Foreign born Americans call to unite for July 4 celebration
A May 2 appeal from representatives of 27 nationalities asks the President to unite foreign born residents in commemorating July 4, 1918. The letter frames democracy as a shared goal and urges participation in a colorfully marked Fourth of July in support of universal freedom and a world democracy aligned with the United States.
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United States
Ie Watlyt-Borm
Fousth
Big
Thin Romblle Ber
Humn Lberty
Hgts of Nations
Arma
Unite States
Europe
Citiseos
Mother's Inquiry Asks Why Men Build Ships For Less
A letter from Mrs. Jasper Weil to the Standard questions wartime shipyard labor pay and roles. She notes two sons in Camp Lewis, one machinist and one blacksmith helper, and asks why civilians earn more for shipbuilding work than those serving at the front. She seeks explanation for wage disparities and sacrifice.
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Standard
Tha
Agen
Camp Lewis
Unele
Wade
Uke Arte
Enele Som Drals Owen
Jasper Weil
Conscription Debate Reflects National War Mobilization
The article argues for universal military service across genders and calls for broad conscription to mobilize the nation for war. It critiques volunteer-based armies and predicts a future where government drafts all citizens and demands participation in wartime duties.
Ogden Boys Headed Across Pacific War Theatre
Reported movement shows Ogden youths from Camp Lewis being deployed toward the Philippines and broader Pacific operations. Letters from Cadets indicate possible shifts toward Asia rather than Europe, with hints of Japanese, Chinese, and American forces active near strategic points. Quiet maneuvers may urge reinforcements or redeployments as the Far East theater develops.
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Ogden
Camp Lewis
Philippines
Hema
Ching
Europe
Arehe Ingel
Wurbin
Orient
Remilara
Inomedin
Training Young Men In locomotive care at Sparks NV
AL Sparks Nevada hosts 50 youths in a training program to maintain and repair locomotives. The course, at Nevada University facilities and Southern Pacific shops, covers basic construction and line maintenance under experienced mentors. Officials see potential to expand to 100 or more students and support for government war needs.
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AL Sparks
Nevada
Unity
Southern Pacific
Lanny
Sparkes
Ogden
Navy
Great Day for Allies Amid Bold WWII Sketch
Fragmentary wartime account praises Allied successes and pivots from a German retreat, highlighting shifting momentum on the European front. It cites marches, formations, and the broader belief that Allied forces gain strength while Axis lines falter, reflecting morale-boosting rhetoric of the era.
Death In France of Armistead A Green Jr Ogden youth
Death in France reported for Armistead A Green Jr born in Ogden in 1896. He served as a third year student at the University of Utah before enlisting in 1917 and later served in the aviation branch. He lived in Salt Lake City area with family before deployment. The family received notice in Haltduke Utah.
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France
Armistead A. Green, JR
Ogden
Mon
Quiten
Salt Lake
Green
Fin Mig
Su Lake
Great Allied Victory Reported With 45000 Prisoners
Historic battlefield reports claim 45000 prisoners and great munition losses as Austro-Hungarian forces retreat. Dispatches suggest a potential turning point as Allied momentum grows and German resistance falters on the western front.
Y M C A Leaders Praise War Work Efforts
George W Peak urges YMCA support as nation aims to raise 112,009,000 for war work and Dr. John T. Mot, national secretary, travels to San Francisco for a western conference. Perkins says millions abroad will shape future leadership. YMCA plans require 3,000 staff in France by October 1.
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George WY. Parkina
Ym.c. A
John TR. Mot
Y. M C. A. Ware
Ogden
San Francisco
America
Inkoaks
France
M.C. A
United States
Torefore
Fries
Tremonton Enlists To Do Their Part In War Effort
Fragments describe Tremonton residents, including a 27 year old and a 25 year old, ordered to report for duties with references to nearby towns and wartime service. Names, ages, and roles appear amid garbled OCR text.
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Tremonton Nen
University Club Plans War Stamp Drive at Ogden
The University Club of Ogden hosted a smoker outlining a plan for members to buy ten War Savings Stamps each month through January 1 1918. John Spargo proposed the plan and was named chair of the city War Savings Committee. New directors and officers were elected. funds and logistics for the drive were discussed.
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University Club
Pioter Hohk
Che
Stanina
John Sparro
wa #avings
Elub
Hey Godfrey Matthewa
Ogden
Smucerd Br
Ste Dumke
Sonn AL Dunk
Sam Powell
Rev
Matthews
Ruy
George Pyalop
Supt. Johnson
John Spargo
T. Marl Pardoe
S. TP. Dobbs
Italians Win Big Victory in War News
Reported victory for Italian forces amid talk of German reinforcements. Austria faces famine at home as Italy gains momentum. questions rise about German moves to avert a grave crisis and prevent a repeat of past Austrian offensives. Ambiguity surrounds General acts and unity of command as the conflict escalates.
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Austria
Hone
Germany
Ula
Two soldiers enlist in the quartermaster corps
Jack Jnck and Holther, both of 2122 Quincey Avenue, enlisted Saturday in the regular army's quartermaster corps at the recruiting station.
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JNCK
Holther
ARMY
Jack
Holthirr
Quincey, Avenue
Quarinte Master’s Corps
Requlite
Fecal
Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Praised in McLean Letter
A McLean Nebraska resident writes to endorse Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for various female ailments. She reports improved health and a healthy baby after using the remedy and thanks the provider for guidance. The letter promotes the product to other women seeking relief from displacement pain irregularities and nervous blues.
