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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1919
Page
2
The notice appears to be a garbled licensing statement from a press service. It references the Associated Press and republication rights, noting exclusive use by the paper and credit requirements. No clear news event or person is described.
At a Salt Lake City meeting the Utah Press Association editors favored a league of nations. A large majority of Utah papers, Republican or independent, support a peaceful league with no bias. Ogden residents question why many papers back the league, answered by concern for world welfare and a voice against war.
Gustav Noske leaders Germany’s armed forces on coast defense and ordered readiness for emergencies. The piece argues that armed resistance would invite severe retaliation by the Allies, potentially overrun Germany from Rhine bridgeheads, yet notes a possible prudent abstention if terms cannot be modified. It frames Noske as pursuing a fight while warning of dire consequences.
A Utah senator's bill proposes creating a western interior department branch to house forest and related services. It would transfer the land office, geological survey, mines, reclamation, Indian affairs, and national park service to the branch, relocate records, and move forest administration from Agriculture to Interior. The measure sets funding for a building and takes effect January 1, 1919, provoking concern in Ogden about disorganization and loss of control.
The Standard calls for clarity as rumors circulate that forest headquarters may be moved to Salt Lake. Questions arise over who is pushing the change and what it seeks to achieve. The piece highlights the need for more light on the motive, authority, and implications of relocating the operating heads.
Apostle Ivins denounces critics of President Wilson, praising the American soldier and warning against sowing distrust within church and state. He urges unity behind the new era and strong leadership to preserve national and religious institutions amid European criticism.
George W McCune of Utah is appointed leader of the Eastern States Mission of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He succeeds Walter C Monson and will move with his family to headquarters in New York City. Also noted are transfers involving Nephi Jenson and Winslow P Smith as new mission appointees.
A report recounts missionaries’ roles and departures, noting a 1905 hygiene congress in Germany, service in Chicago and Denver headquarters, and guidance by President Joseph I. Smith’s successors. It highlights educational efforts with the Pima Indians in Mexico and rising church activity around Mexico City amid new mission prospects and expanding branches.
Unclear ad promises steady loss with dieting aids and oil or grease substitutes. Claims safe gradual slimming and guarantees 10 to 20 pounds loss with no cost if not achieved, urging readers not to starve. Contains marketing language about becoming slender and staying alert.
June 3 report lists Utah servicemen arriving in New York. Names include Private George D Perkins and Corporal Thomas Wilson among many others from Salt Lake City Brigham and Vernal areas. Document cites various units and family residences such as 2417 Hudson Avenue and 78 FP Street.
Carson City Nevada reports that the Pioneer Trail designates the stretch of Lincoln Highway from Fallon to Sacramento via Carson City Lake Tahoe Placerville and high Sierra passes. Delegations from towns along the route arrive tomorrow to open a regional convention with formal adoption of the name expected.
The fragmentary text mentions a plant that cannot be entered or terminated, hinting at a possible obstruction or error in transcription. No clear event, date, or names are recoverable from the snippet.
Paris report notes major governments except Argentina working to keep wheat prices stable with European subsidies for bread, signaling continued government handling of wheat next year and little private trading, while American members of the supreme reconstruction council hold a different view.
The economic council and American members led by Herbert Hoover argue against centralized postwar food control in Europe. They foresee a 16 food shortage after harvest and warn price controls could stifle production while normal trade resumes. The article notes a global shift in world affairs and possible changes in distribution strategies.
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