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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1917
Page
3
Ironically Liberty bonds rose to a new high while rails and mining shares led a broad selloff. St Lawrence and New York Central fell as copper and coal issues weakened, and trading paused as rates firmed. In Kansas City and Omaha, cattle and hog markets showed uneven gains with mixed beef prices and steady to higher receipts.
Incomplete OCR fragment mentions open, Lew Clos and wheat, with unclear context about weather or market actions. No concrete events, dates, or organizations clearly readable for a full summary.
Ogden dispatch reports orders for the third quota of county and city men to entrain October 4 at 9 p.m. on an Oregon Short Line special to Camp Lewis Washington. White men only and group departures planned, with exemptions boards issuing final instructions and optional home release before departure. Adjutant General Williams directs all necessary transportation and meals and emphasizes early action if quotas deferments arise.
Sugar prices in New York and Chicago show limited gains amid uneven demand. Arrivals remain below normal, while refined and molasses offerings stay steady. Cattle selections at auction appear attractive, feeding demand supports the sheep market as prices rise.
Prices of meats vegetables fruit and dairy quoted in Ogden markets today. Meat wholesale rates include steers 13 to 15 cents per pound cows 12 to 13 1/2 cents hogs dressed 27 cents mutton 15 to 26 cents veal 1 to 4 cents.
A dated retail price list shows vegetables such as potatoes 25¢ by sack and 1 75, carrots in bunches, cabbage 2¢ per pound, green onions in bunches, and cucumbers three for 5¢. Dairy notes butter 9¢, Swiss cheese 50¢, and produce includes wheat 4.00 a bushel, apples 25¢ per 7 lb, cantaloupes 5–6¢, lemons 4” a dozen, oranges 6¢ a dozen, and grapes priced per basket or by weight.
A list of varied stock prices and volumes for an array of mining and metals firms. Entries include Albion 6009 at 4tac, Beavers Copper 590 at Sc, Columbus Pexall 1000 at $1.05 and 1600 at GLOZM, Opohongo 5000 at Le Bloux Consolidate 1500 at Gtagoo, and Prinen Consolidated with several price points.
The Orpheum theater will show ten reels of authentic French World War pictures directed by the French government. The footage, stamped by the government, depicts all phases of the war including the Marne forest being shelled. American interest rises as the action may extend to the territory filmed.
Max Figman and his ensemble bring a broad comedy to the Orpheum theater. The show titled Nothing But The Truth runs about two and a half hours and features a stock broker who bets he can tell the truth for two hours. Tickets are at reduced Ogden prices for the Monday post-show run.
Ogden High School enrollment will reach about 700 when all students register, says Principal Beeson. Some late enrollees expected in coming weeks. Regular weekly assemblies set for Wednesday 11 15 to 12 noon with programs to begin once started. Current focus is on finalizing schedules and classes.
Hon Morris, newly appointed United States Ambassador to Japan, stopped in Ogden on a morning layover en route to Tokio. He plans to succeed Ambassador Herrick and discussed food conservation, noting Ogden's efforts in conserving products and supplying troops. He expressed satisfaction with local contributions to the war effort. mention of Los Angeles garment workers gaining higher pay noted.
Ogden readers urged to attend Sunday at the Orpheum to see the Bluebird photoplay Triumph about a girl with stage dreams who travels to the city to seek work and success. Dorothy Phillips stars in the lead reading role, delivering a strong performance in a story praised as a standout. The picture plays one night only.
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