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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1909
Page
2
Dorando of Italy defeated Albert Corey in a 26 mile marathon at Dexter Pavilion Chicago. Dorando finished in 2 hours 66 minutes 2.5 seconds, winning by more than seven miles as Corey struggled, stopped for refreshment, and ended the appeal of amateur status amid taunts.
A French servant in an American household is viewed by the better class as destined for service. Domestic service costs have climbed at least 25 percent since spring 1900. In a medical society discussion on hygiene a speaker warned that many men mistake piety for being billous.
Senate approves Knox amendment to Lincoln Centenary resolution by 46 to 24. It appropriates 60000 dollars for a survey of The Lincoln Way from Washington to Gettysburg to aid a memorial project. Newlands amendment to form a Council of Arts is defeated. February 12 becomes a holiday.
Advertising claim stating Pazo Ointment cures itching bleeding or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days or money back. Price 50 cents.
Bradstreet's report shows total clearings for the week ending January 21 at 3 259 363 000 dollars, up from 2 385 014 000 last week and 2 119 704 000 in the year-ago period. The article begins a list labeled elites.
Ida Vera Simonton, returning from Africa, donates bulbs of the camelin rose and rare orchids to Phipps Conservatory and Carnegie Museum. Her gifts include gloriang superba and other items, while West African crafts and dyed textiles join museum holdings.
Lincoln Neb Jan 22 The house approved the Humphrey bill providing for election of senators by the Oregon plan. The measure aims to give Mr Bryan a chance to be elected senator as Democratic leaders expect strong preference for him, though the next legislature under present law would elect a Republican.
An Ogden resident, W. Wootton of 742 Barlow Lane, testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved his back pain and kidney discomfort after a year of suffering. He reaffirms in 1907 that the cure remains permanent and endorses the remedy. Sold by dealers for 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co of Buffalo distributes in the U.S. Remember the name Doan's.
Mene Keeshoo, the sole survivor from 1895, will stay in New York to study civil engineering and plans a polar expedition. He aims to reach the pole in a single season and establish a permanent Arctic camp, seeking to map Greenland and chronicle Eskimo history and culture.
A retired merchant cites a wide roaming gang of thieves who travel between major cities stealing items from department stores. He notes a surprising share of wealthy women becoming kleptomaniacs and wonders whether to prosecute or excuse them as store detectives intensify their security measures.
A telegram from the United Mine Workers of America to AFL President Gompers urges “Stay In the game” as delegates at the thirtieth annual convention authorize 9500 to press legal rights in a stove and range company contempt case. The message names Til Lewis as President and notes 1350 delegates and ongoing support.
Misa Isabelle Spartz of Kenosha County Wisconsin defeats accident filled path to marriage to Phillip New. A runaway horse injures Nell and disrupts wedding plans yet he vows to marry. The couple travels to the church after a carriage mishap leaves them unharmed.
A parrot story recounts a champagne episode shared by Mr. Sands at a Christmas ball at the Kulm hotel in the Engadine. The tale recalls a gray African parrot that learned a risqué speech during the host’s month away, then repeated it nightly, prompting astonishment among guests.
The piece argues that grooming and poise surpass mere facial beauty. It insists careful presentation shapes perceived attractiveness, with beauty experts teaching hopeful habits in dress, makeup, eye shine, and posture to cultivate a lasting, pleasant image and gentle temperament.
Prof Masterman lectured in Cambridge on modern England and the liberty of the subject. He noted Hyde Park treason talk on Sunday would fill a Germain fortress, yet the orators left for home. He argued no European state where attacks on the sovereign are rare or lightly resented.
A letter dated August 1907 from Amir High Road describes the sufferings of 120 exiles sent to Siberia for Kolessnava road work under Cossack escort from Irkutsk. The account details 4 a.m. wake calls, daily flooding, cold tents, and brutal labor conditions with 200 feet of trench work daily, leading to rheumatism and swollen legs.
A terse personal line about romantic attention, denying sharing details of past loves while addressing a confidant or former admirer.
Ogden City Utah announces redemption of 100 bonds from 1898 issue No 4 Series 9 with denominations of 1000 dollars each. Redemption set for March 1 1909 at Chase National Bank New York City or Ogden City Treasurer's office. present at Banking Houses of BH Bolling Sons if preferred. Bonds bear interest until March 1 1909.
In Weber County Utah creditors must present claims to the undersigned at 12 Eccles Building Ogden Utah before May 24 1909. John W Voleer administrator and Mary Pignon administratrix of John Pignon deceased. R S Farnsworth attorney.
State Engineer's Office in Salt Lake City announces Ogden Water Works Company led by H Kircher seeks to appropriate ten cubic feet per second of water from springs in Taylors Canyon Weber County for municipal use. The plan details seven diversion points and a 20 000 foot pipeline to a reservoir near Ogden City with distribution from January 1 to December 4.each year. Protests with reasons must be filed within 70 days after publication.
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