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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1908
Page
7
Grainy note lists telephone ring counts for multiple desks with brief labels. It reads like a metadata fragment from a newsroom, indicating which line rang and where. the text appears to map rings to desks or rooms and includes unclear abbreviations and spellings.
Journal notes disjointed OCR style report of people in Ogden involved in unclear events. Mentions messims and names like George Moore and a railroad contractor near frescoante road with vague references to real estate and transport. No clear dates or outcomes.
A railway contractor Vendricka from Western Pariste aims to expand operations to Huntington Utah, under a Utah Construction Company contract for a line from Huntington to Baee fon In Oregon, with various local business ads and society notes interspersed. Community notices include fundraisers, coal ads, and a church meeting report with Maguire’s Africa travel talk. A murder case near Uintah is noted with Deputy Sheriff Clark providing details from Ogden.
An ad touts Postar as a universal skin remedy stopping itching and eczema with immediate relief for all ages. It claims to clear pimples, rashes, and other skin troubles, with special packaging for throat and scalp issues and free samples from the Emergency Raberas in York City.
A patient identified as Mr. Smith was admitted to Ogden General Hospital after an incident at We Assembly silos. County Physician Gordon reported the patient is in serious condition and requires further treatment.
Utah leaders press for Council Bluffs to host a grand exhibit at the National Horticultural Congress in December. W E Noblitson and university officials tout Utah apples and farm products as top draw, seeking private funding for exhibits and travel to attract national attention to the state.
Salt Lake Herald notes a reunion as old friends reconnect after four decades. The piece mentions lasting memories, shared histories, and the sense of time passed since their youthful days together.
Moses Clark and family express gratitude for the assistance and expressions of sympathy after their loss. They thank Mr Randers and Mr Hagbert for their help, the county commissioners, friends, and all who aided them in their hour of sorrow. May comfort be with those bereaved. MOSES CLARK, ST MRS SETMOUR L. CLARK, MOSES CLARK Jr, MRS JOIN CONTEZ
Debt notice to fair association members and others with bills due. The Inter Mountain Fair Association requests immediate presentation of all accounts and prompt payment to avoid further action. A civil suit for debt is indicated and remedies may include forced collection if not paid.
The Ware family thanks friends for support during the 204 death of our beloved husband and father. We appreciate the many kind acts and the beautiful floral offerings received. Signed MAG BW Ware and family.
The State of West Virginia files suit against the Camden estate seeking 1,770,083 dollars under forfeiture laws for unreported property. It claims about 2,000,000 dollars in property went unreported in the three years prior, with 1,500 paid as unreported. The piece also includes an unrelated drug ad and garbled text.
Rome reports deny pope suffering pneumonia and pleurisy as unfounded. pope’s condition improves slightly though he remains confined to bed per doctors. Union notice announces closing at 10 o clock Saturday night after December event. List of letters remaining in Ogden Utah post office dated December 1998 includes many names.
A Dutch naval officer reports discovering a “strange race” in Dutch Guinea South America after sailing up the Surinam river. The people were dark skinned and tall but not of the thick-lipped type, speaking a mix of Dutch Portuguese and English. The scene describes their possible descent from escaped slaves and notes abundant gold, with the voyage continuing toward inland regions.
The United States case against Union Pacific Coal Co and related parties opened in the district court at Lakes City. Testimony traced alleged conspiracies to drive coal dealer David J. Sharp from business by cutting coal deliveries and price declines, with executives denying collusion and citing transport and advertising disputes.
Witness Samuel Ives of New Bedford testifies on infant industry claims and fabric manufacturing profits. Secretary Altert Sibbert and E Tonpling of Charlotte push for higher duties on high grade yarns while stressing educational and regional development in the South amid questions from Alabama delegate Representation Underreyd.
A Seamen's Union of America convention endorses a petition to world rulers demanding freedom for sailors. It calls for abolishing imprisonment for leaving safe harbors and for disobeying commands while at sea, ending certificates of efficiency, halting wage advances to relatives, and eliminating various payments and allowances. The document also urges a minimum three years of service with pay.
The reporting fragment shows Champ Clark addressing Tar FF matters amid partisan activity. The era notes tensions over petitioning and reform, with a focus on party lines and public reception of policy ideas.
Washington reports show Friends of Speaker Cannon mobilizing support to back his reelection. Representative Mann of Chicago confirms majority Republican backing for Cannon, while one member opposes. Debate shifts toward possible rules amendments, with indications Cannon may refrain from opposing some changes.
The Navy reorganization reportedly ends a period of adjustment under Secretary Newberry. The general staff moves to seven members, with authority to direct and aid the general board, aligning naval structure with army practice while preserving some naval autonomy. In Norfolk, the first Japanese steamer, the Moya Maru, arrived at Newport News for coal, signaling maritime activity.
An item claims Hawking machines and medical remedies by C. N. Lindsey and W. Badcon, offering Hyomet cures, Myomet wash and other products. It advertises nasal, throat and breath remedies priced at one dollar to fifty cents, with claims of curing coughs colds and infant ailments.
The Overland Mining 2 Millay Company in Orden Utah issues a delinquent notice listing shareholders including Hortense Godard, Williams Ottinger, Bibbena, Gibbons, and others. Shares of stock will be sold at 70 Standard Street, Ogden City on December 11, 1908 to cover the delinquent assessment plus advertising and sale costs. Secretary Treasurer W Westmarny signs the notice.
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