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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1919
Page
3
The Whe Standard Georgia area lists annual subscription at 173.00 per year and Math Sao per year detailed in an independent newspaper notice. Published every evening except Sunday, the paper credits The Associated Press for news and republication.
The article discusses constant worry and quotes John Derich awaiting execution for Velma Adkins murder in Utah. It notes his weight gain since sentencing, claims of a peaceful conscience, and urges readers not to worry about small troubles after Christmas bills. It portrays a general advice stance from physicians and reflections on fear.
A Chicago report notes fair price commissions found menswear prices near 24.59, sparking smiles among buyers who have faced high clothing costs. The New York World cites Mead Street index showing prices up 131 percent since August 1, 1914, warning of continuing escalation.
The article notes that Woolen Trust head Wilhelm W Wood of the American Woolen Company, owning fifty five mills, threatens to open shops to sell necessities at fair rates if Lawrence Massachusetts grocers and retailers do not curb price hikes. It cites rising clothing costs and the trust profits in 1917 and 1938 as context.
Washington warns that a paper shortage endangers hundreds of smaller city newspapers. Editors fear reduced editorial freedom as costs rise while advertising shifts away. Calls arise to conserve paper and maintain informed public opinion amid rising political campaigning and mass mailings.
John Cullay retiring president of the University club will entertain the recently elected officers at a dinner. Officers to assume office after January include S. P. Dobbs president Arel Moyes vice president W Hal Parr secretary and W H Loos treasurer. A luncheon and music featuring a rimbaphone are planned at the Hermann club with Lil Man Thatcher orchestra member Farnland to perform.
The Twelfth Ward chair announces a four act comedy at the ward hall. Cast includes Mr Ins gusai Jackson Frank Chamber Garenee Waterfall Mrs Raid Maria Beasie Carrol Judith Annie Mbuy Harrop Pom Ashleigh Milo I Tander Chrey Carlton Spencer Easyman's Nieto Pauline AL Water Michael Flynn Trish garaney Timothy hay chee rs detective. The show begins at 6:25 o'clock with the Weber college greg club providing background.
Mrs Partey urges thrift education in Utah through a campaign by the Federation of Women's groups. Elaine Porter, head of the thrift committee, says many talents are wasted on wasteful spending and calls for careful saving and education.
Fragmented text suggests a chaotic, satirical piece about panic buying and doomsday predictions. The narrator references predictions, shopping behavior, and public sentiment with garbled names and phrases, implying a chaotic market atmosphere and societal reactions to an impending event. The piece reads as a clipped, noisy modern column or draft.
Ogden chapter of the Daughters of Pioneer Women set a ball for December 29. A meeting planned plans for the event included special features and music. A historical pageant will open the program, depicting early Utah history with a parade and period costumes.
Mrs Mary Mattson, recently injured when a street incident damaged the Adams avenue sidewalk between Twenty first and Twenty second streets, asked the city for damages totaling 5 000. Her arm was broken. Call J J Brummitt at 2417 Hudson avenue to sell Liberty bonds. phone 59.
A local report describes a person applying Red Cross Christmas seal stamps as a mustard plaster to treat a chest sore. Observers note the seller said the stamps were sold to someone claiming chest pain, with the sale proceeding calmly. The incident is described as an odd remedy practice observed in the community.
Washington reports the nomination of Trane Blate jacans to be United States attorney for Utah was federally reported by the Senate Judiciary Committees. The nomination is expected to be confirmed at the next executive session this week, and Mr. Evans will become district attorney January. A noted local figure quips about illustrous citizens and work.
Wrish Byala reports from December 1 that Mount Kaimai near Alaska is not erupting as previously claimed. University of Washington seismographs show no eruption, with tremors attributed to Katmai activity and eruptive events centered around Katmai.
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