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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1918
Page
2
An independent newspaper publishes a late edition with standard notices and notices to associated members. The piece references republication rights and tax or legal matters, but the readable text is fragmented and lacks concrete events or names.
A reflective Christmas editorial notes the end of the war and the waning influenza threat in Ogden. It contrasts past dread with renewed hope, urging peace and joy as people celebrate the season and the year’s hard-won relief.
A Stars and Stripes excerpt presents Major Brainerd Taylor's battlefield prayers as soldiers endure No Man's Land and shelling. The text invokes Jesus Christ for mercy and comfort amid pain and mentions a committee led by Secretary Inker with 15 000 signatures urging exemption for conscientious objectors.
The discussion centers on arity work and the selective draft with officials rejecting a general policy. It argues for harsh treatment of those who avoided service, including exiles or severe penalties if they return. The piece emphasizes unconditional accountability for those who fled or aided enemies.
A hopeful essay argues for renewal beyond old provincialism. Robert Herrick warns against cynics who distrust regeneration while urging reconstruction through spiritual and social reforms. The piece notes a period of convalescence, with a pull toward nationalism and limited faith in diplomacy and international cooperation.
The text debates a return to nationalism and armaments versus a shift toward cooperation and reform after war. It warns against selfish pursuit of wealth and urges Americans to learn from conflict, reject isolation, and pursue lasting international planning and unified progress.
Four masses were said at St Josephs Catholic Church. A boys choir led the 7 a m service while women sang at 8 a m. At 10 30 a m a mixed chorus of men women and children performed. A further Mass was held later in the day.
Dr. D McKay of the Wehor county farm bureau reports a national effort to reduce beet pulp prices by Wixhtaho and Amal: Ramated Sugar. Prices fell to 40 cents per ton at factory levels and 80 cents overall, with loans backing a January raise. Companies plan to lift to 1.25 per ton while aiming to hold the current 60 cent level.
Baltimore January 6 call to club owners by H H Knapp president of the heartoft directors for a meeting at the Hotel Imperial New York to elect a president. Pavrh b. Fultz pledged eight votes. Read the classified ads for more.
A fictional editorial from New York argues for harsh immigration controls, alienation of Germans, and sweeping national reforms. It advocates wave of veterans, aggressive Mexican policy, protectionist measures, and removal of Hyphen Americanism to preserve an Americanist identity amid postwar unrest.
Fragments express hostility toward foreigners arguing for exclusively American business and immigration policies. The text rails against admitting foreigners and urges “Americans only” despite the era’s wartime tensions and fear-driven calls for limited immigration.
The federal food administrator for Utah thanks state newspapers for their loyal cooperation in promoting the national food conservation program. He notes the press’s help in wartime appeals to conserve foods and support relief for starving nations, urging continued backing of government agencies aiding land supply and relief.
The First Division of combat troops will return to the United States as the Toth National Army division from New Jersey Maryland and the District of Columbia. The 87th New York National Guard division and the 30th from Tennessee and North and South Carolina are expected to follow. The 76th is at St Nazaire awaiting embarkation orders. The 76th has been a replacement division with most original members reassigned to other units. At last report the 76th consisted of officers and 1,072 men. Other replacement divisions will receive homeward orders in the coming weeks. The 27th and 36th divisions are noted for a glorious fighting record.
A mixed report highlights American troops in Europe earning British praise for stubborn front lines while rail congestion at home threatens sea port supplies. Also, a Salt Lake City social evening and furlough notices bring local color to wartime life as winter nears.
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