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Newspaper
Ogden Junction
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1880
Page
1
A long run on jewelry and watches offered at wholesale prices near eight dollars per item. The notice claims to supply bankrupt and auctioned goods to buyers nationwide, with a large on hand stock from June to August. It promises discounted prices, mail order sales, and free insured shipping on certain orders.
An urgent advertisement promises watches and gold jewelry for a $15 order. It lists Abyssinian gold Geneva watches and chain options, urging readers to send money to The Sentinel Chicago and warning of fraudulent schemes.
A dated advertisement outlines payment methods including money orders drafts and cash with restrictions. It states limits on COD shipments distances fees and a refund policy if goods are not satisfactory. The notice seeks agents and provides Chicago and New York contact details.
San Francisco reports allege a conspiracy between Mayor Kalloch and his son to murder Charles De Young. Witnesses describe visits to a house opposite Dr Thrall’s residence and a later tap at Mayor Kalloch’s door as investigators note suspicious movements before the shooting. Public reaction includes security guards at the mayor’s home as the city awaits a full trial.
The article surveys imminent tariff law changes and various international affairs. It notes the Prince of Wales visit to Gladstone, steamship arrivals at Castle Garden, and immigrant totals, while mentioning fires, shipwrecks, political shifts, and royal marriages. It includes U S local incidents such as Albert Huff's shooting in Terre Haute and comments on emigration and postal policy.
The article explains the telegraph vision instrument called the Diaphote. It details a receiving mirror of aglenium iodide silver and a reproducing speculum of selenium chromium, with many insulated wires feeding a galvanic battery. When activated light passes through an ordinary camera and chemical changes alter the mirror and speculum to reproduce an image.
An elderly local minister and trusted citizen, Rev. Geo N Thayer, declares in a store visit that he and his wife owe their lives to Bhiloh’s Conservative cure. The testimonial promotes a remarkable sale and satisfaction for diseases of the throat and lungs. Sold by J. W. Utetutt & Co and Ormeby Logan.
An urchin style ad touts SHTLOIPS CATARRIL REMEDY A nasal injector with each bottle. It promises fast relief from catarrh diphtheria canker mouth and headache and offers good health and sweet breath. Sold by J W McNutt Co Whiteside and Metall Druggists and O C Ormsby Logan Utah.
Advertises a large assortment at bed rock prices all at JugGINLOTHAM Co on 4th street and Weber Mills. Items include ladies and gents ware boots shoes dry goods notions hats and caps groceries hardware farming implements flour grain and feed. Feb date suggested.
An advertisement extols Brown's Arnica Salve as unrivaled for curing burns cuts and bruises and claims it aids untamed eyes. It promises relief for both man and beast and urges readers to try the product.
A critique compares Crabbe to other poets and argues his plain, unpoetic life yields real human feeling and suffering. The author hopes a revival will rescue notable work from forgetfulness and asks for a reader to seek moral truths rather than ornate verse. Then a reader discusses an article on signs of the times and perihelia predicting calamities and pestilence around 1881 to 1889. The writer urges caution and notes plans to prove forthcoming events. Pony Saal Warchuan, Ocpen City, April 25, 780.
A vintage ad touts Dr Minties Special Medicines including the Nephraticum for kidney and bladder issues and Dandelion Pills for liver and digestive troubles. It also promotes Astley Cooper’s Vital Restorative for nervous debility and related conditions, claiming safety and strong results with price details and distributor names in Ogden and San Francisco.
Reports from western Euphrates ruins suggest a long lost empire predating Rome and Athens. Inscriptions on unknown stones may unlock early religion, science, and arts, with potential links to Abrahamic lands.
A newly introduced measure by Representative Downey of Wyoming prompts sharp commentary. The bill would authorize 500000 dollars from Treasury funds to commission paintings of Jesus Christ for the National Capitol walls, depicting his birth, life and death across the four Gospels.
A snipped quotation accuses a Times writer of honesty amid a dispute about the Whittaker trial. The remark labels the NYT as unusually candid compared with others in what is described as a biased imperialist environment.
The English scientist Dr Stichardson warns against excess coffee as it can cause dyspepsia and irritation, though it is an invigorating wholesome drink when used in moderation. A separate note states 1,000,000 feet of East River bridge mooring timber will be creosoted with a wool preservative. contract awarded to MP C R Andrews of New York.
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