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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1903
Page
6
Random references from a late page mix notices, gallery ads, and business names. It mentions Hidues pictures and frames at Dred Massa's, Solly's new gallery, and various local shops on Washington Avenue. The text also cites legal notices, a court action Winslow versus Smart, and holiday goods at a jeweler.
A new company named the Vitals Tion & Mining Company formed with officials including I. W. Bhurtill as president and Peter Lamo Yeats as vice-president. It plans mining and refining at six sites in Box, Fidar county, claiming eighteen million tons of ore in sight and a project for furnaces and plant to produce up to twenty thousand tons of pig iron daily.
Readable notices describe a Saturday night sale of ten cambric handkerchiefs for five cents. A big crown awaits shoppers at Three Tee Store with attractive offers and a lively, enticing crowd expected tomorrow night.
Local shop promotes a sale on handkerchiefs and shirt waists with delayed shipments. Offers include 2-for-25e handkerchiefs, embroidered waists, and five styles in dark colors, reduced to about $1.63. Limited stock, sale day only.
A garbled Oxfr text shows a long established for sale tag business in Ogden with references to poor health sale and receiver A Whalen. The fragment mentions weatherstrip advertising, Boyle Furniture Co, and a mix of local notices from political to theatre events including Died notices, school board meetings, and upcoming performances at Lyceum Theatre.
A fragmented ad lists regular prices for purses and jewelry, noting items like a purse at 6.00 and a metal purchase at 4.00. The damaged text mentions hatchery bells stay sponges and rabbit foot curiosities, plus button hooks and other small goods.
The First Presidency donated a large list of church works to the Carnegie Library. Items include the Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants, Pearl of Great Price, Life of Joseph Smith, biographies of Brigham Young and John Taylor, histories, outlines of ecclesiastical history, gospel tracts, and many Mormon-related texts. The list reflects extensive religious literature for study and reference.
Sung Book presents President Lorenza Snow's greeting to the world as part of the history of the church. The volume includes discussions on the pioneer era, leadership, and forecasts like the Second Coming and Church committees.
Children at Central School under Miss Wilken and Miss Hinchcliffe enjoyed a Santa visit and a Christmas program. Younger classes crafted tokens for parents, while older grades presented recitations songs and solos in a festive afternoon concert.
Report of Jason Pavific and Alvin W. div passing through Ogden toward the coast. San Pedro Pacific railroad telegram office work. railroad master reshuffles. Union Pacific tests new device regulating engine power on freight trains, aiming for higher per mile efficiency while the line nears Caliente.
Numerous transfers recorded including parcels in Riverside and Rivera Park areas. Names such as Henry T Mary, Gracy Klong, Jorband Fo Kara AL Gardner appear in a chaotic list of lots and blocks with range descriptions and neighboring properties.
A school concert under Profeneor Coup Supervisory in music will be held Wednesday evening in the tah eran. The program features two choirs of 200 girls and works by teachers and principals. Notable participants include Mr Miiaou Mr Wile MW Weigho Mr Charles Kent Mrs Rossie Deno Allison and more as the event showcases piano and chorus pieces with a runtime noted for a late afternoon finish.
National Congress meeting in Philadelphia discusses support for ousting Senator Smoot from office. Frederick Bulent, president, presides as delegates from Washington New York New Jersey Pennsylvania and other states call for a public meeting to protest Smoot. Speakers include Davin and others urging organized action by women in the Unite Reales movement.
Chicago reports a historic juvenile court proceeding with a six woman jury, the first in U. S. history. They deliberated on a petition to declare delinquent Mary McGoun, 16, and placed her with her mother in an institutional setting, after upholding a verdict that the mother and daughter should be sent to confinement.
Report on a trial flight of a nine tying machine prototype sent from Kittyhawk to Norfolk and Dylan shows a wind aided three mile voyage. The craft rose to a peak altitude then descended, guided by a navigator, with propulsion from propellers and a stabilizing platform.
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