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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1918
Page
2
The article discusses substituting hours for night shifts to reduce fatigue and conserve coal and other light sources. It notes the late afternoon period as a time of high accident frequency and urges daylight saving like adjustments to lower costs. It highlights benefits for workers with outdoor tasks and energy savings.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions association, publication status, and misspelled terms. No coherent events or names beyond generic references to the Associated Press and standard publication identifiers. The readable portion lacks a clear news item or date to summarize.
A letter writer reports a false claim that Holland joined Germany to wage war on America. The Standard’s staff denies any bulletin or war announcement, noting the spread originated from other sources and that sensational papers circulate rumor to discredit credible news.
The text argues international law is failing amid a modern war, noting German indiscriminate tactics and Allied reprisals. It discusses air attacks on cities, civilian casualties, and the controversial seizure of Dutch ships by Britain and America. It explains the concept of right of prize and its wartime justification, urging reforms to curb barbarous practices.
The text argues that allies may appropriate Holland ships with owners paid their value, viewing such acts as high handed and akin to violence between nations. It critiques international law as a scrap of paper and calls for radical change after wartime ends, disputing Den raip's rights and depriving them of protections.
The Boston Chamber of Commerce report advocates a one hour forward shift for clocks starting Easter Sunday, March 31, with full adoption by October 27. It argues daylight fosters outdoor recreation, health, safety, and productivity by giving working people more daylight after work and reducing fatigue and accidents in transit and factories.
A Standard report quotes a mother criticizing curfew enforcement at 9 p.m. She cites children aged 6 to 8 unsupervised at 11 p.m. and questions what parents and officers are doing. The piece argues early bedtimes are needed for school readiness and proper conduct.
London dispatches note neutral journalists invited to witness the Western front offensive, with reporters slated to travel to the trenches Wednesday. Observers doubt German publicity aims will sway the fight, predicting the Italians and Allied forces can hold after months of preparation. The piece argues the central powers push may come soon as American troops in France increase each month.
The passage notes American troops moving to France at a high rate with 300000 monthly, burgeon of Browning guns and air planes, and predicts German defeat once U.S. forces reach a million in France armed with superior weapons. It argues the moment to strike is now, not six months hence.
Arthur D. Moore, elder of the Latter day Saint church, will leave Thursday for Hawaii on a missionary mission. A farewell party drew several hundred friends to the Lynne ward chapel and Southwell's hall with a program of music recitations and an address by Bishop L. W. Shemer.
Community notices list several upcoming events. L H League hosts Amelia Barker for food study sessions after two successful meetings. Past Noble Grand Club schedules a 2 PM gathering at Mrs. Minne Childs home. Berthana Dancing Club plans a dance with Lilian Thatcher Orchestra tonight. visiting J S Dade from Portland are staying with Mrs. Jane Brown at 2157 Adams Ave. Ladies Aid of First Christian church meets Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Kimes 851 Ninth Street. play Two Roses rescheduled for March 21 and 22 with Miss Bessie Peterson directing. social guests listed and Saint Patrick mood noted. Methodist Ladies Aid plans Red Cross work at J J Malone home. Monthly Ladies Aid at H L Lindell home 8720 Adams Ave Thursday 2:30 PM with South End hosting.
Washington March 19 Charles Jones of San Diego a welter on the U S S Machias was commended by Secretary Daniels for gallant action February 26 when he jumped overboard to rescue a British enlisted man who had fallen from a nearby vessel into the water Also Senator Chamberlain of Oregon chairman of the senate military committee returned to the senate fully recovered from an operation for appendicitis performed a month ago
The Ministerial association of Ogder schedules union church services during Passion Week. Events run Tuesday through Friday at multiple churches with seven speakers, offering sermons on the seven last phrases of Christ. Local pastors preside and preach across Methodist Episcopal, Christian, Episcopal, Presbyterian, Congregational, Baptist, Swedish Lutheran churches.
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