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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1917
Page
14
Norton of Sault Oronxe New Jersey trains Freaul children to play, while French and German air activity booms above. The Reg Grosenstitution sheltering hundreds of children recovers from bombardment and fear as American forces rescue them.
Washington December 18 Rear Admiral Harris resigns as general manager of the Emergency Fleet Corporation. Charles Plez of Chicago is named to succeed him as the shipbuilding program shows progress and conditions on the Pacific coast improve with ships under construction and under contract totaling about 495,208 deadweight tons.
Camere of Weber county have started securing contracts for the 1918 crops of tomatoes, peas, beans and Pumpkina and higher prices are being paid than ever before. Tomales will be bought under con trac at $16 a ton, pease at $67.0 for the later varieties and $62.50 for the early varieties, qm pumpkina at $1 per ton.
Senator Reed Smoot requests a competitive exam in his office at the Utah Capitol on December 22 to nominate candidates for the Naval Academy exam to be held in February or March 1928. Two principals and six alternates will be chosen. ages 16 to 26, with high school graduates given preference. Dr. Gawane Ways will conduct preliminary physicals at the United States Naval Station building for all applicants or letters from Senator Smoot.
London and Washington reports honor multiple servicemen for gallantry. Grandson of Roscoe Conkling, Lt Walter G Oakmwiris of Long Island, receives commendation for actions during the Cambrai battle. Lyman Sparfard Peck of Sewickley Pa is praised for rescuing a fellow sailor. Marie Walcamp linked to Liberty and cinema appearances noted.
Christmas tree cutters on Malan's Heights near Observation Peak face accusations of falsely claiming forestry department permission. District forester F Knellp states no government control over private land and no permits could be issued, as the property is privately owned and watershed protection is at stake for the city.
The Rex theater announces a June show titled A Wailopine Time a lively comedy. The cast includes Joseph Girard as Judge Stand Pierson Robbins Mrs. Wittling and others in a tale of romance intrigue and bravado. The program blends comical routines with theatrical spectacle.
A garbled OCR text presents a physician addressing a patient in a clipped exchange. The fragment hints at a medical scene with a senior man and a nurse or assistant, but most names and context are unreadable, leaving only partial phrases about finishing a task and continuing care.
The article notes global oil famine despite new petroleum beds and U.S. dominance of output. It warns that current production may only sustain about two more years before a decline, referencing Dr Gay and consulting engineer Olly Stalmann.
A fragmented dialogue scene shows a widow and a young woman discussing a proposal. The widow asks if the man Ketting Jack is sought, while the friend replies she told him the truth about pursuing him. The exchange lacks clear context or names beyond brief phrases.
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