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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1917
Page
2
The fragmentary text shows an older newspaper style with a standard notice. It references a republication policy and an Associated Press style tag. Content appears generic and lacks a complete readable event or person to anchor a full summary.
A brief editorial extols a campaign conducted without money or trickery at 30 cents. It argues that voters choose honesty over machine politics and denounces duplicity, praising the public’s discernment and integrity.
The article debates whether states can form a new national guard after federal integration. It notes a law allowing three months of compensation for executives and representatives if revived, and discusses the potential organizational path during the transition.
The article notes guardsmen moved to federal service are no longer national guardsmen, with 860 officers remaining for each branch of Congress. It states collectors may face draft penalties and predicts the new national guard will be subject to selective draft, though no such policy is expected to be adopted immediately.
The text urges all qualified voters to go to the polls on primacy day next Tuesday citing a new law. It emphasizes showing proof of civic virtue by voting without aid of the old party, and references Purifying effects of their corrupted practices.
A garbled fragment reports on a supposed Garabed figure in an eclipse scene. It mentions a Ped inflammatory claim about a ped ped revolu tion and a government investigation. An eastern writer describes a mystic figure named Giraconstan in a long robe. The text notes the man is about 12 years old and has lived in America.
Mrs H L Johnson of Draver spoke at the Maids and Stations club guiding Ogden women on aiding soldiers. She described patterns for sweaters and undergarments, urged family sewing and knitting, and noted yarn from the government. Utah is asked to supply 2600 knitted pieces by December 1, with 200 pounds of yarn received locally and a thousand pounds expected soon.
The fragment discusses Garabed claiming a powerful invention altering Earth’s rotation and climate, likening him to Ragere and citing counsel advice. It notes his plan to discuss effects for hours, while noting the government won’t fund the text, and doubts the feasibility of such a claim.
A local editorial argues against tax increases and mocks current public works rhetoric. It endorses a municipal electric system plan without a power plant, funded by existing rate changes, and critiques public charges while urging direct benefits to residents. The piece references Frank Francis and a proponent named Mr Process amid debate over waterworks and city finances.
A passage describes Longmont building a municipally owned power plant after a battle with a private utility in Ogden. Citizens funded the initial outlay, the project proceeded, and the city reports a profitable operation after four years. Despite promised tax reductions, Ogden again raised taxes this fall, prompting questions about ongoing increases and the remedy by authorities.
What Next the comedy with music breaks Pacific coast records with a single Oct 21 performance at the Orpheum. Oliver Morosca Elmer Harris wrote the earcess. Marty Tierney and Al Ryan provided the music. Lead star Ilanckel Ring anchors the cast as Mary Drown with a California chorus and lively songs.
A group of Nougtrial School boys is sent to farms near the échiwil district to assist with fruit harvests. They pick peaches and apples and work in a canning factory. twenty boys will resume duties Monday in a Brele field project. Proceeds are saved in local banks to fund future careers.
Under Superintendent Hinckley the institution reports a record year with 4 600 to 6 000 gallons of fruit preserved by students under teachers. A cement fruit cellar 50 by 20 feet with a shingle roof was built to store fruit and vegetables for winter, regarded by officials as the best fruit cellar in the state.
Attention OWLS offices. Meeting Friday October 19 at 5 p.m. Your presence is important. 172 a
Orden is the subject of a cartoon and story in the Chicago Tribune for October 12. The cartoon by Jobo McCutcheon depicts what might happen if an inconclusive peace is made, titled After the war consequences of an inconclusive peace. The paper was received yesterday at the Weber club and the cartoon has excited golden interest.
The Boy Scouts of America volunteer for the Second Liberty Loan, organizing within federal districts. Reports outline territory in Zones 15 through 18, with Scout Executives in Denver Spokane Portland San Francisco and Los Angeles coordinating. A national campaign runs October 2025 with millions of circulars and books provided by the Treasury while local boosters and chambers assist. Additionally, Brigham City news notes skull discoveries, a Hallowe'en celebration by the Davis Commercial Club, a jury selection in a railroad death case, and court actions in Brigham City with local jurors drawn.
Brigham City stakes of the Mormon church plan special services in the tabernacle to mark Liberty Loan Sunday. Congressman Milton H. Wetting from Washington will deliver a talk on present day conditions and government needs, urging broad pledges to the second Liberty Bond. The event will feature appropriate music and notable local attendances. Joseph Jenser of Garland and Alvin Keller of Trenton announce departures from Tresder county for Anthony Idaho to enter the furniture business, both long identified with county development and church leadership.
New York observed the anniversary with a dedication ceremony at the Behuyier mansion, residence of General Philip Schuster, who led continental troops in the Saratoga campaign. The event highlighted the pivotal battle and honored the site as a memorial to veterans of that conflict.
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