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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1917
Page
2
An Ogden gas company apologizes for weeks of low pressure and service disruption. It cites delayed delivery of a planned gas generating unit due to wartime government orders, with shipments arriving only after August 18. The firm notes over $30,000 spent on idle new mains and continuing high costs to run oil burners while awaiting material and urges customers to bear with the delay.
A fragmented newspaper item from The Standard notes Associated Press credit and publication details. It references the paper being published daily except Sundays and mentions an Associated Press attribution with irregular wording and garbled dates or slogans.
In France the Battle of the Marne is celebrated as a turning point. French forces halted the German advance toward Paris in September 1914, triggering a German retreat that stretched 79 miles, while Verdun appeared doomed before Allied reserves struck the German left flank. French morale and strategic outlook shifted, ensuring the battle would be remembered as a defining moment.
Reports from Ogden describe a three year rat invasion hitting the factory district after the Los Angeles railroad completion. Citizens fear control loss as rats destroy food, spread disease, and threaten regional supply chains. A national plant materials initiative invites collaboration with chambers and teachers to aid defense efforts through botanical resources.
The National Research Council wrote to the department of science and research of the National Defense Council seeking guidance on Utah herbs for national effort. The letter outlines interest in identifying native plants with potential medicinal or practical uses and requests collaboration or data from local agencies.
A garbled early World War I era dispatch reports Russians prepared to defend against German advances. It notes Petrograd and winter campaigns, German offensives late in the season, and deteriorating roads affecting movements toward the capital and key headquarters.
The text argues that stable, permanently organized divisions improve efficiency and morale, citing World War I and Manchurian campaigns. It warns against frequent unit reshuffles, noting Russia and Japan should sacrifice for cohesion. It compares to Verdun iron divisions and urges U S forces to form lasting American divisions.
Washington dispatches report that investigations into anti American plots reveal incriminating information. Evidence shows funds from enemies flowed in and checks from disloyal individuals reached the government. The public eye will be opened to a widespread conspiracy aided by anti American elements. Treason and aid to adversaries are said to be punished.
A historical note argues for permanent American army divisions in France to maintain effective balance of arms and coordination. It highlights infantry artillery cavalry engineers signalers and supply units within a division and asserts a division is a self contained formation necessary for independent action and coordinated field operations.
The Sept 6 dispatches publish messages from prominent Americans to the French people marking the Marne anniversary. Secretary Pamela notes peaks of liberty and a symbol of resistance to a superior foe, praising Joffre and French heroes for saving Paris and checking Prussian militarism. Secretary Taker says liberty remains challenged but the Marne victory ushers in an era of stronger relations and peace. Mayor Amith of Maiaderpita adds a comment on the hour of ball.
An excerpt notes patriotic symbols on the battlefield with French and American declarations of defense of man rights. The passage recalls banners and unity among allied nations as they face ongoing conflict and uphold liberty.
About 3,000 workers in South Omaha packing houses are on strike with 1,000 more idle due to closed departments. Companies continue to fill orders, including government work, as both sides hope for government intervention to end the labor action.
Mrs. Fred Wheeler and her son F M Wheeler, mother and brother of Mrs. A R McIntyre of Ogden, were badly hurt in a Wednesday auto wreck at Elm Creek near Omaha. Wheeler suffered several broken bones and was moved to a Omaha hospital. Mrs Wheeler remained at Elm Creek. The couple had left Ogden nine days earlier on a western tour visiting Orden and other places.
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