tale sketches clashes over moral policing and calls for reform, reflecting wartime temperance sentiment and judicial skepticism toward social vice.
Stamps printed to advertise the Ogden-Weber Pioneer Celebration set for July 24 1916 feature designs titled The Spirit of Progress. Daughters of the Pioneers distribute them. about half of the 10000 issue sold. Proceeds support the celebration and stamps may be bought in downtown stores or from the ladies.
An advertisement touts a plain language sermon titled The Perils of Divorce to be shown at the Alhambra today featuring Billy Durke. The notice urges readers not to miss the event.
In the amended complaint by Leland Briem guardian of Max Drem, Brown Ice Cream Company denies the vehicle that struck the boy on April 23 was its employee and says the truck was operated by the driver at his own risk independent of the company. It claims the accident was inevitable due to the driver and largely caused by the boy riding a bicycle.
North Union Pacific advertises very low round trip fares for excursions to northern Utah and Idaho points on July 2 3 and 15 22 August 5 13 September 2 and 16. Rates and full particulars available at City Ticket Office 7514 Washington Ave or by phone 2500.
New York June 28 early trading showed a mixed stock picture with small declines in some names like Mexican Petroleum and gains in others such as Green Canaria. The market later firmed with rails led by Pacific imports and a broad recovery in Marine Preferr ed, United Fruit, Willys Overland and Studebaker among others, with industry shares including Crucible Steel and Colorado Fuel showing gains.
Trade was steady as hog receipts topped estimates with Nebraska prices showing lower trends. Wheat futures eased while corn remained unsettled. cattle and sheep receipts at Omaha mixed to steady. Sugar and bank stock activity listed from New York to Ogden with various bids and asks across regional markets.
Summary of Utah stock activity on the local mining exchange for the morning session on dune 28, 1916. Total shares traded 21,869, the smallest half day in months. Sells led with 7,000 shares at 26 and 26 1/4 cents. many active issues moved minimal or were overlooked. Prices and bids shown for several companies, with limited demand near ask prices.
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