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McLean, Neb
Lydia E. Pinkham
Joan Koprelmann
Re No
McLean
Nebraska
America
Laura E
Prokam Ec
Lynn
Mass
Re aligned on A chauffeur Tischer 19 4 student at Ogden high school
A fragment notes a chauffeur Tischer and a 19 4 student from Ogden High School, connected to the Commercial National Bank, with names Sammy Harmon Dolores Cotp entering a private q nc as a private.
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen Outing at Utah Hot Springs
The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and the Liles Auxiliary announce their annual outing at Utah Hot Springs on Wednesday June 26. All members and families are invited. Transportation is free from the central depot at 0:30 p.m. Activities include dancing bathing sports and contests with thrift prizes. Entertainment committee Ty and Warner, secretary.
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Brotherhood of Railroad Trainion and Liles Auxiliary
Utah Hot Springs
Chihi & Tate
Ty & 8
Warner
Real Estate Transfers From City Files
Real estate transfers show Robert G Agee and wife selling part of lot 9 block 66 plat C to Sarah W Bucach for 800 dollars. Mattie BE Long and husband sell Iota 35 and 36 block 21 Lakerview addition to Chris Frogner for 10 dollars. A C Griffin and wife transfer part of lot 9 holder 10 South Ogden survey to Murray B Allen et al for 3 dollars.
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Robert G. Agee
Sarah W. Bucach
Mattie BE. Long
Chris Frogner
Lakerview
A. C. Griffin
Murray B. Allen
South Ogden
Brigham City News Conference and Death Report
Brigham City June 2 The Revet society of the Mormon church will hold its annual conference in the tabernacle. Speeches by Dr Senderaen and Tewlat Pond, with music by local choirs and the Fourth Ward mothers quartet. Six year old Paul, son of Mr and Mrs Ellsworth, died after a week of scarlet fever and will be buried Monday evening with Bishop Mackburty presiding. Former city marshal Dw Aousins plans to enlist. funeral arrangements will align with family.
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Brigham City
Revet Society of the Mormon Church
Ox Elder
Tabernacle
Senderaen
Tewlat
Pond
Itendercon
Andresa
Lewis
Vand
War Savings
Ldor County
Crosa
Mothers’ Quartette
Fourth Ward
Gaciere Choir
Ponr
Paul
Andres
John II
Horsey Aird Samir
Mseilie
Elorsley
Thomas Wt. Mackburty
Vethans
Aousins
Wre
Ing
Den
Hla
Ws Ingal
Anit Chiltewr
Denkins
Amd
Red Cross Mobilizes At Tabernacle For War-Time Rally
Red Cross has received tools and supplies for focal headquarters and chapters. A patriotic meeting is planned for Friday evening at the tabernacle with Mayor J W Peters forming a committee to organize events. Program features Salt Lake quartet leader, Brigham City Military Band, Mrs Perry D Pat er at vocal, Echo Male quartet, with songs The Star Spangled Banner and America.
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Red Cross
Focal
Mike Red Cross
Jay
Tabernacls
J. W.J. Peters
Brigham City
Miltary
Perry D. Paterat Voral
Echo
America
Chinese compel Russian troops to leave Wehor front
June 21 report says Chinese forces forced withdrawal of Bolshevik troops, estimated 2500 to 3000, including Czech deserters and German prisoners. Colonel George F. Emerson notes Trans-Siberian line from Krasnolarek eastward remains under Czech control, Red guards nominal at stations, with Czech soldiers detained by order of Trotsky. He cites 33,800 Czechs in Russia, 13,000 in Siberia, 13,000 near Vladivostok. Servlets agreed not to arm prisoners.
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Hardin
Manchuria
Priday
Associated Press
Orinfi
de Pogranitejnaya
Wehor
George F. Emerson
Great Northam
Krasnolarek
Red Guards
Emerson
Russia
Leon Tralsky
Trnivsk
Vindivostok
Major Roosevelt Cited for Army Honors in France
Major Theodore Roosevelt Jr. has been cited by the general commanding the troops in France for conspicuous gallantry during operations connected with the capture and defense of Candeny. He displayed courage and leadership under gas exposure, refusing evacuation and retaining command of his battalion amid the engagement.
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France
Tiendare Rooserrat
Gemecab
Aerion
Candeny
Goime
Fils
Falch
Canligny
Blindosss
Roogevell
County bids sought for books and stationery 1918
Notice from Weber County Utah Board of County Commissioners invites bids for sick books blanks and stationery for the year starting July 11 1918. Bids due July 1 1918 specify item prices and bond for performance. Publication of county reports police notices advertisements and delinquent taxes for 1918 also planned.
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Parva
Counsry
Weber County
Utah
Board of County Commissioners
Aida Will Alaq
Antil
Board of County
Charles M. Ramey
Garden
Notice to Contractors Utah State Road Commission 1918
The Utah State Road Commission invites sealed bids for grading and pavement on the Caden Box Elder State Road from Ogden to North Ogden. Proposals due May 6, 1918 at 10 a.m. Plans, specifications, and forms available with five dollars deposit. The commission reserves the right to reject any bid and waive defects.
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State Road Commission of Utah
East Lake City
Uilah
Caden
Box Elder
Ogden City
Ogden
Ncidental
Abe
Idee
State Road Commission
State Road Commisanion
Ital
Ira
Browning
State Road Commission of
Utah
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