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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1903
Page
4
The notice lists subscription terms for the Daily Standard edited by WM Glasmann. In city delivery by carrier, monthly rates apply. Mail subscriptions outside Asden begin at one year for 7.50 or similar, with advance payment required.
The paper states communications are capped at 260 characters and that author names must be published in full. The notice emphasizes preserving full bylines and constraining submissions to the character limit.
The Standant states no special local agents outside Utah and urges advertisers to deal directly with its Eden Utah office or through any reputable advertising agency.
Mayor's message highlights a city surplus over 71000 with 58000 in warrants paid and18 months interest while improvements were funded largely from general funds. The report urges readers to study the standard issue for full details and verification of the favorable balance.
A discussion on how to create an elastic currency ahead of Congress sessions cites A B Stickney of the Chicago Great Western arguing for a basic money of ultimate redemption. He contends gold reserves must back all issued notes, challenging scattered small banks to maintain sufficient gold.
Henry Clews, once pessimistic on stocks, now urges investment in Wall Street securities and predicts broader prosperity. He notes a cleaned-out market with stronger hands, reduced weak spots, and a clearer speculative outlook. Outside stocks, agriculture looks solid with good prices and forecast yields across corn and wheat, supporting continued demand.
The article notes prices easing across textiles and iron as cotton demand wanes. It warns that lower prices may trigger a rush of orders unprofitable at previous levels, while labor agitation fades and contractors adjust. Textile scarcity and cotton speculation loom until the new crop arrives in weeks.
Thomas Richardson argues before the Trans-Mississippi Congress that the United States faces rapid population growth and will require expanded irrigation to transform arid western lands. He warns against urban slums from foreign settlement and urges East–West migration, irrigation, and farm investment to sustain prosperity and exports.
In Chicago on August 19 the Oxford-Cambridges golf team opened its western match against an all Chicago squad. J T Bramston of the Oxonian made the first tee shot against Louis James, the National Champion who yesterday posted a 78. Despite local familiarity with the course, most critics chosen by Huyshmen predicted the Chicago side would win.
In Milwaukee circles a call is issued for a new ballad to rival Jerusalem Jerusalem. A philanthropist is urged to fund a fresh composition, with prizes for the best melody to please the temperamental public and replace the aging Holy City tune.
An article highlights radium's medical promise in treating cancer with tiny glass tubes inserted into nasal cavities. It cites a successful case at Charing Cross and another in Vienna, and notes the broader energy potential of radium if supplies were larger, though prospects remain limited.
St Louis reports the 1904 World's Fair will feature electric launches and large electric barges navigating a mile of waterways. Venetian gondolas and craft from many nations will operate, with boats carrying 8 to 70 passengers, shaded by awnings and rented by the hour. Special novelty boats and private party foudaileras will add social appeal.
London reports that on August 19 the health status of Lord Salisbury remains the same as yesterday with no new developments disclosed.
Toston August 19. The Calumet and Necela directors today declared a dividend of 10 dollars per share.
The bill in equity filed last Thursday in Lancaster Pennsylvania against the Susquehanna Iron and Steel company was answered. It states that much of the company merchandise is quick assets shown by the treasurer’s report and pledged to secure bills payable amounting to 8377,064. Since the report another loan was secured and some manufactured goods and quick assets were pledged as collateral, but the transaction does not interfere with the company’s business.
Seattle Aug 19 Street Car Men's executive committee meeting with nearly all members present decided to ask Seattle Electric to arbitrate the men demands for thirty cents, double time on holidays and union recognition. A midnight meeting will consider the company position. The company is expected to deny any arbitration. Trenton Aug 10 The Aeolian Weber Piano and Pianola Co capital 10 million with 3 million preferred stock was incorporated.
New York August opening shows unsettled trade as profit taking from yesterday dominates at many issues while others receive support. Rock Island falls below 30, Amalgamated and Leather preferred slide, U S Steel and several rail and Pacific interests dip 2 points plus. Noon trading stays weak with limited rallies and widespread selling.
Cattle receipts reach 12 000 with steady to higher live cattle values. Native steers bring around 4.00 to 4.50, cows and heifers 1.50 to 4.50, stockers 2.00 to 3.50, calves 2.00 to 5.50. Hogs receipts 7 400 weaker with bulk sales 5.25 to 5.60. packers 3.35 to 5.50. sows 5.00 to 5.05. Sheep and lambs strong with lambs 3.00 to 5.75 and wethers 2.85 to 4.70.
Cattle receipts reach 3500 with native steers $3.60 4.40 and cows $3.00 4.00. Hog arrivals 7000 show steady to 10 cent declines. heavy hogs $4.90 5.10. Sheep receipts 4500 note dull to easier trade. lambs $1.25 5.25. Prices reflect broad shifts across cattle hogs and sheep markets.
Cattle receipts reach 18000 with steady to prime steers 5.00 to 5.60. Hogs receipts at 25000 with values 4.90 to 5.93 for butcher grades and 5.15 to 5.45 for good to choice heavies. Sheep and lambs receipts 25000 with wethers 3.25 to 3.03 and native lambs 3.23 to 5.75.
Denver cattle receipts 500 with weak to slow Weathers. beef steers 3.73 to 4.73. cows 2.00 to 3.50. stockers and feeders freight paid to river 3.00 to 3.75. bulls and stags 1.30 to 3.50. Hog receipts 200 steady. light packers 5.35 to 5.40. mixed and heavy 5.30 to 5.35. Sheep receipts 800 steady. good fat muttons 3.00 to 4.00. lambs 4.60 to 5.00.
Cash wheat quotes in Chicago on August 19 list No. 2 red at 82.5 cents, No. 3 red 82.25, No. 2 hard winter 81, No. 3 hard winter 50, No. 1 northern spring 90, No. 2 spring 84, and No. 3 spring 80.
The item reports Aug 19 market notes for wool in St. Louis, Tok Wool unchanged, and New York fairs for raw sugars and molasses sugar prices. It lists refined sugar prices for crushed, powdered, and granulated forms and notes quiet trading in coffee No. 7 Rio at 5 1/8.
The report lists several futures quotes for wheat corn pork lard and soybeans on the Chicago boards for September and December expiries. Prices show modest moves with most contracts near established levels and some notes on old and new figures.
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