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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1918
Page
2
Crop pest inspector C E Petti-Grow warns alfalfa growers that the weevil is approaching the cocogn stage and can be killed by proper measures. Government weevil wardens note the vulnerable life stage and recommend cutting alfalfa and dragging the field to destroy the pest, which will protect future crops and improve farmer capability.
The article questions Secretary Baker's figures on how many American troops are in or headed to France. It notes over 700000 overseas by June and May landings, arguing a period of unsettled timing and composition of troops. It examines how many of the 700000 are effective and trained and whether engineers foresters and freight handlers are included in the count.
The document outlines American deployment plans to France, projecting about 420000 troops by week’s end and rising to 300000 in July, with the total in France approaching one million by mid July. It notes rapid troop movements from camps like Camp Lewis and Fort Douglas and emphasizes urgent expansion of the fighting force.
A reader notes a wartime conversation with a northern European immigrant about American involvement in conflict. The writer questions native loyalty, Americanism, and pro German sentiment, suggesting some speak for autocrats while denouncing war profiteers and U S leaders.
A fragmented attack argues that residents deemed loyal are really foreigners trying to undermine America. The writer derisively calls them “eight Igments” and accuses disloyal residents of deceiving Americans while praising the nation’s government. The passage reflects hostile rhetoric and fear of outsiders.
A Utah newspaper letter complains that Utah Power and Light cannot meet gas demand as the mains run dry. The writer urges the company to either expand capacity or cede service to others, arguing a breach of implied public duty and calling for reliable gas delivery this season.
An Atlantic port report states the Swedish steamship New Haven, 5429 tons, of the Swedish American Mexican Line, was sunk by a submarine May 20 in the Mediterranean. Twelve survivors aboard a French vessel arrived with details of the sinking.
An advertisement features Francesa Sullivan endorsing iron supplements as vital for blood health and nerve vigor. It cites historical figures and medical authorities warning iron deficiency weakens body and mind, urging readers to consult physicians before use and noting risks of inferior substitutes.
President Wilson telegraphed to the American Federation of Labor and the American Alliance for Labor and Democracy urging renewed labor action in support of the war. He cautioned against industrial quarrels harming national defense and praised workers in factories and shipyards as essential to victory.
A damaged dispatch from St Louis records Theodore Roosevelt praising Major General Leonard Wood and urging strong penalties for traitors. The former president argued for rapid U.S. entry into war, warned against traitors, and called for renewed national unity while Roosevelt rested due to medical advice.
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