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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1918
Page
2
Reports describe a severe tornado in Iowa causing extensive damage and a London air raid that mirrored wartime devastation. Casualty figures include about 20 killed and 190 wounded in the windstorms, marking a period of global turmoil and apocalyptic sentiment.
The article argues apportioning war finance by regional activity and wealth. It contrasts Utah with Oregon and Washington, noting Tacoma’s shipbuilding and army cantonments boost its share, while Ogden is expected to maintain its ratio. It insists government tracing of war money prevents business disruption.
The passage hints at cycles of money flow and drainage of resources. It mentions judge trials breaking down and disorganization in business with a placeholder term pevloan reversal. A balanced focus is implied but specifics are unclear.
The director general of railroads orders four passenger trains removed on the Oregon Short Line and cuts of one train each way Ogden to Los Angeles, plus two trains each way on Union Pacific and Southern Pacific. The changes will shift train movements from Ogden and affect many railway workers during wartime restructuring of transportation under government control.
A Japanese Society in America booklet presents questions and answers on how America influenced Japan. It covers Perry's expedition motives, Townsend Harris as consul, Foster's praise, indemnity refunds, opening Japan, and early commercial efforts including Polk, Webster, and Roosevelt era roles.
At the Union Depot last evening a crowd gathered to welcome Belgian soldiers arriving by special train. The party included French Zouaves, British soldiers, and others from Lavaltrie. The Belgians, mostly young and highly intelligent, showed no signs of weariness after heavy fighting.
A group arriving from Sagitsk port to Archangel describes their 46 day Siberian voyage with the Bolsheviks and their escape from Russia. They carry a message of encouragement for Belgian troops defending their homeland and anticipate America’s wartime support as they enter eastern population centers.
An American observer urges U S readers to observe Italy’s flag day marking three years in World War I. The piece praises Italy’s resilience amid terrain and supply hardships, credits Allied aid, and stresses gratitude for Italy’s efforts and sacrifices.
Military writers say the April 29 German attempt to widen the Ypres salient failed as British and French guns mowed down advancing units. Casualty estimates vary up to 800,000 for Germans and about 200,000 for Allies, with 140,000 prisoners claimed by Germany. Observers doubt Berlin can recover enough to renew a major drive.
An event page notes a children’s amateur day Saturday afternoon at the Alhambra with 5c and 1c pricing.
A Toronto helper Miss McIntosh aided 800 college women who became farmerettes for war work. She sails to France with the National W C A to assist Red Cross nurses by providing recreation and home comforts in murass huts. The Madison school shows $4 357.09 in stamps, with a weekly sales report ending May 17.
A retailer touts an unparalleled display of voiles for spring and summer wardrobes. The collection promises wide variety and multiple uses, highlighting the largest showing yet.
Masry Pickford comes to the Alhambra for a Sunday showing of M Liss. Tickets priced five and fifteen cents.
P. Q. Richardson, a grain dealer from Orden, answered the federal flour program call by turning over 14 000 pounds of surplus wheat flour to the government. The move comes as part of ongoing government efforts to stabilize grain supplies.
This line notes a record daily submission to the food administration with the item in stock and indicates it was the largest order received yesterday.
A partial OCR strip lists several names and places including Liam TR Summers of Syracuse, Kenry Welsler of Brooklyn, N Yoder of Gunn City Missouri, East Wagen, and Eduard P Platerty of Ros. The fragment ends abruptly, yielding no clear event or context.
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