Errant News Copies Reach Distant Stands
Readers report missing copies of The Standard at multiple outlets across cities. The Evening Standard traces blame to a distribution gap and asks outlets to report missing issues to the office for restocking.
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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1906
Page
2
Readers report missing copies of The Standard at multiple outlets across cities. The Evening Standard traces blame to a distribution gap and asks outlets to report missing issues to the office for restocking.
Government reclamation reports substantial progress on irrigation and drainage projects. By July 1, 01 miles of plain canal and 116 miles of a etildiAing winter, plus 589 miles of ditches, have been constructed with dams, headworks, and tunnels. Over 242 miles of canals in Caloras Moire and 223 miles of wagon roads, 120 bridges, and numerous buildings completed. Major earth and concrete work includes excavation of 2700218 envin serds of earth and 134408 cubic yards of concrete. Purchases include 1872 tons of iron and steel, 159,623 barrels of cement. Cement mills erected at Biotethes FINO turned out 3,000 yards of remenl. Sawmills cut large lumber output to support the project.
Ogden selects the Waterworks company for a new water franchise under Mayor Conroy guidance. Plans include extending service to Fire Hornet, the railroad yard, and southeast Ogden, replacing old pipes and building a storage reservoir, with pumps and power station upgrades. The initiative aims to improve fire protection and water facilities after years of funding and legal battles.
A fragmented newspaper fragment discusses contempt of court cases, editorials, and the broader wartime atmosphere. It references Japanese influence, labor and immigration themes, and political tension involving Judge Mowett and Tribune leadership amid wartime censorship and retrial motions.
A dense and garbled passage discusses versatility as a generally valuable trait and the claim that mastering many tasks can be less productive than specialization. It cites historical tendencies toward multiple efforts and notes that practical usefulness often favors focused skill.
Fragmentary OCR text references a haunted setting, a family or individuals at a farm, and cautions about danger. Mentions the name ATEN 10 and a cavern scene, with garbled dialogue implying a perilous local legend or crime note. No clear dates, places, or outcomes are discernible.
Fragmentary recollection describes a group setting out from a frontier area toward Reeth Creek along a route past farms and a Painted Boar, with improvised provisions and improvised shelter. The narrative shifts between voices and places, recording weather, misdirections, and confusion about identity and purpose during the journey.
Local store offers Quick White products and listed bargains for white canvas Oxfords with prices from 1.50 to 6.60, inviting buyers to clear summer stock before fall goods arrive. Extensive ad includes discounts, sizes, and a call for customers to act quickly to secure low prices and a wide assortment.
A period piece column discusses American leadership in industry, noting executives and engineers driving vast enterprises and global reach. It highlights efforts to expand production, train managers, and reshape the economy, while reflecting on national ambition and debates over wealth, culture, and innovation.
W. Lawson of Boston reports the death of his wife Mrs. aesa W. Lawson at Dreamwold, a summer home, after heart trouble lasting months. The obituary notes her survivors Arnold Lawson and other relatives, with confused hmparsing details from the damaged text.
Fragmented OCR text references figures such as Dante and Leonardo da Vinci and hints at roles in art, music, diplomacy, and engineering. It mentions the Admin Crichton and a warped passage about Latin, Chaldean, and English tongues, with Paris and a restless claim context.
Fragmented OCR describes a painting lesson with blue and red tones, rough wall colors, and miscellaneous items. Mentions a palette, water, and tools, hinting at a studio scene with figures or poses, but text is garbled and names are unclear.
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