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Newspaper
Ogden Junction
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1879
Page
2
The World endorses abandoning Tilden amid post 1876 revelations and argues for supporting Lucius Robinson for Governor. It notes factions within both parties, praises Robinson’s reforms, and urges a united anti-Tammany effort to win the Democratic ticket in New York.
The letter from railroad magnate Vanderbilt to the New York chamber of commerce signals public discontent with railroad administration. It argues against heavy legislative interference and asserts railroads owe their existence to state grants, warning that public pressure may curb monopolies and push regulation toward a fair, sound business basis.
The Commercial prints a side wipe accusing us of naming Grant with Kearney. We admit the remark was uncalled for and extend abject apology to Kearney.
The piece notes General Grant's warm San Francisco reception and jokes about his discarded cigar. It argues public opinion remains divided over a possible third term, sees Grant as a corrective check on party misrule, and cautions that a Grant renomination would reflect deeper political decay rather than solid support for him personally.
The passage ponders whether a growing body can judge its own path and purposes. It argues that even if the outcome remains uncertain, the entity should possess clarity about its aims and destination.
A Coma esicaten editorial in yesterday's Jusciton questions Tilden relation and declines endorsement. The piece says he will likely be nominated by Democrats next year and that nomination equals election, while fraud cannot prevail forever.
An 19th century advert boasts Western remedies as cure alls. It touts Salve and Tar Trocttes for cuts burns sore throat and chills. It promotes Brown's Liver Pills Family Pill and Ext Sansarantina as liver blood tonics with broad claims and druggist endorsements.
The article extols Hostetters Stomach Bitters as the best preventive and remedy against fever and ague. It claims superior efficacy to quinine, praises revitalizing properties, and notes safe composition, with wide use across American localities and westward migration.
A pamphlet by Chas Francis Adams Jr describes Quincy Mass reforms from 1873 introducing the developing system. The shift replaced drill and rigid grammar with object lessons, writing practice, and natural reading. 600 grammar pupils, 400 showing strong results, costs down one fifth after four years.
The piece argues for a modern education focused on independent thinking and adaptability. It praises new teaching methods that energize teachers and students, urging communities to emulate Quincy in clearing outdated routines and letting education shine through every door and window.
An advertisement touts a German Elixir claimed to treat consumption and throat and lung diseases, urging caution against imitators. It warns of quack medicines harming children and notes the genuine product bears the Prussian coat of arms and Dr Kaiser signature. Samples are at drug stores. large size 75 cents.
The piece portrays Hollister, also called Holy Hollister, as satisfied with his recent tilt against the Junction. It mocks his claim to be judged by his own writing and labels him a lunatic while criticizing those who warn others about youth.
Report notes Republicans in Ohio retreat from a claimed 40 000 majority to about 10 000 with hopes the final count may reduce even that figure. The item references results and anticipation of returns in Jexerton tomorrow.
A colorful, humorous scene in the editorial room unfolds as a rough, long-eared figure arrives with a tip top item about a carcass near the brewery and a sewer corner retreat, ending with a farewell to the newsroom. The piece preserves local color and dialogue from the Saturday note.
Dan Ropezers of Ocnen gives thanks to friends for substantial aid during a prosecution she calls unfounded and unjust. He credits Mr Brown for initiating the movement and securing a successful outcome and expresses no ill will toward his accusers while urging better conduct in the future. October 10.
In a district court hearing for the State vs Charles W Hymer the jury found murder in the first degree. The motion for a new trial was denied. Hymer was sentenced to be hanged between 1 and 5 pm on November 20 1876 after a brief judge led statement and a formal remit to the sheriff.
A local notice reports Mr Jones the tailor claims arrest and confinement with bread and water. He alleges his father, a lawyer, will confront Ogden authorities over his son’s detention, warning the city to tremble.
The Weber Mills announce a general clearing out leaving 15,000 sacks of flour with bran and shorts available for custom work. They are a leading bread stuff factory in the western country and promise prompt service and quality to sustain public patronage.
Last evening Joe Bush fell on his face in mud while inspecting bad sidewalks. Officer Keyes investigated the scene and Joseph was kept overnight in the hall of the castle as proprietors of the faulty walks faced scrutiny.
The two sons of Bishop E F Sheets injured in City Creek Canyon are improving. The elder has regained the ability to stand, while the younger remains temporarily unable to use his limbs but is expected to recover soon.
The county editor of Weber County was set to meet the Salt Lake editor who had promised a joke each thousand years but failed to deliver. News notes the unusual contract and its collapse in a single hour meeting.
The Tribune reports on the walkers at Jennings' hall Smith and Arthur pushing long distances with Smith at 193 miles 23 laps and Arthur at 192 miles 13 laps. Blisters appeared on Smith but were removed and he remains fit to continue. Smith plans to reach 100 miles today and aims for New York for an international walking match.
The Weber Stake of Zion holds its regular Quarterly Conference on October 18 and 19, 1879. Services begin at 10 a.m. in the Ogden Tabernacle. Leaders D. H. Peer L. J. Herries and C. F. Minphres invite Saints to attend.
A review lauds the emotional drama Chums as a top modern production with a consistent plot and powerful dialogue. Mr. Herne shines in the lead, supported by Miss Corcoran and a strong company including Belasco, Margetts, Wilton, Miss Cogswell, and Ivy Clawson, predicting a successful career.
That Beats All Jr. M Bond Co presents a beet weighing thirty pounds, about two feet long and ten inches in diameter, the largest production of the year. It was raised by John Draney of Plain City who also shows a delicate squash on his grounds weighing ninety pounds. Weber County is en avant.
From Thesdey s Daily Oct 14 report Mrs Emeline Winsor of St George Washington county gifted to Deseret museum a hand knitted coat made from assorted cloth pieces. Later a girl was knocked down by a fast rider near Emporium crossing to Kimball Lawrence s. no serious injury found after treatment, crowd reacted with alarm and a horse rider punished.
A garbled, unclear OCR-like line describes pedestrians and vague actions near Main Street with nonsensical terms and disrupted wording. No coherent event or identifiable entities emerge from the fragment.
An enthusiastic praise of Driver & Son at 3h Street, detailing their grand three story storefront and extensive stock of drugs, liquor, perfumes, and novelties. The piece lauds their uniform fair dealing, \"square\" business practices, and connections with top eastern houses, while noting the challenges of running a first‑class drug and liquor operation.
Yesterday Mr. Lb. M. Nelson delivered five large deer from Huntsville and sold them in the city to butchers and hotel men. Deer are plentiful in the mountains east of the Valley with Nimrods buying for sport hunting.
The Hawanna Association of Memphi Tenn notes a donation from citizens of Orden Utah of one hundred eleven dollars. J M Langsdorf, treasurer, receives the money and a receipt is enclosed. The message thanks donors for sympathy and blessings in their affliction.
The advertisement touts Dr Minties Special Medicines as tested remedies not cures. It highlights Nephroticum for kidney bladder issues including dropsy Brights disease diabetes retention and back pain. Also promotes English Dandelion Pills for liver and dyspepsia and fever. Mentions nervous debility and male health issues with English Restorative priced at 3 a bottle. Distributed by Driver & Son J W Mexit Co Ogden and Kearney Street San Francisco.
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