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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1918
Page
1
In Tacoma on April 19 Capt T G Cook organized a mixed division event with every Ninety-Bret unit represented. The military athletic meet featured grenade tossing, rescue races, rifle and pistol events, wall climbing, and a relay. Units competed in squads to demonstrate fitness and morale amid trench and drill conditions.
A Soviet backed committee in Vladivostok delivered protests to the Japanese consul condemning Japan’s landing of armed forces. The communique, allied to All-Siberian soviets, denounces foreign interference and calls for withdrawal, while noting tensions with General Semenoff and disruptions along the Siberian railroad.
A competitive squad drill featured trench jumping with rifle carry and a 6 foot trench. Contestants also competed in a bugle event, a 100 yard relay, and a band competition. Camp athletics are being rearranged to align with military training as far as practicable, giving sport a new meaning.
Every man at camp is taking part in some form of athletic work under competent instruction. The report highlights organized activities designed to improve fitness and discipline among all participants.
Ogden High School defeated Weber Normal University in a recent rhetorical contest held in Rich area. Carola Sandstrom won first prize with a patriotic topic, Douglas Lieshman took second prize of 15 dollars, and Miss Hattibel Shields delivered a tribute to Woodrow Wilson among other eloquent speakers. Judges included G. M. Sullivan Salt Lake attorney Professor Quivey and D. J. Stine of Ogden.
French artillery gains precision through a device that transfers photographed enemy objects from air photos to maps with under five yard error. The system enhances locating batteries, gun positions, roads, railways, camps, and entanglements, aided by sound ranging and aerial observation. Maps now show every feature from houses to bridges and trenches for rapid, accurate targeting.
Maps on a very large scale are given when no attack is about to be carried out, so that each officer and man par ticipating may know exactly what is, in front of him and what he may ex pect to encounter during his advance.
An old style cold remedy claims to stop chills and eye watering symptoms. The ad markets a standard cold and cough corrective bottle priced at fifty cents, touted as used by millions and suitable for children, available through druggists nationwide.
An advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a health aid to rid the body of waste and toxins, improve complexion, and keep bowels regular with a mild effective formula. The copy urges readers to buy a 2b bottle from their druggist today.
The county clerk issued marriage licenses yesterday to several couples. Walter Read and Myrtle Cantwell of Ogden. Wilford Wheelwright of Ogden and Ora L Engstrom of Huntaylie. Ygnagia Gallo and Praneigen Martinez of Leadville Colorado. Tsrael G Keown of Stercing Idaho and Mary Larson of Ogden. Scott I Hanna of Elko Nevada and Ruth F Lipith of Los Angeles California. The latter couple were married by Justice Adam J Peterson.
Allay Gertrudy McGheyne state leader of home economics demonstrators will discuss conservation and increased food production at a series of meetings with Weber county town farm bureaus. Sessions include Warren April 2 at 2 pm, Voy April 18 at 2 am, Pleasant View April 18 at 7 40 pm, and Huntsville April 19 with 29 94 timing.
An April 10 explosion at Grabler Manufacturing, known for hand grenade production, ignited a major fire causing about $200,000 in damages. Authorities suspect oil from a leaky pipe fed the blaze as it spread through the facility tied to government contracts.
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