Uniforms Blur Lines in War Department Office Life
Officers on duty wear the same uniforms as at military posts, turning nearly every room into a dressing area. They switch to civilian clothes for meals and back for the day, while civilians can identify ranks from emblems, a practice dictated by order and noted by the Washington Post.
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Army
War Department
Washington Post
Precious Seeds and Tiny Begonia Standards
The article notes caleolaria and begonia seeds are extremely valuable with seed costs far exceeding their weight in gold. It describes the minuscule size and the need for careful handling, including sealed counters to prevent air drafts that could scatter high value seed in London.
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London Chronicle
Excursion Rates Announced for Carnival Event
Rio Grande Western Railway plans ONE FARE round trip from Ogden to Salt Lake and back for the Southern Carnival Company performance at the Salt Palace. Tickets go on sale September 14 and are valid for return until September 16, 1903.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Grande Western Railway Company
Ogden
Salt Lake
Southern Carnival Company
Salt Palace
Nose Cutting as Punishment Across Ancient Egypt and England
The fragment describes historical use of amputation for crimes such as theft or arson in Egypt under rulers like Rameses I and Actigunes. It notes the condemned’s nose being cauterized and the offender banished to colonies named Rhineconum. It also cites 17th century England where Lord Coventr had his nose cut off for questioning an actress, and a conscript punished by Frederick the Great for fraudulent enrollment.
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Innishr Rameses I
Egypt
Actigunes
England
Lord Coventr
Drury Lane
Trederick the Great
Excursion Rates For Colorado To Pueblo State Fair
Via the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railway offers a one fare round trip from all Colorado points to Pueblo for the Colorado State Fair in Pueblo September 14 to 18 1903. Selling dates September 13 14 and 15 final return limit September 20.
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Denver & Rio Grande Western Railway
Colorado
Pueblo
Colo
Davis and Weber Counties Canal Company Notice of Assessments
Notice from the Davis and Weber Counties Canal Company Ogden City Weber County Utah states a board levy on August 10 1903 of 260 per share on primary stock and 125 per share on secondary stock due by October 31 1903. Delinquent stock will be sold December 5 1903 at 12 oclock noon at the south door Weber County Court House Ogden City to cover the delinquent assessment and advertising costs. J G C N E secretary No 407 Twenty fourth street Ogden Utah
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Davis and
Weber Counties Canal Company
Ogden City
Weber County
Utah
Weber County Court House
J, GC. N.E
Twenty-fourth Street
Ozden
Epigram on Impossible Tasks From War Times
The duke of Wellington faced a failed first Royal Engineers attempt and sent for a younger officer who succeeded. The next day the orders of the day carried a sharp note declaring that claims of impossibility reveal personal incapacity.
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Duke of Wellington
Royal Engineers
Rock Island System Offers Low Round Trip Fares
The Rock Island System announces tickets on September 1 8 15 and October 6 from Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo to Indiana Louisville Ky and many Ohio points at one and one third fare for the round trip. Return valid thirty days from sale. See local ticket agent or HAL RAY General Agent Denver Colorado for details.
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Rock Island System
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Indiana
Louisville
Ohio
HAL & Ray
Colorada
Rock Island Sysem
Ohi
Oe Hal & Ray
Colorado
Lost Boyds Black Australian Overcoat Reward Offered
A black astralian overcoat owned by a boy is missing. Return to the Standard office for a reward.
Lake Shore Limited Adds Pittsburg Sleeper Service
A through Pittsburg sleeper now runs daily on the Lake Shore Limited leaving Chicago at 5 30 p m and arriving Pittsburg at 6 35 a m providing luxurious appointments for Pittsburgh travel. Erwin Tears Colorado Washington 1017 1th St Denver I Daly Chief A O P A Chicago.
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Pittsburg
Lake Shore Limited
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Erwin Tears
Colorado
Wassenrerazent
1Th St
Denver
Colo
I. Daly
Rock Island System Announces Discount Royal Trip Sale
On September 1 15 and October 6 the Rock Island System will sell Louisville Kentucky and many points in Ohio at a rate of one and one third fare for the round trip valid for return within thirty days For details contact your nearest ticket agent or write Colorado booklet.
