This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1908
Page
3
Fragmented OCR yields a jumble of legal notices and names including Gustayn A. Traun, George W. Vogel, and the Nevada mining matter. The report mentions judgments by default, real estate transfers, and marriage license notes amid garbled entries from a 19th or early 20th century newspaper page.
A crowded Salt Lake week features Mrs. Henry and Miss Ternes in galley of social visits from Los Angeles to Welker Idaho. Women of Wanderatt prepare for a 26th gathering at Lagoon amid plans for Tailors and knitting factory ads. Father Teré travels toward California while local Guards organize for security and the Union Pacific trains report extra guard details. A busy social and civic scene unfolds with theatre, weddings, and public notices.
The Stiseh Gown appears in public as a faithful yet laughable representation of contemporary dress at the Electric Theater. Patrons question the new style, fearing it may prove more entangling than elegant, while the venue asks readers for candid opinions on the look and its reception. The piece signals a push to please Ogian’s dining public and invites direct feedback on fashion and taste.
Railroad officials deny any new development plans for a plane project near Farmington and Weber Canyon. They state no engineer corps will be placed in charge and no new work has been conducted or planned.
A long-winded obituary of the proposed Union Pacific cutoffs aims to sever Ogden from the main rail triangle. It outlines routes from Parna tngton through the Rarniligion ear yto the Dawn’y Stile toward Salt Lake City and suggests parallel lines north and west. The piece argues the objective is to speed freight, cut mileage, and blunt Los Angeles Limited traffic by diverting southern California freight via the new line, with West Coast competition under Harriman scrutiny.
The record notes a council hour from 1 to 12 AM and enrollment details. It lists a key war work date in September and an address for AoA Smith at College Court, 2h Bt Orden, Utah.
Major Tanaka of Japan arrived at the maneuver camp last night and was greeted at the railroad station by General Kerr's staff. He was introduced to General Kerr and staff and will remain as an observer at the army for several days of coveration.
A post office at Wankeegan and Narnevstwere was forced open by burglars. About $3000 in cash and valuables were taken, with the safe breached by a tool or device. Police investigation underway as details remain unclear and no suspects named.
A transit board meeting in Ogden South District reduced fares for the Health Resort area. Round trip to lint Springs is now 25 cents with commutation tickets. single 15 cents. Division points include city Ktity Pleasant View store and Wet Springs with 5 cent divisions. Bathing charges cut to 1 cent. a 40 cent total cap remains. Route runs from Twenty fifth Street to the Springs in 40 minutes with service every 43 minutes Sundays and holidays, and every hour on weekdays.
A jumble of names and charges outlines a theft case in which Charley Bawlain is charged with stealing a suit of clothing and related items. Earlier suspects, including Frank Bartehor, are mentioned with varying alleged involvement. The report notes arrests in Salt Lake City and a potential penalty of fifty days in jail with fines under $60, amid scattered details from city records and local shop thefts.
A Big Four booster tour visited Ogden and Willard then Corinne to promote the Four County Fair. Becraft touted Glaxweil tires against broken glass while Dr Rowe tested with a knife. a mishap caused delays but the party pressed on, gaining interest and entries from Willard and Corinne.
Old Soldiers on their way to the encampment. a special eight-coach train carried nearly a hundred children and about Gily malls in the party, the youngsters chattering with happiness. The party returned at 10 o'clock tonight. Heavy freight trains and growing character of the event are noted as crowds roll outward toward Branks and nearby towns.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.