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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1903
Page
11
The Standart advertises its business office hours as open from day to day except Sunday with Sunday hours from 10 am to 2 pm. The office is located at No. Nine Rix Building, Room No. Ko-Lwo, Standard Thulthone.
Ogden today features a blend of ads and notices. Listings include furniture sellers and a spice company rep visiting, a public school payroll note, and various local business ads. Social notices mention a church Ladies Aid meeting, a grand prize in the Third Ward, and a funeral reference for a local resident.
The ad claims average grocery costs are high and pitches McCready’s as a solution with Hamlyon Brown Shoes from the largest shoe house in the world. It targets ladies, girls, and children, promising style and quality at a low price alongside millinery and apparel.
Hiring notice seeks manager Wogenlidel at 1004 Wash Ave Ogden for second hand goods and sporting items with sale events announced. Mentions Ilver Jolson Vieyelen and Sporting Goody Co. at 351 24th St, plus armor shop and local merchants. Mr Tuluonk, longtime employee, to lead department changes at Olden Hituve Car Yi. invites friends to meeting.
Foresters of America annual Grand Court session of Utah to be held in Ogden on Tuesday and Wednesday. Officers to be elected, with a grand ball in honor of new officers and delegates. Rotation of Grand Court offices expected to move from Salt Lake to Ogden. Ogden delegates to handle proceedings and duties.
A clipped testimonial era notice touts coffee dangers and praises Postum as a health remedy. A 86 year old Canadian speaks of curing headaches and fatigue after switching to Postum, urging others to avoid coffee and embrace the product for renewed energy.
Critics praise Harry Carson Clarke's new comedy of character Fis Absent Boy to be staged at Ogden for one night Monday May 11. The cast features Western players with stylish gowns and capable leads. Clarke shines as the gay dog Fennin, while Mr Chaka delivers an original take on his role amid new scenic settings and a strong company. A matinee and evening show with Ford's orchestra will follow. A Denver incident notes a Burlington Express wreck attempt near Barr with a rock stack. the motive aimed to halt the train.
Senator Kearns helped seek a full inquiry into Temple Short’s service with the Fifty-eighth Pennsylvania Volunteers. Evidence showed he served honorably, reenlisted after illness, was sent home to recover, and desertion charges were removed. Short receives about $190 in back pay and praise from supporters. The Standard praises the justice and joins in congratulating him.
Municipal Court deals with several arrests for drunkenness and vagrancy in a morning session. A woman found intoxicated at Riverside Park receives suspended sentence. Saloon keepers face arrest and prosecution for allowing women in their establishments.
The fifth Y M L Association lecture will be at Ogden Tabernacle on May 12 at 8 o clock. President Benjamin Olu of Brigham Young Academy will speak on External Evidences of the Book of Mormon as gathered during the BY Academy Central and South American expedition. The talk aims to clarify the priest and scholarly views with a focus on ancient American civilization.
The State Industrial School board met yesterday with Directors Wright Flygata Hume and Secretary Holingsworth. Parole and aid requests dominated discussion as Mrs Minnie Craft sought parole for daughter Ruby, which was denied. Purchases for laundry equipment and gymnasium fittings were approved, and monthly bills and claims were settled before adjournment.
Lumbermen secure timer in the Boise region plan a large mill site five miles above Jinchey along the Boise River. Key investors include T. Cargon and John B. Rand of Burlington Iowa and T. Barber of Kelair Wisconsin. They propose 70 acres of land for a mill dam and pond complex creating a 600 acre water area. Capacity is ten million feet per day with a $300000 cost. Construction would be on the north side of the river with access via the Holse branch and a short timber line.
Plans call for a brick two story and basement post office on Grant Street between 24th and 25th, with 50 foot frontage and 100 foot depth. The structure, funded by a $200 000 appropriation, will replace the present building as the new lease expires and is expected to be completed within months.
Ogden honors veteran Wid Toor part in early life scenes. He aided a slave rescue in Illinois and led to Canada, a key moment in national crises. Stout, abolitionist judge, quoted scripture while denouncing a delayed subpoena, later serving as receiver in Idaho.
Fragmented report describes a polar expedition led by Anthony Pilani with a Youngton Chicago association emblem. It mentions a dinner in Brooklyn, a pledged polar attempt if a marker is found, and quotes Mrs Filla praising American explorers and plans for Arctic leadership amid uncertain outcomes.
Visitors from Salt Lake City including Collector Callister and Commissioner Anderson met in Ogden. The group, tied to the Republican leadership, stirred discussion in local political circles about party influence, with writers and cartoonists noted for engagement and questions about future activities in the region.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions companies and individuals in a dispute over originality and ownership. It references names like Hartel and Glut and hints at a dispute involving a company called owWh ite Incas. The text is largely unintelligible but implies a legal or corporate challenge without clear facts.
Fragmentary OCR lists items for sale including a private room, dogs, and household goods. It mentions address near 14 East Street and Matra Bros. furniture listings with bonding plants and flowers for care.
An advertisment announces a teachers excursion to the coast via Southern Pacific Company from Ogden on the weekend. The trip costs $80 round trip with several dates and a contact for more information. Agents listed include O. A Henry and CLUNVERS, Ogden, with HAL & RAY in Denver handling details.
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