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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1903
Page
6
Advertisements and brief notices list new galleries at 2409 Washington, Armor Market offerings, the Toggery Blue Trading Stamps deal, naturalization for M. H. Kennedy, and upcoming social events at Dignan's hall. News items mention Guthrie’s retirement and Corinne City banking succession, plus local chatter on coal, groceries, and Christmas preparations.
The Ogden dry goods house Burt & Bros begins its annual unload ing sale after Christmas with complete assortments offered at unprecedented low prices. They state no department is exempt and promise extra room as new goods arrive. Early buying is urged to secure the best values.
From Ephraim news notes Andrew Jensen and others bought 400 acres in Idaho Payette valley for 13000 dollars. In Wales, Thomas Woolsey Jr died suddenly at his home after two days illness, leaving a wife and three children. Funeral attended by Ephraim residents Mrs Peter Greaves and family among others.
Early Christmas morning Julotta services drew a well attended crowd at the Swedish Lutheran church corner Jefferson and 23rd Ogden. The church featured arches green Star of Bethlehem and 125 candles. Rev Elnsquist preached Great Joy. The Sunday school program included children’s service recitations solos and an address by Professor Bexell of A C College Logan. Gifts from two trees gladdened the Sunday school children as the crowd overflowed the church and the pastor thanked all contributors for a grand success.
Ida M. Tarbell in McClures notes John D Rockefeller's remarkable ability to shape public opinion and promote his business as if Natural Law governed it. The article discusses Standard Oil Trust ties with Tidewater Pipe Line and the major shift enabling crude oil transport from Pennsylvania to the seaboard.
Post office at Ogden Utah lists letters not called for by Dec 22 1903. The gentleman and ladies lists include numerous initials surnames such as Albert Andrews Brown Carter Clark Davis and many others with multiple letters noted for several individuals. The notice warns these items will be sent to the Dead Letter Office if unclaimed within two weeks.
Fort Douglass lieutenant Clark brought his Salt Lake team to Ogden for a match. Ogden Mutes won 28 to 11 before a large enthusiastic crowd. Yowell from Fort Douglass scored after miscue with the ball tapping into Ogden’s basket. Baker and Lussier starred for the Soldiers.
Advertisement claims Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets cure indigestion and restore cheerfulness. It touts natural gastric activity, no digestive disturbance, and cites a testimonial from Rev. J. R. Hoag of Wymore Nebraska who says at 77 he can eat any food, regains appetite, and feels well after three boxes.
Ed Goud of Townville, Sedgwick Co Kansas, reports relief from severe rheumatic pain after using Ballard's Snow Liniment. He purchased bottles at local shops including 2301 Washington Avenue and Depot Drug Store, noting strong satisfaction and recommending it to others.
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