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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1920
Page
5
A printed notice will be handed to all tenants who persist in dumping ashes rubbish and other refuse in streets and gutters. The notice sets a time frame for removal of the refuse and warns of action if dumping continues.
A city attorney explains legal actions to enforce a referenced ordinance. Residents assert prior street neglect and outline plans to address unlawful conditions. They urge action to prevent misuse of funds and ensure city support for prosecutions and street cleanliness.
Tonight marks the last chance to see The Belasco stage drama in the William Fox screen version hi Hollis Masse at the Wilh theatre. Theda Bara headlines in a remarkable dual role as the twin sisters with a standout performance. The photoplay has drawn crowded houses and praise for Brabb in adapting the stage work. The comedy provides lively humor and solid entertainment throughout.
The United States produced about 1819 barrels more oil in 1919 than the previous year, with the gain totaling roughly 3,611 barrels, according to the annual figures.
Prominent stockmen who hold Ogden Hansen Livestock stock announce plans to restore the industry to its pre decline footing. A meeting chaired by George H. Hall reported support from Portland equities and a plan for 500000 dollars in preferred stock, half already subscribed. Attendees from Utah Idaho and Oregon included Preston A Blair Louis Blum and Frank Francis among others.
Review of the oil industry today cites monthly pipeline receipts and field estimates to project output. The annual 1919 petroleum report highlights regional contributions from Bain Gavotina, Texas, North Louisiana, Gulf Coast, Kentucky, Wyoming, and the Timidistricts, with Kansas, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Southeastern oils noted for accuracy limits.
Cartt Cray of the Union Pacific system will be the guest president of the Unions Pacific party visitors. Ogden Chamber of Commerce members and local officials plan a reception Saturday afternoon. The party arrives in Ogden at 4 o clock and will tour by auto to Weber County. A banquet will be served at the Weber club in honor of the visitors. Members are urged to register for the dinner before Friday evening. Speakers are expected to be prominent, with a large turnout anticipated.
Ogden welcomes Western Market Company as it opens a large modern food department store on Twenty fourth street. Joseph Gustavson says the store will offer low prices with high quality, backed by extensive buying power and strict frank advertising.
A scrambled public notice warns of heightened superstition tomorrow Friday the thirteenth. It claims misfortune for entering homes and warns against cats and birds near Ogden's houses. The text stresses caution and links events to the unlucky date and Friday the 13th.
Feb 12 report from Seb notes sluggish progress in the Newberry elections conspiracy case. Witnesses mainly shrugged with I don’t remember and lack of knowledge, while Kalamazoo paperman Tlarvison Morrill admitted handling publicity for 24 a week over months. Oscar Kilstrom of Grand Rapids testified the Halo club paid 25 for a short trip, and Judge Fichhorn questioned the Michigan Halo club’s political purpose.
Lincoln's birthday honored with government offices closed. Schools, colleges, and state facilities held commemorations. Community figures like Mathias Hinchcliff, aged 84, who voted for Lincoln two elections, will attend a Lincoln day gathering at the Utah hotel in Salt Lake.
At a regular Ogden Motorcress club meeting the decision was made to hold a four parade Saturday evening with all city motorcyclists invited to participate. The parade starts near the post office after dusk and will be overseen by the club tour and road masters. Preparations are under way for a Sunday climbing contest on February 22 and a post meeting supper. The new organization aims to be a strong community event with broad citizen support.
An old newspaper fragment shows an advertisement touting Cadomene Tablets as a spring tonic for nervous, weak men and women sold by all drugstores. A separate item notes the Independent Order of Sons of Israel voting to admit women on equal terms, with an expectation that fifty thousand women will join.
Utah and Nevada cattle listings show heavy steer sales at Ogden with dozens of price tiers and ranged cattle classes. Kansas City and Chicago markets report steady to weakness in receipts, with top steers near 16.00 and lambs around 20.0, while packers and cows move in lower brackets.
Two robberies were reported morning by Electric alley residents. Ww: items stolen include a geld chain two tle ping mash light and vuat two falls of spurs one watch charm two pair of gloves and three razors. A Kotaka of Blek iie alley reported thefts of six car tons of Camel claareis two geld ruby rings no stall pin ret purses and about $11 in money.
New York based Menri Wolf and Co brokers in Kors Wunn ParhanRe advertise new Tasadwas listings. Local agents Hoek and Snertaketa promote opportunities amid market activity in NOY.
A historical market brief lists bids for cattle and sheep, with steers and feeders priced between 6.95 and 7.75, receipts around 12 000 to 16 000, and lambs at 15 to 18 dollars. Also notes bank discount raised to 7 percent in Bombay and mixed Chicago prices for potatoes butter eggs and poultry, with various grades and recent arrivals.
United States Bureau of Markets receipts show bid ranges for cattle and calves in Omaha. Beef steers medium and heavy weights command about 14.75 to 15.00 per hundredweight with various weights and categories listed, including cows, calves, and packing sows, reflecting regional bids and market movement.
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