Delightful Outing Excursions North via Oregon Short Line
Tickets go on sale September 12 for a round trip rail excursion from Pocatello. One fare covers travel north west and east to several points with return windows of 30 days for north of Pocatello and 15 days south of Pocatello.
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Oregon Short Line
Paints
Pocatello
Weber County Utah Sealed Bids for Infirmary Addition
Weber County invites sealed bids for a two story addition to the County Infirmary at Roy. Bids due Sept 24 1903 at county clerk office Ogden. Bond equal to 10 percent. Bid opening Sept 30 1903 at 2 PM. Plans by Woods & Company on file. Board may reject any bids. Joseph Stanford chairman.
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Board of County Commissioners
Weber County
Utah
County
Ogden City
County Infirmary
Roy
C& Woods & Company
Trooms
Firet National Bank
Ogden
Alma D. Chambers
Board of County Commissioners of
Joseph Stanford
Yated
Fraternal Order of Eagles Meeting Notice
Ogden Aerie No. 113 F O E meets every Sunday at 8:00 in A U W hall over Howell's. Visiting Eagles invited to roost. Aaron Hoffman W P Tracy WW Bev y welcomed.
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Court Wasatch No. 2 Foresters of America
I. O. O. F. Hall
Adam J. Farber
C. BR
Albert E. Close
Order of Eagles
Ogden Aerie No
F. O. EL
A. O. U. W. Hall
Howell's
Aaron Hoffman
Sego Lodge
Junction City
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
I. Oo
Geo. B. Smytite
L. B. Balch
Ogden Union
Order of Washington
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Ogden Council No 777 Meeting Notice
Ogden Council No 777 invites brethren to attend meetings at the A C U W ball on the second and fourth Saturdays. Fogarty F B remarks notations indicate fraternal attendance and coordination for upcoming sessions.
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Ogden
A. C. U. W. Ball
Fogarty
Royal Arcanuum
Rocky Mountain Council
A. O. Vu
Fred Meissner
Geo. B. Roberts
Joseph Severn
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Jefferson
S. Horrocks
24Th
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Reeves We
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Niegly
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Wash. Ave
Bennett Tilock
W. B. Wedell
Boyle Block
Harrisville
Chas, Ducheneau
Orden
AL Dickson
Tiersey
J. Burnett
Eden
Jease
25Th St
Bath
Reed Hotel
O. A. White
Cosy
A. White
M. E. Griffin
Wasatch Canning Factory
Weat Ogden
24Th St
R. Christensen
J. J. Brummitt
J.J. Bruemmitt
Jackson
Monroe Ave
Kansas City
Wash
Drewe
Sith St
Quincy
22Nd St
Wall Ave
Taquire
22Mi &T
Great Snap
I. J. Brummitt
L Ik Clark & Sons Co
Madison’ Bet
Fresh Butt Clark & Sons Co
I. L
Bet
Adams
Jeff
Madison Bet
Ste
J, Brummitt
Ives
Deater
West Ogden
Wyoming
Idaho
Lacredee Academy
Drum
Grant and
Lincoln
Cheap
Adams Ave
Washington
City Hall
J.J. Brommitt
Nob Hill
J. J. Brommitt
Adadms
7Th Street
Washington Avenue
Duchenan
Attorneys-at-Law
CC. Richards
W. L. Maginnis
A. E. Pratt
George Calverson
J. N. Kimball
Charles Stout
Mark Lessencer
R. 8
Farnsworth
Excles Bldg
First Nat. Bank Bldg
Hulanisei & Peery
Valentine Gideon
J.D. Murp
Henderson & Macmillan
T. R. Oconnolly
D. N. Smith
Carolman
Over
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W. G. Dalrymple
