Freight Congestion This Winter Prompts Public Call
A late era newspaper piece warns freight congestion may tighten rail traffic this winter. Denver Rio Grande official D W Robbins urges merchants to pre-book stock, speed shipments, and store fuels. Government demand for war materials could limit commercial lumber transport, urging faster movement and expanded storage to ease next winter's load.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toray DW
Robbins
Denver
Rilo Grande
Fe In
Gambier
AW Industries
Trast
Abey
Saving Water for the Farmers in A Looming Drought
Farmers face severe water shortages as city use drains supplies. Urges immediate conservation and possible lawn removal to protect crops. Recalls a historic Ogden River storage project that stalled due to local opposition, leaving a foundation dug and a demonstration facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogden
Labor unions pass resolutions amid Utah asylum debate
Fragmented text shows unions backing resolutions as a national policy debate resurfaces in Utah. The coming legislative session is expected to tackle constitutional amendments and federal mandates, with factions warning against evasion and urging principled action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haber P Balt Lake Gassing
Utah
Avery Cun
Gene Yacilhiting
Spain Blunder Rumors Stir Tension Across Borders
A fragmentary report describes misstatements about Spain and Germany, mentioning a French woman on a mission to Spain to seed wartime sentiment. The text notes widespread newspaper coverage from a northern boundary to Gibraltar, reflecting confusion and political maneuvering.
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Ounces de Dryas
Bems
France
Spain
Gibratlae
Countess Accuses German Pressure in Spain War Effort
The Countess says German control extends through Spain, with agents pressing propaganda and the press rebuffing her. She argues the Kaiser’s intrigue aims to bind Spain to Germany’s industrial future while public confusion grows over Allied and German strength. She advocates proper representation for Spain to be redeemed.
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Pass
Alfon- 80
Gpath
Spain
Bluuta
Getean Besiicaa
Eples
Americans Now War Crazy Says German Press
A German Fraktur style reflection claims American war fever grows as US forces march toward Château-Thierry. It cites Maj Gen George Barnett’s June 1–2 Marine action near Meaux and front-line moves with French units, detailing the push toward Paris and the evolving Allied offensive along the Marne.
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Germany
Atlantic
Frankfort Gazette
United States
West Front
Tewtons
Chateau Thierry
Paris
Urey
George Bar Nett
Meaux
Stralett
Marne
Wotconth
Roche
Champillon
Fth
Sibley
Otine
German morale shaken by American rifle fire on front lines
Excerpts describe German soldiers under heavy rifle fire, confusion during a trench attack, and a morale collapse as prisoners recount fear, myths of invincibility shattered. Captured Germans admit fatigue, fear, and a stubborn American defense that surprised them. They warn of ongoing artillery, while dismissing any quick victory.
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Bocna
Saalh
Ttone
Trent Jing
Bur
Isthey
Germany
Popular swimming hole at Lorin Farr Park lacks showers
A reader letter from the Ogden area laments the Lorin Farr Park swimming hole’s lack of shower facilities. The writer praises Ogden’s hospitality but suggests adding bathhouses with showers to refresh bathers after river swimming. The note highlights water quality as clean and drinkable, and asks for a simple upgrade to keep the site up to date.
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Lorin Farr Park
Ogden
Automobile
Glenwood
Ogden River
California
Chicago
William EL Smith
Low Angeles
Home Service Headquarters aids soldiers families
The Home Service Headquarters, operated by the American Red Cross, opens at a bank building branch to assist soldiers families during service needs. Mrs Lars Rich directs the program which includes financial support coordination with the War Department and appeals for casualty information to aid dependents and friends seeking assistance.
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Tru Coase
Boehk Onried Ab
Jond Bank
Lars AL Itieh
Mea Rich
Tha Spptian
Eh Bned
Wae
Home Service Section
Red Cross
Lumber mill destroyed at Ranier Oregon by fire
The Moe The mill of the Columbia Yaar company in Ranier Oregon was destroyed by fire tonight. Manager WW J. Prue estimated losses at 590060 dollars. Police investigate a possible incendiary origin. AUSTRIANS MAKE DEMAND AMSTERDAM Aug 15 a deputation of 290000 state employees demanded a 50 per cent wage increase citing living costs 300 per cent higher than in 1917.
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Ranier
Aus
Moe
Columbia Yaar Company
WW. J. Prue
Amsterdam
Fragmented World War II Casualty List Fragmented Names
The page compiles a chaotic overseas casualty roll with multiple spelling errors and scattered locations. It lists killed in action, wounded, missing, and other statuses including many soldiers from states such as Wisconsin Michigan Connecticut and New York, with several officers and enlisted names across American towns. The list shows numerous identifiers tied to places like Milwaukee, Meriden, Waterbury, Grand Rapids, and Ottawa outlines, reflecting a wartime record of active service and losses.
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General Foch
Orm
Associated Pres
Aida
Atherp
Storseo
Madge Kennedy
Bakers Therorm
All Desiers
OF the Home Service
Casualty
Washington
Tiraty
Lie Anny
Burts
Hampton
Superior Cleaning Co
Sey Varely
Berargat Veter
Johnson
Oxbkosh
Dison
Carl
Gornaras Frederick Fotiibure
Sweden
Winter
Amen
John Alaria
Calumet
Baswen
Byehati
Talay Furey
Uniontown
Galos
Kalamazoo
Mich
Juneed Groome
Rughvilin
Michaid Hionter
Marinette
Wis
Mathi Eau Glaive
Antoni Wi
Hark Waoning
Charles City
Las
Pauline Vellzccia
Poland
Arlo
Rail
Glenweard
Lac
Robert A. Tend
Red Oak
Lip Wakler
Spies
Marshveld
Patrick A. Walsh
New York
Joseph
P. Whitson
Tovemary
Ng Chu
Jeffrey W. Daniel
Marietta
John M. Barker
Paicfield Conn
Joseph Cunningham
Wilerbury
Conn
Helmes
Milwauk
Albert FE. Rudditz
Meriden
Walter Fr. Barcomb
Winssor
Mike Borkke
Rinwsiat Einer Drandack
Milwaukee
Heyant J. Burke
Wethersfield
Rex Cunnings
Bar
Howard J. Bruce
Pond, Wis
Thomas Buikema
Yecland
James J. Casey
Wilemantio
Wiliam E. Craner
Onan, Mich
Mam A. Champion
Colds Kapane Dervishian
Puriock
Topoleon J. Desulers
Meridan
A. Svrong
Iuivywe
Priva
Clarence
Gebbe
Waler, Inc
Richard W.trelter
Fourth Street
Anaconda
Ment
Shenandoah
Jawa
A. Shannon
Away
Arthur Thompson
Alton Jows
Wounde
Ener Hatlock Wells
Brookline
Mags
Privalrn Glean LW
Trowbridge
Williston
N.D
James McConnell
Mer Still
Bliss
Hinix
Ariz
Congdon
John B Ide
Capdam
Privaley Preceria
Alexporelt
Wl Park Avenue
Qmaba
Neb
Arthur L. Hughley
Phoenis City
C. Carpenter
Ottawa
J. Can Ashe
Santa Barbara
Cali
Wualde
Berkeley
Cal
Peretti
Maid of Glover
Food Administration
Mutual Creamery CO
Last
Thomas
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