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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1919
Page
2
Merabar of the Audit Bureau of Circulation notes silver at 1.04 an ounce and predicts a move toward par as the war embargo lifts. He observes miners eyeing revived districts, hopeful camps, and rising prices for wheat and cattle, suggesting a prosperous Western era ahead despite a small, fading cloud on the horizon.
The arrival of Wong Fook Sing Cui and Lee Cho in Ogden recalls the first Chinese laborers who built the transcontinental railroad. The piece contrasts their 19th century arrival with modern America, noting centuries of change from candlelight to electric power and the nation’s growth, and ends with a wry remark about their choice to remain in the United States after acquiring wealth.
Reader excerpts reflect on Jellicoe and the Jutland action with pride in the old navy. The text weighs Forsythes of 69 and May 10 as historic turning points, noting tension between commemoration and contemporary celebration plans. It cites ships, armor, and tactical moves, and mentions the German line and British column coordinates observed during the engagement.
The passage blends archaic phrasing about labor and plains with references to unity and tribute across generations. It hints at foundational structures, collective memory, and a ceremonial sense of progress linking the living with the dead in a communal celebration.
The excerpt analyzes Admiral Jellicoe's decision to deploy the fleet to port or starboard during a nocturnal engagement. It weighs the advantages of forming on the starboard wing to bring battleships into immediate action versus trailing a converging line from the port. The discussion notes how German destroyer screens and long-range gunnery influenced the British approach, with two separate fleet curves formed under thick smoke as night combat persisted.
Government and civic groups outline today and tomorrow events for the Golden Spike celebration. A crowded program includes airliner flyovers, luncheons, band concerts, a tabernacle address, dances, open-air programs, relic displays, and railroad pioneer gatherings across Ogden and Weber counties.
Notice calls all Maccabees A L members to attend a meeting Saturday at 9 o'clock to align on the parade. The ad urges prompt turnout and orderly participation.
The game pitted Weber nine against Davis County High, pitched by Daxey for Weber, with strong fielding and bat work by Relnap and Gibbs. Davis County's Maghant and Bishop stood out, but Weber pulled ahead. a rematch is planned for Wednesday at the Pats county diamond.
A terse report notes belief that future judgment will reverse the decision to diverge for the German coat. The action intercepts a retiring high seas fleet and renowns a hat under daylight conditions.
Motion pictures of bathing girls at Ogden sanitarium were shot yesterday by George Goshen. Goshen has captured scenes across Ogden Brigham City and will film the parade tomorrow. The footage, used as Ogden publicity, will be distributed nationwide via the Ogden publicity bureau through the exchange. A dozen invited local girls joined, including Grace Jennings Anna Watson Capitain Pingtee Dorothy Packard Olga Wold Louise Growning Dessie Fredell Rhea Feree talS Wilame Legh Scofield Levin Farr Louisa Zeller Mary Maison Pauline Wright Virginia Scowergil Dorothy Scowervlt Mildred Runginn Ruth Wright Beatrice Browning Merene Blair Consuella Heiner Marybecles.
Two boys were arrested and held in the city jail for disturbing a Tenth Ward religious meeting. They allegedly backed a wagon against the meeting house to trap worshippers inside and blocked windows with boards. They appeared in juvenile court seeking release on their own recognizance. others involved fled, and one parent was identified.
The Salt Lake Choir travels to Ogden tonight for a great concert as part of the Golden Spiky celebration. The program emphasizes special features for out of town guests and entertainment beyond the official opening.
Entertainment committee hosts a Salt Lake Choir concert with 200 singers directed by Professor Lind. They travel to Ogden for meals at Weber Academy and Ogden High School, luncheon served by domestic science departments, a 8:30 pm program in the tabernacle, free general seats with a reserved area for railroad guests, and a post program dance at Barbata with rail relics display before returning to Salt Lake. Some members plan to extend their stay, others return Saturday after noon.
Secretary of the Navy Joseph Daniels visits Brest and Devonport aboard the Citadel with his party, planning to sail onward tomorrow on the Mount Vernon homeward. The stop marks a diplomatic naval tour as rain affects travel.
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