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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1916
Page
2
The Standard, AG independent Newspaper, published every evening except Sunday, is described as staying steady amid a quiet nuisance in its delivery and business cycle with no major disruptions noted.
County commissioners consider using surplus funds for exhibits at the state fair while taxpayers face higher taxes. Some urge restraint and oppose extra displays, warning the era of stringency may require funds be kept for essential government needs.
In July the Bingham property reduced 9,000,000 pounds of copper. A single day saw 45,275 tons mined and loaded into cars, with an average over 1,000 tons of material daily. Mills on site have a rated annual capacity of 26,000 tons per day across Magma and Arthur units, and one day treated 49,300 tons. August production rose to 67,040 tons, with four hours of calta at GO nny per train and multiple carloads. Construction of a new leaching plant progressed, with the acid plant about half completed.
An agricultural agent led a campaign to regulate potato imports and disease prevention in Weber County during the season 1215. Farmers imported 73 carloads earlier, now exporting 75 carloads with enough supply to meet local demand. The effort safeguarded the crop, yielding an excellent harvest and prices from $1.75 to $10 per hundred pounds, despite other regions' losses.
Utah Copper is rising as the world's most productive mine. From a mountain of waste ore, the operation yields solid foundations for future growth, signaling a major shift in copper production in Utah and beyond.
A Republican briefing lists numerous instances of relatives of lawmakers receiving government positions. It cites William Tyran, Secretary McAdoo, Secretary Daniels, Pawel C. Roper and others, noting many relatives filling posts in Justice, Commerce, Treasury and the Senate staff, with numerous Democratic and Republican names across the House and Senate payrolls. The piece argues nepotism pervades both parties, especially in the House.
Ogden rejects giving bonuses to new industries, arguing legitimate firms seek information first and local capital funds growth keeps manufacturing in city. The piece highlights Ogden money financing most local ventures, deterring outside capital, and hints at regional expansion toward the Great Bear Lake area as copper deposits rise. It also inserts a broad Maine election snapshot with party splits and vote tallies for 1933 and 1914 context.
Stefansson's Canadian expedition members report sixte n deposits of copper along the Arctic coast near the Mackenzie River. They note copper tools used by Eskimos east of the Mackenzie and discuss workable ore near Coronation Gulf and Barhurst Inlet. Geologist O Neall will assay samples and estimate ore area while considering railroad links to reach navigable water.
The September 12 1914 Utah market report notes thin trading at the mining exchange with scattered activity among dividend payers and speculative daruca. New Quincy tops at 17 1/2 to 18 cents while Albion dips to 9 cents. Seite stays near 8 cents and Iron Washuta around 2.50. Overall, prices are about steady versus Monday with quotes via J A Hogle & Co. brokers.
Chicago market report shows hog receipts near 9,000 with mixed prices from $10.00 to $10.80 for hogs and 9.30 to 11.25 for sows and heavier types. Cattle receipts around 9,000 with native beef cattle from 6.40 to 11.20 and western steers from 9.28 to 12.25. sheep receipts about 35,000 with lambs around 1.25 to 1.10 and ewes near 0.90 to 0.96. Omaha livestock notes begin with horses and other entries.
Chicago Sept 12 Wheat futures eased on weak spot demand and strike disruption while corn benefited briefly from favorable crop reports. Prices swung as oats and cereals shed value and pork and lard futures rose on higher quotes. Central Powers news added later to a cautious tone with December at 1 62 1 2 and May near 1 54.
An old advertisement urges immediate action against obesity via outdoor air, diet, and Korean congenial remedies. It warns of heart strain and illness from fat, and promotes bowel-flush products from MeIntyre Drug Co for rapid weight reduction.
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