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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1920
Page
2
Fragmented readable text describes a figure named Claes in a strange garbled frame at a location called Mentettee in Coden with references to Associated Press and public description rates. The source is largely unreadable, offering few clear facts beyond names and institutions.
The article urges a national fundraising drive to raise a quarter of a million dollars for a monument on the Maria to mark where German cash was halted. It argues every person should contribute small amounts, totaling from about 100 million potential donors, so the memorial truly represents the American people rather than a few individuals.
The American Forestry Association plans to honor veterans by planting many memorial trees after noting the Dumont Kennedy elm on Lincoln Street. Nine boys from Crawfordsville, who served in wartime, are linked to the historic tree. Senator Watson spoke at the commemorative event, and the group seeks other trees with similar histories to join the path of fame.
A New York ad from the New York association for improving the condition of the poor highlights hunger sickness and cold in homes as severe as Europe’s war zones. Ogden fraternal relief concerns prompt calls for local aid before funding Europe first. Meanwhile rail electrification and fuel shortages loom as transport anxieties rise.
Armistrong, chairman of the Plestrification committee of General Electric, issues an article on the question of electrifying railroads. He outlines the challenges and potential advantages of electric traction for trains and streetcars.
J J Brummitt at 2417 Hudson Avenue offers Liberty Bonds for sale at high prices and promises to expose frauds of his opponent. Contact by phone 59 for details.
Bruce 5. Cramer, 36, president of Crawer Kay Madehinery, was found dead in his office 406, Salt Lake City, with a bullet wound to the right temple. Life partner Clifford A. Kay, also company president, reported the scene. A 32 caliber revolver lay near him, a shell fired, two notes addressed to his wife and to Mr Kay were on the desk. Police verdict was suicide.
An old advertisement touts Musterole as a blisterless mustard plaster substitute. It claims fast relief for sore throats chest colds and pains without skin irritation and notes jar sizes and hospital size pricing.
School board approves a three class bonus system for teachers in the 1920 21 school year. Superintendent Fowler explains the plan with A B and C classifications and bonuses of 50 100 and 950 respectively. A panel of five judges will assess teacher performance to ensure fairness.
Ohio physician Dr Edwards claims a simple vegetable-based prescription helps many women over 17 years of practice. He says taking one nightly Paniels can improve pale complexions dull eyes pimples coated tongue and headaches by cleansing the liver and bowels.
Huntsville Farm Bureau to host the county conference at the Interchurch World Pate with Rev. J HLON presiding. The event features Farmers Union leaders and teams from local communities. Widespread discussion will focus on agriculture and related topics.
State Secretary A G Alderman announced five county conferences for Utah to be held in early April. The Salt Lake City session opens April B at 9 30 am with Rev George E Davies presiding and Rev Ray Palmer leading devotional periods. Other events include talks by Dr H W Burger and Rev Godfrey Matthews, with a home telefilm and a Huntsville concert nearby.
In Ogden two youths aged 18 and 16 attempted or completed suicide. Adolph Young, 432 Twenty fourth street, killed himself with a .38 pistol after a hemorrhage from tuberculosis. Eddie Williams, 443 Twenty first street, survived a self inflicted wound after declaring he was tired of living. Police, Dr. H W Nelson, and Kirkendall chapel handled the cases.
An old advertisement promotes Bayer aspirin as genuine relief, urging buyers to look for the Bayer label and stating the product has been safe and effective for adults for over eighteen years. It mentions small and larger packages and references acetylsalicylic acid as the active ingredient.
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