First Actual War Conference Sparks Western War Effort
The Associated Press reports the first actual wire conference began in Richmond on December 5, 1917, expanding rapidly across the south and middle west. Utah plans weekend war conferences as part of a western series to support government war aims through councils of defense and public information. President Wilson expresses support, urging cross county conferences to unite communities in justice and sacrifice for the war effort.
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Richmond
Council of National Defente
Utah State Council of Defence
Utah
Rocky Mountie
Pacific Coast
Weat
Washington
Wilson
Dng
Tegan
Smilar
South Indie
British advance toward Mosul and Euphrates towns
In Mesopotamia British troops push toward Mosul a Turkish rail hub northwest of Bagdad with further movement along the Euphrates toward Aleppo. If Aleppo falls the British could clear Mesopotamia and threaten the sultan's empire by severing the Tagdad railroad while Townshend’s surrender at Kut is cited as a turning point in the campaign.
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Mesopotamia
Mosul
Bagdad
Euphrates
Aleppo
Abey
Holy Land
Tagdad
Townshend
al Kut
Thin nervous people should take phosphate
An old advertisement touts Bitro-Phosphate as a remedy for nervous debility and thinness. It claims the product strengthens nerves, improves sleep, and aids weight gain within weeks, warning it should not be used by those who do not wish to gain flesh. It notes sales by Culley McIntyre and a local druggist.
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Thy
Bert Pfe
Lea Wonderhilly
Locust Plague, War Strife Mark Palestine and Mesopotamia
The report notes distress in Palestine and Mesopotamia under Turkish rule with famine and armed forces intensifying misery. It recalls a 1915 locust plague that turned skies dark while devastating crops, contrasting with America's relative freedom from such calamities.
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Palestine
Mesopetatola
Compatison
America
OMINOUS LULL IN WAR ACTIVITIES
War updates warn of a German plan to resume major operations. Infan try maneuvers test allied positions while Germany aims to strike anew with combined forces to seize France. Americans urged to stay mobilized as German schemes grow more ambitious and the war nears a critical turning point.
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Una
France
Gerning
English Channel
England
Germany
Russia
Pruasian
Hohenzollernag
United States
Kidney weakness relief by Balmwort advertised
A testimonial ad touts Balmwort Kidney Tablets as curing long standing kidney and bladder weakness. It features a letter from Mia E Kipp of Oak Park praising the product after 15 years of suffering, claiming she is now a "NEW WOMAN NOW." The ad notes the remedy is sold by all druggists.
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Jon Epbh
Mia
E. Kipp
Oak Park
No great expense for a patriotism cerebration
The piece urges broad volunteer effort for a community Fourth of July celebration to honor local veterans. It envisions a large parade with 5,000 to 6,000 schoolchildren, a Union Depot welcome, whistles at trains, multiple city bands, and Ogden’s motivated display of gratitude for sailors and soldiers.
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Majeatle Mountain
Marca
Wall Avenir
Ogden
Oxden
Blood Sucking Nations Warned by Germans in 1910 Proclamation
A fragmentary 1910 note claims Germany, described as bloodsucking, seeks control over Lithuania and parts of Russia via a war burden. It ponders the German people’s fate if they lose the war and the moral burden of their actions.
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Janay
Germany
William
Gernany
Russia's Deep Humiliation and Foreign Intrigue
A bogged historical column discusses Russian turmoil, German influence, and American observations. It cites a U S business contact who reports on Moscow unrest, graft, and the weak Russian state, describing workers, rail projects, and the social collapse under foreign pressure.
German Plans and Losses Across France and Belgium
A4250 summary notes German forces renewing the push on British and French lines in northern France and Flanders as they seek to reach the Channel. It cites claims of German casualties and prisoners totalling about 3.6 million, with broader estimates of total German losses around 5 million since the war began, and mentions cavalry moves from the Romanian front and planned offensives, amid political commentary on U.S. wartime policy and domestic figures. The piece also references a morale-boosting verse and a film advertisement for Nazimova's Revelation at Utah Theatre.
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Relehgatag
France
Flanders
Channel
Liege
Tidgium
Reichstag
Las
Germany
Vindenburg
Una
Montdidier
Urey
Cannon and the Overman Bill Compared in the Era
A brief editorial contrasts Joe Cannon with Representative Longworth, praising Cannon for sound judgment and ability while noting Longworth’s perceived opportunism and willingness to engage in sharp remarks as they discuss the Overman bill.
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Joe Cannon
Eli School
Longworth
More New Members Admitted To Girls Friendly Society
In the Church of the Good Shepherd, during an evening service, new associate members were admitted to the Girls' Friendly Society. Deaconess Shepherd presented the candidates to the rector, who as chaplain admitted and introduced each member. New associates listed include Mrs P B If Mats and Mrs John W Hyslop, while others advanced to senior members: Misses Cora Yicks, set trade Barry, Pearl Sparks, Martha Scudder and Naote Van Name. A brief meeting followed with light refreshments in the Guild hall.
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Church of the Good
Actis
Ech
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