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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1918
Page
2
A fragmented clipping notes an independent newspaper allied with the Associated Press and mentions republication rights. The readable text references a club member and standard newspaper actions, though many words are garbled.
Fragmentary OCR shows sensational claim that Hindenburg revival is underway with speculation about Ludendorff and a dramatic shift in German leadership. The text references Luft force deployments, the Marne, and disarray in German ranks amid rumors of a revived general.
An wartime despatch describes German forces withdrawing from the Marne salient after stiff American resistance near Chateau Thierry Soissons and Rheims. It notes German plans to save heavy guns and a retreat underway with artillery concentration at the salient ends and fighting outlook near Soissons and the Veron area toward Rheims.
The article quotes T UW O'Connor predicting a determined American push until a lasting, uncompromising victory and peace. It notes slow U.S. entry but growing public resolve as families are drawn into the war and Americans increasingly read war bulletins. He urges unity and a decisive triumph for liberty and decency.
The New York World cites the Army and Navy Journal to assert that German confidence has been broken by Staton’s wartime achievements. It argues officers from both services achieved enormous tasks, validating the victory narrative amid wartime rhetoric.
Fifteen boys enrolled in wireless study at Ogden High School under Prof. Alonzo T. Barrett. The program encourages more youths to join the army and navy by learning wireless, as operators are in demand in commerce and military roles, with attractive inducements offered.
A sprawling anonymous column argues gender roles, noting women have long waited on others and cataloging daily labor from serving to domestic tasks. It rails at modern expectations, humorously praising waitresses while listing numerous names and wartime troop casualties and deaths.
London June 21 An editorial note asserts a collapse of the Nolocevik government in Russia and the rise of a new regime would require enormous capital to rebuild the nation’s debt and industry. The discussion cites a meeting and names numerous individuals and places in connection with the topic, outlining projected sums and lending interests across Britain and America. The piece references financial figures and lists a long roster of names connected to the discourse on Russia’s postwar debt and reconstruction.
An Ogden observer notes shifts in wartime control, praising civilian leadership and critiquing military and political players. The piece highlights Baker and Wilson as pivotal, cites cantonment disputes in the Senate, and credits civilian oversight for advancing the aeroplane program and overall military efficiency.
The 1918 imports rose to about 2.01 billion dollars while exports fell to 5.93 billion, with a $362 million drop from 1917. Imports for June and May show declines, and gold and silver movements indicate a large but complex balance of payments with expected billions in credit.
Casualty list reports Killed in Action status for multiple officers including Colonel Maniten AL Smith and Lieutenant Colonel Chay Elie. The Houston area dispatch lists names such as Captains Alford Te and James Teintmes ville with sections for rank, unit, and status amid a broader roll of war-related personnel.
Grow of Huntsville writes a vivid account of two days of sham battle maneuvers at Camp Sevier sending his machine gun unit to Camp Hancock Ga. He describes the offensive defensive division a bayonet charge capturing part of the enemy HQ and scarce water supply before the unit transfers to train at Camp Hancock for six weeks then proceed to Oklahoma for the course.
A city wide fraternal committee is urged to assemble in the Turs¢ hall Tuesday evening July 20 at 8 20 to prepare for the all fraternal late outing at Lagoon August 14 for the benefit of MM Gy A. George Hugs chairs the group.
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