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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1918
Page
2
An unsigned note from The Standard and The Associated Press sections references names like Caden and Ute and mentions sublines, a flexible publication schedule, and generic newspaper phrasing. The text appears as a fragmented production run with standard AP attribution and brief local-notice style wording.
A late war statement places American troops south of the Somme and on the Avre. A Wilson dispatch notes American patrols in that area have suffered heavy losses, with about 21 killed and 146 wounded among a company of 260. Soldiers are described as facing the German blows with courage.
The report notes British tanks crossed into German lines near Cambrai opening the way for infantry assault. Berlin claims German tanks fared poorly with many captured or destroyed. The piece discusses German reactions and asserts Allied tank effectiveness. it hints that tanks may become dominant if the war continues.
Utah Acting Governor declares April 26 a Liberty Day to boost the third Liberty Loan drive. Proclamation urges all state and municipal offices to suspend at 1 pm and calls for widespread subscriptions as hundreds of soldiers serve in Europe.
Fragment from a public notices section urging continued support for the Liberty Loan drive. It notes special days set aside to reinforce the lessons and duties of citizens in sustaining the government during the campaign.
A recreated wartime casualty table from a defense council member estimates German losses at over five million killed and disabled. It lists killed and disabled figures by nation and front, noting total Entente casualties around 4.4 million and Central powers near 6.1 million to August of the prior year, with losses rising through eight months of heavy fighting. The report questions overall accuracy and notes Russia’s substantial early casualties and presumed higher Western front losses for Germany.
The editorial page denounces George Creel head of the wartime government information bureau for alleged misstatements on preparedness. It argues his remarks about 1917 neutrality and caution misrepresent U.S. entry into WWI, praising American restraint while critiquing German and British postures.
Rev Simpkina urged wartime thrift and sacrifice at Liberty mass meeting urging saving and sending funds to government. McAdoo echoed economy as key to aiding soldiers, praising uniforms and corn bread while stressing support for troops amid German offensives and Allied gains on multiple fronts.
Chicago April 5 heavyweight champion Jess Willard returns to Chicago and questions whether a title bout with Fred Fulton can be arranged. He notes difficulties faced by Cam Miller in scheduling the Minneapolis fight as a sign he may not get a Fulton match.
A historic ad copy argues Catarrh is incurable yet claims Hal’s Catarrh Medicine by F J Cheney Co Toledo offers a constitutional remedy. It promises internal and mucous surface relief with testimonials and mail offers, highlighting persistent skepticism of cures.
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