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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1917
Page
2
The Standard Independent Newsaper appears with daily editions except Sunday, described as a concise local paper. It mentions association membership and routine publication practices for evening issues, reflecting a small weekly or daily print tradition.
After 42 years as bishop of the second ward, Robert McQuarrie retires and George Drowning succeeds him. Tuahop McQuarrie helped found Ogden, laboring as the community grew from farms to a village. He served with sacrifice, guiding spiritual welfare and sharing in joys and sorrows with his people.
A fragmented political column argues against a so called machine backing Frank Francia for mayor. It insists no endorsements or payoffs were offered, claiming the alleged machine is a smear, and questions the legitimacy of supporters and funds behind the opposition.
The morning paper condemns publishing any false statements about candidates under the corrupt practices act. It stresses strict truth in political coverage and accuses no one of intent to mislead during campaigns. Editors urge caution in naming individuals and in publishing unverifiable claims.
A presidential appeal urges national participation in Liberty Day on October 24. Citizens are asked to pledge support for government bonds to aid soldiers and defend democracy as the United States mobilizes for war.
The appeal urges patriotic meetings in every city and town under treasury guidance and Liberty loan committees. It notes an oversubscription of more than 60 percent for the first Liberty Loan and asks for an even larger response to support soldiers in battle. It ends by allowing excusal for federal employees at 2 o'clock on Wednesday, October 24.
Tomorrow is the last day to reenter before the October primaries. Those who did not vote at the last general election in Ogden or are not on the books must register to vote in the upcoming primaries. The law bans use of cars to reach registration sites. Citizens must walk to fulfill duties, and registering is crucial for the vote, urging everyone to act as a personal registration advocate.
The piece argues voters should reject entangled officials and campaign committees ahead of the October 23 primary. It warns police chief involvement taints politics, cites the corrupt practices act, and urges removing public appointers from party roles to curb entrenched methods. The text claims voters are awakening, connecting clues, and will count at the polls.
London reports the Entente has boosted shipping through Royal Mail Steam Packet and Lambda Moltne interests plus Argentine Navigation, with leading French lines and a Chilean company in the deal. Lord Nortcliffe sails to Toronto for the British war effort and autumn campaign, per New York dispatch.
Catalog of linen napkins and cloths in Chrysanthemum Pansy Fleur De Lis and other patterns. Includes satin damask napkins 72x72 inch cloths with various borders, prices from 0.45 to 31.20 per set, and numerous sizes 20x20 to 72x72 inches with hemstitched and embroidered finishes.
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