One-Man Car Trend in Ogden News
A 1920s discussion notes Ogden leading an New York city car system trialing one-man operated streetcars. It describes the shift from conductor crews to driver-only fares on single-operator cars, claiming lower operating costs and faster service with the driver paid for doubled duties. The piece references Brooklyn lines and contrasts with earlier Boston style systems.
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New York
Ote Benahin
Ogden
New York Bet
Ialiy
Lee Rouh
Brooklyn Rapid-Tranatt ‘Company
Brooklyn City
Hitly
New England
Pat Serp
Money Riches Sweep Nation As Trade Booms
A Standard report from Bradstreet's notes unprecedented trade across the United States. Stocks run high, prices rise, and consumer spending surges as people nationwide display flourishing prosperity. Train travel demand also climbs with crowded first class service and advance Pullman reservations. The optimistic outlook predicts continued wealth into the foreseeable future.
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Bradstreet
Maine
California
America's Salvation and the Bolshevik Threat
The passage discusses fears of Bolshevik influence and evil forces, noting a perspective from a Mandan paper about overcoming threats. It presents a dated, period voice on political danger and the perceived path to safety, highlighting the public discourse of fear and resilience.
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W. W
Mentee
Thought on English speaking unity and governance
A Kansas paper comments on American satisfaction with stability amid labor activity and minority tensions. It argues Americans value orderly government, respect for law, and a calm, level-headed response to threats to freedom, despite minor law flurries.
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Kansas
Sorar
America
Caynvon Pense
Xerp
German Toys Coming to Ogden From Germany Trade Pulse
A dispatch from Germany reports workers’ long hours and industry revival in the former empire as a major U S toy house seeks Ogden orders for 1920 holiday season. It notes Germany’s prewar competitiveness, potential to outpace American markets, and the risks to U S exports if global demand shifts, urging price discipline and competitive strength.
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Germany
United States
Ogden
Deslyer
Oye
Christman
Desler
Maimanger
America
Warrants Set for Arrest of Qoden Sugar Men
Warrant affidavits issued by U.S. Attorney Jane Blate Moane allege Lever Act violations by Salt Lake executives Enwirih Browning John Stringham SG Steingham and Ribera Stringhesns in a Sugar Company case. Hearing set in federal court with Salt Lake headquarters cited. Moroni and other details noted. Former British ambassador Frank Caven dish Lacedes dies in London aged 62.
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Q—Watraile
Hie Prapita Sigar Company
United Staten Imetlet
Jaane Blate Moane
Cnsteds
Salt Lake
Hita
Lear
Chirara
Wayd
Dacksom
Department of Juatirn
London
Frank Cavendish Lacedes
Germany
Chub Prepares For Weber Club Annual Meeting Elections
Annual meeting ballots list nominees for officers and directors of the Weber club for 2020. Pries Fred G. Taylor and other officers are named with multiple candidates. several withdrawals noted. Voting on January 12 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., with officer reports for 1919 and re election results to be announced.
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Sanvnle
Weber Club
D. £. Davin
S. G. Dye
Summer
Nelson
James H
Riley
McIntosh
Gago B. Nodwan
J. Wi Wilcox
Pred M
Nyron Kooipp
de Neon
Oran i Seoweyoft
Jack Trown- Ing
W. Fl. Porterfield
Pathy tWealy
Leodard
E.W. Cannady
John
Fragmentary exchange on creditors and rent pressures
A muddled dialogue shows creditors pressing for payment and tenants debating ground floor rental options. The rough text mentions climbing a pile of obstacles to reach the owed amount and concerns about credit, rent, and housing access.
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Stalya
Wool Scouring Plant Planned for Ogden or Salt Lake
United States Wool company plans a complete wool scouring plant with dry cleaning capability to handle wool and byproducts. Construction begins soon, costing about a quarter million dollars, creating many jobs and benefiting the Intermountain region by reducing freight costs. Utah and other intermountain states expect exposure to cheaper, local processing. Chief details center on location between Ogden and Salt Lake, with plant serving Totah and western states.
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Salt Lake, Jas
United States Wool Company
C. B. Stewart
Galt Lake
Ogden
Totah
Labo
Nevada
Wyoming
Colorado
Stewart
Intermountain
Utah
Dioston
Funk of Logan to head Utah fair price bureau
Salt Lake City Jan 2 Utah will study the high cost of living fix fair prices and enforce them. Governor Bimson announced J W Funk of Richmond was appointed fair price commissioner and has accepted the office. An advisory committee will be named soon and later commissioners will be appointed for all counties. Headquarters open today in the senate president’s suite with a clerical form to be installed and the battle on high prices in the state to start.
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Utah
Bimon
Bamberger
J. W. Fun
Richmond
Funk
Dinh
Senate
Paris Fashions In False Teeth
Paris November 3. Bytes in artificial teeth to include snug fit and cushion via dental plate comfort powder Corega. The antiseptic adhesive powder gives wearers security and permits easy mastication and relaxed facial muscles. Available at druggists and dental depots.
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Paris
Death calls Bishop David Cook of Davis County
Bishop David Cook aged 73 died last evening at 8 60 p m at his daughter Mrs LeNoy Sessions home in Tishon Cook parishioners note he was a longtime leader in the Davis and Weber counties and served as county commissioner. He was born March 18 1946 in Hagland and came to Utah in 1285%. The family lived in Salt Lake City Bountiful Layton and Syracuse before his mission for the Taillecay Saints church. He became bishop nineteen years ago and had extensive business interests including directorships at Farmers' Inlanat yEagies Layton Milling Syracuse Mercantile. Survived by many children and grandchildren. Funeral arrangements to be announced by Lindquists.
