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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1920
Page
2
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Reports from multiple states describe large death tolls and hundreds injured as tornado storms devastate towns. Homes destroyed exceed earlier storms, leaving many without dwellings while relief agencies plan federal aid and rebuilding strategies for wage earners who owned their homes.
An Ogden educator lauds a tennis club as a means to improve physical well being and civic welfare. Local organizers seek 100 men to form a charter group, with 60 already named and 40 signatures needed to proceed, emphasizing service over profit.
Easter Sunday features a striking Christian pageant with impressive scenes and participants. The article notes the event’s prominence, referencing Easter lime traditions and the role of a group named Faster comtos.
A historical overview traces Easter's origins from Teutonic and Jewish roots, noting Saxon rites, egg symbolism, and shifts by the Council of Nicaea in 395 and Whitby in 664. It contrasts Western and Eastern observances, explains Passover links, and highlights the festival’s evolution toward joy, freedom, and renewal tied to Exodus.
Joseph White was sentenced in Judge J K Roberts' court to ninety days in jail after pleading he did not know what led him to molest women. He claimed innocence and denied insanity while admitting two years of improper conduct. The judge warned he would not continue such actions and urged reform.
Governor Davis of Idaho approves Fire Protection Week from April 23 to 28 following district forest office letters. The plan, confirmed by Elia lenter auld and Mr. Rutledge, designates April 23 to 28 as a coordinated observance across Idaho Utah Oregon Washington.
State and local library needs are being considered at conferences across the country. The American Library Negotiation leads a nationwide "Bookafter everybody" campaign, with librarians and trustees attending meetings. Five library workers are to attend from each state’s governors, with conferences in San Cranelsen and Los Angeles, plus Utah representation by Dr. LA Gowans and Grace W. Harris.
Washington March 3. Rep Campball Republican Kansas declares teachers certificates issued to Socialists and anarchists are teaching in every city and that college professors of law and higher degrees are Socialists and enemies of the constitution. He cites a Harvard socialist who admitted teaching Socialism and claims socialists should not educate the youth.
A nostalgic ad touts Salts as a kidney tonic, claiming sluggish kidneys benefit from a daily dose of Jad Salts Cap. It describes kidney pains, headaches, and bladder issues as woes cured by flushing the kidneys. The remedy is presented as harmless, inexpensive, and popular with local druggists.
May 30 an appropriation of 1418,000 for aerial mail from New York to San Francisco was written into the Treasury appropriation bill just before passage by the Senate and sent to conference. The House rejected a similar idea, but Senate supporters hoped it would succeed. The proposed route favored Chicago and Omaha with southern routing proposals dismissed on points of order.
A jumbled 1918 testimonial excerpt touts Number 40 Bead as a universal cure. J C Mendenhall, a longtime Houston druggist, claims dramatic blood and systemic cures and urges readers to order Number 40 from J C Mendenhall Medicine Company.
In Rome Premier Nitti said in the chamber that he never viewed the Jugo Slavs as enemies but as friends and hoped for cultural exchange. He supported enforcing the London pact if required, mentioning Britain and France as bound by it, and floated a third Adriatic solution if needed.
A reader is advised to contact J. J. Brummitt at 2417 Hudson Avenue to buy or sell Liberty bonds, with a contact phone listing as 59 for inquiries and transactions.
WashingtonMarch 30 Senator Newberry of Michigan who has returned will not resume his seat in the Senate until all matters arising from the Michigan election conspiracy proceedings are cleared up He indicated he would refrain from participating in roll calls while the issue remains unresolved The Republican majority in the Senate stands at forty eight to forty four. William B Leeds announces marriage to Prince Chris brother of the ex king of Greece and the couple now reside together.
Carl C. Fischer, 16, sought on forging government checks, was captured in the Grand Canyon district after a remote chase from Juneau to Alaska to Pacific camps and mountains. Treasury Secret Service confirms his custody by Davenport and transport to Salt Lake City. he confessed theft of blank checks and cashed a 32000 check. He is said to have served at least two prior prison terms.
Delhi March 23 The special commission appointed by the provincial congress to inquire into Punjab disturbances reports Baron Chelmsford as viceroy and governor general of India is incapable of holding office and should be recalled. It finds no proven conspiracy to overthrow the British government and criticizes martial law and the Amritsar affair. It also calls for the relief of Sir Michael O'Dwyer General Dyer and several officials, and seeks repeal of the Rowlatt acts.
An advertisement extolls Bitro-Phosphate and Wilre-Phosphite as remedies for nervous debility, sleeplessness, and general weakness. It claims they restore appetite, energy, and cheer, improve complexion, and aid weight gain, urging use with meals and warning against nonusers. The copy pretends medical endorsement and cautions about safety.
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