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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1916
Page
2
The Standard outlines intense political maneuvering as campaigns mobilize national figures like Bryan and Shafrath while Utah emerges as a pivotal battleground. It notes shifting perceptions, campaign train arrivals, and heightened voter attention amid closely contested races.
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, issues a public appeal to union men to vote for a major party candidate for president. He warns Labor to fear Wall Street influence and urges organized labor to back Hughes over Wilson.
The passage questions whether Samuel Gompers can sway union labor toward a chosen candidate. It notes Socialists would object, as labor history has leaned Socialistic and Socialists have long sought political clout. It suggests a successful Gompers appeal could reduce Socialist influence in the legislature.
The piece argues Americans have faced Europe’s guns and commerce with courage, underselling the world in exports over the past ten years. It condemns pity at home and claims U S resolve, resources, and efficiency drive success against foreign competition. It cites export records as proof.
The article reports concerns among statesmen about recent Asian developments and protests by Russia and Japan against American contracts for railroad and canal projects in China. It notes Japan's new premier and recalls the Noor Takahira pact, arguing these moves threaten the Open Door policy and could force Washington to choose a Far East course.
In Chicago and other markets the workday crop estimate shows 35 percent below last year. Drought in Argentina boosts prices while occasional relief from weather reports supports a late rally. Liverpool packing delays and Argentina crop prospects push wheat and corn higher then retreat, with May and December futures quoted around the 1.70s to 1.80s range as buyers push ahead. Provisions also rise amid general market strength.
A long description outlines a gown line marketed to schoolgirls and young women. It details types of dresses from everyday frocks to evening gowns, pricing, and certificates offering free books from a series. It notes shop distribution, club formations, and a fortune of colors, fabrics, and styles including serge school dresses and social frocks in various fabrics and shades.
In Chicago the hog market shows limited relief from declines with prices mixed across classes. Marching values indicate steady to firm bids for hogs, with bulk and heavy categories trading around $9.65 to $10.10 per hundredweight, and lighter grades near $8.90 to $9.85, as buyers remain cautious amid European demand shifts.
Quiet trading on the Incal mining exchange with 29 000 shares changing hands. Tintit Standard drew attention, opening at 0 bid and 90 asked, closing at 79 bid and 90 asked. Empire Copper bid at 117 12, prices generally steady. Quotations from J A Hagel & Co. show many listed mines and prices, reflecting a typical market snapshot with no major features.
A jumble of bids across many banks and companies shows wide activity with Deseret National at 307 dollars and First National Brigham 300, along with numerous other bids including 1925 for Deseret Sartogs and 280 for MecCornick & Co. Investors report varied asks and nds with terms like bid, asked, and naked amounts across financial houses and regional firms such as Utah Power and Light and Intermountain Life, reflecting a lively securities market.
An aerial raid over Sheerness near the Thames mouth drops four bombs with three hitting harbor areas and one near a railway station damaging several carriages. A hostile aeroplane was shot down this afternoon by naval aircraft. no casualties reported. Flight departed northeastward. the seaplane may be the one sighted at Sheerness.
The Third Ward Statual Improvement associations held their annual conference in the ward chapel led by James M. Thomas and Mary Nordquist. Officers were sustained by the congregation with addresses on the JQSE-17 courses. Drips talks were given by Mrs. Caroline Whreins and Jesse Draper, ward association presidents, as special music featured by Nessie Draper and others.
Miss Myrtle Vane, a leading artist with world wide fame, will join the Albanbra-eterk company next week in the production Fine Feathers. The advertisement highlights her beauty and versatility and notes her prominent reputation in silk care casser.
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