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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1909
Page
2
Rates list for various ad types including daily, weekly, and preferred positions. Charges specify 15 cents per line per insertion with 11 cents for subsequent lines, plus 6 cents per line weekly. Classified ads priced at one line per month plus per-line increases. references to local readers rates and weekly terms.
A fragmented excerpt discusses Mark Twain and Ogden Utah with fanciful notes on climate, wind, and landscapes. It imagines a poetic journey through mountains, storms, and heavenly imagery, blending travel writing with surreal descriptions and historical allusions.
Fragmented OCR text mixes medical tone with garbled phrasing and names. It hints at a dubious remedy warning and mentions Mercury and uncertain claims. Readable portions reference a product for catarrh and a dubious medical claim sequence.
A garbled OCR passage hints at travel by rail or river with names like Ogden and a conductor. The fragment mentions a journey, a promise, and a shipper or steamer day, but the text is largely unreadable and lacks clear events or dates.
Ogden officials debate a formal inquiry into Waterworks funds following claims of improper expenditures, with calls for an independent review if city auditors lack time. The request urges examination of payments for shop and store room costs and broader accounting of waterworks finances to protect taxpayers.
A fragmented discussion contrasts poverty with art in Europe, noting how wealth shapes artistic production. It cites classical Greece and Rome, Renaissance scenes, and modern nations while reflecting on how beauty and leisure relate to social conditions. The piece suggests art flourishes in wealthy contexts yet serves as a universal ideal across periods.
A fragmentary report highlights early aviation progress with youths attempting homebuilt aeroplanes. J F Bott is praised for promise in aviation research while a bamboo frame, no motor, and elevated foot platforms powered a trial failure by two young pilots in New York City. The piece predicts widespread flight within the decade for capable, fearless individuals.
A commentary on crime and advertising in newspapers argues burglary yields little profit. It cites Henry Kania, Stenty Murphy, and others, noting repeated imprisonment and the perils of a criminal life. The piece discusses media influence on public perception and editorial policy, asserting independence between advertising and news content.
The text discusses how newspapers should handle advertiser content and editorial independence. It cites concerns that large advertisers receive favorable treatment while smaller advertisers fear mortgage-like impacts. It mentions the New York Herald and a figure named Samuel Bloomingdale in relation to defending independent journalistic standards.
The mayor proposes a four member special committee to audit the Ogden waterworks department account. He suggests including bank cashiers and stresses nonpartisanship to prevent political bias. The move aims to verify Superintendent Kircher’s figures and quell rumors while informing the public.
Weather concerns force a modified poultry exhibit with one male and three females per pen. Separate young and old divisions will limit crossings, and entries in all poultry departments exclude broken stock. Young birds compete only against their age group while older birds contend within theirs.
A. R. Smith, a wealthy sheep man and noted state figure, died yesterday after a long illness. Born in Castle Storim Worcestershire, he immigrated to the Americas, lived in Skull Valley, and built a notable career in agriculture, leaving a wife, a son, and a daughter.
Fragmented reminiscence details a sheep-raising pioneer who started a large flock by 1880, built wealth from wool profits, and owned thousands of sheep and vast ranches in North Ogden and the West. It notes a marriage to Rebecca Nichols and mentions four children, with remnants of a widow and one son and a daughter.
Brewery Workers plan a fay at the Hermitage this Thursday August 19. The event invites members and locals to join in for a community gathering with activities and refreshments.
City officials discuss auditing the waterworks and finances. A disinterested committee will audit accounts and report. the waterworks engineer will inspect capacity and repairs. Appropriations for auditorium band and street improvements were approved, and payrolls for July set at 2, something.
Council discusses sidewalk paving duties in districts with reports urging work before bad weather. A claim of 914020 for collections is approved. Telegraph carriers seek street wiring under ground pending company guidance. Taylor addition, street work, and Nudang avenue opening are referred to committees as city engineer explains conditions.
Special train service from Ogden to Salt Lake City via Origin Short Line departs Wednesday August 11. Round trip fare and return options available with departures in the late afternoon and evening. Ticket window and scheduling notes indicate August service through August 17.
A veteran involved in a fatal local incident was among three victims named today. Among the dead were Betty Wale and Kenge, with Al Prenty and others noted in the initial police briefing. Further details on circumstances and official statements were pending.
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