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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1916
Page
2
A clipped editorial discusses Ogden's growth as a distribution hub with Continental Oil buying large warehouse district land and tanks, signaling boosted military preparedness. It contrasts wartime spending with pacifist positions, urging accountability for war powers and urging readiness over restraint.
Nevada papers report Anne Martin head of the Women's Party is paid about 60 000 for campaign advice. Misa Martin aged 59 lives in Reno Nevada and is well known to Nevadan citizens. As leader of the Women’s Party she is linked with Phoebe Heart and William Maerst in property interests around Sixten.
An excerpt from an Ogden editoral condemns wartime preparedness and the concentration of power. It argues Congress and the White House hold unchecked authority, warns of militarism, and cites New York State military training laws and federal power exercised during national crisis.
A vivid description of a dance costume featuring blue and silver tones. The outfit includes shimmering emtoniderms, kemetitehed festoons in mauve shades, and Pettivatle trimmed in mauve and pink. Slodice in feeb colored satin with bande in maure au hice adds a lavish finish.
Fragmentary text warns about dangers of armament and military cabals. It discusses weapons, influence on peace, and the need to guard the United States against armed forces and implied machinations that could threaten the nation.
East Lake Tribune notes European changes as war shifts Germany from gold to paper money and checks. It describes early resistance to checks, evolving payment methods, and the slow adoption of post office and bank transactions, with labor politics and universal suffrage touched upon amid this economic transition. A short feature on "Mysteries of Myra" at the Utah Theatre concludes the piece.
Taxpayers are told that zero percent of Utah taxes fund schools, but many revenues are omitted from tax totals when estimating school funds. A ledger lists numerous state fees from 1914 to 1918 totalling 530,148.72, plus other taxes, inheritance, and hidden revenues, raising concern over the state’s finances and tax burden.
A historical note surveys the labor vote, noting about 20.98 million wage earners and 64,000 dependents on wages in the United States. It suggests candidates chase the labor vote, while remarking a convention of Willan Davies and Colonel Gue would struggle to name a man for the position.
A party of over 200 local Catholics and friends will travel to Bast Lake City tomorrow to view the presentation of the Mission Play at the Salt Lake Theatre. Dr J P Dineen announced the excursion details and special rates will apply in Weber County Utah. The notice also lists court actions and tax assessments in Ogden City with dates in October 1916.
Overview of historical gasoline delivery methods from tank to carburetor. Describes gravity, pressure pump, cowl tank, rear tanks, exhaust pressure attempts, and vacuum systems as solutions to hill climbing and flow issues. Notes old and high priced systems, with focus on practicalities and failures. Also mentions a Utah court notice regarding an estate claim with administrator details and deadlines.
Fall blouse assortment highlights cotton fabrics with embroidery organdy fronts and trim, priced $1.25 to $3.50. Japanese silk waists feature flesh and white tones with hemstitched details. A wide display includes striped and plaid silks for winter wear, crepe machine and georgette crepe fabrics in multiple colors, with lace and embroidery accents.
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