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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1903
Page
4
The paper states communications are limited to 200 words and requires authors to be named in full. Readers are advised to include complete signatures and accurate affiliations. The policy aims to standardize submissions and ensure proper attribution in all forthcoming issues.
Readers are told to direct all communications to The Standard Publishing in Ogden Utah and to avoid engaging any outside advertising agencies for business within Utah. The notice emphasizes handling advertising matters through the Utah office.
The note references Senator Noar and a debated Hanan issue with hints of a Smyrna or Jerusalem trial. It suggests possible peril or regret if one pursues action, warning about Turk involvement and potential coercion. The fragmentary text implies political or legal risk and financial stakes.
In a cautious note residents in Utah express pride amid national strike talk. The piece notes Chicago as a potential site for the Republican national convention and hints at rivalries that could influence the meeting.
The Dreyfus case is to be reopened. If the Manchurian question could be closed at the same time there would be some compensation to a long suffering public.
A snappy note warns that the coming year will likely be filled with as much folly as the current one. The writer speaks to a man preparing resolutions, suggesting skepticism about the new year’s efforts.
The writer notes New Year resolutions are easy to form but often open to amendment. No deep insight into human nature needed to predict that many plans will be revised as the year begins.
George W. Perkins of J P Morgan and Co evades questions on the Shipbuilding trust. His apparent ignorance prompts observers to doubt the strength of memory or motives behind the disclosure.
A recent scrimmage between Glycal Medical and Dental Colleges left three men seriously hurt with leg injury shoulder dislocation and fractured ribs. Officials promise a tighter schedule before teams meet again on the gridiron.
The article surveys bellicose statements by Dewey Coghlan and General MacArthur warning of war with Germany. It discusses possible naval battles in the Pacific, the risk to U S cities near fortifications, and the Monroe Doctrine. It also notes South American transcontinental rail plans and the growth of Argentina and Chile.
The article describes Chile and Argentina pushing a forty mile final leg of a transcontinental road linking Buenos Aires, Argentina and Valparaiso, Chile. It details Andes tunnels and high costs, with Chilean government advertising for aid and an expected two year completion, promising regional economic benefits.
The article reports Manley of Star Card University addressing the Essex County Teachers Association in Newark regarding poetry in slang. He critiques modern slang, praises vivid expressions, and urges caution about dismissing slang as mere vulgarity while defending its beauty and expressive power.
A garbled review mix cites the New York Tribune and Chicago Record. References to a prophet from his country and a flirt raise meta commentary on public figures and gendered perception, with mentions of future improvements and a contrast between old and new methods.
The piece describes everyday scenes as Christmas approaches in three weeks. A friendly janitor, a pleasant host, a cook avoiding dinner plans, a paperboy delivering routes, and neighbors noting preparations. The tone likens these small moments to festive anticipation.
A San Francisco Call dispatch comments on satire in grand opera talk and a White House visit by a hypnotist aiming at President Roosevelt. It notes Roosevelt’s interest in a 500 officer count and references the army’s leadership.
The report notes Cuba first sought 10 million to fund pensions for its army of Uberators and civilians, now increasing to 875 million. Local voices doubt the necessity, accusing empires of excess luxury over need. A San Francisco dispatch mentions a German brewery winning purity prizes, promising interest for exhibitors in St Louis next year.
A jumble of quoted phrases and captions from Baltimore American Atlanta Constitution and Town Topics shows racial and social tensions, referencing ancestry pride lynching risk and gendered moral judgments. The readable bits imply fragmented gossip columns and cultural commentary from multiple papers.
A Washington Star humor piece features a blunt friend insisting on a vote while Senator Sorghum replies that he has long been on the opposite side of the market, underscoring political caution in trade rhetoric.
A fragmented report notes Wharton defeating Mine in Pennsylvania with a mention of a forthcoming check tomorrow and a lead by Bill related to work. The garbled text suggests a local sports or event update with named individuals and a payoff timing.
A brief odd note on the punch bowl and whiskey with a playful line about a single quill making a goose of many men. The snippet hints at a tavern or social scene and a Pennsylvanian context with a rustic tone. No clear individuals or organizations are named in the readable text.
Market notes show native lambs at 1.5 head price 5.73 and western lambs at 3.50 to 3.70 with trading activity amid local livestock markets.
