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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1916
Page
2
An odd editorial fragment references Misa Caroline Lockhar and her experiences in western Utah. It hints at a marriage proposal linked to ranch life and horse stealing rumors, mentioning $60 monthly terms and a monarch of the range.
A party of fifteen affluent women plans a special train stop in Utah on October 22 to advocate woman suffrage. The arrival aims to boost support and visibility for the movement, with organizers signaling broad backing from sponsors and local figures.
Washington reports that Japan will renew its push for the right of Japanese to immigrate to and own land in the United States at war's end. Officials say negotiations stalled two years ago are not considered closed and discrimination against Japanese is seen as necessary for preserving American citizens and resources.
Hand painted stockings appear in Atlantic City season with striped hues and novel designs, replacing old cotton garb. While some pairs disintegrate, many young women embrace the daring trend as bare legs become a new style, with imitation stockings expected to spread over six months.
A distorted editorial urges Utah to adopt broader reforms, citing national flaws in public administration. The piece argues governments once resembled private profit driven enterprises and warns that public funds were exploited by politicians, advocating清 ethical governance and stronger watchdog measures to curb corruption.
A fragmentary society critique notes public tastorta reform, rising government power, and ethics shifts. Vignettes describe drugstore scales, shoppers, and mirrors in elevators, with images of diverse individuals, anxious faces, and questions about appearance and self.
New York markets opened with declines for rails and coppers as traders booked profits while industrials and war issues held steady or advanced. Strong gains in General Electric and Bethlehem Steel moved the market, with notable activity in utilities like Lac lede Gas and Columbia Gas and Electric. Chicago livestock also posted varied results amid a broad hog and cattle trading day.
Chicago September grain trading opens with wheat weaker on war news Greece may enter the war, but Argentina drought fears and wet weather lift prices. December and May futures move to higher levels as demand absorbs offerings. September delivery gains amid short covering and strong interest in options.
Local market summary shows Jocad exchange activity steady with Emma Copper as leading feature. Copper yields near 190 in opening, with minor moves in Coltonurod at 3 cents and Star demand high at 9 cents while Silvey King Con and Tintle show strength.
Proposals called for at Ogden City Hall until 10 am October 10 1916 with public reading of bids. The listing includes stock quotes and prices for Amalgamated Sugar Beneficial Life and other firms. Also contains wartime price notes and a public court summons for divorce case Jenkins vs Jenkins with dates for publication and service.
Notice to contractors dated September 18 1916 invites four proposals for the taking of feparate on the reinforced concrete structure at the mouth of Ogden canyon and related incidental work. Specifications prepared by the city engineer and approved by the Board of Commissioners set the terms.
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