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Newspaper
Ogden Junction
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1879
Page
4
A New York dispatch reports widespread envy among merchants over California's constitution attempt and the Pacific railroad's power. Analysts predict capital flight and possible repeal pressure as labor and socialist factions weigh the document's constitutional clauses against state interests.
Analysis of telegraph bills and party conflict as New York Senator Conkling and others argue over loyalty from Southern reps. Chandler letter cited shows peace efforts and Republican maneuvering to preserve the Union amid secession tensions.
A House session reports bills on writs of prohibition and mandamus revisions and pensions for widows of 1812 veterans. A proposal to prohibit military presence at election sites was enrolled and sent for presidential signature. Debates touch bi metallic standards and France's monetary system amid European tensions.
A Paris dispatch reports a Franco American commerce delegation seeking a reciprocity treaty with France. London notes a clandestine circulation of Land and Liberty after Dubrovin’s execution. Other items cite a Czarist proclamation’s impact on East Roumelians and a Paris lottery plan to fund a Statue of Liberty completion donation. Simla reports ceremonial talks between Gen Brown Major Cavagnari and Yakoob Khan.
A collage of 1879 items notes US trade gains and premium rates, Illinois salary cuts, Florida weather anomalies, and a Titusville memorial for Col Darke. It recounts a Portage jail escape, a sheriff’s daughter flight with a prisoner, a Leetburg double murder, and Canada’s plan to curb Pullman car charges amid railway card use.
The text outlines Union Pacific style charges for sleeping cars for runs up to 200 miles with rates of 1 for a single birth, 2 for a section, 4 for a state room and proportion for longer distances, plus 50 cents for berth making. It notes penalties from 107 to 300 dollars per offense and rules allowing entry to Pullman seats when ordinary cars are full. It then recounts a San Francisco tale of a honeymooning husband and a note from a deserting wife in Tar Flat critique of hotel life and a dramatic farewell, ending with guidance on future conduct.
An English farmer notices huntsmen near his field and warns a boy to guard a gate. The boy refuses to open it despite bribes and threats. The Duke of Wellington arrives, praises the boy for obedience, gives him a sovereign, and rides off. The boy rejoices he kept the gate shut against the Duke and Napoleon.
A poor husband gambles on gossip to escape poverty after his wife spreads damaging teafight tales. He bets five to twenty that none are true, learns the stories are false, and he wins her wealth while they continue betting on town rumors.
A collage of whimsical phrases and odd statements featuring references to coin values, canal tow, Siam penalties, Shakespeare, civilization machines, and humorous exchanges. The fragmentary text includes quotes and caption-like lines about footwear, a marching mule, and wooden shoes, with light satire and didactic reflections.
A vivid 19th century courtship scene describes the bride and groom to be. The bride wears a towering powdered coiffure with a single white rosebud, a lace handkerchief, satin dress with hoop, and white kid shoes with spangles. The groom appears in sky blue silk with yellow lining, white satin breeches, and pink ribbon details, finished with lace frills and a miniature pendant.
A fragmented page presents a quirky dialogue about sour strawberries and a debate on whether a play is modern or ancient. A professor asks which, a junior answers yes, and a total collapse follows.
Better Than Leadrille Gold claims health benefits from Cou pounp Extract Sarsararina and Portussive. The ad touts cures for Scrofula Rheumatism and skin diseases, plus liver purifying benefits. Brown's Veartaste Liver Pints target indigestion and torpid liver. Promotion names J W McNutt Co Ogden and asserts a rivalless healer Brown's Western Remedies.
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