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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1920
Page
3
The annual election of alfineta for tan Cmatin Cleanser Manufacturing company postponed pending new date. Call 116% for Pennitig. Also mentions The Nautes pod and Ogden Stake conference planned for Sunday February 9. Local notices include a crime and security fragment with a phone number 770.
A long personal account follows of Len Carlsen a former Ogden resident who after years in the Navy and various jobs became addicted to morphine. The piece outlines his health decline family losses and the impact on his career including a stint as manager in Syracuse New York and later roles in Ogden. He describes hospital care rehabilitation and efforts to reform while noting the social and economic consequences of his addiction.
Officials canceled the rabbit drive planned for next Sunday due to inability to obtain rates. The event, organized by the Wener Rod and tun, faced unavailability of quoted figures, leaving organizers unable to proceed as scheduled.
The health department reports a drop in influenza cases and considers easing measures. Officials note decreased hospital admissions and clearer case counts, with theaters and amusement venues seeking guidance on reopening as precautions ease.
A worker at Globe Mill, identified as John Murphy, was injured after tumbling into a bin during a mishap described in scattered OCR text. He was rushed to hospital with unspecified injuries, while accompanying details are fragmented and unclear.
An extensive report by City Engineer Joseph M. approximates urgent steps for 1920 including early contract setup, metering, and water system expansion. It highlights inadequate water measurement, need for new mains, hydrants, and regulators, plus paver and street improvements to reduce waste and ensure reliable supply.
ECONO Feb 3 report details the death of T C Teller, a former teacher from Felpla and Snow Normal College alum. Surviving relatives include Mildred and a willian. the text notes his early life in Pelpon and West Delni, with a funeral pending.
Death notices list Charles C Jennings and multiple relatives with funeral rites in Ogden city and nearby cemeteries. Services are announced for Saturday at 3 PM with interment in Ogden city cemetery. mourners include spouse and children Mycle and Francis. church and funeral home details reflect a Utah region obituary page.
January births flood Ogden with numerous names, many listed by hospital and physician, highlighting dozens of baby girls and boys. The report traces the January deliveries across multiple families, naming parents, locations, and infant counts in a dense roster.
Markets slipped as corn prices opened lower then rallied briefly before fading. Hog values dropped, causing larger declines in provisions. Ogden Livestock Market recorded receipts and varied bids for steers cows and sheep, with price drops across categories and several named buyers and sellers listed in the sale.
Prices on the mining exchange remain largely steady with limited activity. Notable quotes show Salt Lake Shares opening around 90 cents, dipping to 53 cents, then recovering to 87 cents. Silver Ring Coat and Silver Shield items traded weakly with low figures, while other listed metals and units reflected subdued demand and cautious selling.
Chicago market reflects a lower Feb run with cattle receipts around 40 090 and hogs steady to firm in places. Beef steer and heifer classes show limited gains while veal calf and feeder offerings weigh on prices. butter eggs and poultry prices also move lower with steady to weaker demand.
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