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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1920
Page
11
Major Rudolph Ishroeder, army test pilot at Dayton, set an altitude record of 3602 feet in a flight described during the National Air Show. He reported climbing at 143 10 390 miles an hour to 30 000 feet, then descending and landing despite a backward glide and unsettled conditions.
The San Carlo Grand Opera company performed at the Orpheum theatre with Manuel Salazar as Don Jose and Blena de Mette as Carmen. The cast delivered strong vocal performances and received warm applause, with notable praise for Salazar, de Mette, and others.
Washington March 12. Legislation to regulate the meat packing industry was advocated by Joseph Mercer of the Kansas Cattle Growers Association and opposed by L H D Weld of Swift and Company before the House Agriculture Committee. Mercer warned against claims the bill would ruin packers.
Mercer argues for government regulation of packers and stockyards as public utilities with periodic inspection of their books to restore producer confidence. He contends such action would do untold good and protect producers from market abuses.
An advertisement touts Wizard Oil as a spray for grip and influenza prevention, recommending nasal and throat use or gargling, with a money back guarantee. It adds Wizard Liver Whips as a pleasant pink pill for headaches and constipation, priced 30c.
The obituary notes the death of 75 year old Wherry, father of Ogden physician SW Wherry. It records his move from Aden to Oakland, mentions Denver and Denver area links, and lists surviving relatives in Aden, Balldacker, Oaklind, Salen, and other places. Funeral arrangements and residence details are noted for next of kin.
Veterans apply to the Red Cross seeking support after wartime service. They describe hardships in finding steady employment and note the challenge of returning home.
Former judge Harris of the cha triet court was the principal speaker at the Taylor Parent Teachers meeting yesterday. Granville Gleeson, school principal, presided as residents and school children attended, promoting value of cooperation between home and school.
An advertisement claims an advertising cream removes freckles and blotches instantly with double strength formula. It promises clear skin for all skin tones and offers a money back guarantee if the product fails.
The London Globe accuses President Wilson of inconsistency in a public letter to Hitchcock and questions his health and self restraint. The piece critiques Wilson's peacemaking stance and suggests foreign readers may view his conduct unfavorably.
Nevada authorized the Austin Eureka road project as part of the Midland train route segment. The work will cost about 70000 dollars with delivery from Washington depots. Three caterpillar machines, weighing ten tons each, arrived yesterday to begin earthworks, signaling a major upgrade to city infrastructure and water supply facilities.
London March 12 a new Hungarian peace treaty has been definitely agreed upon by the peace conference and placed in the drafting committee which had gone to Paris. It is expected the treaty will be completed within a week with the main terms unchanged though several economies concessions have been granted.
Wichita Falls Texas March 12 Frank Morgan deputy sheriff went to the Red River to serve injunction papers issued by authorities in the oil land dispute.
A federal court in Enks Oklahoma addresses a land dispute between Texas and Oklahoma. The case involves Texas rangers and officials stepping into authority over wells and land, with heavy enforcement anticipated from both sides.
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