Blockade Effects Near Armistice Show Trade Declines
The blockade neared full effect as the armistice waned, with US figures showing steep drops in exports to Sweden Norway and Holland. Between 1917 and 1918 Sweden’s trade fell from 17 million to 4 million dollars, Norway from 5 million to 1.5 million, and Melland’s goods fell from 20 million to 7.5 million. Russia’s trade with the United States shrank from 49 million in ten months of 1918 to 18.2 million in the first ten months of the following year.
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United States
Germany
Norway
Swedes
Hotland
Sweden
Melland
Efrain
Russia
Plague of Influenza Sparks Medical Debate and Quarantine
A letter to the Standard criticizes influenza regulations and mask use, noting limited illness in Han Peden camp. A visiting Ogden doctor claims the epidemic to be pneumonic plague from China, urging strict quarantine and mask use, contrasting Chinese practices and U.S. experiences.
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Navy
Orden
Sau Welsco
Han Peden
Francises
Mmaske
Raya
Ogden
China
France
Sha Dines
Manske
Aston Tahmen
United States
Influenza Pandemic Viewed by Medical Record Authority
The Medical Record argues the influenza pandemic is real and widespread, not a new malady. It links fear and misbelief to mental decline, notes that outbreaks trace across seas, and emphasizes prophy laxis, sanitation, and accurate science amid wartime strain.
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Ogden
Ita
Pro Ogatow
England
Tehe Erraneoun
Becauns
France
Spain
Switzers Fond Nea
United States
Canada
King
Gothenburg
Germany
Austria Hungary
Sitalher
Freedom of Seas and League of Nations Debate Emerges
Senator Kalex of Pennsylvania urges postponing league of nations talks amid flags of liberty. Senator Knox contends motives distort peace aims and warns against war. Both allies confess difficult path, but fear Britain’s security clashes with universal defense of sea freedom. The speaker argues for public vote to decide nations’ fate.
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Kalex
Pennsylvania
Knox
Critains
Ixtend
Great Britain
Min
League of Nations
Ceneralai
Conaueat
Hamen
Business Outlook 15 Encouraging for Postwar Recovery
The article notes strong confidence in business and war-driven courage fueling recovery. It cites New York bankers and optimism in Britain and the United States, predicting coordinated reconstruction, controlled inflation, and guided production and distribution of raw materials and finished goods to prevent shocks and speculation.
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New York Bankera
Ita Ramment
Jatec
United States
Great Britain
Faw
Apy Erie
Street Masks Relaxed to Public in Provo
Provo authorities loosen mask rules as of Thursday allowing people not to wear masks on streets. Masks still required in illness wards and by persons entering stores offices or public places. Store clerks are now not compelled to wear masks, and those recovered from influenza can skip masks outdoors.
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Peracus
Utah Soldiers Wounded and Killed in World War I
Corpral Willard Louiuel Roberte of Mira and Corporal Roberts from the 148th field artillery suffered wounds after service beginning November 1917 at Camp Lewis and fighting in France. Sergeant Otis D. Doran of Murray, in the 362nd Infantry, is recovering from gas inhalation in France after two battles. Lieutenant Ernest Ellerman of Salt Lake, son of Horatio Etters, was killed October 3 in the Battle of St. Quentin after earning the Military Cross. Captain Charles F.B. DeLario of the 6th Infantry was killed at Verdun November 2. he practiced medicine in Texas before enlisting and later served in Salt Lake Society circles. He leaves a mother Annie Bramel Meker and brothers John and Joseph, with survivors in Los Angeles.
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Willard Louiuel Roberte
Mira
D. Roberts
First West Street
War Department
Roberts
Camp Lewis
France
Fidme
Gérvice
148Th Field Artillery
Henrietta Doran
Murray
Doran
Ernest Horatio Ellerman
Horatio Etters
Salt Lake
St. Quentin
Ieutenant Ellerman
Charles FB. DeLario
6Th Infantry
Verdun Font
W. Nl. Bramer
Third District Court
de Lario
Laraymie
Wyo
Texas
Oklahoma
de Larf
Wyoming
Cleburne
Franer
Annie Bramel Meker
John de Latio
Joseph Mellee
Los Angeles
Cal
Dentlat Woes Hint at Nerves and Tension
Fragmentary lines read like a dental worker warning about nerves and tension. The garbled text suggests stress affecting a patient or subject, implying worry and strain without clear context or names.
Plan for Soldier Demobilization at Camp Lewis
Under orders from Major General J D Lelteh, a complete census of discharge positions is planned for soldiers returning from Camp Lewis. The program includes an educational element to help men choose suitable postservice work and a broader census of openings across several states and Alaska.
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Salt Lake
Maral
Pabtan
Lewis
Waeh
J. D. Lelteh
Camp Lewis
Inchiles
Alaska
Ain Lewis
Northwest
Demobilization plans at Camp Lewis outlined by officers
Major Fabian and Major Mabian detail a plan to discharge about six thousand troops from the first division at Camp Lewis. The program includes census driven job placement, local college and business involvement, and state defense council coordination to train and place soldiers in suitable positions across the northwest. Leaders from University of Washington, Pullman College, and Montana State College engage, with executive council meeting planned to formalize cooperation.
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Army Ofiers
Northwes
Cad Lewis
Educatera
West
University of Washington
Pullman College
Oregon
Culd
State College of Montana
Camp Lewis
Seattle Chamber of Commerce
Fabian
Utah
Cato
Cerie
State Council of Defense
Department of Labor
Capite
Pabinn
Fablatibaa
School of Arms
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Harain
Eso Pen
Cdaas
Lallied Nations
Hecker
Lion
Chrismains
Bramwell's
Emeso
Bramwell
Washington
Freedom OF Seal and
Planing TO
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