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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1903
Page
7
The Standard office hours are from 9 am to 9:30 pm daily except Sunday. Sunday hours are 10 am to 12 noon. Notices to advertisers include all ages for the evening paper. Weather forecast calls for today to be cloudy and cooler tonight.
Random references from a late 19th century Ogden page mention Westherby trading stamps and Arator Market near 334 26th, a jailer criteria law and a resident departing for Reno, plus ads for furniture sales, Weatherby’s assortment, a sixth grade program at Washington School, and a parade in Wood Memorial Day. Sheriff Najley and witness subpoenas appear in connection with a case.
An old time ad promises big savings on ladies and children footwear and garments. It claims low prices on quality shoes and accessories, urging readers to compare value and shop for fashion, everyday wear, and home furnishings.
Commissioners met to discuss consolidating county school districts and plans for a road to Little Mountain. County Supt Wilson, Archibald, McParland and Carver spoke for consolidation. others opposed. No action taken as meeting deferred to next session. Continued items included infirmary matters, Caroline Capes to Plain City, and a county road opening in Garland district to Little Mountain. Board adjourned to organize County Board of Equalization.
A large crowd attended the Hot Springs bicycle excursion, with over a thousand tickets sold and many riders from Brigham City Wend Worth Ogden and Pineview. The event featured rail and road difficulties, high winds, and quick train handling. Temmlund started on time, Onheimer led to victory, McCarthy took the time prize, and Geiger nearly won the daily title amid windy, challenging conditions. The evening featured a concert and extensive bicycle traffic yielding a substantial turnout.
A Salt Lake weekly describes the presidential visit with praise for the police force and reception committee. It recounts the reception of Lorin Farr and other local figures, jokes about a newspaper man, and notes about decorations and parade incidents.
OCR fragment references a tree and viper names with unclear associations. It mentions a person or place linked to a claim or title, but readable context is limited and no verifiable events or dates can be confirmed.
North Ogden notes detail changes at the Washington school, including resignations and new appointments. It mentions Miss Kin Montgomery and Miss Sarah Quwan, and lists staff movements, with former staff such as Alfred H. and others shifting roles. The item cites assignments at Ayden and references a long service period in the Andwich Islands.
Fragmentary OCR reveals discussion on presidential reelection and a taxing measures committee. Names mentioned include Joseph Reoveralt and A. Wright with a Tuesday night meeting set for June 2 at City Hall to approve bills. Executive Committee to consider orders from Liebbe.
An old food ad claims Grape Nuts enhances memory and appetite in a curious testimonial. It links a Battle Creek Mich. address to Ponti Co. and markets a Woodmen Memorial Day excursion via Oregon Short Line with a Basball game at 8:00 p.m. and a $1.00 trip, urging readers not to miss the parade and procession to Ogden and Salt Lake.
A fragmentary line hints at an automatic washer remarking on display quality and a bargain. It references an exhibit, a show, and a general call to see three unnamed items, with misread words implying a washer advertisement and a crash mention.
Odd OCR text outlines planned excursion dates with round trips from Chicago to California and Kansas City via the Rio Grande Western Railway. Names G A Tenry and C B Gilson are listed as ticket agents for more details.
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway distributes a summer tour book with routes and rules for eastern resorts. Available by application. Edwin Trate, Colorado Passenger Agent, 1017 7th St, Denver, and GF Daly, Chief Agent, Chicago, Illinois.
In Chambers Journal, a discussion traces copper supply from Cyprus and Thodra to inland routes, noting Cyprus as a copper source and ancient ore districts. It highlights ore types like copper pyrites and references Cornwall as a source for copper products. The piece links copper trade to Mediterranean islands and historical mining.
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