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Eleusta Cook
le Noy
Twenty-third Street
Tishon Cook
Davis
Weber Counties
Bishop Cok
Hagland
Utah
Salt Lake City
Bountiful
Uni
Svparuse
Taillecay Saints Church
Syracuse Mercantile Company
Blehon Cook
Fol-Lmcing Childre
Thomas Fr
Syracuse
David Cook
J. F. Walker
Orden
Heny W. Stonie
Bountifut
Sammel Cook
Joan E. Bailily
Jamos Ht Cook
George Dd. Wiliams
LeRoy Sessions
Ogden
Briggs
Lassie
Wodertakern
Charke
Asmagesmer
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief
An old advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as fast relief for colds. A dose taken every two hours is said to clear nasal passages, stop runny nose, relieve headache and feverishness, and be inexpensive at drugstores. It emphasizes easy taste and absence of quinine.
Ogden Soldier Brings Bride From Overseas
New York report lists Utah soldiers returning with brides from overseas. Names and addresses of servicemen and spouses include Samuel Littleford of Salt Lake City and several others from the Salt Lake area. Details reference W C A War Work and multiple postwar homecomings.
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Ogden
Railway Conductors Install New Officers
Ogden chapter members installed new officers in the Railway Conductors and the D.R.G. units during a New Year celebration. Mrs. Jennie Hayes became president with Charlotte Gimtin as vice president and Ida Harken as secretary. In the D.R.G. group WH Hanson led as chief conductor and J F Thorne as senior conductor with S B Miller as junior conductor. A short program featured songs and piano pieces by local performers, followed by a banquet at Kern's care.
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Ogden Tocat Jodme
Order of Railway “Conguctora
C. B.C
Olive Rhine
Jennie Hayes
Charlotte Gimtin
Idna Harken
Secessary
Lily Dacker
Dora Willams
Fern Manda
Scent Treey
Imaurancement
Effie Crockett
Glara SfcNulty
Trt
Lily Ross
Dd. A. Cramer
D.rg
WH. Hanson
T.C. Hantey
Piles Cured Fast with PAZO OINTMENT Says Ad
Druggists offer refund if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching bleeding or protracted piles. Stops irritation soothes and treats. First application promises rest. Price six cents.
Lost Mine Sought By Actor and Writer Norman Kerry
Norman Kerry, noted for his rugged outdoor hero role in Soldiers of Fortune, is chosen for the hero part by Allan Dwan in the new Alhambra feature. Kerry’s career spans early stage screen work, a Royal Flying Corps stint, and service in the Tank Corps before returning to film.
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Norman Kerry
Clay
Allan Dwan
Alhambra Theatre
Richard Harding Davin
Tye
Kerry
Smmission
West Point
Great West
Acord
Saturday Evening Post
Painted Rock
Utah
Dwain
New York
Dwan
Saddle Screen
California
Beesie Barriscale
Esaleal Pitch for Hay Straw Grain and Potatoes
Market note offers prices on hay straw and grain of all kinds and potatoes in any quantity. Contact Warehouse 2466 2458 Wall Ave or phones 457 or 176. O F Mitchell 503 Eccles Bldg handles inquiries.
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Wall Ave
O. F. Mitchell
Eccles Bldg
Storms Tear Away Earth From Hills In Irrigation Study
A United States forest service report from Ogden examines how erosion and streamflow from steep, deforested slopes threaten irrigation on 2.2 million acres in the West. It notes floods and soil loss reduce water retention, lower yields, and raise irrigation costs, urging revegetation and deferred grazing rotations to protect forest lands. The study cites Utah's Manti National Forest trials and highlights the impact on wheat production and forage quality, with broader implications for water use and land management.
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United States Forest Service
Ogden
National Forests
National Foresta
Manti Forest
Utah
Department of Agriculture Bulletin
Supreme Court
Great Razin
Thala Moirige
Salt Lake Citizen Beaten by Thugs Near East Second South
A Salt Lake City resident, Connelly, was attacked near his garage on East Eighth South last night. Bandits demanded surrender and fired a revolver during the struggle, leaving Connelly with severe facial injuries while he fought back and neighbors summoned help. He pursued the assailants but could not capture them.
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Connelly
Tle Hone
Ty Fix
Mesabanta
Connells
Erlea
Peltee
Weber stake priesthood convention set for February 29
The Weber stake priesthood convention will be held February 29 at Weber Normal College in the morning and the Sacong ward chapel in the afternoon. All priesthood members are invited to attend both sessions and keep the date free. Special speakers from Salt Lake and general church authorities will address the afternoon session. This marks the second annual relocation of the Weber stake priesthood with the first held two years ago.
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Weber Stake
Weber Normal College
Sacong Ward
Gtake
Salt Lake
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Fearn Piri
New York Princess Theatre
Berthana
Woodward
Lessona Berthana
Chub
Omsko
Meera Fev Nr
Realiol
Oguensoon
Logan
Utar Fairprice Bureau
Tangle
Wastiington
Phillip S
Smth
Schenectad
Ameena
Bureau of Commerce
Buenos Aires
Overacan
Ullah
Samuel Littleford
West Second North Street
Trinidad Motion
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Goliwth
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Eve
Shooter Co
Constance Talmaqge
Ap Tayi
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Daca Iron
Weber
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