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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1918
Page
7
Special meetings held at the Baptist Church north of Postoffice every evening except Saturday from January 18 to 27 1827 inclusive.
A local notice by dentists and physicians states H Cooper, recently at a state hospital, did not become insane due to tooth extraction. The medical review found no mental illness from the procedure. Cooper had recovered and worked in Southern Pacific shops for months prior.
The notes promote Rasputin the Black Monk as a standout film today and tomorrow while advertising Viola Rana in new Utah engagements, highlighting popular plays and players on the program.
Carnegie Library announces new titles across fiction poetry and art including works by Bertiel Clark Dickinson and Zangwill plus guides on photography and architecture. The list spans drama essays photography and education with authors such as Quinn Banks Cabell Beaty Mey and Snyder. Two tales by Grimey Yene are noted from Paris with regional dispatches.
Apostle Talmage denounced traitors whether native or foreign born, urging loyalty to the United States while calling for forbearance toward immigrants. He warned Germans must show gratitude to the nation adopting them and proclaimed that the church must defend rights of men as preparation for the Christ. Children welcomed in the church. statistics on church membership cited.
Descriptions from Lendon dated January 21 state a bombing of the Belgian coast area near Ostend. Heavy artillery action continued along the western front with intense Allied fire. Verdun sector and areas around the Rhine Marne canal saw bursts of activity on both sides as forces clashed along multiple points.
A driver named Tandine, employed at a local canning company, was robbed on a viaduct in West Agden just before the Surttutt day. The robber escaped with 14.35 dollars after a bold hold up, with details of the suspect and description relayed to Salt Lake City and nearby departments.
An item from the year highlights references Rasputin and tomorrow in a section titled Popular Plays and Players. The snippet lists Dana and New Utah as part of a broader cultural note with mentions of forthcoming events and performances.
Paris dispatch notes unconfirmed claim that General John J. Pershing, commander in France, will marry Amita Patton of Sin Marine, California. Rumors link the Patton family to Pershing, with speculation of a liaison during visits to George Daclon’s home.
Sermon at Methodist Episcopal Church interprets The Wheat and the Tares from Matthew 13, noting the mix of genuine saints and hypocrites within the church. It describes the gospel as a field where good seed and weeds grow together until the harvest, urging caution against misplaced zeal and urging steadfast faith amid imperfection.
General Pershing tonight notified the war department of two deaths from natural causes. Private George W. Vroman of the ammunition train died of pneumonia at Casper Wyoming. Private John V. Sissel of the infantry died of pneumonia at Gazelle, Cai.
The snippet touts a risk free investment with steady earnings claiming “your money will be absolutely gate” and “regular, liberal and certain” returns, urging viewing for 1918 and pointing to the Licet sugar entity as the best year.
Chicago reports reveal responses from multiple state governors to a request for a special session to ratify the federal prohibition amendment. Colorado's Ginther expects ratification. Nevada's Boyd pledges support. Landon of California signals consideration. Nebraska's Neville hints at action. Oregon's Withycombe pledges Oregon will support. Utah and Texas governors indicate ongoing review.
New York reports Connop Guthrie, American representative of Britain’s ministry of shipping, awarded Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire. He will prefix Sir. Guthrie based in New York coordinated wartime logistics, linked with Turkish and Entente efforts, previously served with Grenadier Guards and later to the British Admiralty in London.
General Ludendorff, viewed by Entente as a German mastermind, issued a memorandum to German artillery officers and troops detailing French counter-battery fire that destroyed or damaged hundreds of German field and heavy guns, while the French guns remained active. It argues counter-battery focus aided infantry and communications by forcing German artillery to be sidelined.
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