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Deseret News archives: Salt Lake City over 100,000 population mark in 1924, per census estimates
A look back at local, national and world events through Deseret News archives. A news item on the front page of the Deseret News from 100 years ago caught my eye. The article, as reported on July 18, 1924, shared that 79 cities in the United States had populations of over 100,000, including 11 new communities, according to estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau. The list included Salt Lake City, with its estimated population of 128,564 residents, making it the 55th largest in the nation. The story included comments from the Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce touting the city’s vibrancy.
Opinion: A change of pace from serious politics — suggestions for the Days of ’47 Parade
The last several weeks have been historically tumultuous on the political front, with the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump and the nomination of the Trump/Vance ticket at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Courage, compassion and perspective are the best antidotes for these troubled times. Those unprecedented events have been covered unrelentingly by the news media. Thus, for a change of pace, we turn our attention to Pioneer Day, a celebration next Wednesday that is unique to our state. With the dual objectives of honoring our heritage but also having good-natured fun, we offer our traditional suggestions for Days of ‘47 float themes for Utah politicians and other celebrities. This is especially prescient, as the official theme for our beloved holiday is “Stout Pioneer Hearts — Lift Others!” Utahns excel at such endeavors. Of course, we are aware that many of the respected individuals we mention will actually be in Paris on the 24th for the expected award of the 2034 Winter Games to Utah. Thus, if they actually want to use our ideas, mannequins make good substitutes.
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