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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1915
Page
2
The item notes a publication by Tie Standard with publication details and subscriber guidance. It includes a warning to subscribers about continuing delivery only if payment is current, and mentions cancellation rules and contact for discontinuation. The text reflects a period newspaper notice style with references to audit and Associated Press, urging readers to settle dues or cancel service.
A heated uproar in England centers on adopting compulsory enlistment for all able bodied single men. Proponents urge immediate pledge fulfillment, universal conscription, and unified national effort to support Allied victory, while critics warn against compulsory service and insist voluntary recruitment suffices.
The article urges families in Oden to start saving in a bank as a New Year resolution for 1916. It notes that small deposits, even a dollar, can grow into larger savings and fosters thrift. It also describes how banks welcome tiny deposits and the mystery some feel about banking, encouraging deposits to cover current bills.
The piece reports renewed peace talk from Germany detailing demands including Belgian sovereignty restoration, French territory and a Polish monarchy, plus indemnities and Belgian payments, while Allies reject any such terms as weakness. It notes no Allied peace signal, a Ford party rebuff from Britain, and Churchill’s warning of German proposals before France.
A big snowstorm swept the Intermountain region yesterday and spread to Utah and Idaho. Forecasters say the moisture will aid next summer’s crops and reassure dry farmers of a good harvest in 1916. Wind and freezing temperatures followed, with snowdrifts in canyons and frost that can harden into a reservoir for irrigation during dry periods.
A nostalgic plea highlights Ogden's winter recreation potential urging support for coasting on safe routes, developing playgrounds, and promoting mountain climbing and skiing to make the city renowned for outdoor winter activities despite streetcar hazards and winter traffic.
A reader argues that German prisoners of war face worsening hunger and that parcel grounds may be confiscated during shortages. The writer urges transferring wounded and healthy prisoners to Switzerland or another neutral country at British expense to save lives and lessen wartime losses, warning delaying such action increases harm and hatred toward England.
Berlin reports the Neue Züricher Zeitung article purporting to detail Germanys terms for peace. The terms include Belgian sovereignty with conditions, no return of French territory, a separate Voland Ruaala kingdom, restoration of German colonies, and a large indemnity tied to Russia and France. Belgium would be garrisoned until payments end, with measures to bar Anglo French influence. the Meuse fortresses may be retained.
London reports a surge in wool demand with America buying heavily in French markets and Australia and New Zealand. German American houses are cited as major buyers aiming to supply Germany after the war, with Germany gaining control of South American wool. The Times doubts Britain and Australia will permit Briton ships to carry wool to Australia or the United States without safeguards, urging measures to conserve wool within the empire and prevent price spikes.
A correspondent in Lavaanne Switzerland to a London paper on December 2 proposes a plan for POW welfare. He urges action to secure humane treatment and advocates reader involvement to influence authorities in Germany and allied camps. The note reflects concern for wounded prisoners and calls for improved conditions.
A Peruvian bark named Callaa was observed near the shore after a night of rough sea with the vessel believed lost. Early reports describe the ship drifting ashore and awaiting assessment by local authorities and the crew.
Coast Guard cutter Snoho mish and two life boats aided by the Doominian wireless station at Fadena responded to a distress call from the American schooner Sanealito off Wandah island. The Sanealito broke up and is a total loss. her crew were saved.
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