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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1920
Page
2
George Fawcett Hamby is doomed to die in the electric chair after killing two men during a robbery at Fest Brooklyn Savings Bank. He has shown unconcern about his fate in death hours, often talking about his travels in Europe, Asia and Africa.
The article discusses evolving education methods, arguing that teaching should start from familiar, everyday objects. It emphasizes linking geography and other subjects to a pupil's experiences, with agriculture as an ideal objective-based topic that connects to daily life and the soil around the child. It contrasts urban and rural contexts and notes differing teaching needs. (Continued Tomorrow)
The Standard proclaims its establishment in 1870 as an independent daily newspaper published every evening except Sunday. It asserts membership in the Associated Press and claims exclusive rights to its news content and designated local notices.
John Howard Carver of the Webber county Red Cross urges public schools to offer short compulsory nursing courses. He cites the need for practical skills such as thermometer use and bed care, arguing weeks rather than months could train capable young women to assist in emergencies.
An unclear note extols reach of instruction for young women in emergencies, arguing it would prove highly valuable to the community. It mentions the need for swift action by the committee and urges enrollment or support.
An American expert argues thousands of Americans study Chinese to prepare for a larger future trade with China. He notes young men and women should learn the language to access better salaries as demand grows, predicting boosts for those who master Chinese and outlining benefits for West Coast manufacturing tied to coastwise shipping costs.
A garbled text fragment cites Treasury Department envelopes labeled income tax forms and calls for postponement and compliance. It references Uncle Sam and appeals to taxpayers to file, while noting public aversion to tax forms and teasing possible learning in handling the blank forms. The piece reflects a humorous, chaotic tone about income tax season.
The 1920 census report from the Federal Council of Churches of America notes total church membership at 35,180,406 Protestants and 2,560,181 in Jewish congregations. It cites rapid growth in Catholic and Protestant bodies, with details on specific denominations and membership figures across the U.S. including Episcopal, Southern Baptist, and Lutheran bodies.
Washington and Paris commentary on Viscount Grey's letter to the London Times reviews American stance on the peace treaty. Senator Miles Poindexter denounces the effort as aligning with a foreign form of governance, urging preservation of U.S. independence despite friendly ties with Britain.
Orville Milligan a 14 year old from Miles City Montana was found dead in a snow bank near Sheep Mountain after leaving home January 18. He died of heart disease and was lost in a blizzard during the trip home from Detroit where he had been away from baseball several years.
Fragmented ad-like text claims foot pain relief through a product or service with references to wax foot impressions and comfort. Mentions J Walker and a $20 Coll in building, but details are unclear and sourcing unreliable.
Port Shorts Salt Lake reports a crowded boxing card with Spider Moffat losing by knockout in the second round to Kid Davis of Salt Lake in a one round bout. Lightweight Art Brugger earned a decision over Young Solal in a four round match. Paris notes Johnny Crudb claiming a technical knockout over Marcel Bogas in a separate American bout.
Charles N Hopkins, pioneer Northwest telephone map maker and former U S marshal for Washington, died in Rochester Minn after an operation. He founded the Palouse Gazette in 1877 and helped own the Spokan Chronicle. He led the conversion of the military telegraph to a telephone system and later became president of the Inland Telephone Co. Mrs Hopkins was 63 and survived by his widow and daughter.
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