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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1909
Page
2
Notice records that a matter titled sarendclene was entered at the Poastthea in Ogden Utah under an Act of Congress and published daily except Sundays by Wm Giaemann with details of the filing.
A fragmentary 1909 report discusses subscriptions and prepaid terms, then shifts to grim casualty and insurance figures for railway workers. It critiques rail and shipping dangers, notes increased mileage yet rising casualties, and ponders naval power and imperial defense with Britain, England, and colonies as central actors.
Announcement: Weber Trevorvoir, Power & Ferigethon Company finances $3,760,000 for dam, irrigation, power plants, and transmission works north and south of Ogden. Plan stores Weber river flood waters to irrigate 40,000 to 50,000 acres, floodplain lands uplifted, power canals and transmission lines proposed east of Uintah. Project aims to irrigate, expand orchard and farm use, and spur significant regional growth and prosperity.
Two boys Wallace and Peuglas Johnson drowned yesterday at a slough near Salt Lake while swimming during a hot spell. They were known to bathe in the water and had warned others to avoid dangerous areas.
A damaged report recounts two drownings in a river when a younger boy waded near a slough and disappeared after a hatch in a bedspring snagged by his brother. It warns that careless swimming, lack of adult supervision, and unsafe river holes put children at fatal risk during vacation days.
The editor praises Montello as a railroad town with Western hospitality and generous citizens. He recalls Thursday celebrations and the strong sense of community from old Central lines towns. The piece lauds the town as a wholesome, friendly place despite its sandy surroundings.
The Salt Lake press fuels a hullabaloo over the Stockade removal and alleged Zionist influence, accusing rival outlets of sensationalism and political manipulation. The piece claims leaders threaten to replace the Stockade with a large building while accusing factions of using the issue to attack prominent individuals.
A garbled OCR fragment references Independence Day events with disrupted text about fireworks, weather and implied chaos. No clear persons or organizations are legible, but hints of a New York newspaper framing and July events remain.
The article reflects on how the Fourth of July has been observed across cultures and eras, noting traditional parades and festive displays. It cites figures like Dr. Luther Gulick and mentions diverse international examples, including Greek, Italian, and Chinese celebrations, with fireworks and sports followed by communal reflection on national ideals. The prose questions the true meaning behind a day devoted to celebration and unity.
Readers confront whether Ogden should embrace or curb saloons amid national party ties. The piece argues both Republican and Democratic leaders have often aligned with liquor interests, while noting many citizens want to end saloons. It calls for a clear moral choice in city licenses.
A letter from Kennedy urges formation of a reform movement to elect an independent mayor who will fight crime and saloons. It cites Prohibition advocates aligning with strict licensing and calls for a temperance party to push for eradication of saloon evil in Ogden.
Morning Framiner reports forestry workers proceed into the mountains to guard against forest fires. The Forestry Department, with rangers and supervisors, plans to monitor campers and fire risk while ensuring protection of woodlands and grazing areas. efforts aim to prevent rapid spread and mobilize crews if needed.
Fair Grounds will stage Utah’s first electric light horse race on July 6 with a day program from 2 to 6 pm and an evening show starting at 8 pm. New reflectors around the track will illuminate the half mile course as crowds watch under constant light. Fireworks, police and deputy attention will ensure order while foresters warn readers to protect forests and prevent fires as season peaks.
A chaotic report describes a blight shock incident near Berharding with Jen Bernardin and a cat named Cat. The July LA earthquake like tremor produced widespread unease and caused minor damage while environmental gauges showed unstable readings across the district.
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