Bitter antiwar and socialist notes from a 1917 front page
The piece rails against Germany and urges American entry into World War I, citing German militarism and atrocities. It expands on a proposed German population breakdown, frames the war as existential threat, and accuses German aggression of warranting redemptive sacrifice. It also reports Socialist dissent over Wilson’s war measures and quotes Berger opposing the draft amid pro war sentiment.
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Whkenl Sf Hurd
Lawyers’ Mortgage Company
Row Fork
Mont Dittievit
Ile
Germany
Lorrabert
Toles
van- Germany
Hoard
United States
Hurd
Uelsian
Tellan
Wood and fuel shortage spur improvised coal alternatives
In 1917 Ogden faces a coal shortage as fuel runs scarce. Housekeepers are urged to stockpile coal in summer, while residents explore DIY wood sources. Suggestions include cutting timber along the Weber River and private land to produce stove wood, potentially reducing reliance on coal barons during harsh winter.
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Ogden
Weber Tlyer
Riverdsfoam Esterprisis
Reel River
Hooper School Improvements Move Forward on Saturday
County board of education plans autumn remodeling at Hooper West Weber and Wilson schools. Heating plants and sanitary conditions to be updated with new equipment and classrooms. A renovation at Moopet will add a modern heating system and expanded space including a training shop.
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County Board of Educatin
Hooper
West Weber
Wilson
Atate
Woods
Moopet
Mopper
reAels
Faralabinga
Enlistments Reported At Local Hospital Corps
George TL Boddard and Mrs Bart Krumperman enlisted today in the hospital corps. Jott and Geo Atkisrd, graduates of the Orden Wiegh school, attended TotW.tora year and served as supervisors at the Dea aml Blind Athoot.
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George TL Boddard
Mra
Bart Krumperman
Thia Etty
Tapday
Hospital Corpa
Chia Mooraing
Beware of Strangers Last Show At Orpheum Tonight
A large audience saw Beware of Strangers at the Orpheum theatre last night. The film is described as a stark exposé of crime networks and a ring of brainy men. Tonight is the last performance before a new three day run opens next Saturday with Within the Law.
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Bix Featare
Rhranrers
Orpheum Theatre
Ilo
Mr. Swanton
Ogden Valley Farmers Rush to Bounties on Rodents
Farmers in the Ogden valley launch a coordinated campaign against pests with state bounties for ground squirrels and gophers. County clerk records show Elmer Burnett and Wilford Freeser delivering 208 squirrels and 11 gophers and 98 gophers respectively, as Weber County administers payments from the state fund amid broad participation.
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Ogden Vatley
Weber County
Ofce
Ramey
Elmer Burnett
Wilford
Ogden Valley
June bug heralds opening of Flohls season for anglers
The article notes the June bug is expected to appear before Friday, opening the summer fishing season. Weather has been cold delaying the insect, which biologists describe with unfamiliar terms, while local anglers prepare nets and bamboo gear. A Nevada supplier has ordered several dozen bugs shipped by mail. Moderate river conditions risk fewer big catches, with anglers favoring worms and salmon eggs.
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Isaak Walton
Sunehloe
Nevada
Sporting Goods
Wittow
Mit
Ogden
Weber Rivera
Water Pipe Extensions and Sewer District 16 Approval
The city commission discussed water pipe extensions and approved sewer district No. 16 between Twenty-fifth and Twenty-sixth on Nutler Avenue with no protests. A bid for Mathison water pipe from Gen A Law Company was not accepted. Marguerite Clark stars in Wildflower with Victor Moore in His Military Figure at the Cozy today and tomorrow.
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Jones
Mathison
Gen. A. Lawe Company
Cty
Board of Equal
Nutler Avenue
Marguerite Clark
Victor Moore
Sacred Heart Junior Day Observed With Awards
Sacred Heart Academy holds a junior day program at 9:30 Wednesday morning with reports and essays by the class of 1917. Father St. Cushoahan presides as medals and diplomas are awarded Thursday night at 8 o clock by Right Reverend J H Glaes.
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Sacred Heart Academy
P. St. Cushoahan
V. G
Father Lagen
J. H. Glaes
C. Bf
D. de
Intermountain
Residu
California
Vishara
City Clerks Work on Draft Registration
Clerks in the city offices are busy completing the draft registration. Extra staff tabulate names to organize eliminations with minimal disruption. Much work remains to meet government requirements before registration is complete.
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Belpe Barried
City Recorder
Engagement of Dorothea Browning to Adam Patterson Jr
A reception hosted by Mrs Mathew Browning at 2700 Washington Avenue disclosed the engagement of Miss Dorothea Browning to Mr Adam Patterson Jr. Ogden society guests viewed art and domestic displays on the institution's second floor during a well attended afternoon event.
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Mathew
Tnstitution
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