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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1917
Page
2
A fragmented US article argues about enforcing prohibition as Utah seeks a dry state, noting difficulty in proving pre August 1 purchases and suggesting government seizure of mines. It quotes President Wilson on prices amid high demand for necessities and calls for government intervention to balance public needs.
A. O. Hor argues for upholding a municipal acquittal under Utah prohibition law as a loophole. Judge Norn defends Eli ReeAy Dilla and frames the plea, asserting the lower court’s ruling should stand on appeal, with contention over the legality of the acquittal.
Coal prices in Oxden have been reduced after government orders capping the fuel charge. Complaints are piling up from miners in Dish mines over the impact of the policy and its effect on production and prices.
Mapar W. Thompeon filed a libel suit in Chicago against the Chicaro Herald seeking 200000 dollars, claiming he was defamed. The case urges loyal papers to back the defense and condemns any mayor’s protection from odium.
Government raids target the Industrial Workers of the World as authorities seize materials and money tied to past IWW activities. Officials promise to expose any direct link to German or Austrian funds and stress the threat posed by the socialist network amid wartime anxieties.
Fragment describes a harsh stance accusing a leader of undermining liberty and human rights. It frames the current struggle as critical and argues for severe military punishment as a response. The text reflects heated rhetoric about national blessings and justice.
A chaotic wartime editorial targets Chicago Mayor Thompson during a Rankakee visit to boost a senatorial bid. The piece brands opponents as traitors and warns loyalty will be enforced, urging discipline against those who aid the war effort with treacherous talk.
A speaker urges a true peace and warns that Prussian ambitions persist. He notes Britain’s role, faults in wartime planning, and the need to prevent future wars by decisive disarmament and economic resilience. He calls for a generation that ends war from human life’s tragedies.
The athletic council and college council approve a compulsory physical culture rule for all male students at Utah Agricultural College, with the college physician assigning unfit students to corrective exercises. The aim is to ready students for emergencies of war, as enrollment begins late September, with new courses for women and plans to organize the male student body for duty and harvest.
A Yale professor wieghts German history from 1865 to 1871 and a century later, arguing German efficiency and brutality evolved from Treitschke's ideas. He contrasts Prussia’s rise, Belgian invasion, Lusitania, and Edith Cavell cases with Macbeth as a literary analogue, urging cautious judgment of wartime actions.
A fragment discusses peace and the clash of civilizations, arguing that victory over a dangerous belief system requires overwhelming proof it does not pay. The speaker contrasts civilized personal relations with a state behaving aggressively and calls for decisive defeat as the only cure.
An ad touts a kidney health claim, warning that failing kidneys cause pain and dark urine. It promotes a product labeled GOLD MEDAL and a proven cure claim, targeting readers with health fears and promising immediate relief and money back guarantees. The piece mimics a sensational early 20th century medical pitch.
Fragmentary exchange shows a teacher challenging a student about learning. The script hints at miscommunication and confusion, with lines suggesting the student’s reluctance to learn and the teacher urging action. The source text is incomplete and lacks names, dates, or concrete events.
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