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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1918
Page
3
A historical note explains alien enemy terms as used during war. It distinguishes between an alien from a belligerent nation and a native-born or naturalized person who may be loyal or hostile. The text discusses Germans in the United States, naturalization status, and differing views on loyalty during wartime.
The article discusses drought-stricken regions lacking seed and resources and notes a proposed government seed supply. It cites Canada’s swift farm aid three years ago and reports the U.S. secretary of agriculture seeking congress approval of 6 million dollars to buy and sell seed to farmers, highlighting seed distribution under the food production act and existing 2.59 million for seed access.
The department reports severe seed shortages across multiple states and plans to purchase ace of Eaton grain sorghums corn and other cultivars for next season. It urges at least 8 million dollars, possibly more, to secure viable seed and store it, selling to farmers for cash at reasonable prices until emergency ends.
Henry Ford shifts from peace advocate to wartime contributor. He offers the Ford Motor plant to the government and Detroit factory is repurposed to build a new destroyer hull, aiding democracy and naval efforts against U boats and pirates.
A fragmentary note suggests Henry Ford may apply his creative force to weapon making beyond automobiles. The text envisions Ford as a pacifist and a powerful executive shaping American peace through wartime power, reflecting a debate on industrial leadership during conflict.
An Ogden health advocate warns stray dogs spread hydrophobia and urges strict measures. He notes local ordinances require muzzles, police to shoot dogs at large, and calls for radical destruction of uncontrolled canines to prevent rabies spread, stressing timely action over hysteria.
Ogden serves as a recruiting station for the army’s twentieth engineers and forest regiments. Men aged 15 to 40 with lumber or railroad experience are sought to form crews in France, building roads and harvesting timber for a major campaign. A letter from France praises camp life and freighted by timbers as pioneers push rail lines and forest operations forward.
The San Francisco Chronicle notes Secretary Baker’s statement on wartime progress, praising the administration and the nation’s record. It argues Americans support ongoing efforts and stresses the need for accurate information amid foreign influence and potential mis rounds in Germany. The paper asserts Baker’s remarks strengthen public confidence and highlight broad support for government actions.
Bureau of Education releases a wartime school attendance report indicating public schooling volumes have shifted but remain under study. Figures from 41417 and FAG counties suggest an increase near the national average at elementary levels, with data showing mixed local impact and ongoing analysis by officials.
The excerpt notes a 3 percent rise in total enrollment driven by girl students while boys enrollments fall in city high schools. Junior and senior years see more boys remaining to graduate. Rural schools show mixed gains with higher elementary and high school totals, though not consistently.
A noted authority states indigestion stems from hyper acidity and excess stomach acid. He recommends Jad Salis from the pharmacy, four ounces in water before breakfast for a week to neutralize acid and aid digestion, describing it as inexpensive and widely used for stomach trouble.
New York February 1 Peace rumors fueled a strong early stock market move with about 400000 shares traded in the first hour and an estimated daily rate of two million. The rally touched rails, industrials, ships, copper and many specialties aided by pools. Losses quickly recovered in the second hour and Liberty issues showed improvement amid a broad market lift.
An old advertisement claims a “freezone” drug from Cincinnati that removes corns painlessly. It promises relief for hard and soft corns and corns between toes, with no irritation to surrounding skin. The copy urges asking at any drug store for a small bottle and to apply a few drops to the tender corn for instant disappearance.
Amsterdam Feb 1 The Socialist party committee meets in Berlin to decide questions raised by the general strike. They restrict a proposed program to domestic policy demands, seek to prevent a strike by workers, and assess police and public disturbances. German papers largely criticize the socialists for aligning with the strike while others warn against Trotzky tactics and call for restraint amid unrest across Berlin.
Reports from Amsterdam indicate German strike action has grown, with Berlin papers delayed or suppressed. Chancellery officials refused to meet strikers while London editors debate whether the movement signals democratic force or government fabrication. Strikes falter over wartime food production and transport.
Cincinnati, Feb 1 The Ohio River rose beyond sixty feet in the night and neared seventy with the rise blamed on ice jams and heavy runoff. Officials warn of renewed hardship for hundreds of families in lowlands as residents brace for continued high water until the ice breaks.
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