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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1920
Page
9
A rail administration order directs 120000 tons of steel nails to be allocated among rail mills by productive capacity. The action aims to distribute output based on capacity with some price agreements already in place and specific profit considerations noted.
Cozy and Lyceum Theatres open matinees with restricted crowding no standing room and enhanced ventilation. Patrons are advised to plan ahead as capacity limits apply and seating will be assigned to ensure safe airflow and comfort.
G. Peterson, president of Utah Agricultural College, was elected president of the Utah Irrigation and Drainage Congress for the coming year. He succeeds Dr. John A. Wicht as president of the university. W. 3. Kienschmidt was chosen first vice president and D. D. McKay elected secretary. Other officers included Fr. Ipsont as third vice president and O. W. Ispaleo reelected. Members of the committee names included C. G. Adney Corinne and J. Nobisen Pinta City among others.
An advertisement touts Papa's Cold Compound as swift relief for colds and grippe. It promises two hourly doses, three doses total, easing nasal congestion headaches feverish symptoms and aches. Claims say it opens passages, stops nose running and costs only a few cents at drug stores.
Jan 31 report to the senate post office committee items misread as decreased tariff production next year, with a possible rise later due to farmer dissatisfaction. James Birkesine, fourth assistant postmaster general, testified. Over 40,000 of 209,008 questions returned from canvassing indicate unsettled, portentous conditions.
In New York, the market showed currency weakness with the pound near 3.49 dollars in early trading and the dollar trading around 15.57 to encash. Exchange quotes drifted with marks and francs moving slightly, indicating a broad decline across major currencies.
Police seized trunks claimed to belong to Mrs. Maxine Dempsey former wife of Jack Dempsey at Ogden Union Station. An agent of the department of justice and others connected with the case indicated the trunks may contain letters about alleged attempts to obtain information on Jack Dempsey’s military service. Mrs Dempsey reportedly left for Los Angeles with a companion after a warning from a gang member.
Market activity shows Tevestiment rails and high class industries strengthening in a bullish trend while demand for call money rises to 16 percent. Prices quoted include HG 264 at 16.60, wool around 1.264 to 15.26, cattle and calves with varied bids, and feeder and breeding stock values amid a generally active but noisy session.
Chicago grain prices edge higher as absence of selling pressure relieves demand. Corn leads gains with May at 1.80 to 1.3644 and May prices firm ahead. provisions show strength while wheat and oats trade cautiously. Cash sales noted: corn No 2 mixed 1.51, No 3 yellow 2.66, oats 0.70 to 0.90, rye and barley steady.
Ottawa era market roundup reports a Utah and Chicago livestock mix with Tintic Standard shares and other market data. Includes cattle and hog receipts, prices, and notes on various regional exchanges, with detailed buying and selling figures and company names.
Chicago markets show butter at 3.49 and eggs at 13.22. Prices listed for various commodities include 16 505 cables. Tom Mix stars in Treat Em Rough at the Cozy today and tomorrow with matinees noted and limited admission.
A garbled health advert claims a remedy called Gruggiets priced at 25e eases bowel issues. It touts soothing effects and improved digestion though details are unclear. The ad uses period voice and vague testimonials to urge purchase.
Noted swimmer Parry McGiverny, wearing the Dilinnia Athlete club colors, passes Ogden en route to Hawaii to compete in several water tournaments. He holds multiple world records and will face Norman Toss Charlie Shieldy and local Hawaiian talent in three scheduled matches in Honolulu.
Mrs. Sarah Ann Stewart of Plain City died this morning at the fanity home after a illness. She was born in England in 1841 and was the wife of the late James K Stewart. Survivors include children James W Stewart Jos eph Stewart Joan Stewart Salt Lake Mary and Eble Stewart and Robert Stewart a University of Illinois professor. Three grandchildren and a brother Alfred Woonhead of American Fork. The body was removed to the Wil aust mortuary.
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