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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1909
Page
2
Public daily newspaper item from Ogden details an Act of Congreve order entered on a second plane matter. Published by Wm Glasmann except Sundays.
Advertisers are shown rate cards for the Evening Edition with daily and weekly options. Pricing includes per inch charges, preferred position premiums, local reader rates, and random reference adjustments, along with rules on changes, frequency, and line definitions.
A long and faulty editorial fragment discusses city waterworks rules and rates as a key ordinance. It references an urban finance fund and critiques government budget plans, then pivots to imperial politics, Alaska mining prospects, and Indian terrorism fears under British rule.
Fragmented text discusses Pennsylvania railroad finances and comparisons with Union Pacific and Southern Railway. Mentions Pittsburgh, January, freight and passenger figures, and revenue indicators. OCR errors obscure many details but centers on rail traffic, earnings, and system management.
The Fireworks Program at Ogden Fair Grounds promises a grand display with expert illuminators shooting a $1,000 show in the center field of the race track for safety. Sunday evening at 8 30 p m spectators will witness the grand display of fireworks.
The town marks America's day with a youth friendly program at the Fate grounds. Suaworks opens the events tomorrow evening followed by children's activities and a grand fireworks display supervised by experienced pyrotechnicians. Monday features a large sports program with a Fair Grounds race meet and ratings of new electric lighting.
A garbled news item discusses a tax assessment plan affecting railroads telegraph and other property with proposed rates for railroad companies and telephone firms. It also recounts a tragic incident where a toy pistol discharged causing tetanus and death, warning that weapons pose greater risk to children than shotguns.
A 1900s style report notes the fight against cocaine amid Depression era rhetoric. It cites taft era concerns about southern Black cocaine use and urges Congress to impose high duties and strict internal revenue rules to curb sales and distribution. Strong entities include President Taft and American Health League.
Denver worries Utah may gain an advantage in interstate rate adjustments. A Utah petition seeks lower rail freight rates, claiming current terms favor Denver, while Salt Lake City argues broader reform. The Interstate Commerce Commission weighs the case amid ongoing transportation disputes.
Fragmentary OCR text appears to reference a dispute or matchup involving Netter and Sano Whiskey with unclear context. Mentions of Yalta, Perry Davin, and a figure named Lew 26 appear garbled. Weather-like temperature cue 4 F or related numeric hints show no clear event outcome or dates.
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