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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1916
Page
2
A damaged OCR fragment conveys Christmas salutations from The Standard, sending seasonal wishes for peace and brotherhood through the community. The text references Christ and spiritual themes, but details are unreadable.
Anti pollution notes praise fresh snow for health and happiness and cleanse the air. Ogden sees partial clouding as snow falls to depths around ten inches in Intermountain valleys. For irrigated regions the season offers assurance for next year’s harvest and precipitation.
The piece discusses Simon Ramberger’s return and stance on Maryland like budgeting, citing Utah 1915 appropriations and vetoes. It argues for a state budget law to limit expenditures to estimated revenues and assigns responsibility to the governor, urging fiscal checks and accountability.
A governor proposes strengthening business training to shield taxpayers and support state government functions. The initiative emphasizes practical skills for public service and aims to stabilize budgetary pressures while improving efficiency in state operations.
Sunday night children led a joyous Pirat Presbyterian Church program with a new platform and extensive rehearsals. A large Christmas tree and concert with a three minute opening by high school boys’ class, plus choirs, readings, and pizza distribution delighted parents. The morning service featured musical numbers and a sermon reflecting on giving and the true meaning of Christmas, stressing daily deeds and personal sacrifice over material gifts.
The Paris Herald reports a $160,000 allocation for the rebuilding of an English Protestant church at Masansteritta. The piece notes a British American vote influence and mentions local interest in thoroughbred stables. Classified ads are referenced as part of the page.
More than three thousand residents gathered at Ogden City Hall for the annual municipal Christmas celebration. The event featured a program led by Mrs. Maude Dee Porter and City Mayor A. T. Heywood, with Mrs. Porter lauding volunteers and the community spirit. A tableaux review highlighted Bethlehem figures and pilgrims, followed by carols sung by the Municipal Band. Santa Claus distributed candy to children as police and Boy Scouts supervised the crowd.
Snow fell across the Salt Lake division of the Southern Pacific with trains largely on time. Wyoming Union Pacific lines enjoyed improved running times despite heavy traffic. Westbound Union Pacific trains remained two to four hours late due to deep snow and freight congestion.
At 10 o clock this morning the Ogden commandery and all lodges of the Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons across the country held Christmas ceremonies. A universal signal sounded from San Francisco, with Ogden at 10, Chicago at 11, and New York at noon. The dominant prayer was for Peace on earth good will to men.
Latites of the Children's Aid society began the distribution of Christmas baskets, filled with a complete feast and clothing, yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Automobiles used in deliveries carried various provisions. thirty-two hampers were left at homes with chicken, roasts, bread, butter, cake, vegetables, canned goods, and fruits.
Members made formal neighborly calls delivering cheering words and greetings. Personal contact and hopeful conversations often mattered more than material gifts, though items were needed. Over 159 children received benefits, with clothing, underwear, and warm apparel funded by public generosity.
American punitive expedition troops at Pershing's field headquarters in El Valle and Columbus celebrated Christmas with athletic events, a bull fight, cockfighting, and a large feast. More than 1000 care packages valued two to three dollars each were distributed, and troops enjoyed bands, games, and a wild game dinner as Christmas trees and greenery arrived by truck from multiple sites along the border.
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