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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1908
Page
2
In Ogden Utah The Standard Publishing Co offers subscriptions and advertising options under government act terms. One month and multiple month rates are listed with advances. The notice appears in a morning examiner edition and references the Fostories matter.
The item presents a rate card for advertisements in The Evening Standard dated February 1 1908. It lists flat rate per inch, special positions on pages 5 9 8 and top of column, extra charges for other positions, and special contracts. It claims The Evening Standard offers lowest advertising rates and asserts its subscription base is large and genuine, challenging competitors.
The Nhesteh Orchard company has planted a small experimental plot of ground near their Ogden factory to test agriculture and will begin harvesting on Wednesday.
An early spring forecast notes heavy harvest activity and rapid plant growth in the agricultural district. Officials discuss storage projects and water reserves to guard against drought, highlighting planned reservoirs and the need to manage spring moisture and irrigation for continued expansion.
Fragments describe vast irrigation ambitions in the South Mork region with expanded dams, loans to fund water projects, and a push for insurance against delays in telegraph messages. Denmark weighs insuring telegraph communications to facilitate industrial and irrigation investments, with plans for a Danish company to pioneer insured telegram delivery and stamp-based protections.
The article discusses the Venezuelan dispute amid war from armament and naval protests. It analyzes proposed sanctions and potential actions, including blocking Venezuelan products, sending vessels, and seeking arbitration. It weighs presidential decisions, arbitration prospects, and the risk of escalating tensions with Colombia and Cuba.
The article surveys U S policy options on arbitration with Venezuela, the potential role of Congress, and implications for naval strategy and coal versus petroleum fuel. It notes New York Clearing House security practices, the balance of commercial paper, and Baldwin Locomotive works' shift toward oil powered fire, linking industrial changes to defense debates. It also mentions Spokane labor organizing amid regional employment figures.
Salt Lake April 1 The High School cadets plan a trip to view a naval parade in San Francisco. A committee including General Welgewood and Dr. Feldman met parents, board members, and local officials to assess wisdom and finances. They will seek community support from railroad and city authorities, with a formal decision after a commercial meeting.
San Diego hosts four day fleet visit with Admiral Thomas and Admiral Sperry events. Mayor Purward and local committee chair Wy C Layton will attend the flagship Connecticut, with balls, fireworks, parades, and city grants of freedom for sailors.
Chicago on April 23 a woman picked from a pew was caught stealing a pocketbook during a prayer service at SS Elizabeth's Roman Catholic church. Sergeant Timothy Dillon stopped her, and she was identified as Mary Myer, 37, previously jailed for stealing a work tote at St James Episcopal church. A grocer reportedly rented thirty pocketbooks and handbags.
A four month voyage under Rear Admiral Jon N Hemphill will circle principal ports of China and Japan. Half the squadron will cover Hankow and the Yangtze while the other half heads to Vindivoutok. The fleet from Galveston and Chattanooga will train and then cruise to Sagon Bangkok and Singapore.
Chicago reports another fatal accident during night service on the elevated line. Guard Frank A. Rathnauma, 2nd position on the Gothsina Vino, was killed near Washington Street and Fifth Avenue as trams operated. Police patrols and emergency units responded, with witnesses noting a sudden sharp impact and chaotic aftermath at the scene.
A long article reports an auction of rare coins and medals to be held May 14 at Prinktart-on-thesxfalue in Germany. George Alex of Hamburg, a noted coin dealer, organized the collection, including 615 American gold coins brought to New York years ago. The event features 4,074 lots of tokens and medals, many rarely offered at sale, with emphasis on Spanish colonial pieces and notable American pieces.
Manchester on April 19 reports a failed Lancashire plan to hire locals to acquire cotton growing estates in the Missionniot delta. The effort faced local impediments against aliens amid public concerns reflected in want ads promising big results.
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