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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1918
Page
6
A historical note describes camouflage development concealing small arms and large guns as well as roads. It claims the technique hides men, cannons, and infrastructure by sophisticated patterns, suggesting soldiers and materiel vanish from view on the battlefield.
George Loft of Standard Timber, in Ogden, says Union Pacific will source Lodgepole pine from forest reserve finds. The contract covers 2,000,000 board feet over six years, with 500,000 feet shipped annually and one million yet to be delivered. Creosote treatment boosts durability, meeting demand for American railroads for fifty years. The Oregon Short Line plans to adopt Lodgepole pine creosote treatment, shifting from coast fir whose price has risen.
NEW YORK Jan 12 5 The Amateur Athletic Union offered to arrange divisional cross country running boxing and wrestling in army cantonments nationwide but the War Department declined saying it would disrupt the athletic program now in place at the camps.
F Hammill, general superintendent of the Union Pacific, arriving in Ogden with W S Armstrong and A W McDule, discusses congestion and shipping problems due to increased traffic. He notes the west’s rapid handling of freight and thinks the east erred in dealing with congestion. They left for the cast oas No. 9 after inspecting Wyoming construction.
Salt Lake, Jun 25. Funeral services for Apostle Hyman Smith, who died at St. D. Hospital Wednesday night of appendicitis, will be held at 1 p.m. at the Salt Lake Benevolent. The interment will follow at City Cemetery. Officials announced church arrangements for Sunday, with attendees from many areas. A conference session featured Apostle Brigh delivering a sermon on New Night Everlasting Covenant, amid broader discussions.
The U S Forest Service announces rules on grazing permits in national forests. Permits are for exclusive use by the owner and can be forfeited or transferred only with proper authorization. No vested rights exist in public ranges. sales or waivers do not create enforceable values.
A wounded boy lies on a bed as family and neighbors react with fear sorrow and care. The scene follows medical delays, a father’s anxious questions and the boy’s faint hopeful words about his condition. A wartime note mentions women entering government work postwar. Government employment figures cited include 202000 in departments 48000 in port systems 34000 in banking 618600 in industries and 324000 in commerce.
Charles P Calvert surveyor reports progress on widening a canyon road in Idaho through solid rock and ledges. Work aims to ease dangerous bends with $20,000 allotted this winter and a further $10,000 next summer for completion. The road links Yolso and Sqantonth valleys and is a major scenic route.
Brig Robinson of Ogden announced plans to rebuild the Ogden Canyon sanitarium at the mouth of Ogden Canyon. The project aims to secure a steady water supply via the warm stream near the canyon rim and budget about 20,900 for a modern resort with hotel accommodations and likely a gym. The previous sanitarium was destroyed by fire, and several attempts to rebuild had failed.
Washington dispatch reports another American soldier killed on January 22 with few details. The fallen is Private Fred P. Thompson, brother of Ralph Thompson of Georgetown Indiana. The death toll also mentions Private William Rassi of Lodi California, aged 30, with limited information available.
Charles M. Schwab, president of Bethlehem Steel, told a New York dinner the day after, that the working class the man without property will soon control the destruction of the world. He urged cooperation with the "Deliberous" sentiment and said the worker will influence major economic questions and national policy. He warned against criticizing a wartime president and endorsed actions taken by the nation.
The speaker urges every citizen to sacrifice for the country, aiming to exhaust all resources in defense. He stresses loyalty over personal beliefs, calls for financial contributions, and outlines a pledged unity as the nation mobilizes. Remarks reference Grammer School alumni and wartime drafts for veterinary and agricultural service.
Washington January 25 The army medical corps today issued call for 2000 veterinarians to serve in field and hospital units. The action aims to augment medical services with qualified veterinarians for transport and care of animals and related duties.
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