21 Jun 1879
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Newspaper
Ogden Junction
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1879
Page
1
The leasehold and all scenery fixtures and personal property of Debar's opera house in St Lov were sold at auction by order of the probate court. John W Norton, longtime theatre manager, bought it for 1000 dollars and will depart for the East to arrange for next season.
June 17 dispatches report ministerial confusion in Constantinople with possible resignations and quick reshuffles. Rumors name Khedive Pasha as grand vizier and Said Pasha as interim, while Mahmoud Nedina's return mixed with British opposition. Multiple appointments and protests anticipated amid Greek boundary talks and Bulgarian royal ceremony concerns.
The column reports Burlington public schools closed, the Turners of Ottawa building a $7,000 hall, army worm damage in Jefferson county, a Fireman's Tournament at Freeport on June 22, and a cooking club formed at Champaign by five young ladies. It notes a fatal accident near Baroa, a liquor license price at Geneva Lake, a baby show in Bloomington raising $150, a mill project in Quantic Alacon county, and Lincoln planning an extensive tabernacle. It covers Ottawa population and saloon ratio, rain shortages, and crop concerns from grasshoppers in Ony Valley. Colorado features the Grand Canyon of the Arkansas, mentions Miss Irish at Washington, Indiana farmers near Clinton emboldened about reorganization, gossip in Gossip village, and a yellow fever scare in Indianapolis. It also reports a Howard county reunion, chint bugs in Powgshiek county, a Des Moines girl joining a circus, a Mount Pleasant Decoration Day wagon pageant, grain shipments to eastern markets, the death of Samuel Cooper in Clinton, and a farmer’s comical pants incident in Sioux City.
A cobbled collection of quips and phrases from a late era, mixing playful lines about money fractions, romance, streetcars, and social observations. It tethers wordplay to daily life with references to music, commerce, and fashion figures.
In Wasuixoron on June 17 the bill to amend the 1793 act governing enrolling and licensing of vessels in the counting trade was taken up and passed after discussion. The army appropriation bill followed with Withers detailing its provisions as the senate concluded its business for the day and adjourned.
Atkins reported the Senate amendments with a concurrence report. The judicial expenses bill arrived from the Senate and was referred to the appropriations committee as the House resumed morning consideration of the political assessments prohibition. Cunger opposed citing partisan motives. McLane argued it would curb political corruption linked to the Republicans. A lengthy, acrimonious debate followed before adjournment.
Investment pamphlet from Lawrence & Co bankers N Y claims two unerring rules for success in a pooled stock dealing system. It promises profits every 20 days with 10 percent monthly gains and cites a New York fashion editor as a high earner. It urges use of all kinds of stocks and bonds including government bonds and offers contact at 67 Exchange Place N Y.
A clergyman’s daughter, moved by an English translation of Delphine and Corinne, sought Madame de Stael’s aid in London. Stael declining, gently urged contentment with her humble lot. The woman returned home, disciplined and respectable, privately enriched by the encounter.
A Boston Transcript piece recounts a stern judge who, near retirement, set up practice in Abingdon and sought the town’s leadership. He meets a stranger who asks for the selectmen chair, only to be advised that the overseers of the poor are the suitable first contact for a new lawyer.
A portrait of a man who blends gentility with hollow views. He worships birth and fashion while denouncing rank, justifying bribes to gain admission, and loyally aiding peers to bolster his status. He frequents fancy bazaars and social rooms, spending freely to remain among the elite.
The California republic was discussed yesterday with Frank J. Pixley chosen as chairman and D. Boruck named secretary. The usual committees were appointed.
An advertised remedy claims to cleanse the blood and renew vitality through a single trial. It asserts stimulation of the stomach liver kidneys and a complete system refresh without providing clinical evidence or specifics.
A Philadelphia Dispensatory advertisement offers medical consultation for one dollar per bottle delivered free. Patients answer a 9 item questionnaire including name address age sex occupation and health details and enclose a dollar as a consultation fee. Letters are to be addressed to Dispensatory Filbert Street Philadelphia Pa.
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