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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1920
Page
3
A jumble of St Patrick’s Day promotions, a new station plan at Madison and Twenty Fourth, Ogden rail and sleeping car details, a March 17 Maccabees masquerade, and local business promos. Includes orchestra debut, rifle deliveries to Ogden High, Soldier Summit dispute notes, and a law practice resumption.
A quartet including Creed Maymond Rob Martin Clinton Lar Lott will wear Ogden Athletic Association colors at the Antwerp Olympic Games. A three member committee of the Ogden Chamber of Commerce aims to raise 1200 dollars for expenses. The four men’ s records span the United States as they prepare to enter the Western trials in San Francisco in June and travel abroad for the world games.
Marriage licenses issued today to Roberti My Parker and Table Green of Hooper and Frank Taxman and Havre B. Bendileksattot of Salt. Ogden bank president visits noted, with Deseret Savings Tank in Salt Lake City. Local homemaking notices, rag and hinge ads, and a birth announcement for a baby in Ogden.
A garbled list from a historical obituary page records multiple death and funeral notices. Stewart Crittenden and Carolina Gatti are named among survivors and service details. Anna Kiravabueg, Jordan Beth, and an Ogden resident are also mentioned with funeral times and locations. The text preserves speakers, dates, and venues despite errors.
A damaged OCR led to a broad and unclear complaint against the Southern Pacific company. The text references William W. Gove and Walker J. Hines, alleging injuries from a train accident and a fault attributed to engine wheels. The fragmentary report mentions monetary damages and a legal action in a district setting.
In a muddled editorial scene the mayor confronts an empty desk and a rug as a cabinet of curiosities. The piece riffs on past loyalties and a vanished figure, imagining a humorous yet somber reflection on public appearances and the town’s political memory.
A famous painting titled Old Darby is displayed on the second floor of the W. St Wright & Son Company store. The 7 by 9 foot canvas shows an open barn scene with farm tools and weeds, depicting a rural yard at Montane Dean, France, where Rosa Bonheur died in 1893. Once owned by Emmeline Monier, the work is now held by Halle Fontaine, valued at $65,000.
Social notices describe visits by Mrs ature Larlser to San croft Ednin for ten days at Melle Bigker’s brother’s ranch. A birthday party hosted by Mrs. Greyn Burger. guests included H.W. Drake and many local names. A CY club gathering led by Francis Goppack next Wednesday at 2 pm. Queen Esther Regular Tea by Isles of Queen Estuig Chapter. motor party to Salt Lake City to attend the opera. Beaux Esprit Club hostess Mrs Charles Leta at home Friday. Ladies’ Literary Club meeting set for March 3 with program on “Adonal Governance” by Urmay Pavidd Wilson.
Ogden Chamber of Commerce held a meeting at the Weber club with President W. Te Wiulis presiding. Reports from Secretary O. O. Stilwell outlined plans to lease land for industrial development. About 76 acres will be sold to the Hedgenton Wool company, the remainder reserved for future plants. The US Wool Company deal was entrusted to Dr. I. M. Rowe and Charles D. Barton for negotiating a nearby acreage sale at a favorable price. A report by Ralph J. Heistal noted the current preposition draft is not yet complete and will be amended in a few days before submission to federal authorities.
A letter from the Salt Lake company protests Ogden City over billboard signage on Lincoln Avenue and Kwonly-fish Street. The company claims no ordinance violation and asks commissioners for guidance and a timely board meeting to address the 1916 revised ordinances and erection of DHT bonds.
A special meeting of Unity Lodge No 14 is announced for Wednesday March 10 at the usual lodge hall. Masonic officers urge members to attend for ritual work and organizational updates.
Representatives of Utah beet growers led by C. B. McKay of VanTec and sugar companies met to resume negotiations after failed resale of the contract. They seek a guaranteed price of 15 dollars per ton with an increase contingent on market sugar prices, aiming to settle the dispute and finalize terms today.
Ogden High juniors stage a Clover Play at the Capellin Theatre featuring a student ensemble. The production promises light comedy with a cast including Anette Minginghii and Ptetn Melaley among others, in a lively school theater showcase.
Slaterville seeks a Boy Scout charter amid local debates. The article mentions residents and officials, noting uncertain outcomes and ongoing civic processes, with reference to a school-wide event and community groups.
Brisk trading reported at the Salt Lake Mining Exchange with prices advancing and many listed holdings showing varied quotes. Silver Shield opens at GL puis drifts to 69 cents while Eureka Fly remains steady around 28 to 34 cents. Rio Wellington and Prince Con show notable movement amid broad activity across copper and bullion issues.
Chicago market opened with government sale pressures easing, corn futures mixed as May and July contracts fluctuated and opened lower before recovering. Beef and hog markets showed softness, while grain strength hinted at partial recovery. commodities, futures, and oats displayed varied directions amid a broad market backdrop.
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