25 Dec 1919
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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1919
Page
1
A garbled memo references people who set up a store display for Christmas money. It mentions making earnings and pitching further, with unclear names or places. The readable idea centers on effort to boost income during the holiday season.
George Gallany of Barlenville Oklahoma offered 750000 for a Dempsey fight in open air at a fairgrounds arena. The bid proposed principal participants appear in a Mastal lineup boasting Pershing with a town feature. Manager Dewey Oklahoma commented he knows nothing about the wager but sees value in the money.
The article recounts Babe Ruth asking for twenty thousand dollars for services in 1920. It notes his demand for major league baseball terms, compensation tied to a contract, and hints at negotiations and potential penalties if not met.
Far more than three hours last night Ogden was serenaded by members of the Pitt Paff Pout chorus and cast out the American Legion. The group entertained the city with old time Christmas carols under the direction of Lester Hicchcliff. Carols used to convey the season. the custom originated in Europe many years ago. In parts of Europe the practice started two weeks before Christmas and ends after the holiday. The singing last night may become an annual event.
American Fork High School defeats East Leopards 29 to Tf in a fast paced hosptial themed game at Apollo Hall. Goel Jonesonle and Tiuvkee lead scoring for their teams amid mixed play. Notable performances include Moyasa American Work Field players and Clark, Gillcwple, and Devaldant with goals and assists.
Salt Lake City December reports Willie St Clair defeats Jimmy Wise in six round headliner at Armory arena. St Clair dominates with speed and elusiveness, landing decisive blows in rounds four to six while Wise fights back with counter attempts and aggression. The bout features sharper technique from St Clair and marks a turning display of stamina and ring tactics for the local fighter.
A report describes multiple exchanges with KOs and near finishes. Fred Felsch and Slim Kern exchange pressure while Taylor Benton lands strong shots on Younie Mitchell. Len Richmond taunts Fred Fulton as the bout unfolds, with several fighters airily surviving rough moments.
Weber County schools Superintendent B A Fowler announced total student sales of Red Cross Christmas seals reached 600 dollars. The campaign aimed at civic and patriotic value, teaching business and organizational skills, with John Flall as chairman and local chairmen organizing each district.
Chicago reports show 500,000 shoppers flocking to stores on Christmas Eve, driving estimated spending toward 5000000 to 10000000 as merchants tally peak crowds. The rush pushes holiday sales records despite rough OCR text.
Shoppers crowded stores as holiday spending surged with a record outpouring of cash. Merchants reported Christmas bonuses totaling more than 35 million dollars distributed by banks and retailers, fueling a festive yet brisk commerce across city streets.
Lille France December 24 Forty thousand textile workers are employed in France's textile mills, recently rebuilt after wartime destruction. French authorities report production near half of pre war levels with optimism for surpassing 1914 output within two years, led by wool and cotton goods while linen lags due to flax shortages. The revival centers in Lille Roubaix and Tourcoing as factories restart across the region.
Government statistics show about 30,000 workers now employed in Lille district mills with roughly 10,000 in surrounding towns. August figures indicate 210,027 of 162,448 prewar workers across 491 mills in the region, reflecting large wartime employment shifts and postwar adjustments.
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