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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1909
Page
4
Che Standard entered as second class matter at the Post Office in Ogden Utah under Act of Congress Published daily except Sundays by Wm Glasmann Prices include Sunday Morning Examiner free
The Evening Standard publishes ad rates effective February 1 1908. Flat rate per inch varies by position from two to two cents, with special pages and first page lower half pricing. Special contracts offered for weekly or monthly runs. The Standard claims superior circulation and subscribers in Ogden.
Salt Lake morning papers report the Cannon prohibition bill killed in caucus as twelve state senators vote against it. Ogden merchants warn of halted business decisions until the state avoids a major upheaval, while neutral business interests seek clarity on the bill’s fate and broader economic impact.
The piece argues the immediate impact will be a severe mood shift in business and urges the state senate to render a prompt verdict so commerce can adapt with minimal delay and passion.
In Grand Junction Colorado orchardists rally to form Orchard Heater committee with 80 percent horticultural support to ward off late spring frosts using smudge pots. The movement targets fruit lands selling at 1000 to 3000 dollars per acre in Grand Valley. Ogden Utah presents contrasting conditions where such pots are unknown and crops thrive without them.
A historical editorial envisions Taft's incoming administration bringing a conservative yet honest government. It predicts no radical changes, strong enforcement of laws, and expansion of economic growth as confidence returns among eastern interests, ending the current unsettled business climate.
Senate committees favor Smoots enlarged homestead and Utah water bill and on Saturday he will deliver the measure to the White House for the Presidents signature. The non residence clause targets Utah land entries where water supply for domestic use is insufficient.
Geo E Barstow new Irrigation Congress president urges a shift to scientific gathering with less agitation and more focus on water rights and land ownership. He favors immediate attention to an litigation law and warns of monopolies by large companies, proposing state or federal control of water power and unified land water policy for arid regions.
The measure allows designation of up to two million acres for nonresidential entry under Ubis net with annual cultivation requirements of one eighth, one fourth, and one half by the second to fifth year. Entrymen must reside nearby to farm efficiently, aiding West reclamation and enlarged homesteads. Senator Smoot supports the plan for Utah desert areas suitable for dry farming.
Gordon G. Ives argues for natural cleansing and lifestyle changes to cure tuberculosis. He urges public education and state funding for two sanitariums using natural methods, sun exposure, diet reform, and outdoor living, with medical oversight and no drugs or tuberculin.
New York reports Frankie Neil, former featherweight champ, defeated his opponent in a ten-round bout last night. The outcome boosts Neil's standing in the division as fans react to the competitive match held in the city arena.
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