Admiral Dewey praised as national hero and model of leadership
The article recalls Admiral George Dewey's rise from Vermont roots to naval prominence, including his Manila Bay triumph, training under Farragut, and later public debates over the gift house incident, while noting his potential presidential prospects and ongoing German relations criticisms. It highlights his courage, decision making, and influence on American military history.
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Dewey
McKinley
Greece
Rome
Defratt
Comain
Vewey
Kampeon
Caribbean
Pawey
Manila Bay
Bawpaon
Liewey
Gulf of Meatey
Caribbeynere
Palppiers
Lea
Dexey
Blanila Bay
Admiral Montojo
United States
Hotan
Congress
Merlean
Farragut
Por
Lowey
Ampapali
Farragut Fnle
Dewey Cncédald
Limpia
Saulla Bay
Vermont
George Dewey
Montpelier
West Point
Annapolis
West Polat
Manila
Olympia
Navy
Mieutenant
Minsinsipp
New Orleans
Fort Hudson
Hewey
Mississippi
Admiral Cruseed
Angapollz
California
Mexico
Paris
Heston Navy Yard
Naval Torpedo Station
Newport
Naval
Ighthouse Board
Bureau of Equipment
Board of Inspection and Survey
Naval Office
West
Santana
Admiral Dewey
Washington
Lewes
Admiral von Diederche
Maliga Bay
von Diederiche
Spain
Death of Admiral Dewey Shocks Nation in 1917
Washington reports the death of Admiral George Dewey, the famed Spanish American War hero and Admiral of the Navy, at age 62. The nation mourns a lifetime of service as President Wilson and Secretary Daniels promise a proper Arlington burial and a full naval funeral.
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Washington
Admiral Dewey
Navy Department
Mer
Dewey
George
Witton
Danivls
Arlington Cemetery
Daniels
Gadere
Milngton National Cemetery
Wtrinia
Potomac River
Brenghd
Farragut
Vorter
Hewey
Fromagdon
Spain
Sanda Bay
Lewes Wan
Congress
Ceneral Board
Capatainly
Taych
Navy
Adtisay
General Board
Copgrers
White House
Wilson
Pailon
Daniela Paya
Daniers
Deway
Tharon
Warhington
Manila Bay
George Dewey
Ifm
Ubr
Far East
Nurse Recovers with Lydia Pinkham Vegetable Compound
A Chicago graduate nurse credits Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from a long displacement illness and panic. She praises the product for restoring health and urges other women with similar symptoms to consider it, noting numerous benefits reported by users.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Chicago
E. Pinkham
Tad
Lydia
R. W. Sloan
Park Avenue
Sjoan
Tze Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn, Mase
Advertiaecaeaty
Applications for Grazing Permits in Cache National Forest
Notice given that all applications to graze cattle horses and sheep within the Cache National Forest during the season 1917 must be filed in the office at Tarag Lieb on or before February 8 1917. Full information on grazing fees and blank forms will be furnished upon request. B C Shepard Super
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cache National Forest
Tarag
Lieb
B.C. Shepard
Bicycle riding on sidewalks becomes common in city
Reports from police districts say sidewalk bicycle riding has become ordinary. Complainants note riders abandon bells lights and brakes, making travel dangerous at noon or after work hours as traffic conditions worsen.
Trial Dates in Quotrigt Court Set for Friday Sessions
Trial dates for all cases move to the district court next Friday with Judge Alfred W. Agee handling forenoon workloads and Judge Ar Nour E. Pratt presiding afternoon sessions. Court congestion is rapidly being cleared as new miles drive General spending and prompt attention.
Sheriff Hunts Noted Forgery Suspect From Wyoming Trail
Sheriff Herbert Peterson tightens search for a cunning forger who passed three bogus checks totaling about 95 dollars after leaving Ogden last week. Description broadcast nationwide, suspect linked to Armour & Company checks. no Salt Lake bank matches. Public tips sought as man travels through towns, authorities warn he may strike again.
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Sherrif Herbert
Peterson
Ogden
Avery
Ling
Ft Brown
A. L. Dron
E. F Brown
Martin
PJ. Sturbes
Wyoming
Ing & Trail of
Boxuy
Armour & Company
Firat National Bank of
Cheyenne
First National Bank of
Salt Lake
Sheriff
Pat
Prietean Wael
Rice crop injured by cold weather in California
Washington reports a December weather impact on California rice yields. The department revises the Marath estimate to 10 bushels per acre from 87. Total harvest projected around 4.46 million bushels, down from 4.58 million.
