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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1909
Page
6
Analysis notes that shorter daylight hours in winter extend evening lighting needs. It argues winter mornings start earlier and evenings last longer, increasing total hours of illumination and driving up energy consumption compared with summer. The piece uses period language and hypothetical hour counts to claim winter use is over three times summer.
Goteh proclaims he can whip Jack Johnson in a dream bout while noting rival claims from Edward Payson Weston and Pop Anson. Promoters had not offered a $1,000,000 purse or issued blocks for Keats as of press time, and Hackenschmidt weighs in on tactics.
Quaker Oats Week spans seven days observed nationwide. The campaign highlights daily activities with the brand’s signature product featured prominently in households.
Friends of twelve year old John Burnett of White Plains report a remarkable running display amid winter training. Local supporters describe him as a standout youth with potential to shine in upcoming meets.
A Westchester county youth, Burnett, claims to be the fastest runner for his age and even the world in his division. He ran six miles near White Plains in 12 minutes during a recent course record run, leading a field of ten and sometimes distancing chasing teams. Burnett, once a newspaper carrier, began middle distance racing a year ago and is coached by Fred Piggott.
Fred Welsh the English lightweight champion outpointed George Memsic of Streator in ten rounds at the Pacific Athletic club in Los Angeles. Memsic pressed the action, butWelsh avoided hard blows and scored with light jabs and body rights. In the prelim, Frank Sullivan outpointed Young Dougherty of St Louis.
In a Tad column from New York the piece ponders why boxing veterans like Jeffries return after long layoffs and show fading sharpness. It cites Corbett Fitz Dixon Lavigne and Young Erne to compare health, speed, and strength, asking what missing factor in old timers' form when they reenter the ring after a year or more.
In Santa Anita’s card today John Carroll ridden by Powers captured the fourth race feature, odds 3 to 1, after a slow start and late stretch rally to beat Adrl ade by a length. Other results: first Vivant wins six furlongs at 6 to 4. Mellon Cloth takes seven furlongs. Free Knight takes third. Jane Swift and Mennings place in key races. Decklaw and Fey Del Mundo headline the remaining events.
Rain drenched Emeryville as a muddy track set the scene. Cowen clinched a mile race in a driving finish over Paladini while Standover faded to third. The two year old race went to Sylvia Talbot with Livona beating Tube Rose.
Prohibition remains a central issue as 25 petitions from Sevier to Salt Lake counties move to judiciary committees in the House. In the Senate, discussions shift to President Gardner's reform bill, Senate Bill No. 56, aimed at pacifying anti saloon forces, while other measures on juvenile courts and social concerns proceed with varied support and opposition.
In the second money event St Aven edged Billy Myer for a good finish. Myer and Melar led the fifth race before Bernardo, Lake and Hrush Money followed in order. Sylvia Dunbar won the two furlong race ahead of Livona and Tube Rose. Fourth race saw Cowen win with Paladdini second and Stand Over third. Melar took the fifth with Bianche second and Invader third. Workbox won the futurity course race with Joe Rose second and Argonaut third. The note ends with health advice on blood purification by Birdsck Blood Bitters for digestion and liver support.
Joseph, vice president of the State Industrial School board, and State Senator Rudolph Kuchler from Weber county toured the institution. They aimed to understand ward conditions and urged upholding the Industrial School over county detention homes amid ongoing advocacy by the Urals Federation of Women and some senile court judges seeking new legislation.
A Utah debate over the state Industrial school drew support from Senator Kuchler and Mr. Joseph. They argued detaining incorrigibles in county homes would be wasteful and undermine the school’s work. They urged continued state operation, praising the school’s conditions, training, and moral impact on youths.
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