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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1920
Page
10
The third annual Utah Irrigation and Drainage congress met in Ogden to discuss reconstructing irrigation systems, drainage integration, and state resource development. Officials like Mayor Frank Francis and Dr. D McKay urged regulatory and funding reforms to modernize irrigation, store floodwaters, and prevent soil alkalinity while expanding state water resources.
McKay will continue as president of the Utah State Farm Bureau through the current year after an election held in the final session of the organization yesterday. Beal of Eparaley was chosen vice president, Lee Taylor of Payson reelected secretary, Yeck of Delta re elected treasurer, and Durton of Garland named national representative. The meeting discussed sugar beet prices with no fixed fair price stated. The bureau praised J Edward Taylor and the Utah Agricultural College for aiding farmers, and members proposed renaming the agency to Farm and Home Bureau, while resisting changes to its commercial focus.
Dr Widtoe and Mr Moley urged state regulation to manage water supplies from the Weber Boa and Ogden rivers. They warned government action would reshape farmers land use while expanding irrigation. Professor Windsor traced Utah irrigation from pioneer beginnings to the Weber County project and anticipated broader western improvements.
Enid Bennetts latest film The Woman In the Suit Cage screens at the Alhambra. The comedy features a fashionable cafe folly and a clever disguise with a handsome suitor. Pathe’s Weekly presents Brest and Ellis Inland views as the program continues.
Mike Donkin, former Glant and Yankee, wed the guest of the Ogden Rotary at a Weber club luncheon. Tonalin, cast member in Turn to the Tight at a local theatre, entertained with short stories. An invitation from Salt Lake Rotary urged Ogden members to attend the Hotel Utah celebration on February 17. The club aims to engage every Ogdenite in the census effort. National Rotary week runs February 22 28.
New York report says Utah governor Simon Bamberger consents to honorary chair of America’s Gift to France committee. Myron Herrick notes plan to erect a 2500 statue by Frederick MacMonnies near Meaux on the Marne, with French officials choosing the site.
In the Belaware district relief for labor shortage, 29 shipbuilding firms in the United States offer Canadian machinists a 100 dollar weekly wage. Herbert Lewis, secretary of the local machinists union, cites hopes to fill yard demand amid scarcity, while a note on an unrelated broker scheme appears in the text.
K M Mdgell, vice president of the AmAlgamated Sugar company, announced a bonus of 1 dollar per ton for beets grown in the 1919 season. About 7500,000 in bonuses are planned, with $160,000 earmarked for the Ogden Brigham district. The company also set next season beet price at 13 dollars per ton and said no more cash payments to be issued after conditions are met.
Plans for the organization of the Ogden Athletic Club will be announced during the early part of next week. The club aims to support boxing exhibitions weekly and field teams in different sports, with graduates expected to join, officers to be elected, and representatives sought for the upcoming AAU track and field meet in Salt Lake next month.
Tomorrow evening in the First Congregational church Ly. Li, 2, MN will give a lecture on Siberia. Dr. will show photographs from Irkutsk where he ran a Med Crorg hospital. Funds from the lecture will aid the organ fund.
A Yeoman card party will be held Friday evening at 8 30 p m with invitations extended to all attendees. The event takes place at the WoO W Ball on January 30 2522 and invites broad participation.
Washington reports a proposed 30 million loan for food relief in Poland Austria and Armenia cut to 25.6 million with Secretary Glass noting the plan faces opposition. Hoover favors a larger aid gesture while Treasury and state officials warn that even 50 million could fail to quell upheaval. Britain may cover transport costs as Argentina and Canada show willingness to contribute part of the funding. Committee adjourns without action.
Washington reports indicate steady spread of influenza nationwide with increases in some areas and declines in others. Chicago accounts for high pneumonia and death totals as influenza persists. Kansas City notes rising cases and new pneumonia totals while overall flu activity eases.
Reports from New York on January 29 indicate influenza and pneumonia deaths increased, with 100 influenza deaths and 136 cases from outbreaks. New influenza cases total 49, a slight decrease, while overall deaths and tempers remain unsettled as public health notes update.
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