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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1903
Page
11
Marsden argues that modern life demands recreation to sustain creativity. He warns that exhaustion from daily labor ruins the quality and demand for original writing. A fresh brain is essential for creative work and overwork dulls reputation.
Tales recount Mistress Dally Madison’s tact as first lady of the land. A country lad at a White House reception hides a coffee cup in his pocket as she calmly charms him with polite conversation, easing his embarrassment and securing him a fresh cup.
The horses of the New York fire department receive more petting than any other horses in the world. Each engine house stalls display the horse name Tom Harry Dick or Major in large black letters. Firefighters pamper their dumb friends with little luxuries and candies like leaf sugar and nougat, feeding them from the hands of their men.
The old Bridewell burying ground in England holds Mme Creswell, long named by Charles II and dramatists. She died in Bridewell prison and left £10 for a funeral sermon forbidding any negative talk. The preacher answered by saying she was born well, lived well, and died well, born Creswell, died in Clerkenwell, and died in Bridewell.
The piece comments on clerical figures in modern novels where bishops provide comic relief and deans show scholarly vanity and gossip. It contrasts archdeacons as rubicund and self important and notes the rector as a breezy fool, while branding the villain as a vicar.
A stranger corrects a guide about the word muskelunge as they discuss fishing on a northern Wisconsin lake. The guide retorts that Webster may be wrong but bets Webster never caught two muskies.
Fragmented lines mention digestion and appetite with a humorous nod to a Burdoit Blood Bit era remedy. The text presents a whimsical health note rather than a full article. No identifiable persons, organizations, or places are clearly stated.
Ogden City Council announces plans to lay out a 24 foot wide north south alley from Twenty fifth to Twenty fourth Streets in Block 26 Plat A. Total estimated cost 2500 dollars to be funded by a special tax on adjoining blocks and lots. Protests in writing to City Recorder by 8 pm September 11 1903.
Ogden residents with spare furnished rooms are asked to contact William Glasmann, chairman, listing occupant name and street, room size, bath, and board options. Prices range from 1.00 to 3.50 per day, with free rooms possible for distinguished visitors. Immediate response urged to secure accommodations in Ogden or Salt Lake City if needed.
The Lake Shore Limited now runs a through Pittsburg sleeper daily from Chicago at 5 30 p m arriving in Pittsburg at 6 35 the next morning. Erwin Tears Colorado Passenger agent Denver and C F Daly Chief A T C A Chicago announce the improvements in travel luxury and schedule.
The Rock Island System announces special fares: cest tickets from Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo to Indiana Louisville Ky and many Ohio points at one and one third fare for the four trip with thirty day return from date of sale. See the nearest ticket agent or write HAL 8. RAY General Agent Denver Colorado.
The Rock Island System announces sales on September 1 8 15 and October 6 offering round trip travel valid for return within thirty days through agents or by writing to Colorado.
In the matter of the estate of Samuel N Batchelder deceased the administrator Fearing for summary distribution to Cornelia Latchelder and closing administration a hearing is set for September 11 1903 at 10 a m in the County Court House Ogden City Weber County Utah Witness the Clerk with seal this 25th day of August 1903 C R Wollingsworth Clerk By E C Enb Deputy Clerk W M Bradley Esq Attorney for Petitioner
The Overland Mining and Milling Co of Ogden Utah announces an assessment of 1 2 mill per chain on capital stock, payable to Joseph Goddard secretary at 2242 Moffat Lane Ogden. Unpaid stock by Sept 2 1903 becomes delinquent and will be sold at public auction on Sept 30 1903 at 3 p m at Moffat Lane to pay taxes and costs.
Ogden City Utah proposes First Extension One Curbing Guttering District No 1 on south side of Twenty fifth street between Jefferson and Madison. Estimated cost 2200 dollars with tax levy on affected real estate. protests due by September 14 1903 at 5 pm. City Reserver Guat W J Critchlow date August 17 1908.
A reflective piece urges grounding visionary plans with solid foundations. It argues that lofty dreams belong in the air but must be supported by practical work and steady effort to become real.
Tickets go on sale September 12 for a round trip excursion by the Oregon Short Line. Fares apply to travelers north, west and east of Pocatello with 30 day return. those south of Pocatello get 15 days.
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