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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1909
Page
2
A fragmented teen guidance piece condemns coarse language and gutter talk. It urges youths to lift their eyes from filth and seek a brighter, better world, warning that continued foul speech leads to ruin and bedrabbled fruit.
A column reproduces the county com missioners rebuttal to accusations raised by the Morning Examiner. The letter defends the county’s sale of privilege in the Davis and Weber counties opal project as the right course for a conservative, honorable body. The exchange highlights press fairness concerns and calls for publication of the open letter.
The attorney general announces action under the Sherman Act against a major manufacturers’ combine that fixes staple prices for grocers nationwide. Orders have been sent to wholesalers to enforce a retail pricing plan, with warnings of cutoffs for noncompliant retailers as the government seeks to curb high living costs.
Harry Olewa notes favorable and adverse factors in a promising business outlook. Trade remains large, bank clearnings rise, rail earnings show strength, and extraordinary steel activity persists. Textiles demand stays strong as agricultural prosperity drives overall industrial growth and farmer income fuels investment and construction.
A garbled report notes property taxes for Salt Lake City and Ogdenstead with a 2020 valuation and total taxes of 63.08 dollars. It lists mill rates for state county and city including schools, and argues administration is costly, warning about a heavy local tax burden on property owners.
A garbled OCR fragment depicts a courtroom or prison scene with a prisoner delivering self-exculpatory remarks, interwoven with a teacher recounting a moral tale to children. The text shifts to a school exercise about spelling and numbers, with references to a New Hampshire lawyer, a village bank cashier, and a rural schooling setting, ending in a collection agent refrain.
Chief Browning pursues the Dolly Dimples intrigue with James Ponder following and preparations for the trial of the Curry party. The mystery involves a $300 reward and a confession among Standard staff. Witnesses and guards prepare as indictments target the Currys and associates.
A fragmented report notes that the Republican committee paid campaign expenses tied to a recent city event. The text references Sunday night activities and a contentious vote, with unclear specifics about the mayor or expansion plans and the related signatures or statements.
An 1909 county meeting reveals plans to issue stock in the Davis & Weber Counties Canal company to fund enlargements. The Examiner challenges the valuation and alleged private gain, arguing the county cannot justify large secondaries while pledging public funds. The dispute centers on stock shares, pricing, and public benefit vs private profit.
Thle Pa Dec 12 nine crewmen of the Ben semer and Marquella Ferry No 2 were found frozen in the lake after the vessel foundered in Lake Erie. The Commodore Perry towed the yawl to Conneaut with ten men missing and the rest accounted for. Albert J Wells, passenger, remains unfound as search continues and investigators work the lake for the wreck remaining men.
Fragmentary OCR shows a church burglary case near Ball Lake with names like St Mark's Cathedral and figures such as Ante Sundin, Gaon, and Roos Turbon. The readable text hints at a wider incident involving church property, possible suspects, and references to volunteers and local figures.
An obscure report recalls a retired man musing on wealth and burglary, referencing a candlestick and a confession under stress. The piece mentions a cleaning worker, a street, a cathedral official, and a Sunday night decision not to preside over a ceremony.
A woman's column discusses debutante teas with guidance on guests chaperones and times. It notes proper hours from four to six, mother’s assistance in receiving, and that tea may begin at one or later, depending on formality and season, with decor and table settings described.
A truncated OCR fragment seems to warn against a person named Walteridge or Abeord aboard the akeck. The readable bits provide no clear event, date, or organization to confirm a full news item.
A historical fashion note discusses a winter bodice design with slimmer silhouette and refined fabric choices. It highlights crepe de chine and velvet accents, pale lavender trims, and white lace details at the yoke, noting lighter understructure and artistic styling while advising restrained use of delicate trims.
Readers learn to make a fashionable bead bag at home. The article notes clever beadwork methods, cautions about sturdy construction, and suggests ready to wear results despite imperfect early attempts. It emphasizes practicality over costly store options.
A fragment notes a Christmas morning surprise with garlands and decorations. Hidden items and dust cover add to the scene while small evergreen leaves and candles frame the festive backdrop. The tone suggests a naval or household setting focusing on holiday decor and anticipation.
An old recipe note describes feeding an invalid patient with monk oysters. Prepare a emulsion by mixing one cup boiling water with half cup milk or cream and butter to taste. Season, add salt and pepper, then serve in a large bowl with oyster crackers for a delicious dish children enjoy.
A damaged extract discusses how some people hide gratitude after receiving gifts. It contrasts etiquette with genuine appreciation, noting a girl named Ahowld Wn fails to properly acknowledge at a social moment. The text is garbled and difficult to parse.
The text describes a Molin Hood val with a design featuring a prime mast beaver and a crown of green velvet. It notes archer imagery and a decorative arrangement of feathers and beaver fur along a curved mid area, emphasizing durability and an air of vivid color.
A garbled item describes a holilage in a Yula Jog with a Holly fitting and mentions an omitaient in place. It references a final title Ant Loving 1g and a decoration role tied to LinnsoIns as 8 tale decoration.
A garbled collection of baking directions lists flour, butter, milk, salt, shortening, eggs, and various substitutions. Mentions muffins or breads, with notes on mixing, baking in greased pans, and using milk or water, plus references to corn meal, baking powder, and oats in unclear quantities.
The piece notes extensive use of flat flower motifs and petal-like adornments on Black frocks and gowns. Flowers weave through bodices and hems, adding delicate color while remaining tasteful when not overdone, enhancing the evening dress in a chic floral trend.
A Womad presented Rephew with a well made book featuring topics on birds and binding. The gift included a pair of glass toys for watering birds and a note about birds inspiring tying blends. The explanation centers on why birds fascinate humans and how study of birds should motivate deeper understanding.
A fragmented excerpt describes using holly and a black thread to stabilize fabric. It mentions resten rym and ednondeller ty and suggests holly fibers create uneven tranches over the thread to hold stitches. The text notes single thread can sustain many particles and warns slippage from bowls and abad fares.
An OCR fragment advertises U S inspected meats exclusively at Sawyer Bros, claiming trust in quality and warning customers they will see a difference in every piece. The garbled text references a market on an avenue and promises satisfaction with inspected products.
Notice appears garbled but references advance payment and a yearly commitment. Mentions an organization or entity and possible dues or a subscription. Includes unclear names and amounts, with several transcription errors.
The readable text fragments avoid clear facts, names, or dates. It presents garbled phrases likely from a historical page, with no identifiable persons or organizations to anchor a summary. This item cannot yield a reliable news card from the provided content.
Fragmentary OCR text appears garbled with mixed words and broken phrases. The readable segments reference winter, a helmet, a fare notice, and a dated line about education and a following list of unclear names. The overall meaning is obscured with nonstandard spellings and incomplete sentences.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a north location and unclear names and events. No coherent persons or organizations are readable. content resembles garbled cold weather or holiday material with multiple misspellings and stray phrases.
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