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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1918
Page
2
The Standard from Ogden Utah notes Allied expectations for a stronger American force next year to ease front line danger. It cites strategic views including yet unnamed baselines and artillery tanks as decisive, and warns that submarine warfare should not overlook sinking merchant ships and cargo vessels carrying vital supplies.
The draft proposal aims to call men aged 32 to 46 for military service with Class 1-A priority, while 18 to 19 year olds may train domestically before potential overseas duty. Senator King predicts rapid passage and a focus on older, mature enrollees, with younger volunteers likely remaining in the United States.
The War Secretary claims the offensive has shifted to the Allies and notes plans to widen conscription. He suggests the main U S goal is equipping and feeding troops in France, while acknowledging German insecurity on the line. He cites French maneuvers at Soissons Rhelims and predicts German retreat may precede a further push in Flanders.
Austra Hen actress Heandtt appears in a two role text picture titled Naughty, Naughty Big Show of Larth. 54 Fadeyl departs from her characterizations in the film era, while Mrs. McTNett makes a mature debut in Theaort Wee ing by TO. Mewks. The cast includes Jaded society debutante and Mr Hoover, with era fashion and stage tricks highlighted.
The piece argues for locating a U S Army hospital in Ogden Utah as a key wartime need while contrasting Ogden with Salt Lake City. It covers strategic considerations for a western hospital base amid broader reflections on Allied campaigns in 1917 18 and the deteriorating global war outlook.
The piece surveys early 1914 military writings, noting contradictions even among experts like Frank Elmer Simand and assessing Allied and German campaigns. It traces imagined Allied advances, tentative moves from Ypres, and the shifting projection of victory as the year unfolds.
A doctored testimonial claims Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy relieves long term stomach trouble enabling normal eating. It touts a single dose as enough to prove effectiveness, with a money back guarantee and advertising through Melalyre Drug Co and various druggists.
Roy Stewart headlines By Proxy at the Cozy theater in Universal Cavent Events and a Comedy, running tomorrow for three days with performances across the weekend.
Real estate transfer record fragment mentions Manning to Clarence nnleg in the south parcel, section 11 township north range 3 wear with warranty deed and unspecified consideration. Another entry shows Wade to Jesse for a tract in TM 4 block 2 plate A with $160 consideration and warranty deed. Some garbled text references Chinese alphabet and personal notes.
Ogden ladies band to perform at a farewell dinner for men departing for Camb during World War I. Joseph S. Peery and Rev. J B Carver to speak. A P Bigelow to preside as toastmaster. The group will assemble at the draft board office, march to the cafe, then parade in front of the cafe and onto the Union Depot. Train departs at 10 a.m.
Ivan Abramson, noted author and director, presents Moral Death by Own Action at the Ogden theatre Wednesday. The photoplay seeks to educate the public on human frailties, promoting happiness through guarding against such falls. Abramson highlights a man’s downfall and regeneration, stressing moral purpose and dramatic value.
Edward C. Schindler, once listed by the county draft board, was arrested in Clevington Ohio by U S justice department officials and held to face a charge of falsifying the draft questionnaire. He registered in 1917 while a county resident and later disappeared from records.
Patrons nationwide note the separation of popular screen pair Jack Fickford and Louise Huff after Fickford resigns from acting to join the navy amid Kaiser hostility. The duo, seen in Paramet pictures and in "Sandy" from Alice Hegan Rice, faced a final appearance before the break.
A report from Cincinnati says a man has been arrested for making a false statement on his military service questionnaire about support to his wife. He was renamed February 1, 1989, with periods of support claimed in 1932 and 1917. Officers ask Weber County local board for immediate induction authority.
William Mathern Jr and Mabel Mathers were annulled in district court by Judge Pratt. Mabel had claimed she was not single at marriage. Joan Kelly was divorced from Katie Kelly for desertion by Judge Pratt. they wed in Casper Wyoming January 14 1917. Frank W Worsley received a divorce from Kate Worsley in Farmingon by Judge Agee for cruelty.
Notice to creditors to present claims by September 26, 1915, to B S Farnsworth at Utah National Bank Building Ogden City Utah. George H. Piper acts as administrator of the estate of Mary Pignon also Mary A Pignon deceased. Includes a garbled set of unrelated text and questions.
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