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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1918
Page
2
Fragmented OCR text from a newspaper page references the Associated Press and editorial control. The readable portions hint at rights and attribution issues affecting news delivery, with unclear surrounding context and missing details.
A luncheon at Stinsons Gate honored Hon. George Rutherland with prominent Republicans present. Discussions touched on Theo Roosevelt and a possible future presidential candidate. The piece notes unity during wartime as the main duty, mentions A R Lleywood and George Sutherland as active but out of touch, and questions whether the event had political aims. It ends with seasonal reflections on spring when the war continues.
March 4 report from Washington notes a controversial demonstration of the Browning machine gun near Washington. The piece discusses public fever, the weapon’s role in military debates, and skepticism about American troops and arms supply, referencing Col. Roosevelt and government attitudes.
The World lauds the Browning gun after official tests show its decisive superiority over rival designs. The War Department notes the need for full manufacturing programs and readiness to scale production in four factories, with both the Browning rifle and machine gun enhancing U S Army firepower and technological prestige.
An American officer in charge of the wireless system from Seattle to Alaska says a commercial wireless link between Ogden and Salt Lake is feasible with no physical obstacles beyond high voltage lines. He notes the advantage of eliminating wire and pole upkeep, but warns of substantial power needs for transmission while citing the reliability of radio telegraphy demonstrated over mountain crossings and in military use.
Tha Oeden high school a recania and the Standard ccactiors meet in Deal school Noor for the Junior league basketball deciding game. The earriera lead two games to one and a win by the school team would give Brat place with the series title at stake. A large crowd is expected, with free admission at 4 p.m.
Amy Filen Sharpless was granted divorce yesterday from Variety Sheeplecy by District Judge Arthur Pratt. Cruelty and failure to provide were alleged by the wife. The testimony showed the defendant failed to provide for over a year and twice in June 1516 he choked her. Judge Pratt restored her maiden name Amy Allen Gray and denied the defendant any relief at court.
Ships at sea cross wireless signals to obtain bearings as German researchers credited with early discovery of how to locate the direction of wireless transmissions.
A fragment argues against a forced peace with Russia and warns that a German victory would subjugate free nations. It calls on German social democrats and the Vorwärts to oppose expansion, fearing brutal rule and global slavery under a triumphalist regime.
McGill Nevada. Overfelt chief clerk to Tim Jenkins of Nevada Consolidated Copper reports labor conditions strong. He says war limits not affecting mining here as Nevada Consolidated runs about three carloads daily, roughly seven million pounds of blister copper monthly.
Roy J. White offers beginner piano instruction at Reed Hotel Ogden Utah promising popular pieces in 12 weeks and advanced lessons to convert popular songs into Ragtime over 70 study harmony.
University Club of Ogden presents A Rolling Stone at the Orpheum theater on March 13 under the direction of Prof. T Earl Pardoe. It is a four act comedy featuring Ogden residents and a new cast led by Alfred Stratford with Attorney Woolley withdrawn. The show marks the club’s dramatic debut with goals to stage annual productions using local talent.
A readable fragment lists individuals including Mrs Gertrude Spencer Frances McCready Mrs C Hollingsworth Pansy Anderson Alata Hugains Mabel Moyes Esther Varris Josephine Shorten Vera Tones Hertha Oakden Norrie Serie Xvaos Alice Pardoe West Kathryn Purdue Elen Scowcroft and Dorothy Wright along with various professions such as attorney clerk and police officer.
After two days of rain and wind the weather improved and official aerial report notes bombs dropped on railway sides northeast of Lille. Two hostile aircraft were downed and one our machine went out of control. one pilot missing. After dark Ingolminster railway station and an aerodrome northeast of 31. Quentin were heavily bombed. All our machines returned.
Seed quality tests show New York must rely on well tested seed as farmers prepare for a 1917 corn crop. George T. Powell, agricultural official with the Woman's Land Army, warns of potential bee injury from freezing, urging farmers to test seed viability before plowing, soil prep, and planting.
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