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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1917
Page
11
James Creel, longtime newspaperman and former Pekinlaind editor, named executive chairman of the committee on tea information. The panel includes the secretaries of state, war, and the treasury.
Mrs C C Ware and Mrs Nellie Cline will host Historical Society members on Saturday April 28 at the Maids and Matrons Club. If unable to attend, notify the two hostesses. Also Congregational ladies with Ira Towne as chairman plan a social at the church parlors at 8 pm inviting all friends and members.
The funeral for Alba Aire met Stuart is set for Sunday at 1 p.m. in the Uintah ward chapel with interment at the Ulstah cemetery. Public viewing is available at the Lindgalst chapel tomorrow morning and at the family residence in Uintah up to the hour of funeral.
Commissioner Chris Flyrare ordered a large guard force to protect the canyon road from the Ogden River after heavy rainfall. The river remained at yesterday’s Ushteh level, with forecasts of a rapid fall later in the day. No damage was reported as crews stayed in place to prevent danger.
Washington hears urgent cabinet discussion on German submarine threat. Officials prioritize swift ship supply capability to sustain entente forces as blockade effectiveness grows and concerns deepen about maritime disruptions.
Washington, April 27. Senator William E Borah of Idaho has informed friends he will not be a candidate for reelection when his term ends March 3, 1919. He plans to return to Idaho to resume the practice of law he left twelve years ago to join the Senate.
Chicago April 22 The Daily News reports an unofficial announcement at the National Defense Council that Francis Peabody a leading Chicago coal man has been named controller of the national fuel supply during the war. He said any confirmation must come from Washington.
Brigham City April 27 Sunday ward conferences in Box Elder stake will feature speakers from Willard Perry Mantua Corinna Honeyville Dear River City and more. The Sunday school board names J W Hoopes C D Brown C E Horsley and others to read as speakers for morning services.
In London April 27 1917 a report states Teutons use a new mine method along the coast designed to ensure instant destruction of ships. The Norwegian bark Thekla lost both lifeboats after a submarine warning salvo. A commander spared the crew. the piece notes carnation prices and local florist ads intruding text.
President Wilson reiterates appeal for competent farmers and farm hands to remain on farms to boost crop output for home defense as patriotic groups are briefed. Chief Forester Henry C. Graves broadcasts a call for forest service workers to keep essential duties until military plans are clarified, with many foresters seeking to enlist but needed for mobilizing food resources.
Plans to transform vacant land into food producing gardens for the common defense were approved. City divided into twelve districts with named garden and labor supervisors, volunteer personnel, and a general superintendent to oversee planting and harvesting.
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