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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1909
Page
2
The text lists classified ad rates and insertion details for the Evening Standard. It mentions one cent per word per day, various insertions and column prices, and notices for church, court, societies, and charitable inquiries. It notes advertisement formatting and weekly rates, with references to reader inserts and local references.
The article questions whether David Eccles and the Ogden street railway deserve harsh criticism for past faults. It credits Eccles with investing nearly a quarter million dollars for new rails and canyon and plain city lines, and urges support for his broader Ogden development plans rather than public berating. It notes Hodlen wealth and emphasizes Eccles earned his money, urging residents to back extending the Hot Springs line and improving heated cars while criticizing the Morning Examiner for harsh commentary.
The Standard began publishing a Buster Brown page in its Saturday supplement replacing the earlier funny pages. Parents praised the change for its wholesome content and lack of vulgar or demoralizing material while the paper noted higher cost but believed the innocent humor would amuse children and satisfy readers.
A prominent Ogden minister asks what sustains life beyond disappointment and argues thought moves in cycles from paganism to Christianity. He notes a dark age of skepticism then restoration, and states society now faces doubt but must return to hope to keep faith alive.
A blocky antiquated reflection extols religion as a beacon and fortress. It argues belief fortifies the mind, inspires confidence, and offers solace when worldly threats loom and aristocratic vanity fades. The passage notes even skeptical thinkers concede religion’s consoling power.
Washington figures clash over a family represented among victims at a New Gallery opening. Mae Cannon contemplates calling her granddaughter Les Vineinin Lesiere, a Cathedral School pupil, while Uncle Joe urges attendance. Virginia teases, but the scene ends with a tense, muddled moment.
A garbled collage of phrases from various papers mocks weather, football jargon, and stray names. It mixes quips, spellings, and fragments, hinting at a chaotic page with sports terms, editor notes, and stray dialogue in a dated newspaper style.
Fragmentary dates and details describe an operation for a young patient with Novocain anesthesia at a Harlem hospital. The account notes calm chatter, reading prayers, and the patient Ida Moskovics 78 receiving fluids and food after surgery. Also referenced: Doan's Kidney Pills ads and prohibition commentary.
An advertisement touts Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets as a permanent solution for indigestion. It claims a proven formula of bismuth salicylate and pepsin with carminatives and other agents, asserting broad medical endorsement and rapid relief for digestive disturbances. The Rexall line is highlighted with pricing at $1.00 and availability at local drug stores.
A disjointed, unreadable passage features partial phrases about breakfast, fatigue, and vague dialogue between characters named Jack and a brother. The text reads as corrupted OCR with no clear events, dates, places, or identifiable individuals.
A mid morning saloon dispute on West Second South Street in Salt Lake City led to a gunfight between Emil Glaser and Pietra Macarilli after a quarrel with others present. Both men were wounded, later died at St Mark's Hospital. a special policeman joined the fray, firing shots that escalated the scene.
Ban Praooleco reports Ad Wolgast dominated Lew Powell with powerful blows in Dream Island, then eyed a longer sabre of fights. Wolgast plans a Los Angeles bout against a rival, Piacato, aiming to keep active into April with a potential Nelson clash and talks of Attell.
A Kansas City blast claimed four lives with a list of victims including Janus Palas and others. The incident caused partial area damage and financial losses noted as $46.00 in insurance claims.
A board meeting of Overland Mining and Milling Company in Ogden Utah dated December 3 1890 lists delinquent stock assessments due by various shareholders including Brown A A Brown A G and others. Delinquent notices require payment by November 28 1908 or risk public auction to satisfy debts plus advertising costs with sale set for December 11 1999 at 674 Bird Street.
Apparent assault on William Astor Drayton in York draws concern over health and safety. Local authorities investigate the incident involving Anns Roubed and other named figures, with uncertain details and fragmented OCR text.
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