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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1920
Page
10
Read and Bros Company announces an expansion of its plant and a commodious up-to-date office on Hudson Avenue and Twenty Fourth Street. The project aims to meet rising demand for goods and improve ventilation and working spaces with a new two-story addition adjoining the present building.
Ogden is described as coming into its own as an industrial hub. The piece credits the Chamber of Commerce and community leaders, including Windy Nieler and Redglove, for advancing commerce, education, religion, and fraternal activity. It notes rising school attendance, literacy efforts, and strong citizen integrity.
Congregationalists fill a prominent church building on Admins Avenue in Ogden. The church, serving for over thirty years, houses community and educational activities and is now under Rev. Godfrey Matthews who arrived from Ipswich in 1918 to lead the congregation.
Holley Milling Company of Ogden grows into Utah’s largest flour miller with Riverdale and Shelley plants, total daily capacity 1409 barrels and storage for 300000 bushels. U G Holley, H L Holley, and Royal Eccles lead as officers and directors, with plans for a large storage unit and expanded trade across Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Kansas, Nebraska, and beyond.
Fragmentary local church record recounts a 1910 presentation to city officials, listing trustees and officers such as Dr Earnest J Mills and John Thomas. It notes Sunday school enrollment of 160 and Ladies Aid with 100 members, plus planned March installation of a pedal organ from West Haven and a moving picture machine for youth outreach.
The J. N. Campbell Wholesale Grocery reports steady growth and an extended distribution reach. Expanding operations on Wall Avenue near the wholesale district, the firm emphasizes its improved service and optimistic outlook for Ogden’s future business climate.
The piece notes late 19th century milestones in motor car development, including demonstrations in New York, plans for manufacturing, and early transcontinental tours. It cites figures like Nelson, Depew, and Astor as judges, mentions only four autos in 1898, and recalls long early journeys from Cleveland to New York with dates spanning 1896 to 1898.
The ad touts Fire Brick and Tie Company offering white brick and varied textures for architectural exteriors. It extols durable, color rich facades and urges readers to review their stock for building plans. Also includes a health ad for Paley’s Kidney Pills and an Atlanta area drag advertisement.
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