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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1908
Page
5
A fragmented 19th century text links hair attributes to personality, noting straight, wavy, and curly textures with traits such as power, gentleness, quick temper, and intellect. It discusses Auburn, red, golden, and brown tones and their supposed influences on temperament, manners, and social impressions.
The piece reflects on companionship through animals and objects as age and loss intrude. A father counsels restraint while a daughter imagines trading a pet for pearls. The passage weaves themes of affection, memory, and the desire to cling to beauty amid decay, citing Sir William Temple on human endurance.
In old Ireland belief in fairies shaped daily life with rituals and excuses for misfortune. Superstitions explained accidents and warned against carelessness by invoking the good folk of Firth and other regions.
A chronin minister, Kembnegh, Scotland, aged around 60, unexpectedly resigned after a Sunday event. Members expressed regret as he faced the moment, with the minister replying that he would stay until 20 then be rid of them, signaling a planned departure for later.
A fragmented notice describes a ceremonial tribute to President O Connor tied to a telecommunication project in Great Britain. John Dillon is mentioned in a brief, unreadable passage along with other names and references to a ceremony and portrait.
State Engineer announces a water appropriation by Lays Th Spencer for Ogden River in Weber County Utah. The notice records the diversion of 107 cubic feet per second of water from the Uintah channel to power a lighting and propulsion system, using a 12 000 foot piping arrangement. Public notice requires objections within thirty days after completion of publication.
Officials including Secretary Wright and Secretary Bishop met with President to discuss Panama canal matters. Gifford Pinchot and Mrs Bishop attended. conference to resume tomorrow. Bishop plans to submit recommendations after five months’ absence.
Mi lan-Crescent Alining Company by Georges T. Stenhouss its manager with address Morgyn Utah filed under Chapter 103 1908 amended laws to appropriate 1/4 of water from Cedar Hollow Spring in Morgan County for mining and domestic use. Public protest period 30 days after publication. state engineer granted notice and date of publication 1908.
Notice to contractors in Ogden Utah July 1908 invites sealed bids for building sidewalks in District No 8 Ext 2 between 26th and 28th Streets. Plans and specifications by City Engineer approved by City Council. Bids due at City Recorder and City Hall August 31 at 7 p m. Public opening of bids to follow. City official: Cantey Parker Engr. First publication August 19, 1908.
Detroit reports a brisk Grand Circuit meeting closing with exciting heats and notable upsets. Capa De Ora led favorites early but Darkey Ral failed to close, while Auto surged to victory in the fourth heat and Darley Hal claimed the fifth. The event featured multiple $1,000 purses and an $8,000 stake with several heats clocked in the 2:10 range.
A fragment shows a character asserting wealth will outlive memory and estate lawyers arguing. The Strander counters that his estate at Targa énaugh will outlast the dispute, claiming longevity beyond two decades.
Stockholders are summoned to a county court meeting on Monday August 3rd at 8 o clock p m to consider increasing the company's capital stock and to elect a new board of directors for the ensuing year B Easton president A Magid secretary invitees urged to attend the important gathering
Scaled proposals for building sidewalks in Sidewalk District No 2 along 26th Street from Jackson Avenue to Taylor Avenue will be received at the City Recorder's office in the City Hall Garden City until 12 oclock p.m. on August 3, 1908, with bids opened publicly in the City Council Chamber that evening. The city reserves the right to reject any or all bids. City Engineer A F Parker signs the notice with first publication July 10 1908 and last publication August Tel 1908.
Ogden Utah July 20 1901 sealed proposals for healing system related construction at City Hall City Mall Square due 3 pm Monday Angus TON 1398 plans available from City Engineer Plans and specifications may be seen at the City office Bids may be opened and read publicly City Council order Parker City Engineer first published July 20 1901 last published August 13 1901
A Salt Lake City and Weber County water rights matter from 1908 concerns an application to divert and convey water near Ogden River, with references to state and territorial laws, a proposed pipe and fishery work, and protests against granting the permit. The notice names parties and locations including Ogden and Weber counties, with a stated date and related legal proceedings.
Reno Nevada July 41 State tax collector Haley, after a week in Carson City seeking legal opinions from the attorney general on Nevada revenue laws, reports Adams Gypsum at Empire and Western Gypsum in Reno have for years paid no taxes on plaster output. He says revenue laws were not enforced and orders authorities in Carson City to close unlicensed gypsum plants and collect due taxes.
The city council of Ogden Utah votes to hold a September election to decide if bonds of 450 000 dollars may be issued to purchase the existing water works system from the Ogden Water Works Company. The election will be in five wards with named polling places and appointed judges. If approved the indebtedness will fund the purchase and transfer of all rights and property associated with the water works.
An OCR fragment describes a proposed water diversion from springs in the Merida area. It mentions diverted springs, a 77 degree measurement, and a plan affecting wild water and nearby desert regions. The text is garbled but references a diversion, a hearing, and associated parcels. Entities include Merida, Alveertan, and Spain as context.
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