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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1906
Page
3
A dense collage of fragmentary items from a historical newspaper page outlines holiday promotions, local events, and personal notices. Mentions include window companies, Christmas gift lines, assorted goods like smoking jackets and footwear, and social announcements.
Fragmented OCR items describe trade, mining output, and local business. Mentions include buyers in Ogden and Farr West, ore values per ton, a Salt Lake area contract, and a week of events at Healy hotel with the Utah Brother Co. a broncho rider show and free phonograph giveaway at Becratt’s corner.
The Portland Cement company nears completion of a company town for workers at its devils glide site. A paid hotel for workers, a quarry road, and a bridge to the mill are described with spring start for operations and Christmas completion targets. The town grows as the factory and road connect, with quarry work underway and plans to begin operations by April.
Washington reports President Roosevelt plans an immediate remedy to avert fuel shortages and famine fears as rail routes fail to deliver coal. He mourns Senator Brook and presses for a clear answer on whether actual danger has been reported, with Minnesota and Dakota senators offering cautious responses. The White House will pursue stronger measures to prevent a recurrence of the crisis.
A fragmented testimony to the House committee on commerce sees BD Clark urging government action on shipping and trade policy. He accuses carriers of delays and high rates, arguing railways and goods transport bottlenecks worsen shortages and hinder economic recovery.
A chaotic court morning with Judge Doth and Judge Texth presiding. A special session involved twenty men. deputies led by W. Mascock and others prepared to answer charges as delays and medical interruptions arose.
Welby of Denver and company dispatches 00 tons of coal to Utah, easing supply tightness as Denver Rio Grande routes divert freight. Officials expect arrivals to continue and plan a Mock Springs Wyoming storage shed with 35,000 ton capacity to buffer winter demand and curb shortages in stricken towns.
An old advertisement urges women to keep their husbands at home by buying slippers from a local shop at modest prices. The copy exaggerates comfort and laziness to promote a shoe store located at 2309 Wank Ave with a push to examine slippers in town.
During a lengthy trip through Ox cenalles, a game warden noted tame deer observed from Afreen to twenty per party. The herd allowed a close approach before fleeing, with several sightings reported by Cammies sloner Wihee and others. Reports indicate deer activity remains ongoing despite seasonal expectations.
Tokyo reports say the Nichi Nica asserts Japanese leaders could back a plan to help San Francisco strike relief by organizing offensive measures. A plan to secure foreign support is discussed as printers strike across Japan and the government takes action to end the walkout.
Joseph B. Lynch Fad died at 2 10 at the general hospital from the effects of eating poisoning. He was moved from his residence to the hospital for treatment.
The deceased, born in Buffalo County Nebraska and aged 68, leaves a wife and four children Gren, Fonwell, Heri, Maud and Jaye. Lynch, employed as a street car conductor, was a former air soldier and member of Masgate. Funeral rites are planned under Masgate auspices.
Jay, in police court, charged Charles Chappell with assault and battery after a kitchen incident in which a colored man allegedly struck him and Matt a bystander with an ice pick. Chappell claimed drunkenness and received a fine after the judge noted interruptions and spectator influence.
The city obituary notes the death of John M. Hogg at age 62. He was formerly president of United Railways and Western Maryland Railroad and had a prominent role in regional transportation. The brief notice highlights his public service and ties to Lake City and local commerce.
A letter writer warns against fake patent medicine claims and describes a dubious package labeled Bromoco cough remedy and Bromogel plaster, marketed by a druggist. The piece mocks grandmothers era remedies and urges readers to avoid unproven tonics.
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