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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1920
Page
9
Local items report Weber County receiving five Nesh quad trucks and two Federal trucks for county road work, with additional notes on community events. Also mentioned are oblique references to Death, weddings and society notices, plus brief local business and personal updates.
Obituary notes the death of a longtime Christian Science practitioner in Boston yesterday. Survived by Leland Kimball of Salt Lake City, Mrs. Re E. Wadleigh of hell, and Miss Florence Kimball. The community recalls her early service as a Peacemaker and second Miller, with church work and involvement in The Six Best Sellers home brew story and The Big Kick.
Washington February 4 The Senate will begin uninterrupted consideration of the peace treaty as arranged by Senator Longe Republican leader with Democratic aides saying no objection. The plan aims to keep the treaty before the chamber until ratification is reached, a move seen as shaping Democratic opinion and reservations. Republican leaders note two Democrats showed willingness to accept the Republic waning revisions but emphasize no party conference is planned.
The funeral for ign Tadiet is set for Wednesday at WW ofeick in the Sirkendull taneral cauqpel with interment at ally Cemetery. Mrs Mary Maltean will be buried Wednesday at 2 30 PM in Larkin chapel with Rev Capison officiating. viewing to continue this afternoon and tomorrow. Your last chance to see Everywoman at the Alhambra.
Fragmented OCR listing real estate transfers including names like Mary W. Siete William Tucker Ogden Mulvey Lane Mleckham and Hill. Mentions sums such as 3200 dollars and references to week end transfers. Readability is limited with several garbled phrases and missing details.
Vexatay Valley man Nathan Summers attempted to gain possession of his children by force, resulting in a fatal shooting. Judge Sullivan noted Summers previously abducted a boy and faced custody battles with his former wife Mrs Summers, who was granted custody while Summers faced ongoing legal actions.
Ogden audiences await a first class Orpheum Theatre performance by the American Legion Oper company for a whimsical musical comedy titled Piff Paff Pout. The troupe promises light singing dancing and comedy with a mission to entertain and honor veterans. There will be a second show if sold out tonight box office at the Orpheum.
The Gondoliers produced by Agricultural College with cast including Roby Winkner and Binckner. Ogden performances February 1 and 27. special scenery painted by college art department planned. strong local and state interest in presenting this operatic production.
SPOKANE Wash 14 2 mieanyre looking toward mobilization for the Junier market price reductions which would amount to ten to thirty per cent under present prices were announced today by the Weyerhauser Sales company distributing Agency for eleven borbery nila controlled by the Weyerhaeuer Interests The reduced prices, it was declared, would remain in effect at least until June 3.
An inquest at an attic court considered the fatal shooting of Mike Ternpin by Jennie Searding last week. Two witnesses, Dy We Brown and City Patron Bar Woe wing, testified as proceedings continued under City Judge I. L. Raveris with County Attorney and Attorney David T. Stine representing the unnamed claimant.
A county education report notes five boys are pursuing a plan to attend a preparatory program in the spring. Superintendent Jones warns that without county school board approval, any absences will be treated as truancy and result in juvenile court action.
The district court debated whether a 17 year old charged with burglary should be tried as a juvenile or held for the district court. Judge A W Agen presided as Attorney Joseph Chez argued for juvenile court referral while officers prepared to verify the suspect’s identity. The case was continued for a week for further checks.
Peter W. Collins of Banton, one of the witnesses against five New York Socialist assemblymen, will appear in April under Knights of Columbus auspices. Jaws, J. Walah and David Gold will also attend at unspecified dates, with information from the Knights of Columbus Supreme Council at New Haven.
Ogden residents praise Asbestoiare, a new non conductor of heat and cold, now installed in about twenty homes. It covers ceilings to save one third of coal use in winter and helps keep houses cool in summer. Made by The Anbestolate Precuca company. Shones 1466 and 620K.
An Ogden man anxiously faces his wife’s serious illness and possible death as details unfold from a chaotic message. The note mentions funeral preparations and a family moving between locations, including Salt Lake and Arizona, while reference to a daughter’s recent death adds to the somber context. The piece closes with an ad-like plug for "The Copper Head" at the Alhambra, urging family viewership.
D O McKay, president of the Utah State Farm Bureau, warns farmers to select crops carefully as a likely water shortage looms next summer. He urges timely planting and prioritizing crops that mature with limited irrigation, and calls canal companies and individuals to weigh water supply in advance to avoid repeated failures.
Finest E. Stevens of the health department tendered resignation to Commissioner Ward. He has accepted a better position with Newman-Stuart company. The vacancy will be filled by a stenographer who will handle vital statistics and perform stenographic duties.
The American Chamber of Commerce for the Levant plans to establish Levant House in New York City with aims to aid commerce between the Levant and America. Led by G. I. Ravn and other prominent business figures, the move seeks to record and promote American civilian progress among Arab and Turkish groups, with support from executive members and honorary associates of the chamber.
Pennsylvania oil producers are blamed for high refining costs as they threaten to close plants for lack of raw material. They claim oil is in their pipelines but held back for higher advances, seeking an equitable distribution in Pennsylvania and West Virginia to curb price rises. A British Victory Medal design is approved by the War Office featuring Winged Victory and the inscription The Great Way for Civilization.
February 24 hearing in Amicago reveals Secretary Meredith of Agriculture blasting Penny Wise policies as hindering farm support and printing costs. He cites budget cuts of up to 30 million annually and accuses the department of stalling farm production and public safety while pressuring print publicity. He plans an advertising push to explain the department’s vital work and county benefits.
In a letter to observers, President Hoover defends the food administration amid pork price concerns. He says farmers faced a costly 2.60 per unit loss and that distributors set margins, while consumers paid less than last year. Senator Henderson and others challenge the administration’s assurances, citing witnesses before the agriculture committee about a supposed breach of faith.
Washington February reports indicate President Wilson is expected to sign the land leasing bill tomorrow. If no veto interrupts by midnight, the measure will become law with authorization to administer by Secretary Daniels and Jake Bar.
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