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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1910
Page
2
The Agriculture Department issued a crop report noting an improved wheat condition, with winter wheat exceptionally good. Overall output appears ample to meet domestic needs and may support exports, signaling potential prosperity despite some lingering cautiousness.
The Spring Valley oil fields near Ogden show growing production with multiple wells yielding high grade oil. Proposals revive plans for a refinery and a pipeline from Evanston to Ogden to exploit the oil wealth and attract investments similar to Pacific Coast projects.
The Utah National Guard based in Camp Otis Wyoming earns praise from regular troops for its readiness and discipline. Company B of Ogden led the advance, with Utah troops quickly pitching tents, setting up pickets, and preparing to join the general maneuvers.
A tirade condemns Mrs Cora Murna for aiding fugitive Wendling and betraying him to authorities. The author likens her to a dangerous criminal, arguing she harms human life without legal punishment and condemns society’s moral balance in judging bad deeds.
Wo Streiff, a young motorcycle rider, arrived in Ogden on a test trip aiming to break the 31 and a half day transcontinental record. He rode through Nevada deserts in extreme heat and crossed the Promontory Range, noting the era's rapid travel changes and pondering what forty years more will bring.
A vivid excerpt portrays flirtatious banter among young women and men at a social gathering. A man complains about deception and a woman asserts independence while others observe etiquette and humor. The dialogue touches on flirtation, embarrassment, and social expectations of courtship.
A garbled clipping references police and politics with stray phrases about a physician patient and a cautious statesman. It mentions Chicago, railroads, and a politician born in a state, with unclear names and dates.
The Obtidentals beat Murray 8 to 1 Sunday in a vivid baseball contest at Waller's Flat. Langford pitched well for Murray, with Huntley excelling for Langley as the defense held. The only Murray run came in the fourth on a long single, sacrifice fly, and a late double play.
A damaged sports recap notes Langley reaching third and scoring, with elements of a tense inning. Casto and Langford contribute as drives and defensive plays unfold. The text describes near hits, calls, and an umpire’s dispute over a foul. The scene closes with a pitcher’s fatigue and late outs.
Lorin W. Williams, 22, of North Ogden, drowned Friday while attempting to rescue a horse tangled by a rope in the river near Corinna. Williams left North Ogden with Hyrum Blylock, Harald Campbell, and Willard Daniels for a fishing trip, and after freeing the horse he became exhausted and was swept away by the current. His companions failed to reach him in time, and the body was recovered about four hours later. Williams was a popular teacher, servant counsellor, and active community member. funeral set for Monday at the North Ogden meeting house with interment in North Ogden cemetery.
Deputies Hadlock and Chambers nabbed J Welk Charles Gohnugu and George Riley after they allegedly drugged a glass at a tavern to rob a patron. The trio, traced to an alley, planned to lure the victim, then searched for the missing man as officers closed in and seized the suspects.
A long garbled op-ed piece from New York dated Aug 8 discusses Stanley Kebbhall and Governor Gillett of California opposing widespread boxing rule changes. The text critiques current policies, defense of traditional bouts, and calls for reconsideration of recent reorganization proposals. It references boxing styles, exhibition fights, and safety concerns amid ideological clashes.
In a Seattle interview Bob Fitzsimmons, former heavyweight champion, counters claims about the Reno bout. He says Jeffries was not doped, trainers misled him, and that mental strain affected Jeffries' mind. Fitzsimmons predicts Jeffries would beat Johnson again only if serious training occurred.
Humboldt Star reports a major land purchase involving Clarence Sage of Goldfield Nevada. The Riley ranch on Kings River in Disaster Peak was sold for about 705 dollars to new owners, with D. Braunton arranging the deal. The Wiley ranch spans about 20 000 acres, yielding substantial water rights and noted for its large landholdings. Completion triggers immediate posting of possession as the new owners prepare to take control.
A garbled historical fragment discusses land, seals, and a trade deal with mentions of experience and a ceaseless sound of mistranslation. The piece hints at property, commerce, and utility in an archaic or corrupted transcription.
A three hour Chicago Federation of Labor meeting concluded with debate on cooperation with the Socialist party. A large vote favored a plan to work with socialist forces and anti independent factions. Members plan further sessions and spread their propaganda locally.
Chinese residents gathered at Rose Hill Cemetery in Chicago for Decoration Day lighting 300 graves and burning incense. After ceremonies, food was shared on Clark Street, with the community recalling the day as honoring both men and women rather than soldiers.
German student group from Cologne university began a tour of American industry and commerce in New York. They will visit offices of insurance firms, Philadelphia, Washington, Pittsburgh, Gary, Chicago, Milwaukee, Seattle, Duluth and Buffalo, returning to New York. The director of studies says captains of industry should be trained by family tradition. A second party, in Belgian navy uniforms, heads to San Francisco to study navigation of the Belgian barkentine Laventz and load barley for the United Kingdom.
A one hundred dollar reward is posted for the arrest and conviction of the party or parties who placed legs and rocks on the railroad track near Lewis Camp on the night of August 4 1919 at two different spell stations operated by Ogden Rapid Transit Co.
New York August copper statistics show stocks at 170,040,678 pounds with a large annual change. July production reached 118,879,002 pounds, while deliveries totaled 116,148,802 pounds, down from June. Domestic deliveries stood at 56,708,175 pounds, with exports rising to 3,964,978 pounds and a drop in export deliveries by 43,781 pounds.
Auction note lists a well known make piano for sale at a residence on Lincoln Avenue. The item appears in a local sale listing with address 2425 Lincoln Ave. Potential buyers are directed to contact the listed location for details.
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