Architects
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First National Basic Building
Fire Insurance
Lk. IL Goddard
Reoma
Utah Loan & Trust Building
J. J. Drummitt
Hunter & Kennedy
D. D. Drake
Eccles
Western Brokerage Co
Stanley Bros
71St Street
W. H. Drab
Lester Herrick
J. B. Drane
Colonial Co
Monon
Caxton
National
Dearborn Street
City
Glenwood Park
Liunter & Kennedy
Heer
Oil & Glass Co
Poultry Food
E.R. Blew
Menager
Monon Building
Dept. M
Philadelphia
Grant Ave
Wasatch Orchard Co
Paul Ziegenhirt
Clark & Sons Co
el Peer
Continents
State of
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Grand Opera House
Jos, Clark
Pixley and
Ladera
Ruth White
Oscar Figman
William Riley Match
Thomas Ricketts
Charles Sharp
K. J. Moye
Geo. McKissock
Helen Dester
Harriett Sheldon
Louise Brackett
Josephine Ditt
Great Beauty Chorus
J. McVicker
Main Bt
Salt Lake City
P. O
Weber County Fair
Jenkins
Steyvens Avenue
Western Savings Investment Co
Eccles Building
Becker Brewing and Malting Company, Brewers and Maltsters
Ogden, Utah
John Canton
Wrights
Washington Ava
District Court of the Second Judicial District
Weber
Wiliam Andrew Shaffer
Jenna Shaffer
Revar
Mall
Paris
Emica
de PO Itwaukes
Wie
Sylvia
Emmett Block
C. E. Lee
Nair
Rooma
Twenty-fourth St
HOTEL
23Rd Street
Physicians and Surgeons
A. Ferniand
Ogden Steam
Gen. A. Kerr
Mgr
Tripp
Jefferson Ave
Ticket Brozer
Sharman
Union Depot
John C. Baker
Ist
25Th Street
Association
Geo. W. Jones
Pioneer
Broom Hotel
Cunard and
Anchor Lines
Ticket Brokers Association
Broom Tratel
Masonic
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Ogeda
F. E Nichols
Sec
el Monte Command No
K. T
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Queen Feather
Minnie Halluect
W. Ab Lillie Halstead
Bee'y
Ogden Lodge No
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
Il A. Mt
Foresters OF America
Fraternal Order OF Eagles
Lincoln Circle
Grand Army of the Republic
Srd Thorsdey
Mra
Robert O. Dearson
Carl Busch
Kanaas City
Bruno Zwintscher
Leipzig
Germany
Lnights OF Columbus
Toller
John Greenwell
A. Sims
Fidelity Lodge
J. A. Howell
Walter Richey
N. Peirce
A. O. A. W. Hall
Ivy Wilson
Kate P. Howe
Lois E. Peirce
Susie Slms
B. P
ELES
Ogden Lodge
K. of P. Hall
Utah National Bank
A. G. Horn
BR C
A. Beghtol
Fraternal Union OF America
Knights OF the Maccabees
K of P. Hall
J. D. Harris
Ladies OF the Maccabies
Silver Hive No
A. C. U. W. Hall
Irene Carson
L. C
Emma L. Towne
Knights OF
Pythias
Knights of Pythias
Castle Hall
P’s
Nils Christenson
C. N. Custead
J. J. Brummitt, V. C E. G. Burdick
Royal Neighbors OF America
Excelsior Camp
Alo. U. Wo Hall
Annie Lewis
Russ Alice B. Burdick
ODD Fellows
Queen City
Rebekah Lodge No. 4
Addie Baker
Noble Grand
Clara E. Cook
Wabsatch Division No
C. BR. C
Hall
Washington Agenus
24Th &T
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Boyle
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Rathbone
Eclock
Pythian Hall
Bosonins
Lucy M. Hodge
M. F
Mab Ustead
M. of
RAG
Royal Arcanum
Union Order OF Washington
J. Brummitt
Sec’y
Woodmen OF the World
Pp. Ball
Uta National Bank
Vieting
B. F. Cannon
Mr Ruth
Women OF Woodcraft
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Meeta S Col
Ben K. diaHy
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