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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1918
Page
2
A historical note argues that Liberty Loan quotas must trace money from the U S Treasury to the people. It highlights regional disparities, urging that cities and financial centers contribute proportionally as billions flow, to finance the war efficiently.
British contact at Villers-Braontonseut captured young German officers who spoke of conscience and peace terms. A German lieutenant explained German willingness to accept brutal methods if they secure victory and territory, while Germans at home showed little concern for conscience.
A fragmentary report notes efforts around the Liberty motor amid claims of earlier failure by a senator. Ogden youth Harold Chits is mentioned as part of the program, reflecting renewed optimism in local aviation development despite prior skepticism.
A letter from Gerstner Field Lake Charles La dated April 23 describes air operations with the Liberty engines and liberty bombers. It notes six new group members English French and Italian officers, altitude tests to 38 600 feet, flights up to 22 000 feet, and pilots praising the Liberty ships while contrasting them with training planes.
Brief note indicates an investigation ongoing in Utah with references to Salt Lake but lacks details. No clear subjects or dates are provided to identify persons, organizations, or outcomes.
The Provost Marshal General and adjutant general warn that weak boards may undermine national welfare. Officials urge accountability while stressing that some groups meet expectations and should not be publicly disparaged. The governor's office fears public exposure could harm those striving to fulfill duties.
The document quotes Otto Robet, a Heidelberg professor among Turkish prisoners, outlining Germany’s war aims, asserting survival of the fittest doctrine, predicting a decisive war, and declaring plans to defeat enemies and expand German power in Europe. He says France Russia will lose soil, Britain will cede colonies, and Germany will rise to a destined height.
A British Tommy appeals Americans to aid the Allied war effort in World War I. Leonard Wood praises Allied resolve as Canadians and Britons fight in France. He urges U.S. soldiers to mobilize civilians and volunteers to support the front, sharing stark images of civilian suffering and urging unity.
The passage argues Germany seeks world domination by controlling trade on the oceans. It predicts Berlin would force weaker nations like Brazil and Argentina to trade with the United States only under German regulations, effectively granting Germany freedom of the sea and binding allies to its rules.
The piece weighs a wartime question about stopping the German advance from Ypres to Canada. It argues the war’s fate hinges on a future turning point and predicts America must enter with full resolve to support Britain and deliver decisive blows to the German war machine.
Paris reports a plan to introduce three meatless days weekly as France rationes frozen meat to feed the army and allied troops. Officials target price gouging by intermediaries, vow prosecutions, and promise higher requisition prices and bonuses for fat cattle. A committee heads to England to study the beef supply, with further measures anticipated if needed.
Members of the Drtttth peerage are not required to serve on juries and may sit with hats on in any court of justice exchange.
Local churches list Sunday services and programs across denominations including First Methodist First Episcopal St Pauls Evangelical and others with morning worship, Sunday school, youth and choir activities. Also notes midweek prayers and scripture study, plus event themes such as The Savior's Temptation and The Power of the Cross.
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