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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1918
Page
11
The retailer explains a fixed price policy to maintain equity with all patrons. They state overhead costs stay low and profits are legitimate, allowing price reductions only by inflating initial prices. A current buyer would not see tomorrow’s identical garment offered at a lower value, ensuring fair treatment.
Morning Review of War Situation notes Allied pressure near the Marne and between Paris and Rheims. German lines are broken as Foch off ensive advances from Chateau Thierry and along the Marne push the enemy back about sixteen miles, with gains through the day altering the pocket’s shape and forcing distances to shorten. Franco British troops report progress toward Flames region while German defenses retreat. forests around Pere and ere are cleared to hinder Allied movement.
A large crowd bids farewell to drafted Ogden men bound for Camp Lewis Utah. Speakers from St Joseph's church and Ogden stake offered brisk, patriotic messages urging the men to stay strong, honor family, and return better. The departure included a civic dinner, a parade to the depot, and widespread community support amid wartime rhetoric.
Reporter notes great political shifts in Germany as longstanding rights and control shift within the upper general staff and military executives. Allies report heavy casualties and prisoner counts while Soviet and Czech troops push eastward toward the Volga and beyond, capturing Simbirak and Kazan as Moscow looms.
Taris July 26 reports say French trap has captured a crucial point at Onlehy Je Chetend as German efforts to hold a pocket near Tremendous Battles Foreverwaet intensify. Military circles foresee another defensive strike on a plateau near Tardenals with possible simultaneous operations toward Plande. General Foch expected to counteract any major German push. The American diplomats at Vologda will stay, despite Soviet pressure to move to Moscow. Turkestan proclaims republic allied with Russia, annexing regions Semiretchinsk, Syr-Darya, Turgel, Samarkand, and Khiva.
Chicago July 26 The defonan in the Timber Workers Union vice-president testified that the strike in Washington July 16 had the approval of Samuel Gompers president of the federation. The testimony argues the strike aimed to improve wage conditions. Lumber prices rise: New England spruce increased about four dollars per thousand feet, authorized by the War Industries Board for July 19 to November 4, 1918.
Reports from Moscow indicate the German emperor and Austro-German forces view the Siberian front as pivotal. Austrian and German prisoners are to be used, while anti Bolshevik leaders pressure for action on the left flank toward Manchuria near Chinese borders. Allies coordinate to counter German efforts.
James Slater of Webster Massachusetts testified in Moulins France that three defendants including Dre Bisexy and Raymond Barrau lured him to a chateau where he was detained for more than nine months. He described brutal beatings and repeated wounds, and noted a woman wielding a polished tool threatening him during the confinement.
Washington July 26 delivery of letters from chaplains Red Cross and others to families of American soldiers killed overseas will be expedited under a plan announced by General Pershing. The letters will be marked with a special dispatch that they can be identified immediately and hurried forward.
July 26 dispatch reports Ukraine officially abandons its claim to Bessarabia. Diplomatic relations with Romania have resumed. The notice appears in a German prose transmission via Zurich and notes the return to normal ties.
General Gouraud, commander east of Rheims, warns Fourth Army faces a possible attack and vows defensive battle under favorable conditions. He states American and French forces are reinforced and prepared to transform terrain into a fortress, with passages guarded and units ordered to fight until the assault is repelled.
A fragmented cinema listing describes Carlyle Blackwell starring in a feature at the Utah theater. Plot threads include Will Lowi, a stocky lifter, a murder accusation, a journey to Wollen Elly, a daughter’s birth, and a police death tied to a robbery. The text blends names and events in a melodramatic wartime style.
Edward Schindler, a resident of Ogden's draft district, faces investigation for possible misrepresentation on the 1917 draft questionnaire. He claimed a wife and daughter depended on him for support and listed a Cincinnati address. A U S Department of Justice telegram in Cincinnati seeks information, with his wife’s affidavit alleging ten years of non-support. If proven, perjury charges may follow. He previously worked for Lindsay Land & Livestock Co.
Ivan Baranoff a young Ruralan taken from a train in a descent condition weeks ago has been sent to the state hospital at Provo. His condition worsened in the county jail and necessitated removal. Inquiry at Elko in November showed no relatives or caretakers. Baranoff was taken to Provo by Deputy Dick Wootton amid unclear local ties.
Dispatches from Amstradam and Washington detail Czech uprisings against Austria. Reports mention Prague riots, arson and bread shortages amid ministerial crackdowns. Occupied towns and revolutionary battles are described with casualty figures and fleeing residents.
George W Bradford a devoted family man joins the U S Army after earlier delaying to care for a younger brother The Bradford brothers both enlist and depart for Fort Logan Colorado for training Their sister or wife witnesses their departure and pride in family duty amid wartime callouts
Sergeant Meihns heads Western Recruiting Division in a call for enrollment of fully qualified Marine service mechanics class five. Recruits report to Marine Training School at Mare Island California for nine weeks of aviation ground school before possible transfer to Naval Aviation Mechanics School in San Diego. The order requires expertise and timely local office enrollment to secure this opportunity.
The navy recruiting office orders enlistment of copper-smiths carpenters canvas workers and related tradesmen. Recruits will train at San Diego then transfer to navy reserve duty. The office has issued a broad call and directs discontinuation of the musician list. Read the classified ad.
Fragmented text shows orders sent to ten draft boards and references to medical quarantine or examination protocols. Mentions emergency services and notification requirements for registrants. Details are garbled with unclear names and places. core action concerns draft board communications and readiness procedures.
An official aviator report describes heavy bombing runs by British aircraft on multiple enemy positions amid a strong gale. Four machines returned safely, while some enemy targets including rail, trains and transports were struck. air defenses and anti aircraft fire were noted. A separate dispatch out of Vannis reports Lieutenant Goeftard breaking height records amid ongoing aerial action.
A wagon load of wines from Buckingham Palace, a gift to the Hed Craws, was sold here for 3500 dollars. Royal champagne brought 100 a dozen bottles, while 3125 4 dozen wan poll went for a royal wherry dating back to TBH, wie. Shortstop breaks nose in Boston as Braves star Johnny Tawlingk suffers a fractured nose and will miss weeks.
Provost Marshal General Crowder informed state executives that about 144 500 recruits are expected for general mobilization and instruction. He urged selective handling for court support and warned of lower rejection rates for dependents and medical considerations amid ongoing conscription policy changes.
Queenstown report details an inspection of Allied destroyers by Sir Eric Gedden and Franklin D. Roosevelt observing joint British and American naval operations. Roosevelt praised the combined efficiency of the two navies, noting a productive visit aboard an American fleet flagship and impressed by torpedo handling and other exercises.
Washington reports more than 100000 tons of foodstuffs and other supplies are being transferred to Switzerland under a food agreement. Officials say this is twice what the government had anticipated and that convoy arrangements have been successful with no tonnage lost to submarine attacks. The Swiss government previously sought safe conduct through neutral routes to import supplies.
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