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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1919
Page
4
The piece extols electricity as a practical public service enabling instant start of household chores. It highlights light at a switch and performs tasks like washing ironing sewing cooking and cleaning, underscoring convenience and efficiency.
Nurses from the School of Nursing will receive diplomas this evening at 7 30. The class began in 191? and has grown rapidly with plans for a new class starting in June. Graduates listed include Miss Sigud Florian Salt Lake Miss Pearl Wenning Malad Utah Miss Angliantha Noorlandes Ogden and others. The school offers a three year program in all branches of nursing with high standards and thorough training. Application ads for training jobs appear from John Scowcroft & Sons Co. offering paid on the job training trades for girls.
Paris May 28 The states formed from old Austria have agreed to pay part of Austria’s indemnity in coin and debt. About 2.5 billion kroner will be paid by the separated states with another equal amount proportioned among them. Hungary shares the burden due to the Trentino and Trieste requisitions. Final treaty details are unsettled amid a maze of events.
New York May 29 The Salvation Army campaign for twelve million home service fund has passed its national goal, with reports from all sections showing the drive ahead of schedule. Despite a New York district shortfall, officials say the total will reach the target and go over the top.
May 29 at Chicago the Democrats discussed fundraising for the 1920 campaign. Treasurer Wilbur W. of faws outlined subscriptions appeals and methods to finance the national party. Mr March reviewed past campaigns and criticized Republicans, stressing closer cooperation among party departments and women in politics.
Knights of Columbus held a state convention in Ogden yesterday to discuss a proposed Utah Idaho state council and war work policies. Officers for the next year were elected, and delegates toured Weber territory, with talks by Denny Preasan and other officers.
A major portion of the text notes that many women voters had not formed party ties and could be courted by the Democratic organization. Mrs. Percy Venuybacker of Bennsylvania Rain highlighted this appeal as essential to the party’s peace treaty stance. In the afternoon, state chairmen met while Joseph Tumulty and Franklin Roosevelt arrived to join the committee discussions. Tumulty said he came in a private capacity and denied carrying a Wilson message.
Seven leaders from state history, city officials, and veterans groups are chosen to organize Salt Lake Citys anniversary celebration for the driving of the last spike on the Utah Central railroad. Executives include Andrew Jonnonen president of the State Historical Society, Mayor Ferry, Nanik S Spencer, Weshort W Parrill, Miss Kouna Lindsay, Lily WolSleyhorne, and Joseph Tecker among others.
Dihères were present at the January meeting as inclement weather forced the postponement of the fiftieth anniversary event. The celebration will feature speeches and music inspired by the Golden Spike ceremony at Ogden with Mr Jensno contacted for details. The veteran ancestor and relatives will attend. the spike and hammer used by Brigham Young will be displayed in the Latter-day Lot museum.
In New York May 10 charges allege efforts to poison U S public opinion under cover of Polish Jews aiding Germany. Cablegrams said sent to President Wilson by the Society of Polish Freedom Merchants in America. Protests mounted as an interallied commission reports.
Ogden school teachers were paid for two months the ninth and ninth months to allow those leaving town to bank checks. The school board approved the noon payment at the last meeting. Many teachers will depart on trains after the close of school. Others plan trips to Yellowstone Park during vacation to earn extra money while seeing the park.
Desperate efforts by Greek British French American Red Cross and U S Army physicians push to confine typhus in Macedonia to its breeding grounds and stop spread to Europe and America. American doctors rush supplies and field teams through mud and fog as Red Cross workers battle harsh conditions and disease in Kavalla and surrounding villages.
Hearing on Bell Properties revenues shows the government lost about 9.6 million dollars from August 1 1918 under the Bell contract. Senators urged immediate return of telephone properties and lawmakers to provide compensation terms for companies while under government control. The deficit in independent telephone operations is cited at about 600 thousand dollars, with calls for fairness in termination terms and ongoing rates.
The passage touts American efficiency in producing high mileage tires at a reasonable price and claims savvy buying delivers big value. It emphasizes skilled manufacturing and smart purchasing as a route to maximize money's worth.
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