This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1918
Page
2
The text is an OCR fragment stating republication rights and exclusive distribution notes for a prior item. It mentions Associated Press style and a Republication restriction, with unclear names or dates due to partial readability. The readable portion notes exclusive rights and usage limits for reprinting the content.
Lieutenant George Beck, a former Ogden High School student, spoke to defend the school’s former elective system. He said gaps in fundamentals affected his readiness for military commission, arguing that the elective approach hindered essential training and basic proficiency. He urged focus on fundamentals while allowing limited embellishments.
A historical notice reports the Senate pass of the conference report on the sedition measure by 23 votes and anticipation of House action. It criticizes lawmakers for fearing free speech abridgment while empowering treasonous enemies, urging cleansing of corrupt members from public life.
The writer argues the German high command misjudged the Cambret front during a major drive. Two attack axes appeared vulnerable, one on the Flanders front and another near La Fere. The Standard doubted a breakthrough from Arras as British lines held. If the thrust had shifted toward Ypres or succeeded earlier, caudal ports and wider disaster could have followed. The judgment is that the German plan failed in execution, not brilliance, and sought to wedge between British and French lines.
A muddled morning note critiques The Standard for delaying or refusing to uphold principles when in the hands of the President, signaling concern over defamation handling and editorial stance.
The Standard condemns sensational charges against the administration over the Browning gun and the airplane program. It notes prior senate critiques, defends careful reporting, and pledges no rejoicing if the campaign against the Browning gun proves false, while urging restraint from critics.
A letter to The Standard from the American Defense Society lists supporters led by Theodore Roosevelt and VP candidates including David, Jayne Hill, Robert Baron, and Charles J. Bonaparte. The group vows cooperation with government to prosecute the war, expose German atrocities, suppress German inspired peace propaganda, halt trade with the enemy, and enforce penalties on traitors and spies, asking for the newspaper’s support and publication of an article on German propaganda.
The entry states that Holly mill at 1430 Washington Avenue and Riverdale mill are government licensed. They offer full government price or grist for wheat. A note mentions San Antonio Texas and a fine related to an increased pay.
Ogden Drama Club hosts Professor Clark in multiple May talks to bolster patriotism and support for war relief. Members organize a center to bring major speakers, fundraisers, and education on the Theatre League of America, with club members coordinating speeches, committees, and contributions to Red Cross and Liberty bonds.
A Utah commandery delegation from Salt Lake City and Park City will attend the El Monte event in Ogden this evening. The program features the exemplification and lecture of the Red Cross degree with a light buffet for visitors after 7. Local attendees include Judge Agee presiding at a previous meeting and Mrs. Henriette Bassett of Salt Lake City contributing remarks on tolerance and fair argument.
Special cars to Ogden Canyon depart Union Depot at 1 30 p m and 3 p m with returns at 3 15 a m and 3 45 p m Also cars go through Hunterville with departures at 7 20 a m 10 60 a m and 5 p m Pine View trips return at 8 57 a m 12 37 p m and 6 37 p m Afternoon service to Glenwood Park for the baladine Baglea vs U S C 8 Utah Idaho Central Railroad Company 8649
Ogden readers dispute a Morning News report on the arrest of Mrs. Brettah Crom¢ tied to the church work. The letter asserts she was not jailed but questioned at the courthouse and released, praising editorials for bias. It defends Mrs. Crom¢’s thirty-year Ogden residency and church ties against sensational coverage.
Attention auto owners. We filled our south display with new auto tires at a war price. See the size you need here. Come early and save half your tire cost. Geo A Lowe Co advertisement.
A series of transfers and deeds listed with partial section township and range details. Transactions include warranty deeds and quitclaims with varied considerations from 1 to 8500 dollars. Names referenced include Sarah E. Larkins James R Tayjor, George Heslop, J A Heslop, Joseph Patterson Henry B Dance Jens Christenann Nephi C Swenson Parley G Shute Lloyd K Vening XP A Pinkman W Stone Ridney Stenhens Implement Co Berrell Simpson and others.
Walter R B Putty funeral conducted yesterday at 7 0 0 AM in First Presbyterian Church Rev J E Steerton preached and the German choruses sang The Southern Pacific band accompanied the service and the pallbearers included Tank Davis Fred Michel Fred Williams George Shipley White Brown and S T Querry The service proceeded to the cemetery Elza Alice Traper died at 7 30 yesterday at her Clearfield home from a hemorrhage She had won 2
Obituary notices list the death of Mrs. Alre Draper of Clearfield and George W Bennigton of West Warren along with Crosby Robert and Clara G White. Details include birthplaces Tendon England and West Warren Massachusetts, survivors such as children Eliza Watts and Charles Draper, funeral times at Clearfield meeting house, and interment at West Jordan cemetery. Also notes viewings, funeral chapel, and church affiliations like Mormon relief society and various fraternal memberships.
Ogden theater listings outline a varied week with Alice Beads in The Lion Sacrifice and Fos Suns comedy A Self Made Woman. Mac Marah in The Face In the Dark, Harold Lingh Kicked Out, Matt and Jo in The Decoy, and Tom Mix in The Shooter Andy plus His Busy Day. Nazimova in Revelation Delux, Griffiths Intolerance, and Kaiser Berlin feast noted.
A ragged listings page details weekly showings with Beller Bennett The Lonely Woman Their Neighbors Baby AML Hart The Good-for Nothing Eddie Polo The Bulls aye Ambrose the Lion Hearted Hankey Nature pictures and Harold Loyd The Come Back plus Patience on a Pullman. Train arrival chatter and a brisk Chicago market summary mix with livestock receipts at Ogden Union Stock Yards noting steady cattle hogs and sheep values for May sales.
New York May 6 The stock market opened firm led by steels shippings tobaccos and specialties gaining 0.5 to 1 percentage point. Oils and minor equipment joined the advance rails little changed aside from Reading and Union Pacific. Liberty bonds steady with U S 52 rise to 99 1/2 and high first and second 4s quoted.
Chicago May 6 price action shows bears gaining as peace talks dampen demand. Receipts rise and weather remains favorable, pressuring corn and oats. Opening quotes slipped from Saturday levels, with July corn down further amid planting delays and seed germination fears. Provisions also slid as selling intensified.
Kansas City market receipts around 12,000 with mixed cattle and hog prices. prime fed steers 16.75 to 17.80, cows 9.00 to 14.75, calves 10.50 to 13.00. Hogs steady to higher, heavy hogs 16.09 to 17.30, lighter alights 17.00 to 17.20. Omaha receipts about 10,300 cattle and 6,000 hogs. native steers 16.00 to 17.50, cows and heifers 3.50 to 13.50, bulls 9.00 to 13.00. hogs 16.90 to 17.30. sheep and yearlings 14.00 to 20.50.
Raw sugar steady as of May 6 in New York with centrifulg al rates listed across grades. Crushed grades range from 7.95 to 8.80 per hundredweight, confectioners and powdered forms shown with varied prices.
A fragment notes Holly mill at 1430 Washington street or relates to grist for wheat. The unreadable OCR limits clarity but suggests a milling or grain processing reference tied to a Washington address.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.