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Show OGOEN SCENICS GIVEN PRAISE Chicago Jeweler Says City Not Fully Awake to Its Opportunities Op-portunities That Ogden Is not fully awake to I the opportunities offered In this vlcln-J vlcln-J It v to make It one of the finest show : pieces in America and thaw thousands I of tourists here ach year, was the "pinion iAir'Ssoi todiiv bv Wtiltrr Peacock, a member of the firm which icondUOtl the famous Peacock Jewelry store In Chicago, one of the largest in America, who left for his home aft-er aft-er spending two weeks as the guest of G. L. Pecker of Ogden. I During his visit. Mr. Peacock was itaken to all the vantage points in and ' near Ogden, In Idaho and Nevada and he proclaimed this section su- perlor In iconic, beauty to the much advertised and popular points In Colorado Colo-rado Which draw thousands of visitors visi-tors each LIKES SOUTH FORK Mr Peacock has traveled extensively extensive-ly and has spent much of his time In visiting duos of scenic fame in all parts of the United States During his stay here he was taken by Mr. Becker to South Fork canyon. and he declared frankly that this beauty spot surpassed any offered In Colorado He suggested that Ogden take advantage of Its scenic offerings and make the action one of the best drawing cards of the United States by building summer sum-mer resorts and advertising. Mr. Peacock said his visit here had been delightful and filled with activity activi-ty He accompanied Mr. Becker on uutomoblle trips to practically every point of interest in the vicinity and was taken to Nevada where he was shown the huge ranch of the Ftah U'onstructlon company. He whs able to participate In duck shooting at the Bear River Duck club as the guest of Mr. Becker and said today he had thoroughly enjoyed his visit and the western hospitality tendered him RECT RNS SOME. Mr. Peacock seemed Impressed with the climatic conditions in this country and during his entire stav frequently called attention .to the opportunities op-portunities which were being, lost through Ogden not taking advantage of Its scenic offerings. Mr. PeacoOk is a prominent member of the Chicago Athletic club, and the South Shore Country club, in Which Mr. Becker holds membership. He .left this morning for his Chicago home. |