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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1917
Page
2
The newspaper notes the Associated Press as the credited source for news in this edition. It indicates standard publication practices and public notices, with emphasis on credited reports and equal dissemination of information.
Gerard reads a North German Gazette notice listing Danish residents condemned for improper conduct toward prisoners of war. The episode shows German officials publishing names and sentences to shame locals, while Danes secretly aid starving prisoners, a humanitarian act punished and publicized by authorities.
In America it is almost impossible to obtain information about the Liberty motor as war effort information is restricted. Secretary Baker may have avoided public disclosure of the parts and operation details, limiting access to essential data.
An urging message highlights American aviation as essential to support Allied efforts. It touts a new motor superior to current warplanes, predicts a spring surge in U S aviation, and foresees 20 000 to 30 000 aircraft. Bombing and disruption of German lines should pressure Kaiser Wilhelm and prove America a formidable power.
Henry A Wise Wood urged speed in wartime policy at Salt Lake City in early 1916. He warned that pro German activities and editationist ideas endangered the nation and demanded firm action from influential newspapers to curb enemy sentiment and strengthen support for France.
Vernal Wheelwright and Baren W Mollerup Jr son of Ogden families entered the U S Navy early in the war and have been advanced to base hospital status at Pearl Harbor Hawaii where they will continue training Their letters to parents praise faithful study and successful service Heber T Wheelwright recently joined the Naval service and earned an advance while Vernal Wheelwright was selected from forty to study at the base at Pearl Harbor after Weber academy training and Ogden schooling aided his naval studies
The appeal urges better protection for soldiers in the district and nationwide, arguing war requires a panoply of defense and a stronger central government ready to act. It stresses arousing the country to force all elements to respond to the war call and to protect American soldiers abroad and at home.
A wartime transportation note argues rail traffic to move troops to France will rely on the northern and southern routes. Ogden may see limited relief efforts as American Lake troops proceed via the Sunset and Santa Fe lines while the Overland route carries freight. Plans contemplate meeting loop trains to extend Ogden hospitality to the troops.
A.J. Jost responds to a published report about the Humane Society case involving Th. Pribhta on cruelty charges. He states the society prosecuted the case, not Mrs. Jost, and explains the horse was found injured in a neighbor’s barn shortly after being driven from the defendant's pasture.
A 1917 report from Union Pacific safety agent J M Gulla highlights many auto crossing accidents on the Analen Pacific line. Daytime crashes outnumber nighttime incidents as cars strike engines and trains across crossings, with 78 total accidents from January to August.
The first lathe brought to Utah, now in Brown Enothera store window on Hudron Avenue, is well preserved despite heavy use. It came to Utah with John athat Hroening of Oeden, father of gun investor John M. Browning, and sits among the Browning collection of old guns and pistols. The display highlights a broad range of firearms from early American periods, including Civil War era pieces and improvised models used by the military. One machine gun associated with Browning is noted in the collection.
The notice expresses gratitude for the many heartfelt offerings received after a recent illness. George Wellagee and Marta Withiare thank friends for their support and kindness as they recover at home.
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