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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1918
Page
2
Agricultural department reports a new asparagus variety from plant industry experiments. The strain is larger and more productive than existing kinds, with strong resistance to disease. Marketed quantities have fetched higher prices, and growers are advised on how to cultivate the new plant.
Citizens near Ogden protest new ornate signs defacing the landscape. They cite past campaigns to defend natural beauty and urge removal, arguing modern signage harms nature and profits do not justify the intrusion on God's handiwork.
The piece urges readers to weigh official bulletins against special correspondents, noting reliability yet bias in Rome Berlin Paris and London reports. It argues that careful study of army headquarters bulletins yields a fairly accurate view of ongoing events and balances press impressions with military reality.
Fragmentary text describes a sensational claim of German military ants and a claimed US government sleep to danger from pestilence. The piece references horticulturists and agries turistas, mentioning Jose seala wae in a distorted passage.
A damaged report notes that importing pests such as the Argentine ant and mealy bugs has misfired. The ants, likened to German leaders in menace, devastate crops by attacking orchards and honeydew farms while disturbing natural enemies and releasing economic harm across regions.
The piece discusses the alliance dynamics between Italy and the Central Powers. It argues that Turkish resistance at the Dardanelles and Italian loyalty shaped the war’s course, insisting that an Allied opening to the Black Sea could have altered outcomes for Russia, France, Britain, Turkey, and Austro-Hungarian morale. It notes Italy’s decision affected German offensives and the broader campaign in the east.
A British authored overview notes the May returns as the most successful month in the U S naval campaign against submarines. It details methods used such as depth charges, aircraft, and destroyers while emphasizing aircraft as the best tool for locating subs by wake visibility from 1000 to 5000 feet and the advantage of aerial search over shipboard viewing in clear conditions.
An historical discussion notes submarines at depths near 160 feet and lengths around 213 feet with later units larger. It contrasts submarine speed with seaplanes and aircraft capable of up to 90 mph, and describes aerial reconnaissance and wireless weapons aiding destroyers and submarine chasers. Kite balloons serve as lookouts to reduce patrol burden and improve warning against subsurfaces.
Supt Wilson head of public rebouts will lecture before the summer quarter of Utah Agricultural College on July 1 and 2 in the college chapel. He will discuss education issues, especially the war’s influence on future schooling, with sessions at noon and 8:30 pm. Registration for summer terms continues as enrollment surpasses last year.
London June 27 Viscount French lord lieutenant said in Belfast that the proclamation calling for Irish volunteers did not abandon conscription. Government would respond to needs with voluntary enlistment or conscription if required. About fifty thousand men could join as Ireland's contribution, with numbers regulated if conscription was used.
An official announcement by Captain EV Fitz Gerald states Ogden will supply 81 men for the July draft as part of a state plan totaling 504. Salt Lake City and county along with the Ogden city board will raise the majority, with specific quotas for Thomas district and agricultural districts. After July 28 recruitment shifts to balance future crop and wage conditions, while local draft boards prepare to enforce work or fight rules starting Monday.
The Eyes of the World cinema reel, recently shown at advanced theaters, will be presented at the Alhambra today and tomorrow with regular admission. A Tow print has been secured and pipe organ music will accompany the screening, promising a rare theatre experience for patrons.
Chicago dispatch reports testimony from James P. Thompson a leader of the 101 on trial for Reditions feetianataas. He describes deportations from Jerome last July with armed men forcing entry and sending prisoners by rail in cattle cars to Seranie Junction for weeks without hearings. A fitness pamphlet is cited containing extracts of the report.
The Federal Industries relates commission document from 1916, termed the Low. W. Bible by defense counsel, was admitted into evidence over objections by prosecutors. Judge Jarvis warned jurors that the pamphlet would not be treated as proof of its contents.
New York dispatch reports forty hospital trains with capacity for 600 beds each serving front lines in France and Flanders. Col Bruce says 20,000 beds are in daily service on the British front and 2000 to 3000 wounded pass through casualty stations daily. He notes British army composition largely English and Welsh, with Scotland and Ireland contributing smaller shares.
Paris reports indicate a German air raid last night dropped few bombs and caused no casualties. Two Gotha groups split their attack, altered course due to anti aircraft fire, and hastened to return to base as bombs were discharged quickly.
Mr Sharp the American ambassador and Tord Orby the British ambassador join Paul Deschanel and many French cabinet members including Foreign Minister Pichon and Marine Minister Leysues. Captain Andre Tardieu and General Tasker H. Dusa are represented by the American Sixth Regiment band.
Weber lodge No 6 announces past masters night on Thursday June 27 with the masters degree conferred. Dinner at 7 o'clock sharp then the work. Brothers urged to attend promptly and visiting brethren welcome in order of the W M. PF F Nichols secretary.
Ten thousand prominent Parisians attended an invitation inside Paris for the first showing of American war films titled America's reply to the Hun. James Keeney, head of Franco American committees of public information, organized the event. President Poincare was represented by Lieutenant Colonel Renault, with Marshal Joffre among the spectators.
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