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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1906
Page
8
County commissioners heard a detailed discussion on equitable water distribution from irrigation companies sourcing from the Ogden River. Delegates named from Neb counties and several company representatives outlined efforts to prevent overclaims and ensure fair sharing while plans move forward in the county commission room.
An old advertisement extols Dixon's Silica Graphite Roof Paint praising strong adhesion and weather resistance. It promises long lasting protection, easy maintenance, and a guarantee, urging readers to buy and treat roofs for years of durability.
A Woodcraft group plans a day trip to a lagoon leaving at 10 a.m. and returning by 10 p.m. The fare covers admission for adults and children, with details reading like a local notice.
A recent inspection tour of Western Pacific Railroad sites highlights renewed effort to finish grading while contractors push to complete work quickly. Instead of tunneling through the Gushute range on the Utah Nevada boundary, planners shift to a shorter route with a heavier grade. The line now spans from Hall Lake City toward the centromere, with track laying advancing along the lake shore and remaining grading extending about ten miles toward the river delta.
Attendants applaud Grant and the public’s demand for a July program at the theater. The Greed Opera House opens with Purday Aveing and August 27 featuring Groesteck and Slocum Company presenting See America First and A Night In Wonderland. 800 scenic views of western spots and San Francisco dive scenes are shown between ledger dramas and moving pictures. May Adams leads dramatic recitations alongside Avenath A Adams, Utah’s notable performer, Mother America’s favorite youth.
Ogden to San Francisco and return routes via various ports and cities listed with one way and round trip prices. Includes travel to Los Angeles and Pacific Coast options, with returns permitted until October. Stopovers allowed.
Ail arotery atores and butcher shops announce full closure on Wednesday in August. An invitation extended by association urges all Retail Service shops to pause operations for the day. Community gathering and annual outing planned by nearby grocers and vendors.
Fragmentary ad promises a guarantee on a product sold in 2 or 8 ounce? portions with full refund if not satisfactory. Text is garbled but suggests a return policy handled by the grocer and a charge to the seller. Includes stray numbers and letters.
The Wheelty Town Council at 1st Night’s meeting accepted resignations of coaches Palsy Mores and Emutt and moved to fill vacancies. A heated session debated vacated posts, legal challenges, and the possible appeal if lower court rulings falter. The council approved purchases for a new fire station, equipment, and city hall repairs. A scenic fall fair site permit was granted for the northwest corner of the city square. AB Vance was appointed patrolman with a salary of 42,595.
Community trip ad offers a Yellowstone excursion on Saturday August 25 with round trip rail and motor coach transport and hotel stays included. Price listed as 49 dollars with limited spaces for forty nine travelers and booking through the office.
Reports indicate 420 500 spawn units received for Pendia and about 740 020 more eggs will be moved to North Ogden ponds for preliminary rearing. Dr Barker notes rapid fry development and plans to plant eggs at Monteville after careful pest control measures. A single guard is kept daily to deter otter activity and protect the fish from predation.
A fragmented account describes a lagoon outing with a large celebration and a special train. It mentions a Nichols fall concert, a baseball game, and prize giveaways. Returning passengers leave Lagoon with round-trip fare details and age allowances for adults and children.
The library board at its regular meeting elected Mise Urare Harta Le Abrarian as head, Mina Nelle Moran as assistant librarian, and Mise Gwen dolyn Willams as assistant to the children's department. They praised Harris and assistants, approved a salary increase for Jacitor James Weir, and authorized exterior woodwork painting after a year of noted service.
The Ogden Howling Association met last night and elected officers for the coming term. Fort Heowcroft was named president, William WH Lams vice president, Joy Thoma treasurer, William C. Camp secretary, CM. Raedonn H. Buchmilter and Jo. Decker directors.
Fragmented notice indicates a warranty deeds filing by Fenlerdhy Gareh BD Snare et al. to a state industrial board for a fee and governance by trustees. Details are incomplete, but reference to a state agency and deed records suggests an official real estate transfer.
A fragmentary land deal list shows Mark Viall and wife selling to Melisa L Mowrey a portion of lot 5 block 3 and adjoining Pine Tree from a spur road. Frederick Miller transfers to an unnamed party part of northeast quarter of section 7 township 6 north range, while Trilp Brophy and wife convey part of lot 35 block 29 in the South Osten survey to Guy L. Bhochauer for 159. The document references Moore's April No. 2 and other constructions and titles tied to parcels in township and range divisions.
President Roosevelt will review the Atlantic Fleet on September 1 at Oyster Bay aboard the Saye Gower. The force includes 40 ships and 15,235 men under Rear Admiral Robley Evang with multiple captains and divisions listed, plus ammunition coal provisions and 850,000 gallons of oil aboard.
A crowded Finley station shows a busy platform with travelers, a moving locomotive, and a tense interaction as a young passenger and a station staffer engage beside a box-filled counter. The scene hints at a delay or inspection moment as bystanders observe the proceedings and a pale blue smoke drifts over the platform.
In a crowded rural yard a tense scene unfolds as a man and woman quarrel while a train slows. The man urges direct plans to the girl, while bystanders and a wary crowd watch the confrontation on the platform and street. Local authorities and onlookers discuss responsibilities and safety.
A jumbled OCR shows numerous garbled names and titles including Lieuts, officers, and various surnames such as Brockton, Nelson, and Wilkes. The text lists assorted ranks, units, and possible auxiliary terms, yielding only a scattered roster-like snippet without a clear incident or narrative.
A dispute over a ten cent fare to Coney Island sparked clashes as Kings County and Brooklyn officials prepared to enforce the higher charge. Transit police bridged confrontations with riders while the Brooklyn World Transit Co defends the levy, arrests occurred, and Mayor McGowan and Justice Gaynor weighed the legality and enforcement strategy.
The Rio de Janeiro meeting of the Pan American Conference adopted a report on organizing the government of the Americas with a Berurian amendment failing to pass. Delegates endorsed naturalization terms for citizens resident in other contracting countries and discussed retroactive treaty provisions and a separation of powers proposal.
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