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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1918
Page
2
The piece notes many regular army officers fail the physical fitness test and are retired. It argues inactivity bred softness, with few real duties beyond a 25,000 strong play army. It warns weak wartime preparation stems from the regular army establishment guiding government decisions.
Fragmentary note argues the government must mobilize the public mindset for wartime victory. It asserts martial law as a tool to quickly mobilize and secure national effort, claiming it essential to future security and successful war outcome.
George E. Brown urges Americans to learn from Russia's struggles and translate suffering into strength. He questions personal discipline, patriotism, and prejudice, arguing that the nation must confront its own faults and commit fully to the war effort without compromise.
The Standard publicized the deplorable condition of the South Washington paving noting it failed under heavy winter travel. The initial statement warned that only a few days of severe winter weather could expose substandard paving conditions and urged inspection and repair.
The article argues that paving faults in the South Washington district stem from poor materials and flawed pouring, suggesting the real issue is asphalt quality. It proposes formal tests and expert analysis to determine whether the pavement will endure and urges a scrutiny by engineers who can distinguish good from bad paying.
Reader letters warn against social events and teas that waste scarce flour while war bread is urged for all. A mother of workingmen calls for patriotism and unity, urging discou ragement of gatherings that defy conservation. The Utah Theare News Picture shows the Browning gun in action, lauding it as a sign of victory. Children’s welfare notes claim milk substitution harms underfed cities.
The Children's Bureau report "Ask the Indispensable Food for Children" warns of reduced milk supplies harming child growth. It compares Allied rationing, notes Europe’s prioritization of milk for youngsters, and calls for public action to fix prices and safeguard infant and child dairy access to sustain national health.
A war era poem reflecting on fathers sending sons to battle and mothers guarding their hearts. It portrays national duty, sacrifice, and pride as the clarion call of war echoes across a prairie state. The piece emphasizes shared manhood, trust, and the gratitude for those who gave their sons to the nation.
Federal officials reveal a case around John Van Valkenburg and a partner who touted a remarkable aircraft. An insanity warrant was filed in Third District Court for hearing of Charles Henderson, arrested with Van Valkenburg. Van Valkenburg faces $10,000 bond. hearings set for Friday, March 25, as two U S special cars will transport supporters to Plain City for the events amid memorials to coal mine fatalities.
Salt Lake March 14. Developments in the Jules Verne tamsey case unfold rapidly as Cham Henderson’s sanity is questioned and another man faces internment as a dangerous alien. John Van Valkenburg awaits a hearing on a serious charge as details of the affair emerge.
A dated ad warns catarrhal deafness cannot be cured by simple tube remedies. It touts a “Hundred Rollers” remedy from Cheney and Co promising to restore Eustachian tube function and mucus surface health, claiming irreversible hearing loss without this treatment.
Special cars are to carry people to Plain City for a large home coming event this afternoon and evening. Ogden residents are expected to attend, and a program will take place at the Plain City chapel to meet public demand.
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