Fragmentary text references names and numbers without clear event or context. Unable to extract a coherent news item or details suitable for a concise card.
Kansas City market notes show cattle receipts at about 2,000 with stable prices for native steers and cows, stockers and feeders, and bulls. Hog receipts near 7,000 trade 10 cents higher with bulk at 4.00 to 4.95, heavy hogs 4.00 to 4.80, packers 4.50 to 4.75, pigs 4.50 to 4.74. Sheep receipts around 2,000 with steady prices for mutton and lambs 4.24 to 5.10 and ewes 2.53 to 3.30.
Omaila cattle market shows strong prices across several classes including native steers at 3.00 per unit and stockers 2.50 to 3.30 with calves up to 65.25. Hog receipts total 7,200 with heavy hogs 4.40 to 4.52 and pigs 1.00 to 4.10. sheep receipts 9,000 with yearlings at 3.60 to 4.00 and lambs 4.75 to 5.50.
Prime mercantile paper and exchange firmer with demand pads at 4.79 to 4.80 for six day bills. Posted rates SOL2G £81 and LAI. Bear selling of U S appeared resistant after a break to 83 and sellers turned to moderate buyers.
December 11 1903 closing stock quotes from Ogden Brokerage Co list prices for major firms including Amalazamated Copper Atchison Baltimore & Ohio Canadian Pacific Chesapeake & Ohio and others. Quotation figures vary across listed entries with several fractional values noted.
Readable OCR fragment lists railroad and steel stock references with assorted numbers and percentages. It mentions Pennsylvanian railway, Reading, Southern Pacific, Union Pacific, Western Union, and Wabash, with various price or percentage figures, and several city names such as Kansas, Texas, Ontario, and St. Paul, in a scattered compendium of market-like data.
The London stock market firmed after the war scare subsided, boosting prices in New York in early trading. Public utilities advanced with Consolidated Gas up to 152, Amalgamated Copper opening around 5-8, while Brooklyn Transit faced heavy selling that dulled overall sentiment.
Market report notes cash and margin trading for New York stocks and Chicago grains. Continuous quotations referenced, with First National Bank and Ogden Brokerage Company contact details.
The opening showed strong buying and price support in several issues. Amalgamated Copper led gains while United States Steel moved to the 53 range, Erie and Brooklyn Transit contributed to a rising broad market as fears eased and early trading steadied.
A well known Salinas California pioneer and politician died today at his home. He was 89 years old. The obituary notes his long service to the community and his work as a landscaper and public figure.
A testimonial from a Texas reader claims Dallard's Snow ointment cured paralysis of the arm after five years and healed sores and skin eruptions. The ad lists prices 25, 500, and 1.00 and notes sale at G. F. Cave 2301 Washington Avenue and J. E. Cave Depot Drug Store.
A reader shares two pancake batters using Falcon Self Rising or Pancake Flour with two cups milk and optional sugar or syrup. The batter becomes fairly thin and cooks on a hot griddle, turning once before removing. Falcon Self Rising Pancake Flour is available at any grocer.
New York market notes sugar refined and crushed prices at 3 1 8 to 3 3 8 for centrifugal and 3.05 for refined, 4.55 for powdered and granulated sugar. Coffee prices show nominal figures with rough quotes for various grades.
In New York Cecile lead and copper traded quietly with lead at 4.25 dollars and copper firm around 12 3-8 to 1-2, reflecting stable demand.
Chicago wheat quotes show No 2 red at 88, No 3 red 85, No 2 hard 80, No 3 hard 70, No 1 northern spring 86 0,87, No 2 81 34, No 3 spring 78 at $3. Market activity is limited as traders assess demand signals and seasonal factors.
Old market notes show December close figures for oats, corn and wheat with month to month changes. Prices for pork, ribeye and various grains along with misc. items like timothy and clover are listed, indicating a dense agricultural commodities snapshot.
Cattle receipts 2 500 slow prime feeders good to medium 3 254 4 75 cows 1 5 0 63 0 4 bulls 4 50 hog receipts today 30 000 tomorrow 20 000 steady mixed and butcher trades 4 55 4 05 heavy 4 62 4 50 sheep receipts 5 000 steady west ern sheep 2 23
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