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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1908
Page
3
Local notices from The Standard paper detail periodical advertisements and price schedules, including monthly and advance terms. The item references post and government regulations, with naming of publications and pricing in the early edition.
Ogden Rapid Transit plans extend trolley service on Seventeenth Street and build a spur to Glascow and Cithon to serve northwest Ogden residents. The project precedes a beet season beet shipments from Ogden Valley to a line toward Huntville, linking areas to the Oregon Short Line spur and Wilson Lane.
Admiral Evans replies to Henry Reuterdahl asserting American ships rival or surpass the Dreadnought class. He argues our latest battleships, informed by Japanese Sea of Japan actions, show superiority though not claiming Indiana ships equal to English dreadnoughts. Brant credits crew spirit. armor debate remains unresolved.
Report recounts naval combat debates over shell penetration and turret effectiveness. Cites officers preferring to focus on the waterline and fighting readiness rather than turret damage. Commentators critique postal authorities for leaking sensitive details about the Charles Prize affair and criticize coverage gaps.
Ogden faces December 31 or January 1 payment for waterworks part of a 975,000 purchase. City has shifted 74,000 from reserves to a bank and awaits bond funds to meet obligations. Delinquent water rates threaten timely payment while officials seek a grace period and reassure bondholders.
Western newspapers report opposition to any sugar tariff change that could hurt sugar beet farmers. Democratic Colorado congressmen oppose raw sugar duty cuts, fearing higher retail prices and jeopardizing beet sugar viability. Denver Republican notes proposed tariff moves would devastate beet sugar, forcing many growers to abandon beet farming.
The Denver Republican critiques free importation of Philippine sugar and warns against reducing duties on Cuban sugar. It argues Philippine production could spur American sugar growth, while Cuba’s tariff relief might invite market encroachment. caution urged on policy that affects domestic beet sugar.
The Maod Messenger reports a farmers meeting comparing five milking cows owned by different farmers over one year. Each herd shows varied yields and profits from butter fat, feed costs, and market prices, highlighting the need for clear record keeping and attention to feed and pasture costs.
Colomin Ceylon December 1 reports sailors from the town Heer now anchored in the Darbar enjoy daily trips to Ranitr, a nearby town. The men, seeking recreation and hospitality, are making the most of their downtime during shore leave.
General RO. B. Lawrence led British troops in Ceylon hosting Admiral Sperry and Mag officers aboard a fuselage and meeting medical officers at Bir Allan ferry. Meanwhile stock market opened steady with gains in Great Northern and American Copper sectors as trading remained active.
Napoleon Ohio Deg. 16 reports the Citizens State Bank being assigned to D. D. Donsvan last night. The closure attributed to poor loans and linked to the Ohio Insurance Company’s failure, suggesting broader financial strain.
Frank A Saishitt poundkeeper of Ogden Utah advertises unclaimed estray mulmal described as a buckskin horse with black mane and tail, about 22 years old, taken up December 11 1908. Sale to the highest bidder December 20 1908 at 3:30 PM at 1645 Washington Avenue Ogden City Utah.
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