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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1919
Page
2
The Onden Standard bar of the Audit Bureau of Circulation and Associated Press logos indicate exclusive rights for republication of all news credited to the AP not otherwise credited in this paper and local news published here.
In a letter to the press Philip Gibbs questions wartime narratives by revealing instances of German chivalry and humanitarian acts. The Standard editor’s harsh judgments about Germans soften as Gibbs suggests careful, democracy-friendly reassessment.
On May 17 Australian aviator Harry Hawker and MacKenzie Grieve began an Atlantic crossing. After days of hopeful reports and moments of fear they were declared missing and then lost before being rescued. They arrived by train, safe on terra firma.
The piece reflects on early attempts to cross the Atlantic by air and credits Americans, including Hawker and Wright brothers, with driving progress. It notes setbacks, the Danish steamer rescue, and the shifting belief that blimps, seaplanes, and airplanes would someday carry passengers across oceans. It mentions France and Ogden, framing aviation as a rising, transformative achievement.
The Chicago News argues Germany bears full blame for starting World War I, condemning Count Bruckdorff-Rantzau and Germany’s postwar stance. It cites Clemenceau, Harden, and Wilson, urging acknowledgment of guilt, reparations, and genuine contrition rather than shifting blame.
Field Marshal French lauds General Foch as a superb commander with lightning insight and tireless energy. He recalls Foch's quiet strength, audacious leadership, and unwavering cooperation during early war efforts near Paris. A visit to the United States by Foch is planned, with Ogden urged to prepare a welcoming invitation.
Webena Montana May 25 The piece compares labor conditions and living costs in Montana now to prewar levels. A March estimate from a state assembly committee says staple prices have risen about 60 percent since the world conflict began. Labor opportunities appear greater than in 1914, though details are incomplete.
Montana faces a farm labor shortage likely to influence state voting. Montana’s agriculture department and Missoula office cite similar findings as mining, oil, and road projects drive activity. Anaconda mine output runs about 60 percent normal. other Butte mines follow, with prospects of return to normal by mid year. Building and road construction rise, railway and oil drilling advance, and silver mining revival may boost employment. State efficiency commission studies rising living costs, with dairy and coal pricing and rent concerns noted.
The War Risk Bureau, inundated with more than a ton of incoming mail and nearly as much outgoing mail, must staff a larger postal team than any single institution except the Post Office. About 80,000 people inquire monthly about allowances, insurance, or compensation. mail is handled by 13,000 employees across 36 divisions.
Brummitt offers to buy Liberty bonds at competitive prices from buyers at 2417 Hudson Avenue. Call 59 for details and arrangements.
Sacramento California May 25 Gov William D Stephens signed a finance measure providing raises for primary teachers. The plan increases state allotments for primary schools from 16 to 17.50 dollars per pupil and adds 22 0 004 biennially to the state's education budget. The measure aims to fund higher salaries while maintaining current classroom items.
In Irvington on Henson near New York City Madam Walker, reputed as the wealthiest woman in the United States, died today. Reports say she amassed a fortune exceeding 1,069,000 through sales of a so called half restorer product. she owned property in New York and operated a factory in the county, employing many workers.
In Paris on May 26 the General Harboard Chief of Staff of the A. E. F. was revered at his duties as the expeditionary fleet and supply chiefs. A notable figure, Tanase AY Mrandrow, is to Washington to deter the chief of the war college. Detroups May 25.
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