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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1919
Page
3
Random references describe social events and local notices including a charity ball at Marriott Ward, a collision on Twenty Third Street with minor injuries, a garden photo studio promotion, and candy distribution by city officials. Police notes mention bicycle theft and census planning talks. Community happenings, court actions, and local business ads fill the page.
Frank Francia, editor of the Ogden Standard and mayor elect, receives a gold watch and chain from the paper’s management and staff. They praise his 24 years of service as city editor and editor in chief and express best wishes for his new role as mayor.
An elderly Civil War veteran Lieut. L Lancaster dies at Eau Claire Wisconsin aged about 90. He served in the Second Wisconsin Cavalry and became a national figure in 1863 during a notable court martial. News notes his later pardon and a pending sentence.
Vienna authorities announce a Christmas bread gift plan offering one loaf per person. Officials say the bread will be of slightly better quality, while doctors warn of an intestinal illness outbreak linked to recent bad bread consumed in the city. The report notes an epidemic concern among physicians and residents.
Jack Ryan of Ogden lightweight scored a first round knockout over Jack Styan of Memphis in a four round bout held in Salt Lake City. The crowd saw rapid exchanges before Ryan landed a decisive blow ending the fight early in the opening round. A local note mentions Jimmy Johns of Ogden and a referenced bout in the event lineup.
Dorpat dispatch reports that Isthonians and Bolsheviki delegates in conference reached agreement on frontier and military guarantees. It notes they probably would argue that their offer was declined as a preliminary truce during the night.
In Ogden churches Christmas Eve and morning services were held across multiple congregations. The Baptist, Good Shepherd, Congregational, First Presbyterian, Lutheran, and St. Joseph parishes offered programs, carols, and holiday rites. Children hosted entertainment and Santa visited several venues, with adults joining in after the children departed.
NEW YORK, Dec 21 An urgent Christmastime greeting from Mayor Tiyan dé declares that capable leaders are needed as the world moves through dangerous national paths. He says alien forebrands with revolutionary doctrines are being deported and America must not let them pollute its free breezes. He urges uniting to bind up the nations wounds and place America at the vanguard of civilization's triumphant army.
A disjointed passage describes high costs and effort in a child's life. It contrasts written and unwritten rules, mentioning names in a garbled way and an image of someone attempting to wear shoes with blurred, difficult language. The text reads as an OCR fragment with unclear context.
Middletown police conducted a search of a Connecticut hospital building as part of an inquest today. The operation, described as routine, aimed to uncover evidence relevant to the case unfolding in the city. Additional details were not disclosed.
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