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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1919
Page
8
Dorothy Dix argues there is no fixed age for marriage. She says mental and physical development matters more, with twenty five often ideal. Teens lack readiness for wife and mother roles, while many twenty five year olds are more capable, disciplined, and prepared for domestic life.
An old advertisement touts Derwillo The Famous Beautifier claiming to defy wrinkles tan freckles and aging. It promises rapid skin improvements and a noticeably younger appearance with bold claims and a large upcoming announcement in the newspaper.
State Deputy Johnny Swandee will be with us for the last time Wednesday evening as he has been transferred to another unit. Members and neighbors are offered a farewell for Swanier and Toyal. W. H. Johnson, Consul.
Montana officials outline plans to use returning soldiers in agriculture mining and industry. County councils of defense and Red Cross chapters coordinate reintegration and employment as over half a million dollars in deferred construction shifts to public and private projects. Expansion includes war delay railroad construction and highway work across the state with anticipated federal and state funding in 1919 and 1920.
In Vibalia on January 24 the postoffice inspector investigates the disappearance of 170 War Savings Certificates totaling about 9700. Postmaster F J Klindera of the Tinton post office reports the missing stamps and may face questions over whether he burned them to cover carelessness. He says the stamps were used to cover costs for his ill daughter.
The legislature debated taxation exemptions for soldiers and sailors and moved a bill to a joint committee. Three new bills were introduced, including S. D. No. 21 exempting veterans from property taxes up to 1000 and widows’ and mothers’ eligibility. House measures covered emergency relief for discharged soldiers and school funding. The session adjourned until 2 pm with several measures advanced or withdrawn.
A Utah Weber County Poultry Association report lists final prize awards from the annual show held in Weber County. The tally covers Barred Plymouth Rocks, White Plymouth Rocks, Single Comb breeds, Wyandottes, Leghorns, Orpingtons, Rhode Island Reds, Cornish Games, and various categories. Special sweepstakes honors include Grand Champion and best breed trophies, with multiple named owners and locations in Utah and Idaho.
Portland January 20. Mayor George Baker of Portia urged a conference of eight hundred delegates to plan employment for Oregon’s returning soldiers. He argued funds are needed and public works should hire men, citing a 1919 effort to place about one third of veterans. The conference, chaired by Governor Withycombe, explored private and public employment to avert breadlines and ensure productive work.
Reports to the state board of health say the influenza epidemic has decimated Utah Indian communities on Navajo and Uinta reservations, with around 2,000 deaths among Navajo and Uinta tribes. Many bodies are found in remote areas, and some bands may have been nearly wiped out.
President J. T. Pryor of the American National Stock Association urged delegates to regulate meat production to domestic and hungry Europe needs. He warned that overproduction risks surplus imports and failed protections for livestock producers, noting no plan exists to manage future supplies into 1920.
New York January 21 Rep Justin Kahn of California outlined a military plan proposing a standing force of 100000 in addition to forces in the Philippines Hawaii and the Panama Canal Zone and urged yearlong training for youths reaching 18 He called for doubling West Point officers by shortening the course and insisted on strong national defense against disarmament and a league of nations He warned against government control of utilities and urged revisions to U S navigation laws to attract capital.
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