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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1903
Page
2
Fragment from The Standard discusses advertising practices and consumer deception, contrasting California potato claims with broader public safety concerns. It critiques misleading marketing, governmental authority, and the role of press in shaping trust while referencing warnings against violence and deceptive schemes.
A fragment discusses historic views on radioactivity and X rays. It references Roentgen and claims heat and light come from underlying properties of substances, with debates on energy transfer and radiant phenomena. The text presents speculative statements about radiation not being energetic itself and urges reconsideration of how rays cause light and heat.
The Standard reports amid recent local turmoil that anti fascist and extreme groups have clashed with authorities. Destruction of property in Idaho Springs and threats against residents raise concerns over vigilante activity and enforcement in nearby communities.
Col Nelson and others prepare for the National Irrigation Congress at Ogden next month with barley and cereal displays. Judges, prizes, and regional participants from Montana Wisconsin and Oregon gather to showcase farm products and irrigation progress.
A fragment lists Ogden city officials and precinct officers, naming mayoral figures, council members, and various department heads. The dense text includes names such as Joseph Fin Hayle, Alfred Fotkor, James Burch, and Emory W. Soule, along with precinct constables and other municipal roles.
A historical overview traces the 1870s Ogden press scene, detailing the birth of the Daily Telegraph and later semi weekly, the involvement of Tom Odell and William Malt, editorial shifts, and community reactions. It notes key figures such as Mr. Richard Hellenione and Mrs. Freeman, the influence of church conferences, and challenges from railroad rulings and business pressures shaping Ogden journalism.
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