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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1918
Page
2
The article discusses immense war costs and casualties with figures: deaths around 7 million and total deaths plus injuries near 72 million. It cites a war cost surpassing one hundred billion dollars and arms expenditures of 90 million per man. Britain’s August spending nears 84.9 billion dollars, suggesting a per-person payment around 4.29 billion.
A muddled wartime review discusses the world’s turmoil and the rise of tyranny. It condemns aggressive militarism and predicts grim futures for the civilized world while urging resilience and victory, despite ongoing pain and political strain.
Fragmentary verse speaks of a world torn by unrest and conflict. It imagines blood and struggle giving way to a hoped for era of peace and good will arising from life and death battles, with calls for hope as the keynote for the new year.
Commentary notes the United States rapidly becoming an international banker since the war began. It highlights loans to Europe, repurchasing American securities abroad, and large credits to Allies, while warning some belligerents face bankruptcy. It questions whether the U S benefits come from wartime power or prewar strength.
Fragmented wartime note describes German movements in northern Italy with aims to clear Alpine passes and block Allied advances. Mention of front lines near the Alps, Lake Garda, and planned rail routes toward Trent, with emphasis on concentrating forces and supply, while noting road limitations west of the region.
An article notes a Canadian Recruiting Mission in the United States aiming to deter Americans from dodging conscription. It cites plans for reciprocal recruiting and possible treaties with Britain and Canada to draft citizens for service. The mission runs depots and says about fourteen thousand men have enlisted to serve with British and Canadian forces.
A wartime appeal urges Southern Pine mill workers to boost timber production for ships in France. Campaigners tour the region with speeches from governors and officials to reach the daily goal of 2,000,000 feet, aiming to keep shipyards stocked and the war effort moving.
Lumberjacks in the woods rally to support the war effort by carving a colossal wooden float. They clear trees, saws and axes busy as patriotic speeches and a steady drumbeat of unity push them to work with purpose for democracy and Uncle Sam’s call.
Fragmented text describes wartime maneuvering with Wallans and French forces facing Teutone. Mentions British threats, front wing defense, and concern over large troop movements in a northern theatre.
The piece argues that reduced passenger rail service foreshadows broader cuts nationwide. It cites congestion as travelers stay home, warns of productivity loss, and suggests delays to leisure trips until improved service persuades continued travel. The text notes potential western rail traffic reductions and calls for policy action to avoid harming the traveling public.
A garbled text fragment discusses parental responsibility and abuse themes with references to a company, court figures, and mentions of girls and mothers. The readable content is severely distorted, lacking coherent narrative, dates, locations, or concrete facts to extract a clear news item.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a valuation in a fund event with minimal readable details. It mentions possible values and a general financial context but lacks concrete names, dates, or actions to confirm specifics. More text needed for a precise headline and summary.
A garbled dispatch from Norfolk and other cities describes numerous fires and explosions across the United States. The text references government strain, civil unrest, and vigilance against threats, with mentions of cooperation and potential uprisings amid a tense national climate.
The case of Wiestale against W Hy Whitaker involved 74 fraudulent checks totaling four dollars each. The matter was set for settlement, with County Advocacy Party advising Attar Wis Crane Haberson, counsel for the accused. Whitaker was arrested on a local charge and faced related legal actions as the defense and prosecution contended the fees.
Card of thanks expresses sincere gratitude to friends and neighbors for acts of kindness shown during the illness and death of a beloved family member. The note acknowledges offerings support and prayers from the community.
Fragmented birth notice listing names and partial addresses, referencing December dates and various individuals in a local area. The readable text names include Emma Seamer and Thomas S and others, with unclear spellings and garbled phrases. The piece appears to be a damaged classified birth notice.
Washington January 2 The Senate Manufacturers Committee resumes hearings on the sugar shortage with Food Administrator Hoover expected to testify and deny charges linking Meek imports and price support to the shortage. Chairman Reed announced Hoover’s appearance and a New York stop for testimony today as the investigation unfolds.
Fragmentary plea from a damaged OCR note discussing a baby brother, quiet handling, and a threat or instruction. Names, actions, and intent are unclear due to garbled text. The piece seems to reflect a tense family moment with implied coercion.
French and British leaders express optimism about Allied prospects in the coming months. Captain Andre Tardieu notes expectations of a strong German move on the western front, while urging intensified American sacrifice. Colonel Pardieu reports the Paris conference praised US participation and pledged to extend Allied coordination, with Tardieu declining a cabinet post to focus on the commission’s work.
A fragmented account describes Jack Reilly at a chaotic scene in a residence during a wedding or marriage event. The text references veiling, beverages, and an explosion, with multiple unclear actions and sounds noted. Names and precise places are obscured by garbled OCR wording.
A group of young Americans departs here for Texas Leon Springs to enter military training. The party includes W Irving Poulter of Ogden and others from Idaho Utah and nearby locales, with names listed among the departing group.
By agreement of counsel the gambling cases tied to a raid in the municipal court were reset for Thursday morning January 17. Sheriff Harbert Peterson and his men arrested Andrew Steppling for allegedly operating a gambling house on Alten Street two hours ago. He is bound over for January in district court. An expensive daughter tale follows in a different column.
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