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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1909
Page
2
The fragment describes advertising rates and positioning terms for The Evening newspaper. It mentions minimum changes daily per inch, special positions charging extra, standard rates effective February 1, 1903, and subscription details. The text is incomplete but identifies the pricing scheme and advertising placement options.
A group of three or four young children, all under five, played along Oxden river near Orden bridge when they slipped toward shallow water. A quick-thinking woman pulled them back and escorted them to safety at her home as neighbors notified authorities. Water levels stayed high but no injuries were reported.
Flood warnings rise for the Ogden and Weber rivers with warm spells. Article discusses potential inundation of low lands, historical flood parallels near Washington Avenue, and forecasts water levels as rivers swelling. Mentions railroad plans influencing regional transport and development.
Washington state defines graft in a new criminal code section effective June 1. It covers public officials and employees, indirect rewards, neglect of duties, and abuses of office. The law pins graft as a felony or misdemeanor with fines up to 1000 dollars and potential imprisonment.
Fragmented report describes heightened tension around the Patrick Calhoun and Heney cases in San Francisco. Attorneys threaten violence, with a suspected duel taunt toward Heney as public officials warn against intimidation and legal obstruction. The text notes political backing and ongoing attempts to harass Heney in the prosecution.
Ernst Metz a two year old naturalized citizen living near Post Falls Idaho was granted final papers to the United States court for the district of Eastern Washington a few days ago. The article notes a discussion on aliens gaining citizenship and the right to vote during wartime and mentions Metz exercising the franchise since 1532.
A long, flawed reminiscence recounts early industrial era experiments with grinding mortars and blue pigment. It cites Liebig and German chemists on noisy processes, the paradox of louder pestles yielding richer blue, and lessons about refining production methods for smoother output.
Federal experts warn that despite efforts to improve building safety, fires in 103 year show unprecedented death and destruction. Fort Worth Texas and Rochester New York report major losses, with over 7 849 homeless and up to four million dollars in property damage. Public officials urge fireproof building standards to prevent future catastrophes.
A garbled report notes widespread extinction threats from industrial spraying. It mentions chemical compounds and farm residues as fatal to small life forms, with references to perils from orders and large-scale environmental impact.
A Washington report from April 22 describes suffragists presenting stamps to President Taft and three officials to fund the suffrage cause. Harold Dudley Greeley and Mrs Abeta Childe Dorr led the effort, offering a penny stamp with the slogan Votes For Women. Taft purchased one, noting its potential as fundraising and signaling early national suffrage merchandise.
A fragmented notice touts Fulton’s Diabetes Compound as curative for diabetes. It cites Newton of Sacramento and Gen. Reichert of San Francisco as recovered patients, and claims broad success reports, urging readers to request free literature and contact Oaklands John J. Fulton Co for agents and supplies.
A Trenton youth, passionate about amateur photography, displays family and friends in a striking show. One piece features a group of figures posed to resemble various stages of paralysis, prompting viewers to ask who the peculiar figures are. The Philadelphia Ledger notes the display as a bold, odd portrayal.
A Leicester museum researcher notes egg colors in many birds match protective coloration needs. White eggs often blend with tree bark, brown and dark patterns mimic ground or vegetation, and eggs of grouse and plovers resemble their surroundings. The author cites ringed plover, white tern, and lapwing eggs aligning with beach sand, shells, or bare ground.
A garbled text notes Puerto Rican English encroaching on Spanish in Porto Rico and how locals adjust the new language to align with Boanidean norms. It mentions a recent San Juan issue announcing a "mittn" to occur at such and such times with mentions of price politics and readers puzzled by the translation.
Fragmentary report notes vast mineral production potential in the Siberian region. It mentions gold prospects and a broad imperial output, but provides no verifiable quantities or dates.
The Kanter City Journal laments greed and money as empties of true happiness. A later item discusses Helen inspecting a pink kingdam table cover, debating its value and imagining alterations with sleeves for a set. The Delineation offers similar fragmentary commentary.
An old advertisement promotes Rexall Kidney Remedy claiming to cure kidney diseases and related ailments. It offers a money back guarantee, promising free medicine if it fails and a refund of the price if not satisfied. The copy emphasizes widespread kidney issues and urges trial of the product by potential customers.
A garbled paragraph reports a push to prohibit the United States government from practicing medicine and related professions. The piece mentions clerks attending, securing diplomas, and pursuing licensed work, with a focus on a policy affecting professional practice.
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