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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1918
Page
2
Becond-Cines Matter at the polatics appears in this independent evening newspaper. The item notes association with the Associated Press for republication of credited material and other wire service content, with emphasis on news public access.
The article notes German newspapers like Volks Zeitung and Weser Zeitung concede American strength. It cites German leaders misleading the public about Allied capabilities and predicts rising turmoil as Germans realize the U S and French forces are far stronger than anticipated.
A New York financier explains that Liberty loan funding will rely on banks and government credit. He notes heavy bank obligations, rising prices, and the federal reserve marshaling credit facilities to meet next year’s tax and debt demands. He predicts credit will remain tight as the economy adjusts.
The government plans higher direct taxes to fund war needs and boost industries while arguing a heavier burden on wealthier earners. The Standard calls for broader tax sharing, stricter enforcement on profits, and a temporary deportation emphasis for those opposed to U.S. government policy, while urging immigration law reform.
Fragmentary remarks discuss government control of telegraphs and wartime industries, the need to ensure loyalty of citizens, and landings of noncitizens. Emphasizes American workers and citizens as backbone of national effort, with focus on expulsion or exclusion of undesired groups.
Rail extension over the viaduct is urged to serve Ogden’s western industrial area. Factory workers at the sugar, packing, stockyards, grain, and milling plants would gain frequent service, with anticipated traffic rising as the west district grows.
Veterans and national mobilization notes describe Crowder issuing instructions to register men aged 21 to 27 by August 1 in accordance with Act 24. The piece argues the war effort will accelerate conscription of 18 to 45 year olds and stresses sudden demands on manpower to speed victory in France.
The text discusses Europe sending 3,000,000 to 5,000,000 soldiers and notes that extending the enlarged U.S. military would burdensomely impact American industry and livelihoods if protracted two to three years. It highlights time pressure on Germany and the United States amid rising expenses.
Wilson North Carolina August 13 Rebecca Winborne a seven year old girl who died recently is said to have made the first Confederate flag Captain Orren Handolph Smith of Henderson North Carolina designed the banner made by Miss Winborne in February 1801 at Wilson The flag later became the Confederate standard Stars and Bars The article recounts the flag colors and symbolism as explained by Captain Smith at a Confederate veterans reunion in Norfolk Virginia in 1910 including blue heavenly stripe seven stars and equal rights circle
An official statement reports 442 missing from the French steamer Dyjonuiah torpedoed in the Mediterranean on July 15 16 while traveling from Bizerta to Alexandria with troops. Other Mediterranean steamers Uranian Austr and Formicafin were torpedoed with casualties cited.
Members of the Social Democratic League of America announce a mission to England and France to rally labor and socialist leaders behind President Wilson and the peace terms. They argue united labor support could end pacifism and gain acceptance of US terms, detailing committee roles and a schedule of events and prizes for a local celebration.
Large protests erupt in Japan over rising rice prices with clashes and injuries reported. Government considers selling rice to the poor at cost to ease shortages amid civil unrest.
Laborers from Southern Pacific gather for the annual outing at Jerin Parr Park this Saturday. Many visitors from Mastella and nearby towns such as Cinh and Nee join the event.
Washington reports that American troops in Palestine will stage baseball games between units in Jerusalem as part of cultural outreach. Complete outfits for tennis were shipped from Washington by the Clare Grit ball fund at the request of the Zionist Organization of America. The Jewish legation service in Palestine will receive the gear from American Jews serving with the army who are otherwise ineligible for standard service.
City women group led by Mrs. T. G. Pilek and Rev. John J. Carver urge every man in Ogden to be recorded for war service credentials. The project, overseen by the U.S. Women of America Patriots, aims to list names addresses and service details for all enlisted men with future updates. A Norwegian steamer Sammerstad bound for an unnamed port encountered a chase and sighting four hours after a distant point.
A London correspondent reports a halted scientist recently published a book estimating wartime effects on population. In England women aged 25 to 44 may outnumber men of the same ages next year, while France shows 124 women per 100 men and Germany expects more women than men as the war ends. The scientist warns imbalances could influence marriage and births, including American involvement.
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