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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1920
Page
5
The Ogden theater promos another children’s matinee Saturday from 12 noon to 4 pm featuring the Fox kiddies’ tale All Tales and the Forty Thieves. A gate committee pre checks the film, praising it as safe and entertaining for kids, with souvenir photos for attendees and a later regular show at 5 pm presenting My Husband's Other Wife.
The Ogden theater will host a children’s performance of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves tomorrow. Doors open at 12 PM, admission is 10 cents, and free souvenirs are offered to attendees.
Swift & Co. total earnings for the year ending November 19, 19XX were $27,042,750 with net earnings of $15,XXX, according to a report submitted to the annual meeting of stockholders by Ir. Swift, president of the corporation in Chicago.
The report shows dividends of 5 percent paid and a surplus added of $3,068,771, raising the surplus to $93,381,900. Total sales total $1,200,000,000 with an average profit of $1.15 per dollar. Mr. Swift warns depreciation may continue but foreign exchange recovery should benefit finances.
In Cheyenne 1919 Frontier Day features Cowboys and Indians events such as Bulldogging and Steer Roping plus Wild Horse Race. Breeche Bustin' and Charlie Chaplin in The Pugilist play at the Lyceum tomorrow opening at 10 45 A M.
Weber Club appoints judges J A Eldredge Jr N Pierce and J Mt Forriat for the upcoming election next Monday. Officers elected include president and vice presidents Warren T Whitts incumbent Fred G Taylor Lewis TE Herrington and James A McDouglas. Nominating committee candidates include Wattis Browning Stevens Johnson and others, with Wattis to be re elected. Treasurer candidates D E Davis G Bye Summer P Nelson James H Riley and J Ve McLatenh. Directors named include Gage UW Badman Wilcox Nye Kneipp Doon Deaney Seowerolt Drowning Worlerfield Havaly Leonard. Polls open at 7 pm.
Hoy Feouly of troop 9 1 percent and IB will hold a meeting at the Fourth ward meeting house this vrouling. A program has been arranged including national emblem ceremony and welcome address. Troop 13 led by J. Guy Clarke will present demonstrations in knotting and signaling. Ten boys from all troops will take part in five making with out matches.
Paris reports from Warsaw that Polish forces aim to occupy the region evacuated by General Denikine. Advices state the Pole high command intends to take control of the Kamenets Podolsky Trokhuroy railway area and advance into uninvaded territory held by the allied forces.
Article notes a White Paper signaling Britain views U S progress toward civil aviation as a challenge. It outlines plans for a large civil airship, subsidies by France, and German government control of airfields. It mentions Italian and Japanese air aims and an air fleet union modeled after the Navy league.
San Francisco officials and Democratic leaders celebrate securing the Democratic national convention for the city. Plans move to raise funds for expenses and entertainment as the 18 000 seat auditorium and central location near hotels promise convenient access for delegates and guests. Ambassador Dockweiler and Postmaster Fay lead the invitation and praise the Pacific coast milestone.
State road commission and Union Pacific engineers reached definite commissions regarding the overhead crossing at Riverdale. A meeting was held at Take attended by C. G. Adamson, Avision engineer, and George, with Colonel C. A. Clack, U P right of way agent, present.
McQuonagle the state engineer and a highway engineer agreed the structure would cross the tracks at nearly right angles. The state commission will determine how much of the construction cost will be borne by the railroad company. A new bridge over the Weber river connected to the crossing is planned.
Mr and Mrs John Degman and relatives express sincere thanks to friends for kindness sympathy and beautiful floral offerings in the recent bereavement of their beloved mother.
London Jan. Charles Diamond, proprietor of the London Catholic organization, asserts that killing is not murder in a controversial statement. The remark drew attention from local papers and sparked debate among readers and clergy.
The family of Mrs Mary Smyth expresses their heartfelt thanks for the kindness and assistance given during their bereavement and to those who offered sympathy.
Herald reports the defendant arraigned at the Mansion House on charges of publicising an article allegedly stating killing is murder and of soliciting and urging people in Ireland to murder others to disrupt Irish government. The lord mayor remanded the defendant amid protests about transferring Dublin Castle methods.
City health officials say smallpox cases are declining in Ogden after a winter peak, with over 150 residents affected during holidays. Placards have been removed from homes, and fewer than 40 cases remain citywide. January 1919 saw record deaths, while officials aim for a strong start to the new year.
Ogden High School and Morgan square off in a Saturday night basketball duel at the Weber gymnasium. The 7 20 o clock start and 10 cent admission promise a keen young rivalry with local fans urged to attend for a first rate contest.
The city saw a drop to 19 above then 36 above 114 this morning as a cold wave faded. Forecasters promise warmer days, with tonight and Saturday expected cooler in the far west yet the sun reappears and a few residents enjoy sheltered spots basking in sunlight.
A report from Ogden notes three aircraft will tour the area this spring and summer. Dest Prest will bring two passenger planes and a small plane, including a plane claimed to be the smallest in the world. The smallest plane, named Palson, has an 18 foot wingspan, weighs under 500 pounds, and can reach 15 000 feet at 100 mph. Prest is based in Venice California and is expected in Ogden in early March for Frontier Day events.
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