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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1920
Page
1
A Woman's Page essay criticizes echo personalities who imitate others in public life. It argues that complacent thinkers avoid thinking for themselves, risking demagoguery and social harm. The piece urges women to learn to think critically and engage in constructive debate to advance civilization.
Federal judge Sessions grants motion to dismiss indictments against Senator Truman H. Newberry and 34 others over election law violations. The ruling centers on the validity of general election statutes as applied to press and mail fraud sections. Trial set to begin January 27.
Washington reports motion picture men attempted to photograph President Wilson using a hay wagon concealment but were thwarted by White House secret service officers. The episode follows earlier attempts to film Wilson in public. A second item notes a proposed federal blue sky law to curb flotation of worthless securities, with penalties and postal disclosure requirements.
The narrative follows a wife recalling her husband John’s neglect contrasted with others’ attentions, her fleeting pride in rival admiration, and the emotional toll of a fragile marriage. She reflects on flowers, memory, and the ache of perceived betrayal as she lies ill and contemplates forgiveness vs divorce. The tale ends with the nurse’s questions, a suspect admission, and the line that “the soul, too must be fed.”
A weird bundled notice from Perth Amboy New Jersey dated January 13 references AML motorcycle owners and riders meeting at Room 227 Cot Morton Building on Monday evening at 7 36 pm January 19. The text blends misc items about imports mildew removal and miscellaneous products including bacon lumber wax and knives with unclear connection to a single event.
Weber county school board met to launch a February campaign for county schools. Supt. R A Fowler named campaign chairman with aides F W Stratford John Malls A C Christensen John Wheeler and Thomas Birge. Damaged school buildings are ready for occupancy after weather repairs and plumbing and heating upgrades were approved.
Washington January 12 The Supreme Court refused to hear the New Jersey Retail Liquor Dealers association challenge to the national prohibition amendment and its enforcement in New Jersey The court said it lacked jurisdiction. Boston Massachusetts January 12 Circuit Judge W O Andersen denied George C Dempsey a wholesale liquor dealer an injunction against federal enforcement of the Volstead Act The ruling was without argument and Dempsey’s counsel agreed it would expedite direct Supreme Court review.
Washington January 12 the second industrial conference reopened after a recess to evaluate proposals for stabilizing the nation’s industrial situation. The plan calls for a national conciliation service in Washington and regional boards of inquiry and adjustment. It faces criticism from the American Federation of Labor and other union groups.
Washington reports that American troops in Siberia will begin their homeward movement soon after mid February. The Siberian railway will be left to Japan and loyal Russians in eastern Siberia. The American railway mission will ease off before that time as the Czecho Slovak repatriation occurs early next month, removing the need for American forces in the region.
Real estate transfers recorded listing K Bachman to Clarence W Bachman on part of lot 9 block 5 plat B for 1250 dollars. Robert C Agee and wife to Willis H Inck et al part of Tot 28 block five acre plat A for 1000 dollars. Aliee M Banford to Delbert C N f part of southeast quarter section township north range 1 west. Charles F Thyberg and James P Herrick part of south half quarrie section 53 township o ner range 1 west for 5500 dollars.
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