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Washington
California
Department of Mgrteniture
Cattle face hardships as deep cold grips region
The Salt Lake division of the Southern Pacific railroad reports a severe cold spell pushing temperatures to extreme lows. Carlin and Lakealde record brutal readings with ice houses and infrastructure strained. The forecast warns cattle may suffer if the cold persists, as facilities report substantial ice buildup and storage capacity issues.
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Brock
Nerads
T.F. Homlanda
Salt Lake Divis Rion
Pacife
Carlin
Lakealde
Oaden
Plan Offense On West Front
Paris reports a possible major Entente offensive in Belgium and France. A London conference between Lloyd George and allied commanders is described as important, with details withheld from public sources. Fronts show quiet aside from minor bombardments and detachments. several engagements in the Vilna to Minsk area and southwest Galatz region see heavy casualties on both sides.
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Paris
Belgium
France
London
Lloyd-George
Nome
Humania
Berlin
V Rirograd
Emergoo
Vilna
Minsk
Vadeni
Galats
Iussiann
Suchitza
Trutons
Food Scarcity Grows in Germany Amid Ration Struggles
Stockholm reports from Berlin via AP that food shortages have intensified over six months. Berlin rationing dips below four and a half pounds per person this week as farmers halt shipments until February prices rise. Potatoes and cheese are scarce, meat and bread require permits, and clothing shortages persist though shops appear stocked. Authorities cite distribution failures causing widespread hardship.
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Stockholm
London
Germany
Associated Press
Berlin
Heriin
Burgomanter Wermuth
Bertin Biennese
Rhine
Russians Defeated on Both Sides of Fundeni
A wartime dispatch from Dertin reports Rupelan forces launching a violent attack in Romania around Fundeni on both sides. German fire reportedly slowed the advancing Romanian lines while Archduke Joseph is cited in the day’s brief.
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Fundeni
Dertin
Witelen Reyrill
Balkan Front Updates and Swiss Neutrality Comment
Reports describe renewed clashes between Kaalna and Sucbitza valleys with heavy Russian attacks near Fundinl and repeated attempts to take trenches. losses cited on both sides. The note discusses January mobilizations of Second, Fourth, and Fifth divisions, Swiss neutrality concerns, and Greek backing of President Wilson’s note. Also mentions a German raid on the Somme and Finnish steamers sunk near Lloyd's Shipping agency.
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Marehat von Mackensen
Fundinl
Federal Council
Switzerland
State Department
Charge Vouros
Iba Most
Tively i Nhereat
Wilson
Swiss Frontiers Mobilize To Strengthen Frontier Post
Swiss officials announce a precautionary mobilization of the Second Division and detachments of the Fourth and Fifth Districts along the frontier. The federal council notes reduced forces on the frontier and signals a stronger defensive posture as year ends.
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Witzerland
Vie
London
Federal
Cnunell
Federal Council
Musterole Relief Claims From Popular Ointment Ad
An old advertising blurb extols Musterole as a soothing white ointment with mustard oil that relieves sore throat bronchitis chest cold neuralgia and rheumatic pain without blistering. It claims doctors and nurses endorse it and that it speeds comfort for aches sprains bruises and frostbite discomfort.
Notice of Private Sale in Weber County Utah Estate
Public notice of private sale for the estate of David H. Jenkins in Weber County Utah. Administrator Joseph Jenkins will offer Lot 6 and 7 Block 6 Plat A Ogden City for bids after January 25 1917 with 10 percent down and balance on court confirmation. Sale at First National Bank Building Ogden Utah with Valentine Gideon attorney.
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Mstrict Court
Second Judicial District
Weber
State of Utah
David ML. Jenkins
District Court
County of
David Hf. Jekins
Ogden City
Weber County
Utah
Bralonlog
Eale
Dida
Valentine Gideon
Salte
First National Bank
Ogdaa
Wah
Orden
Joseph Jenkins
Daridi
Jenkins
Gal
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Dean
Axm
Adverdispe Drug Co
Jacon O, Cook
Piatem
Fung
Qotrigt Court
Scott
Grippe
L& Men
Premier Lloyd George
War Council
Ogden State Bank
Kaalna
Sucbitza
Iibera
Priaan Jer
Somme
Varia
Ehellw
War Office
Ariileryighting
Akirminking
Ipross
Norma
Lloyd's Shipping Agency
Trequtre
Horesty
Concesnor
W. M. Griffith
Main Street
Salt Lake City
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