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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1918
Page
2
A contested dispatch claims German troops suffer widespread contagious diseases at the Ost front and in the navy desertions. The piece asserts sensational infection rates while suggesting medical witnesses and doctors in Merlin and Venice back German medical care.
A historical notice notes massive American troop deployment in France, with a tally reflecting about one million fighters across the rear and records of sailings. It emphasizes American resolve, stating that more troops left the U S shores than in any comparable period and rebuking fear or bluffing from enemy threats.
A wartime exhortation imagines Fourth of July gunfire across Alsace and Germany as American soldiers defend freedom. It speaks of the reach of American power and the symbolic echo of artillery from France to the United States, urging understanding of the national cause.
Fragmentary text references American involvement and Germany’s potential response as war intensifies. Mentions superior equipment and a predicted whirlwind of fire, with an aim to reveal a broader significance of conflict. Names and places are obscured or garbled.
A reflective wartime editorial urges immigrants to pledge allegiance to the United States, arguing they must prove patriotism through obedience and loyalty while preserving their lawful status. It warns German and Austrian émigrés against spying, stresses civic duty, and contrasts transatlantic loyalties with national obligations.
The passage argues that new arrivals must learn English to join American society. It calls for provision in each state to aid foreigners in adopting English, including compulsory language education. The text labels the United States as a melting pot and questions whether the crucible will preserve its best traditions.
The article discusses how wartime medical advances, especially heart and brain surgery, will yield benefits after the conflict. It describes surgeons treating bones and organs, removing shrapnel, and reconstructing damaged areas, noting dramatic cases and the medical reserve corps preparing for future strain. The piece links current horrors to hoped for improvements in civilian medicine and trauma care.
An old advertisement touts the Virginia Hotel at Adams and Twenty-fourth offering modern, first class rooms and amenities with a friendly, welcoming tone.
The Carnegie Free Library has new stereographs showing varied daily life scenes from Holdier to Americans in camp and at front. Images depict soldiers in dugout and crossing Marne, plus scenes from Paris Amels, Yellowstone, Glacier, and cultural attire. Six stereographs accompany the set, available by inquiry at the library desk.
A fragmented local item notes repairs planned for cars and engines at Ogden shops. It mentions a mechanic, Mr. Hickey, and a task to restore railroad equipment with emphasis on timely work and safety. The piece references community oversight and a general call for efficiency in the repair efforts.
Oakland fell to the Seals in San Francisco amid a high scoring game. Key performances included Charley Hick’s debut and Myers Chanacey driving runs. Pirates and Dodgers were noted elsewhere in this packed box score, with Boston winning 4 to 1 over Brooklyn.
Yesterday's NL results show Pirates and Reds tied, Cubs and St Louis led by strong pitching. Oakland beat Cincinnati and Salt Lake edged Sacramento. Sacramento, Salt Lake, and Los Angeles saw mixed fortunes with several key hits and errors noted in the box scores.
A partial OCR reads Murray pick to leard with Koerner Whipled Martin Rune reczonable Narlin Beaton and Beaton left on tas. Oakland 6 and San Francisco time of game 1 24 umpire Finney.
ST LOUIS July 2 Chicago strengthened its hold on first with a 7 to 4 win over St Louis in the opener and later doubled the Cubs’ lead as Me ace Meadows struggled in the series. Williams delivered a seventh inning homer for Philadelphia in a 3 to 2 win over New York, aided by late errors by Fletcher and Schuprow.
Vernon Tigers beat the Angels in a frat game as Dell limited their batting to seven hits while strikeouts piled up for both sides. Daley and Borton led the Tigers with four hits each, and Lush fanned the Angels three times. Cleveland tops St Louis 9 2 on Graney’s three hits and two RBIs, in a separate open.
Boston Tuesday officers began applying the new work or fight rules by summoning fourteen Boston National League players for draft-board appearance at Braves Field in Brighton. All team members were summoned except Walter Rehg Ray Powell and Joseph Kelly who join the U S naval reserve this week and Captain Charles Herzog Ed Kenetchy and Tom Hughes who are past military age.
Yesterday's results include Detroit besting Chicago 11 to 3, St Louis beating Cleveland 2 to 0, and Philadelphia shutout New York 4 to 0 in the Coal Kane series. Mappe drove in key runs for New York while Finneran and Geary split pitching duties.
Washington defeats Boston 6 to 3 to square the series. Harper earned a second win of the series and his seventh straight success. Scoring by innings shows Boston taking early lead but Washington responding to seal the win. Hitters include Ruth, Foster, Selute, Milan, and Judge with key hits.
Score by innings shows Detroit 5 to Chicago 9. Errors by Hellman and Jacada pace Chicago while Risberg drives in runs with two sac flies and a double play involved. Kallio earns the win with 3 strikeouts, Wolfgang fans 4 in relief.
Transportation notices list the Fourth of July car service with Ogden canyon departures every 43 minutes starting 1 am, then every 30 minutes until noon, then every 20 minutes 12 pm to 6 pm, with special Tate cars at 2 30 pm 10 pm and 11 pm. Huntsville cars depart at 7 30 am 9 40 am noon 2 20 pm 6 pm 7 20 pm and 9 45 pm. Return trips start after 7 pm from Huntsville. Service from Union Depot on Twenty fifth Street. Utah Idaho Central.
An early Tuesday night crash at Twenty second Street and Washington Avenue involved a Ford turning turtle and pinning three riders. One man identified as William Houseman disappeared. Joseph Wathdir, heavily injured, was rushed to hospital while others recovered at home. Police were alerted as bystanders helped, with Blackman Griffin employee Idela Idsonga steering to avoid a safety zone before the vehicle overturned.
A fragmentary notice describes departing soldiers visiting bark cottages for a farewell, recalling a clean hot plunge and a newly installed refreshing shower. The brief text invites readers to review classified ads for further notices and advertisements.
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