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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1918
Page
3
The fragment presents the Standard as an independent evening paper with Associated Press membership and credit practices. It notes AP content crediting and local news publication, implying a standard masthead blurb on republication rights and local coverage.
Governor Carl B Milliken of Maine argues citizens must curb criticism and talk less about public officials during war. He urges constructive suggestions and total cooperation, praising Americans for their united effort and urging steadfast support for the government and military as the nation faces unprecedented burdens.
German forces push a deep wage parallel to Messines ridge after seizing Dallieul and Bailleul, with Hazebrouck also under threat. The key rail junctions near Ypres are in danger of being cut off, prompting British efforts to halt the German advance. Dispatches note three fresh divisions, about 39,000 infantry, being committed to the push.
A wartime editorial argues America must rapidly expand from a two million to ten million standing force. It contends the British stand on the Arras Ypres front is perilous and urges mobilization, domestic training, and use of Spanish American and Civil War veterans to prepare recruits. It warns a German breakthrough could force a vast Allied retreat near Vimy and Mesines ridges if U.S. assistance lags.
The Standard salutes a local Ogden construction firm for clearing obstacles to the Big Lost River irrigation project in Idaho. After protests and land board delays, engineers studied foundations and soils, securing approvals before work began. The project promises growth for fertile lands and the region, with anticipated population and prosperity in the Gem State.
An artillery officer describes a barrage sequence to blunt a German advance. Band grenades wire-cutters tip the kill chain, followed by large guns and mortars, with seacoast howitzers and long range guns in reserve. The piece analyzes whether German or Allied forces paid higher blood prices in repeated frontal waves and attrition.
Dispatches from Tokyo and Petrograd report on renewed hostilities as Japanese guards strengthen protection of the French consulate while Bolshevik war measures prompt guard orders in Siberia. Separate notes highlight draft quotas, military permissions, and rising use of women workers in American airplane plants.
F C Chamberlain, formerly Ogden Horse Sale and Commission office manager, has been admitted to the Utah Supreme Court after federal court acceptance. A former New York state senator and prominent attorney, he plans to open offices in the Zacles building and has quickly formed broad local acquaintance.
Washington April 16 President Wilson issued a new patent order halting enemy countries and revoked the authority of Americans to apply for patents in enemy nations during wartime.
The Giornale d Italia argues Charles should resign amid a diplomatic flap after Count Czernin’s resignation as Austrian foreign minister. The article notes sovereigns may endure blunders, prompting Czernin to depart Rome on April 16.
The text of a note from American Ambassador Francis at Vologda explains that the landing of Japanese and British forces at Vladivostok was not part of any international agreement but aimed at protecting Japanese and British interests. No Americans were harmed, and the incident is described as not reflecting a formal pact.
An advertisement touts Zemo for eczema and skin troubles. It claims quick itch relief, healing of burns wounds and chafing, and describes the product as penetrating cleansing and inexpensive. The ad cites The E W Rose Co Cleveland as distributor.
A fragmentary report describes Allied reactions to Japanese actions in Vladivostok. It notes a British consul’s request for protection of British subjects, the American consul’s lack of such a request, and that no Marines or French protection were landed, arguing against a concerted Allied action.
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