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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1909
Page
2
A garbled literary fragment evokes praise for a brilliant mind and the toll of genius. References to Horace, De Quincey, Byron mingle with a tribute to human talent, hinting at a societal search for meaning and the cost of intellect.
Former Ogden residents, many from Mora and nearby, are returning for a city reunion this week. Railroad companies offer favorable travel options as veterans seek to visit home with modest costs. Encampment cabins and homecoming efforts help offset lower soldier turnout this season.
The notice outlines local classified ad pricing including 28 cent per line for random references, 60 cent per line for initial insertions, and monthly rates. It also lists ongoing weekly charges, per-word rates, and fee structures for repeated and block placements.
A weather excerpt notes unusual, frequent showers and a shift from dry to wetter conditions in Utah. Observers cite three heavy rain events and a single downpour in a span, predicting a move from drought to a return to normal rainfall patterns after a prolonged dry spell.
A fragmented obituary style piece recalls Stanford White and the broader public fascination with his life and legacy. It notes the sensational nature of his crimes and the lasting debate over his prominence in American culture and architecture.
Fragmentary OCR text shows names and scattered phrases around a bus area and a 49 tarry issue. Core readable items reference Keown Fy J Comey and Besley, with mentions of Weiperadie and Liew Hes Caierk Cary. Tone implies local incident or event recap with uncertain details.
A bizarre report from New Hempstead New York describes crowds cheering a flying machine project. Spectators flock to a hotel and factory sites as engineers test experimental posts and airborne devices. The scene reflects public fascination with aviation and the dream of human flight amid technologial advances.
Utah Copper and the Utah Copper Company push copper mining into a new era with large scale production at lower costs, claiming June output of 2,200 pounds per ton from ore near 2 per cent copper. Analysts note potential for reduced selling prices as higher yields turn marginal ore into profitable material, with management praising deposits and techniques that may sustain copper supply economy.
A wartime column reviews pages of Civil War reportage and letters from the Memphis Appeal of 1861. It cites dispatches from Harper's Ferry accounts, New York Tribune notes, and Boston papers, recounting scenes of conflict, censorship, and civilian hardship.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a disordered note about a camp night, mentions Tim or Tom, a team or group named Wes, and a hint of winning or shipping. The readable phrases imply a local sports or camp event with unclear names and places.
A fragmented reminiscence recounts a Civil War veterans parade with Generals Sheridan Meade Sherman and Custer. the scene recalls wreaths at the Capitol, flowers for officers, and the solemn memory of fallen soldiers. It notes Lincoln era drafts, battles, and the lasting pledge to honor those who served.
Relentive News of London speculates Venus may host inhabitants and canals, noting observed surface markings and phases. Early telescope history cited, with claims of atmospheric evidence from transit observations in 1811 and comparisons to Earth, while acknowledging limits of interpretation.
The text discusses how Earth would reflect sunlight and appear from Vega or Venus, noting that the moonlike brightness would depend on the Earth’s limb toward the viewer. It explains that at greatest elongation many details of the planet face us, while most of Earth’s hemisphere turns away, affecting observed brightness and daylit visibility of Venus.
The Oregon Short Line, through GM W. Il Dancroft, informs the Nevada Railroad Commission that the fallen crew law will not be observed. The company claims to have tested the law and doubts its validity, citing legal opinion from its San Francisco office and deeming enforcement impractical. It asserts readiness to accept a final determination by the commission.
A fragmented item describes a march or journey titled Water Wagon, mentioning Namne and a trip toward Halt Lake with references to Poland Water company delivering 160 barrels of water. The text discusses prohibition, recovery, and lingering jubilation among participants as they travel by boat and plan further movement toward Halt Lake during an expedition.
The State of Utah serves Alice Farnes as defendant in a divorce action filed in Weber County District Court. The summons requires appearance within twenty days if served in-county, or thirty days otherwise, to defend the complaint seeking dissolution of the bonds of matrimony. Plaintiff’s attorney David Jensen of Ogden lists address at 404 and 405 Retles Building.
Notice to contractors to bid on the Blée for Turnletlag bridge project as part of county works. Bids must be received at the Board of County Commissioners office by August 1909. Details and specifications are at the County Surveyor's office, per order of the Board. clerk Basel O. Dye signs. There is also a note about exposition rates for the Ogden to Beattie route with a daily departure, agent for Torber vartimin.
Cardinal Gibbons and church dignitaries will travel by private car from Wyllowstens Park to the Grand Acay encampment arriving Wednesday at 6:33 am. They will witness the parade, tour the park, and attend the dedication of the new Catholic cathedral in Batt Lake next Sunday, with plans adjusted to extend the invitation.
The notice lists a daily rate of $1.03 and a return limit of August 17. It references transportation lines via Danberger and mentions a person or entity named Curgion. The fragmentary text also includes mentions of Angel Hb and Gaden o Bilt Lake in uncertain contexts.
A crowd gathers as a tall figure resembling Abraham Lincoln arrives with veterans of the Grand Army. Comrade Stien recalls boyhood ties to Lincoln, while a humorous tale about a dinner knife is shared, highlighting local wartime history and reminiscences.
The Rock Springs National Bank invites bids for the rosterials and construction of a brick bank building 251100 feet in area, with plans by architect William Jodos. Bids due at the bank office by 10 oclock a.m. August 22, 1905, accompanied by a $2500 certified check. Bids may be rejected.
A proposed new plant aims to manufacture stock and poultry food for wholesale distribution, with Ogden as the main outlet. W. W. Garner, veteran horse trader turned food inventor, plans to establish the facility, import machinery from Chicago, and form a company within nine months to produce and market the product nationally.
The article reports that two to three babies died after consuming milk from Howard and Hatch dairies and a third party. Walter J. Frazier and health officials tested milk samples, finding dangerous contaminants and high temperatures. Dairies were ordered to clean up, curb odors, and switch to better handling or lose their milk sales licenses.
Fare 41 16 round trip. Tickets for the excursion to Baltimore Lake via Denver available until August 11 The listing repeats early 20th century telegraphy style with unclear spacing and OCR errors.
Rail notice states a limited round trip rate from Bat Cave to a listed destination on August 8 to 14 with return by 0. The text is partially garbled but indicates a special train service schedule and fare, with departures around August 8 and 14 and a Dusty A train option.
National Irrigation Congress details in Spokane Washington outline August meetings and events. The note mentions plans for September 3 and references Lieutenant Cov with further part information unclear.
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