31 May 1879
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Newspaper
Ogden Junction
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1879
Page
1
Caicaco reports Assessor Darke will tax grain stored in elevators, directing deputies to assess about ten million dollars worth of wheat. The move could disrupt Keene interests with large holdings and cost about a dollar per bushel, altering plans of major operators.
A blaze last night damaged the timber sheds beside the Burr mill stone etora rooms at John Thoye & Sons manufactory in Buffalo. The fire ruined the office and another store with insured loss reported at 80,900 dollars from a 1,088,371,000 policy figure.
Foreign notes report Governor Aleko Pasha clashing with Ottoman orders over wearing a fez instead of a Bulgarian hat. The dispute could alter how he is received in Sofia, though no unrest is expected. Prince Alexander will visit Balmoral next week by Queen Victoria’s invitation. Betting odds in the Derby run 200 to 1 against Unecag. Arbritator rules against wage cuts for 50,000 south Yorkshire coal miners and boys.
A correspondent from Boston offers impressions of the city, praising its streets, schools, libraries, theaters, and hospitals, while condemning crime and reform failures. The letter notes 435,000 residents, a large public library, many prostitutes, and a climate of moral controversy amid refinement. It ends with a dated sign-off from Roatow, Massachusetts.
The Salt Lake land office has received a long list of patent recipients with receipts awaiting delivery upon tender. Names include Samuel Bell 46, Langley & Bailey 1500, James Allen 1503, Levi O Pead 1513, Matthew Caldwell 1520, Eliza Ann Van Valkenberg 1689, George Croft 1698, Willard Rogers 1713, Nelson Brown 1732, D P Miller 1747, War Waddoups 1854, John Jenkins 1831, Catharine Brown 1836, Mary A King 1904, George Nebeker 1995, Arthur Stayner and many others. the register is Jo. B. Netz.
McDonald asked to present a petition and memorial by Providence veterans protesting civil service reform violations and the appointment of Providence customs officers. They allege interference by federal officers in elections. Burnside explained the circumstances. debate followed and the matter was postponed to tomorrow.
In the morning hour the bill to transfer cases from State to Federal courts was discussed. Fernanag Wood urged Townshend to allow reference or recommittal to avoid stalling other committees. Townshend felt duty bound to push action amid Republican withholding blocking ongoing business.
Breathitt County Kentucky reports renewed trouble with a murder. A rowing match for 1100 pounds a side is set for June 23 between Plaisted and Nicholson. Two companions of Marquis of Antinori are held by natives near Ahoa. A gold medal for glass-ball shooting goes to A G Jewett of Howell Michigan. Steam Woolen Co of Catskill suspends amid pending settlement with Whittimore Peel Post & Co. total liabilities near 200000 dollars including a 140000 dollar draft on Whittimore Peel Post & Co.
General orders note Memorial Day observance on May 30 with sacred meaning. Comrades urged to avoid pleasure activities and observe flag at half mast per National Encampment resolution adopted June 3, 1878 in Springfield. Official communications from Robinson and Fantry through Utah Adjutant General.
General Orders from the G. A. I. Hygaquacrere Pastis Dep’s Baltinka City set memorial day observance rules. Posts must arrange proper observance by the date given and follow the department guidelines. Citizens sympathizing are invited to attend ceremonies and flags are to be flown at half mast.
A Swift collection of humorous vignettes on everyday life from early journalism. Jests about coupons and pancake icons contrast with tales of clipped wings and small scale commerce. A Cleveland celebration note closes the squibs with a two mile procession and brisk reporting.
A traveler misreads a station name on a New Hampshire trip. The conductor promises to alert him when Potter's Place arrives, then reverses the train to the spot after the passenger dozes off. The man awakens, says his wife advised taking a pill at Potter's Station, and the train moves on.
The notice claims Gillet’sCrean Tatter Bakine is pure and good with double flavoring stronger than competitors. It asserts no poisonous acids and uses only extracts from rich ripe fruits, promising reliable quality.
Haslemn Goods offers reductions on all wool cloths for men and boys wholesale and retail. Send to John C. Cutler, agent, Old Constitution Building, Salt Lake City for samples or call to view before buying.
Street cats pass Talley House near the temple block in Salt Lake City. The place is described as neat comfortable and cheap.
A fragmented 19th century patent medicine advertisement touts cures for blood purification liver health and multiple ailments claiming to purify blood and invigorate the liver. It promotes Bunny's Vegetating Livan Piurs for digestion and spring sickness prevention and hails Brown's Agxita Satye as a great healer with wide sales through W McNert & Co Ogden.
The document lists numerous symptoms affecting offspring of dyspepsia including headache shoulder pain cough dizziness stomach upset eruptions bad taste in mouth heart palpitations kidney region pain and other painful symptoms as linked outcomes.
An advertisement claims Helmbold's Buckeye improves liver bowels and kidneys, purifies the blood, and revitalizes the system. A single trial is said to prove its valuable remedial qualities and benefit hesitant users.
Patients pay one dollar for a mailed medical consultation. Submit name, address, age, sex, occupation, marital status, height and weight, health history, complexion and hair color, gait, and details of illness to Dispensatory at 1217 Filbert Street, Philadelphia. Competent physicians will advise on disease nature and cure prospects.
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