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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1918
Page
2
Secretary Daker is said to advocate extending the age limit to include all boys and men from 18 to 45. The text argues for mobilizing 5,401,009 to 6,000,000 men and stresses that to win the war, the country must call the 18 to 45 age group to the colors.
A long call for victory through air power outlines how Allied aviators halted German advances, bombed railway hubs and depots, and aimed to cripple supply lines. It urges massive American bomber production and relentless day and night raids to strike at German communications and agriculture.
An analysis from the front reports German casualties since March 21 and overall losses in the Arras, Somme, and Flanders campaigns. Allied prisoner counts vary in tone, with figures cited as approximately 259000 for British losses and 449000 total Allied casualties, reflecting disputed tallies and evolving estimates.
An article fragment argues for harsh action against war contractors and traitors, noting officials aiding fraud undermine wartime effort. It condemns lax policy and urges strong government responses, citing Germany’s leverage and war savings concerns as evidence of treasonous conduct.
The text notes Allied momentum growing as American forces join the fight, while British and French confidence strengthens. It contends German leadership recognizes Allied superiority and resort to desperate measures, aided by propaganda, to sustain a criminal regime amid ongoing horrors.
An Ogden attorney claims he can prove certain war records, while global yields dip postwar. The piece ties weather and drought to food shortages, noting Somme rain hindered movement, Russia’s collapse, and US crops facing heat and misgrowth. It highlights wheat hopes in Vietnam and lagging corn maturation, with cautious expectations for harvest.
A London report quotes Vice Admiral Wemyss disputing German U boat impact off the U S coast stating their raids are unlikely to alter the war's course. He notes the enemy must risk heavy losses and that American shipping must be concentrated near the British Isles to be protected. The article lists many servicemen who died or were wounded in action, emphasizing the ongoing submarine threat and Allied tonnage gains.
Washington June 9 The army casualty list contains 44 names reported as killed in action wounded or missing. The report cites 23 killed in action 2 died of wounds and 2 died in aircraft accidents among others. Officers listed include Lieutenants Edward Wilson Finnes and Isaac V Celtra with hometowns Youngstown Ohio and Minnesota.
Sister Mary Nurnice nee Bruneau died yesterday at Holy Cross hospital in Salt Lake City after a brief illness. A longtime Sacred Heart academy faculty member in Ogden, she was born in Tooele in 1875 and educated in Salt Lake City, Utah University, and later Harvard and Bard. She taught in Salt Lake schools, then St Marys College in Indiana before returning to Utah’s Sacred Heart academy in 1909. She leaves brother A. J. Bruneau of Salt Lake and sisters Sister M Dertheia and Mere Ajax.
Miss M. Kelly of Newark recounts a three year battle with nervous breakdowns and daily headaches. After trying various doctors, a friend recommended Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She reports feeling better from day one and has since recommended the remedy, claiming it addressed the root cause and restored her to normal health.
Garland June 16 Heirs Carrie Hawks 18 wife of Hardley Hawks of North Garland died hours after severe burns while attempting to attract air with gasoline An explosion followed her clothing became a mass of flames Millie Hawke her sister attempted to smother the flames and was severely burned Mrs Hawks daughter of C A Johnson survived by husband a one year old baby three brothers and five sisters
Ogden churches plan union services in July and August after a ministerial association meeting. The group opposes OWlingual resorts with gambling devices open to children and approved a condemnation resolution unanimously.
In Provo Salt Lake & Utah Railroad Co was sued for 105 810 in damages in the Fourth district court. Plaintiffs J E B Kempton and W S Loanes cite deaths and injuries from the May 19 1918 Salem accident that killed Snow men and injure three. George Lamar Snow and Asa G Snow are named as deceased’s sons. Multiple guardians and heirs seek varied sums including 43205 10090 and 10000. Attorneys Hills King Straup Nibley Keatheredn [text truncated]
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission plans to file a blanket protest against a proposed 23 percent increase in freight rates. The decision follows numerous complaints asserting the raise is excessive and unjust, and would raise Idaho rates above those of other states. Federal administrator Frank M. Gooding argued the hike would strip coal consumers of about 100,000 dollars.
New York report describes a proposed international athletic series for autumn entertainments near Paris and involving Allied forces from France, Italy, Canada, and the United States. Organizers aim to showcase track and field talent from military athletes, potentially replacing the Berlin Olympics after wartime disruptions. Competition could feature soldiers from allied nations. feasibility depends on war conditions and Olympic committee decisions.
A western farmer is cited for paying a higher war tax than a Kansas counterpart. The western farmer faced a 8 percent tax on 15 dollars while the Kansas farmer paid 33 dollars, highlighting regional tax differences during the period.
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