17 Dec 1908
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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1908
Page
1
Hearn and Vigor Miss Edog Buckler of Hume II extols Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a vital tonic to restore health and vigor. She says she felt weak and run down, recovered energy after use, and urges others needing strength to try the product as a life enhancing stimulant.
An old advertisement urges buyers to seek genuine Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey from drapers, grocers, or dealers. It warns against fakes and emphasizes gold sealed large bottles, the “Ye Old Cheat” trade mark, and an unbroken cork seal. The Rochester New York firm offers a free medical booklet and advice.
Mrs C A Smurthwaite for Federated Club of Ogden sells Christmas Red Cross stamps at local stores for one cent each. Proceeds fund tuberculosis education and hospital work, with stamps available at W H Wright & Sons Badeon Culley Ulatos Wm Driver drug stores and other outlets. The Red Cross, a national organization, mobilizes in crises to aid health and welfare, including funds toward a hospital and free milk and care for consumptives, as part of its peace work.
Fragmented lines reference Americas man wormag and child bays not one staty fixe pilions. mentions Maloe Caliorate EN reinforced and urged forward. Denmark succeeded. question posed if America can fall.
Ode greets veterans and blue uniforms with warm welcome to Ogden. It praises their past service in freedom’s cause and unity across regions. The poem invites the honored guests to share peace, prosperity, and loyal reception from Ogden residents.
A fragmented letter list names numerous individuals tied to Ogden Utah with a note that those remaining will be sent to the dead letter office if not claimed within two weeks. The OCR preserves many spellings and dubious entries, including dozens of personal names and partial surnames.
The Ogden Water Works Co. seeks to appropriate ten cubic feet per second of water from springs in the Weber County area, with multiple points of diversion described relative to Section 35, Township 6 North Range 1 West, and surrounding land corners. The filing cites Utah law references and details several springs and routes for diversion and collection.
State Engineer notes an application No 1709 for a point of diversion and collection of springs to feed a reservoir near Ogden City. The system would divert water through a 20009 foot pipe line to a reservoir, then distribute it from January to December each year. Protests require affidavits. Dates: first publication November 37, 190% and completion December 28, 1908.
Ralt lake dispatch reports Amalgamated Copper affiliate preparing a large ore smelting plant at Toee near the Dooly block. Contractors and engineers from three groups survey railroad access and site layout while a temporary camp is built. The facility aims to process 2000 tons daily within the coming year, with a steady supply line and extended workforce planned as work nears permanency.
Salt Lake City December 1. Prack Townsend a longtime Logan resident and uncle of farmer Thomas Dil died at Nudgee Hospital after an operation performed last Saturday. Townsend had a withered left leg for years and the surgery aimed to relieve pain but led to his death from causes including a zema. He was born in Salon and was a known figure in the community.
The fragmentary text outlines a sequence of local crimes and punishments. It mentions individuals named Stratton and Shipp, references a Utah penitentiary release, and notes plans to return someone to Wyoming after a term of hard labor. The garbled OCR preserves names, places, and general outcomes but lacks coherent context.
In a tight contest the Jolly Bachelors edged their rivals as the Oxen team faltered late. The game featured sharp defense and a decisive late push by the Jolly Bachelors to seal victory.
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