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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1919
Page
8
Fragmented report lists dates for diverse Olympic events at Brussels 1920 including archery fencing wrestling boxing and modern pentathlon. Also notes potato market with arrivals in Chicago and price ranges for northern white stock and western stock potatoes.
A letter from A Beller to The Sisundned proposes artificial glaciers east of Ogden to store summer water and tap winter ice for year round supply. A tank on Observatory Peak would distribute water via canyons and a turbine to power pumps, with spray lines along ridges to prevent melting. The plan envisions hot springs use for boilers and potential steam supply for electrical power.
Harvard football squads resumed practice in Cambridge as they prepare for a New Year’s Day game with Oregon. Coach Fisher organized training after a previous session, reviewing Oregon’s style and adjusting formations for the expected rival plays.
New York dispatch reports a six month supply of German vat dyes for American consumers. The offer, arranged through German officials and cited by Dr Charley J Telly, proposes favorable terms under the peace treaty with payment in marks, with the balance in dollars, but the optional extension was cancelled after diplomatic pressure.
An old advertisement touts Sloan's ointment as a quick, thorough remedy for rheumatic pains and various aches. It promotes its effectiveness for sciatica neuralgia sprains and general muscular stiffness and claims many users worldwide have benefited. Availability is noted in drugstores at 3d, 70, and 1.40 dollars.
HAGLIZ PASS Texas Dec 15 Amae cu and Mexican government officials Tete tonight received detaile of the re lease of Fred C Hugo American ranen Tanager Who was Iberated by Villisna without payment of 10000 ransom dm munities by Vrahelsca Villa Hugo was released when the Williams left Mugattis Coahuila Ingl week after looting the town and is now ob Muzfiulz Severs prominent Mesleans held by Villaleg were released without anyment of ransom Announcement of the release of Hien manager of the JY 3 poble ranch in Coatila and the Mexicans was made to day by G M Beguin Mexica cananl at Eagle Pass The nawa came in a tete gem from General Alfeda Aleayt commander of federal troops sent to Inter cept the bandits It was reported today that Francisca Parda Lae Spanier whose reteaan for Villa was announced Sunday paid the rebel whicttan 8000 for his freedom When Desert Moreuiz Saturday carrying with Itin wm large quantity of loot Vila declared he led his Christmas supplion and would not reture until next summer
Everett Washington December one report that the contract for the proposed football game between Toledo and Everett high schools to decide the championship has been signed. The game will be played here New Years Day with Everett providing an expense guarantee.
A Roy Scotta delegation attended the American Legion meeting to deliver appreciation messages. Ally Johnson and Clyde Bergtram presented messages praising the organization while noting the current rooms are insufficient for the growing legion. The group urged securing a larger hall to serve future events and activities.
Arrangements are under way to seek a larger hall. An amendment to raise dues to 3 per year was also considered last night.
Notice from Ogden Utah that the regular annual meeting of the shareholders will be held at 2394 Washington Ave on Tuesday January 13 1920 at 11 oclock am for electing directors for the ensuing year and for such other business as may come before the meeting Open Utah December 73 James P Durton Cashier 3631 Grant Salt Lake Dec 16 A wireless message received yesterday from President Arles W Donrore said officials would arrive in San Francisco from Hawaii at noon today
A radiogram from the steamship Lurline reports a party traveling after attending the dedication of a new Hawaiian temple. Church offices confirm a prior brief that sixteen missionaries may depart for New Zealand, a cable from British authorities conveying the news. In Salt Lake City, a hearing on G. Parry’s auto stage line permit between Salt Lake and Ogden was postponed from this morning to a later date.
Morning reports indicate the Uteh Light and Traction company filed a protest opposing a new stage service claim. They argue no public necessity exists and the new line would harm current traction service, potentially depriving the public of reliable transit and harming the company’s operations. Also noted, Roughs damaged an American officer in France as three officers were leaving a concert with one wounded.
A new German delegation arrived in Paris this morning to negotiate compensation over the sinking of German warships at Scapa Flow. The talks aim to settle disputes with Allied powers and define reparations terms.
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