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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1919
Page
9
Fragmentary report from ANTIAGO Chile dated Wednesday December 14 describes Peruvian President Armualo B Lagula facing a political crisis. It mentions Admiral Jorge Monti and references prior Chilean war leaders, with unclear details about promises and rising power.
The Ogden Utah Troop No. 16 unanimously adopted a resolution to rename as General John J. Pershing Troop No. 16 Boy Scouts of America. The group pledged to uphold the American Creed and honor Pershing as a model of liberty justice and humanity, pledging study of his life to grow in love of country and support for its Constitution and laws.
Winchester Virginia reports a gift from Winchester England. The ten by five flag features a red field with the coat of arms of the English city. A photoed presentation in England accompanied the flag and a placard thanking Americans for help during wartime. The flag honors the original English home of Winchester, now linked to Winchester, Virginia.
In New York City and surrounding areas speculators who bet on Chyletian trees faced sharp losses as profits failed to materialize. Dealers report a collapse in expected returns and a shift in market dynamics. Large shipments earlier caused price movements from 55 to 310, with later limited availability and suppressed bids.
Reports from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show family expenditures for food increased across most cities from 1914 to 1915, with Newark and New York among the small decreases or minimal gains. The year 1915 saw Minneapolis posting the sharpest rise, while several cities recorded increases of one to five percent compared with 1914 and 1913 averages, based on staple items like meat, dairy, and bread.
More boys from the state industrial school spent Christmas at home than ever before, Supt. B S Hinckley reports. Fifty five students visited their parents while thirty two remained at the school. In the morning a Christmas tree and gift distribution occurred at Doon followed by a Christmas dinner then a trip to the Amphitheater to see a show.
At a Honolulu meeting Frederick Funston Post veterans formed a committee led by Commander Elos Sills to seek aid from the Honolulu Chamber of Commerce in removing disloyal residents. Members report hearing disloyal or pro German statements by German Americans in recent months. If local resistance fails, the post said the matter would be taken to Washington.
In a fatal Alpine cold snap on Diamond Mountain eighty miles from Vernal, Oliver P. Sanford and Fred Hicks, two Vernal crewmen, perished while attempting to anchor a stock-raising camp. A rescue party found Sanford and Hicks after three days of exposure. the harsh blizzard left the survivors with little food as temperatures reportedly plummeted near thirty below zero.
Spanish Fork December report notes George H Bowen, pioneer farmer and stock breeder, died yesterday morning from toxin poisoning after a monthlong illness. Bowen, born March 20 1849 in Wales, migrated to the U S in 1863 with his parents and later lived in Idaho Garland and Spanish Fork, where he served as constable and worked in railroading during the Union Pacific construction. He leaves six children and spent years in Utah and Idaho.
Nell Shipman stars in a First National Special, Nick to God's Country, facing peril as she swims rapids and a waterfall. The playful ad copy promotes Washington Fruit Store nearby, inviting readers to buy fruit, confectionery and groceries at 2319 Washington Avenue.
West Warren under principal J E Folt wins first prize in the Red Cross seal drive contest. J Manning’s West Weber second. other schools listed with totals such as Eden $30 and Huntsville $81.04. Special praise for part time students selling vacal valued at 6.80 and for Mrs Mabelle Holst’s efforts in Warrillsville.
El Paso wives and mothers urge Consul Edward A. Dow to revoke border cards of male relatives who visit from across the border. Dow, powerless to act without proof of Mexican law violations during visits, faces pressure from local families.
Three thousand U.S. sailors and Marines in the Adriatic received Christmas gifts from the Knights of Columbus and Crescenta through a relief fund organized by Chaplain F. A. Duff of Philadelphia. The packages included cigarettes and candy sent to the men in Venice in anticipation of the holiday season.
Children invited to a show tomorrow afternoon at the Og, doors open at noon. Admission prices listed as tc mm for children, with focus on youth attendance and event timing.
New York reports a sparse Bowery Christmas dinner scene with only about 400 served at The Bowery Invasion and under 200 at Hadless recreation hall, down from past years. Missions and charities expanded aid to other needy homes as some outlets lacked applicants while others staged large drives with boats, sailors, and local volunteers distributing food, gifts, and comfort to families across the city.
A Utah report lists bond spending by county for the past year with totals across Beaver Rex Elder Cache Carbon Daggett Davis Duchesne Emery Garfield Grand Iron Morgan Salt Lake San Juan Sanpete Juab Kane Sevier Tooele Utah Weber and others. Grand totals amount to 2 278 806 60 including 493 500 on the Lincoln Midway. In Salt Lake City Dec 26 Aston Olsen formerly of the 146th field artillery died in Salt Lake from a rifle wound suffered three weeks earlier at Emery caused by an accidental discharge by his brother in law. His left hand was raised to shield his face when the young man playfully aimed. Olsen’s condition worsened and he was brought to Salt Lake for treatment.
A federal report argues lumber prices rise partly from forest depletion and shrinking eastern production, not just higher costs. It notes southern pine retreat and western substitutes raise freight, urging expanded public forest acquisition and protection to secure future supplies.
Advice to private timber owners considering foveal management of lands. By 1905 requests for examination of private holdings totaled about 10.9 million acres, many from large lumber firms. Government role seen as coordinating state efforts, classifying land, and fostering cooperation between federal, state, and private interests for protection and proper administration.
JEALUME Ariz Dec 26 The fire that has burned for more than twenty years in the upper levels of the Unliog Verte Copper mine is to be extinguished by lowering the entire surface to a 400 foot level. All attempts to stop the fire have failed. It is believed to have started by a rock slip.
An excerpt details intense friction heat igniting livores and sulphur with a stream of material burning through a vein. The suppression plan requires removing 14,000,000 cubic yards of material. Projected evacuated area about 400 by 100 feet. Steam shovels will be used in the operation.
LUSUMN Den 24 British losses in India reported after December 19 clash with Mabauds at Wael. Two British units of young troops suffered casualties. The British, forced back, then retired and reoccupied the Derajat position by December 23 after a reconsolidation. In the December 21 engagement British casualties rose to 58 killed or missing and 222 wounded, including eight officers. The Mebsuda sustained heavy losses.
General Pershing, leader of American forces in France, plans a Western tour and may visit Ogden Utah. The American Legion’s Caplin J. Ray Wal telegraphed Pershing inviting him to stop, and Pershing replied he would consider arranging a light reception. The exchange shows interest from Young America and Allied efforts, with plans reportedly under way for a reception during the visit.
The report by J Ceil Alters flags moderately cold conditions with persistent snow. Western Utah shows ample snow cover, eastern Utah stock losses from deep snow, feed shortages hit Government Creek and Price area, milder weather at Alberta and Emery State, while highways improve as snow mounds reduce.
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