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Newspaper
Logan Nation
Location
Logan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1903
Page
10
General meetings in Logan announce Sunday ward gatherings at 7 p.m. and tabernacle services shifted to 2 p.m. on Sundays, replacing the former 7 p.m. time. Stake Presidency names Joseph Morrell, Isaac Smith, and W W Maughan.
A new shop announces its opening opposite the post office offering optical goods and watches. The ad highlights a fine stock of optical goods and watches for customers in the area.
The first livery drivers strike clash erupted when mourners sought a funeral at West 18th and Allport. An undertaker gathered conveyances, but during services, pickets forced drivers to desert under threats of violence as the hearse and carriages were left unmanned.
Post mortem on 21 year old William Allison reveals a rare congenital anomaly with the stomach occupying the left chest, displaced heart on the right, and both lungs abnormal. An unused left lung and misplaced abdominal organs in the thoracic cavity point to infancy origin. Case described as one of surgery history's most remarkable.
Mrs Mollo, proprietor, announces a large sale on all goods at 84 Wes First South, three-quarters of a block west of First National Bank. The notice emphasizes substantial price cuts across the entire inventory.
Offer to buy or sell goods and hire needs. S. B. Sorenson advertises wholesale smoked ham bacon lard and salt bacon near the post office. Help wanted for a faithfull person to call on retail trade for a manufacturing house with salary and travel plans. Travel superintendent ad for round trip tickets within 250 miles with holiday sale dates. Light wagon for sale and inquiries at the office.
A fragmented notice notes a Christmas presents call and examination, with unclear timing and local reference. It mentions odour and asserts urgency to be in town, reflecting a brief, nonstandard archival snippet.
In Philadelphia a National Congress of Mothers committee discussed ousting Senator Reed Smoot. Mrs Frederick Scheff presided with delegates from Washington New York New Jersey Connecticut and Pennsylvania. They unanimously called for a public meeting in the city to protest Smoot’s continued tenure with the date to be announced.
P A Neilson and Sons Grocery announces specially low prices for the holiday season, inviting shoppers to take advantage of discounted goods.
Eyes turn to Utah as a steady, business like frontier for investment while Colorado faces widespread strikes and labor unrest. Investors see Utah forging ahead with less disruption, prompting renewed interest from mining men and capitalists seeking growth opportunities amid industry troubles back home.
New Orleans on December 18 marks the start of official centennial ceremonies commemorating the transfer of the Louisiana territory from France to the United States. Gov. Heard reviews a distinguished guest party as warships from France and others arrive to assist. Spain accepted the invitation but has not yet sent its warship, participation to be through its Consul.
Advertisement urges readers to buy homes or farms via the National Home Seekers Association with small monthly installments cheaper than rent. Local agent J C Knowles listed for details. Also promotes special prices on ladies waists at Logan Dry Goods Co and ploughshares from Henry H Danielson.
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