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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1905
Page
2
The Standard in Codung Utah carries communications and editorial notices. Aidepanz nt Phone and Bell Phone numbers appear, with business office contact details listed. The independent section includes William Glasmann and notices about telephone system changes after p.m.
A fragmented report discusses a treaty in Washington with a selwist and terms seconded by Tapan. It mentions future arrangements among Manchuria, Keres, Mok, and Sibert. The text references historical actors and allegiances, with unclear dates or locations beyond Washington.
The city debates extending a water franchise amid questions about benefits and obligations. Proponents argue the Lako Advataga company can fulfill duties for a ten year term, while critics doubt the city would gain value or accountability and fear contractual risks. The council plans further study before any formal action.
A fragmentary town notice argues for a franchise decision and public support for water and news papers. It praises Salt Lake publications and urges local unity, discouraging personal grievances while promoting harmony and economic growth through favorable press coverage.
Fragmentary OCR reads unclear but mentions a 1308 date, frankines, and a claim to keep a position as true president. It references party loyalty and a conflict over leadership, with notes on Watness and a party stance, though details are incomplete.
The Willard school board lists principal candidates and adds three more teachers for the coming term as they contend with staffing constraints. The piece notes visiting educator Captain WB Cole from Florida, whose background includes service in the Spanish American War, and hints at community tensions over local crop conditions and the Brigham Willard baseball rivalry set for a doubleheader.
A miner aged between 50 and 60 at the Bingham Gold and Mining company smelter died when a load of ore shifted from a chute and collapsed, trapping him under about nine feet of ore. The death occurred this morning with no one nearby to hear a cry or groan. The victim was identified as Quistberg, a close relative by marriage to a resident of South Thin West Airerc, Lake.
At Bitakn Aug 28 Thomas Laird sustained severe head and skull injuries when a falling beam struck him during work on the Griffith Brothers ledge in the runtin bank mine. He was knocked thirty feet by the impact. Dr J A Hensel assisted.
A reader describes severe disfiguring eczema on the face for five months. After using Cuticura Soap, Ointment, and Resolvent, lesions faded, enabling the person to go outdoors again within a month. The account promotes Curicura products as highly effective.
The text extols a skin remedy claiming to conquer eczema psoriasis and infant dread, touting purity sweetness and safety. It emphasizes immediate relief and economy as key virtues, presenting the product as a standard for civilized society.
A descrambled report from Uintah describes an anti water rights party criticizing the distribution of water and land under reservation policy. It notes high costs to secure 2 acres, misclaims of Indian land holdings, and engineers profiting from water rights. A miner recalls a water-claim tactic: marry a local squaw to obtain Indian land parcels.
In Chinees Aug. 2 5n right of Qin Uretis a woman walked from a swinging ride into Wells Street river after a shuttle steamer collided with a barge. Rescue attempts failed as she sank. Passengers reacted anxiously as crowds searched from the North Western railway depot to the riverfront. Police estimate the woman to be about forty, of matronly appearance, with witness descriptions varying.
A young man, after an apparent theft, walked about four miles to Eureka. Police investigate the incident and seek details from local residents as the investigation continues.
A Western farmer finds that a flock of chickens yields gold nuggets after a few hens show the way to a vein near Salt Lake. A pair of hens produced profit of 130 percent on the investment, with one hen’s search drawing local dealers toward the source. The tale hints at a larger, unreleased vein and notes the country crop as a potential profitable pursuit.
Prova Aug shows Swanson implicated in a melee about a weal ago. Clothing found on the man was identified as belonging to a private named Helanpinge to terhia. Sheriff visits Lake View, recognizing havost and other nf Toors tied to the attica. Authorities report from Me rereryation, NRORRDE in ly manly.
A gang known as the hoboes fled after a police chase near the Rio Grande Western area. Two horses were stolen from WB James's Wilson's Tin stable and recovered eighteen miles away near Jatte Mountain. Police continue searching the brush for the suspected leaders Ot Mo and others as they fled into the jungle north of the rail line.
A railway upgrade near Ogden faces months of stoppage as embankment excavation slows and grading reaches five feet. Crews shift to widening and heightening the ridge while dangerous incidents occur, including a truck rollover but no injuries. Once this phase ends, other improvements will start to finish Ogden's enlarged yard center.
Fragmentary report references President Roosevelt authorized a policy related to indemnity and territorial adjustments involving Japan and Sakalin. The text implies a wartime or diplomatic discussion about land demotion, with mentions of military and foreign relations context and projections for action.
An aged advertisement touts Dean's Glaiment and a Dr. Dean product for piles, claiming quick relief and wide success. It mentions contact at 108 West 20th Street and lists prices like 60 cents, urging readers to try the remedy for comfort and healing.
A chaotic dispatch describes Chikara Mig and Arthur Yand facing a failed plan to bridge a gap with Japan over indemnity terms. The report notes missteps in handling negotiations, a dramatic incident during a visit, and echoed calls to scan the want ads for further details.
A brief note compares variations in advertising language and labeling between tea products and other ads. It highlights how branding, imagery, and descriptive terms differ, influencing consumer perception and trust.
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