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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1909
Page
2
News from Ogden and other cities notes growing unease over coal stock while railroad officials insist no famine risk. Heavy consumption and holiday shortages threaten supplies as foreign miners and extreme Wyoming cold slow shipments, risking car availability and rail movement.
The Salt Lake mining market is described as a bottomless pit with prices continuing downward amid a gloom over stocks and banking tightening. The piece notes charitable responses and optimism for 1910, citing Henry Chew and President Taft, while mentioning rising living costs, wage pressures, and expectations of large crops and overall prosperity for farmers and the nation.
The postmaster authorized seven extra clerks and three carriers for the holiday rush. The staff and office workers are praised for their willing and efficient service in managing the large volume of mail matter.
Notice of an early Xmas matinee at the Orpheum with two seating blocks. Tickets priced at 0c, fae and 25. Seating details and reservation urged.
Officials state blackberry brandy and apricot brandy are not legally recognized. Laws require labeling as cordial or flavor and ban sale for consumption in the coming festive season. An investigation was started by the local authorities.
A fragmentary piece references authorities and dealers, mentioning drug plans and cooperation with the Inangut. It hints at food department regulation and new rulings, but readability is limited and concrete details are scarce. The text suggests political or regulatory tension without clear outcomes or dates.
The interior department announces open public domain phosphate lands in Utah counties including Uintah Grand Emery Carbon and Weauch with exits in many townships across ranges 4 east to 8 east and north to 14 north. Major tracts remain withdrawn, and the notice lists specific township and range locations marked as available for entry.
A series of real estate transfers recorded including David and Tracy to Fred J Klogel with a plat description in Ogden City survey. Lars Hansen and others with various parcels and nominal considerations. Amence Child and Wy PK Tichardeon with lot 6 part A Ogden City. Willan H Etmer to Minnie Dunadaly part south half of section 1. Levi J Himep to Mish Madale NW quarter of section 1. Considerations range from $200 to $4,000.
Ogden youths are honored at Kam ceremonies with several recipients from Ogden and Salt Lake listed. A. Periging, Mrs. Dina, William A. Parklie, and Charles Gordon Douglass are noted among those receiving academic honors. The awards mark high scholastic standing and eligibility for social and academic recognition, with couples named among the honorees.
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