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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1920
Page
1
Wright's store tests a new measuring machine to replace cloth yardsticks. The device records exact yardage and price, reducing clerical error and ensuring customers receive what they pay for. Store official says the gauge yields thirty-six accurate yards per sale and charges to the cent, protecting buyer and seller alike.
Weber county committee works to secure funds for the Oregon of the Mormon Battalion monument through Chairman James A. Douglas. Many business districts have been visited but a few committees have not finished their solicitations due to travel difficulties. Central committee urges all solicitors to complete their work by January 24 and turn funds into Ogden Shire Bank with A. Bigelow as contact.
Ali and Mrs Albert Grover and children left Monday for California to spend the winter. Cush entertained young friends at his parents home with music and refreshments. Orletta Linford returns to San to study at the B Y after holidays with her parents. Wallace Edward and Gar ton of Spanish Park visit here with Eva Coombs family. Pearl Tollywhite returns Monday to study at Brigham City High School.
New York reports show five hundred years of confiscated whisky piled before the customs house as part of enforcement of prohibition. Twelve warrants were issued for arrests in connection with seizures from bonded warehouses prior to the amendment becoming effective. Secret senate committee meetings in Salt Lake and concerns over press dispatches from Mexico City marked the ongoing investigation into the car silination, with officials cautioning against public disclosure of proceedings.
Mrs. HV Dantela and her children have come back from Malad after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Wass and their family for several days.
Tremonton area social notes recount Mrs. G Brough hostessing a Monday reception with music and guests including Mr and Mrs Kraesh of Bancroft Utah and many local families. Other items note residents returning from Logan and Salt Lake City, visits from relatives, school plans, and remarks on reputations and the U S Supreme Court.
Latin American delegates to the Pan American financial conference were welcomed by Secretary Lansing at the State Department and later met Secretary Glass at the Pan American building. The discussions focused on transportation issues, and problems of rationalization and production across the delegations.
In CAINO Priday January 18 Arian You spf, accused of planning to kill Premier Yasser Wehbe Pistia on December 15, was arraigned in a military court today and indicted. The defense will argue the attacker only intended to frighten the premier, not kill him.
A self written note by WH Shearman asserts he is not entitled to credit for introducing a city budget system in Balllake City. He compliments prior and current Lakely corporation accounting systems and connects the work to city government administration.
The article reports a disease threatening thousands of deer in Walla forest. It notes deer show eye issues and potential blindness, with authorities mentioning affected ranges and dates. High concern follows, as no cure or numbers are confirmed yet and monitoring continues.
Chicago dispatch reports Major A V Dalrymple states the government may acquire liquor handling and then transfer it to hospitals druggists and other authorized parties. He says this is the probable goal the government is positioning for, as probib enforcement expands nationwide. The passage blends with market data on grains oats and livestock and includes exchange rates and miscellaneous commodity listings.
In New York on January 17, professional traders aimed to depress prices but met limited success. Opening trades showed gains of 3 to 16 points in General Motors, Chrysler, Mexican Petroleum, Texaco, American Woolen, and United States Rubber as supporting orders pushed stocks back up. The session grew dull during the rebound, yet gains prevailed at the close with about 450,100 shares traded.
The Chicago grain trade shows fresh declines in corn futures amid broad selling pressure and weaker demand. May wheat fluctuates around 1.32 to 1.32 1/2, with July near 1.30, while cash and oats move lower as the market absorbs export forecasts, weather, and selling from speculative traders. A later upturn appears as buying steadies on restocking activity and news from Russia, but overall sentiment remains cautious.
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