Volunteer Sees The Coming Of A Big Storm
A reader letter from a member of the Utah Field Artillery, stationed at Carp Nesey Callt, argues draft inequities and valorizes volunteers. It quotes a poem about being a volunteer versus a drafted man, noting bunk assignments, a tent fire, and heightened war effort expectations amid diverse nationalities.
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Tattery 0
Carp Nesey
Callt
Mender
Utah Feld Artillery
Lex Aprelia Exarainer
Oura
Gorizia Falls Under Violent Assault and Ruin
A World War I dispatch describes Italian and Austro-Hungarian forces storming Gorizia. A breached stone bridge lies shattered, rail bridges are destroyed, mills flood the riverbank in ruin. City churches and the cathedral lie in ruins as shells fall on the old town. The frontline reveals Monte San Michele and Monte San Gabriele with heavy artillery and infantry clashes across the plateau. Observers note continuous bombardment and shifting fronts as battles unfold over a broad arena of operations.
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Gorizia
Wallan
Tas
Masa
Rula
Imea
Tve
Ctty
Monte San Michaele
Monte San Gabriele
Skobeleff Leads Slav Labour Party Rally
Russia's labor minister Shobeleff tied to Radicals as a pivotal figure in Kerensky era politics. A failed observation post attack near a rampart punctuated a tense visit, with several correspondents lightly wounded. The report frames a major Austro‑German offensive context and Italy’s front line uncertainty.
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Russia
Shobeleff
Hoe
Hessis
Shobelef
Council of Workmen and Soldiers
Bahae
Kerensky
Enatle
Mani
Germany
Austria
Waly
Valebt
Italy
Olive Tablets touted as stomach cure by Dr Edwards ad
An old advertisement promotes Dr Edwards olive tablets as a natural remedy for stomach upset and detox. It claims the product stimulates liver and bowel function without harsh laxatives, promising gentle relief and improved appetite. The price is stated as 105 acc per box.
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Dr. Edwards
Calomel
Acc
Fcc
Lutheran Churches United in American merger move
Philadelphia October 26 The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America advances toward uniting the General Council General Synod and United Synod of the South into a single United Lutheran body If the Southern Synod approves in November the merger proposal goes to 24 local jurisdictions for a two thirds vote A permanent headquarters is opened at the Arlington Hotel in Ogden with demonstrations of latest models Also includes stray humor snippet and a mention of a discount bonus for members
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Philadelfina
Lutheran Church
General Reuneil
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Sesalon
Ceneral Council
General Synod
United Synod of the South
Ony
United Lutheran Shared In
America
Syaod
Sin
United Aynad
South
Wen
W. V. Hanks
Oscar Groshell
National Register Agency
Arlington Hotel
Ogden
George Shorten Granted Expanded Authority in Interstate Shipping
George Bhorten, city sanitary inspector, was elected a member of the Western States Dairy and Food Isolation at a meeting in Halt Lake, gaining authority to act on interstate shipments of food and drinks under the federal interstate commerce law. The group aims to coordinate with federal agencies to halt shipments when violations occur, addressing prior limits on inspectors’ power to hold goods pending federal action.
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George Bhorten
Western States Dairy and
Halt Lake
Druka
Organisation War
Federal Department
Federal Agenin
Dimeactian
Proclamation Declares Utah Manufacturing Week 1917
Governor Simon Damberger proclaims November 11 to 17 as Utah Manufactures Week. The document urges statewide support for Utah made goods and urges displays in schools churches and public venues to promote local industry during wartime.
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Simon Ramberger
Nervier
Utah
Educa Hon
Huttion Tamberger
Via
Manitorers’ Association
Selon Cide
Balt Lake
Ihial
Simon Damberger
Laon Is Seriously Threatened by Petain Retreat Clearned
French forces report a breakthrough near Laon as they describe rapid advance after clearing Pinon and entering the forest. Hundreds of German prisoners and artillery pieces fall into French hands, with many tracks of retreat over a damaged canal and destroyed bridges. The tone notes low French casualties and high morale among troops and praise for French artillery. American observers report strong French effectiveness and substantial prisoner totals.
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Pinon
Bsd
Marabes
Alene
Hautemeld
Laco
Endur
Glaves
Vetarn
Artisillery
Lafentey
Armaen
Fichtine
Fata
German Officer Taken Into Custody After Pearl Harbor Era Action
New York January 26 Jacobson Horn, an officer from the Merc man cruiser Geler, attached to Hornlulu harbor before the United States entered the war, was taken into custody in a pacape unit and involved with Japanese warships and wea to.
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New York
Get
Jacobson, Horn
Merc Man
Trade and war era price notes and arrests at Elba rumor
Fragmented report notes wartime arrest and internment rumors involving Von Horn and an unspecified return to the United States. It mentions Elba as a transfer location and references trade authorities and a shift in commerce. Also cites New York city sale pricing on granulated sugar and potatoes with day prior retail rates.
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Elba Island
von Horn
United States
France
Troops Wear Silk as Protection Against Wounds
New York on October 28 reports troops in the Entente forces wearing silk garments as a protective measure against mood poisoning from wounds. The article notes silk fabrics shipped abroad to aid allied forces, highlighting a protective armor use.
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New York
Taenia
Relief promised to end sugar shortage in New Tan land
New York October 26 relief from the acute sugar shortage within fifteen days was promised by A Ro lp h chairman of the food administration. Rolph said relief would come to New Tan land as part of efforts to stabilize supply and prices amid wartime shortages.
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New York
New Tanland
A. Rolph
The
Food Administration
Rolph
Express Companies Unite
Washington
Cooperaslag
Expreek
Express Company
Ogden City Primary Election Returns Listed
Ogden City officials reveal the canvass of October 23 1917 with a full tabulation of votes cast for each candidate in the Weber County area. City Recorder J Walter Richey signs the official statement dated October 24 1917.
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Atase
Diab
Weber
J. Walter Richey
Ogden City
Utah
Atatates
Athc
Qeden City
Ooth
Bath
Zai
Ejivsa
Szailvest
Irdol Asalersa
Ait
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Las
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Warden Bennion
Laon
Petain
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Gemann
Hese
Akill
Sibert
Associated $ Press
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Solsvons
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Cork
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Browning Brothers CO
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Loodautte
Walten Hilary
City Recorder
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