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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1917
Page
2
The Standard is an independent evening paper published daily except Sundays with no motto or cover line. This brief line marks its publication pattern and printers note in a historic local context.
War inventions, led by W. J. Saunders, are touted as near a breakthrough to clear U boats from seas. A Washington conference with Secretary Daniels and the conquiting board signals progress toward practical tests and a crystallization of plans, while other essays defend gardens, pacifism, and wartime economy amid public debate.
U S sailors man large cylinder presses to print recruiting posters and literature. Enlisted crews from seven ships operate the modern press under Commander K A Bennett as Washington escalates efforts nationwide.
The article argues for transporting troops via the Pacific to Siberia and the Russo front rather than through the Atlantic. It claims fewer submarine threats and the ability to feed and support American forces in Russia, contrasting this with potential burdens on France where resources are tight.
Yesterday the city commission, on Mayor Heywood's recommendation, directed Treasurer Carl Allison to sell districts for collection of special taxes for improvements. District 117 sidewalk districts, Sewer districts 422, 123, 114 and others including 103, 105, 103. Treasurer Allison also sold property to J. P. O'Neil, street paving contractor, for 1,021.55.
City approves paving and street lighting contracts including Gibbons and Teed for $15 182.47 and P J Morans for paving on Twenty fourth Street. Funds noted for curb work from Harrison to Filmore, with other projects and theatre listings in the same April month.
Court records note an extension of 45 days on the Madison Avenue storm sewer project due to unfavorable weather in January February and March. The Utah railroad sought blocking to lay tracks and drainage beneath Lincoln Avenue between 24th and 25th streets, with the matter referred to Commissioner Firgare.
London May 9 The Daily News parliamentary correspondent reports Joseph Derby Belfast Nationalist MP has offered to sell half the public houses in Ireland for 4,000,000 pounds. The move implies closing 7000 to 5000 pubs and is favorably viewed by Chief Secretary Duke who will consult the government. The administration backs state purchase of liquor interests in Ireland but remains undecided about Great Britain. About 100 Commons members oppose state purchase.
World markets limp into brisk selling on May 8 as government war taxation policy fuels a broad rout. United States Steel slides over two points to 113 6.9, Bethlehem Steel and others drop, with major industrials and shipping issues posting losses. Chicago grain rally driven by a government crop report showing record Winter wheat abandonment, wheat advances amid renewed price weakness elsewhere.
The Utah stocks report shows active mining exchange trading with prices broadly steady. Big Four Exploration led activity with a decline to 53 cents, others like Original Dannack and Bullion traded down and up, while Cant-relations like American Can and Copper moved varied.
A fragmented historical ledger lists multiple mining stocks with prices and bids, including Columbua Rexall, Colorado Con, Crown Point, Empire Mines, Eureka Mullion, East Tintle Con, Mineral Flat, Paloma, Reed's Peak, Silver King Coal, Union Chief, West Toledo, and various banks and life insurers. It also notes Industrial Stocks and several regional bank bids and asks, with scattered figures like 400 at 11 Lie, 1557 at 36¢, 100 at $2.97, and many fractions, cents, and dates implied.
A vintage health note explains that generalized body aches in damp or cold conditions often signal kidney weakness. It describes uric acid buildup, backache, dizziness, and nervousness as warning signs and promotes Doan's Kidney Pills as a remedy, noting Ogden residents endorsed the product.
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