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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1908
Page
2
The piece discusses hosiery prices and durable goods then shifts to critique on congress, miners changes rooms, and calls for reform in assessors valuations. It highlights property tax disparities, urging fair valuation and tax rate reductions to prevent injustices against the poor.
An advance payment notice from the Ogden Utah area lists subscription terms and rates, including a twenty month option and bundled sundry wearings. The notice specifies prices and states samples and guarantees from The Standard Daily.
Health Inspector urges vigilance as smallpox spreads in Salt Lake City. Dr Stewart reports 50 to 100 cases as quarantines and strict controls are enforced to prevent intercity contact and curb the epidemic.
Congressmen and senators demand explanations from President Roosevelt about a gratuitous secret service reference. The piece warns prestatement can tarnish reputations and expose wrongdoing, urging vigilance against oppressive secrecy.
The piece debates whether society should punish murder and whether individual responsibility overrides communal safety. It argues that while capital punishment exists for general safety, removing societal conditions that breed murder is key, and questions if executing or punishing solves underlying causes.
A discussion on the role of American wives and women in business and public life. It argues women are educated and indulged, yet their power is limited compared with Europe, with emphasis on the need for education and shared responsibility in households and industry.
A 1919 style editorial emphasizes frugal living and warns that spending beyond income leads to misery. It cites Micawber and Urges Americans to develop provident habits to avoid wealth concentration and social decay. The piece contrasts average Americans with the wealthy and calls for prudence in personal finance.
San Francisco December 16 The fighting bear Langford is viewed as superior to any lightweight rival, but his true measure remains uncertain until he faces Young Ketobel. Fireman Fyan trains Langford to refine hitting and defense while observers note Langford’s odd training methods and unclear readiness.
The piece profiles Langford and Sam Tangled as fighters bred to endure punishment and thrive in close combat. It contrasts Langford’s all‑in fighting style with Tangled’s adaptability and precise countering, noting Langford’s preference for fighting in close quarters while Tangled uses feints to confuse and wear down opponents.
Chicago dispatch cites Franklin Lane denying corruption in San Francisco while officials face prosecution. Lane asserts honesty in public affairs and condemns improper conduct amid recent city events. He defends a candid public stance on national matters.
The readable text suggests a San Francisco issue involving city officials bankers and warrants. It mentions Greene Cananea Copper and connections to a new organization with names like Thomas F. Vole and John Ryan. A witness discusses education attitudes and rushed deals amid investigation surrounding a book matter.
A tentative plan to form a large scale smelting and refining association is reported by the New York Herald. Key backers include Standard Oil Amalgamated, U S Steel, and Anaconda Copper, with Jobo C. Ryan of Butte directing the promotion and Therme Fy Cole guiding early work in the project. The venture aims to directly compete with existing smelters and may involve a capital around 10 million dollars.
Mrs James Patten testifies about the De Luxe book frauds while under oath in Chicago. She describes being approached by John M. McFarland as the case against WN Cowper and Samuel T. Warfield moves forward.
Laporte December 14. Prack Mee mum, of the leity, died today at Seattle, Washington, from injuries received in a football game. He was 25 years old.
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