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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1908
Page
2
The notice outlines subscription pricing for the Standard Publishing Company with annual and multi month options. It lists terms for daily issues published in Ogden and surrounding areas, noting advance payment requirements and delivery methods.
The fragment shows advertising rates and contracts for The Standard Printing Co. It lists per inch charges for varying column positions on pages, daily adjustments, and special contracts. It also notes subscriber awareness and claims about rate comparisons with a rival newspaper.
A long critique on college graduates facing practical work, arguing that four years of college plus four years of high school fails to prepare students for real labor. It laments lack of industrial training, cites job entry struggles, and urges reforms toward hands on education and perseverance.
The piece discusses potential freight rate hikes by rail companies and the delay caused by strong opposition. It notes plans to raise rates early last month, postponement to October, and debates over whether volumes and earnings justify higher charges. It mentions the risk of political and economic resistance affecting future pricing decisions.
A long oblique report details a decades old gambling ring tied to city officials, money paths, and police intrigue. It names Bowmen and Rogers among implicated figures, notes a Queen Standard stamp, and outlines accusations of corruption, racketeering, and attempts to besmirch city leadership while defending gambling operations.
A Kentucky horsewoman, Judy Mueller of Ballet Pal, astonished crowds at a county fair horse show with expert knowledge of rigging, breeding, and racing. Judges praised her rapidity and practical understanding as onlookers expressed admiration and curiosity about her prowess.
A ragged collection of legal accusations and horse racing lore unfolds. Mira Muller accuses a defendant of stealing horses from Halifax and seeks $11,700, while a young rider Mae Mellor aims for victory as veteran jockeys and rival mares contest the two mile open hip retrace. The piece also threads in church notices, a chorus of musical offerings, and a prophecy from a U S geological official predicting coal dependence shrinking by future generations amid a broader mosaic of society, crime, and sport.
A list of local churches with pastors and schedules. Saint Paul’s, Epworth League, and First Baptist are noted with sermon topics and Sunday school times. Other congregations include German Trinity and Mission Church with Sunday services, testimonial meetings, and notes on attendance.
A Saint Paul letter reports Charles Chamnitzvik a Russian man aged 23 engaged to Mol le Bouuut in Canada. He persuaded her to marry then sought annulment if either party failed. Damages of 2,000 were demanded, with Chamnitzvik boastful of plans, and he sought medical advice to justify the deal.
New York items report Captain Hornos Hood, British naval attache, will leave for South America today on a mission to observe conditions and naval developments. Hood says the trip, though limited to five months with stops in Peru, Calle, Avaril and Ronadar, has no diplomatic aim and he will file a report to London after completing the voyage.
New York July 11 a report warns that if anthracite consumption continues at the current rate for the next several years the coal supply would be exhausted by the year 2085. The article notes the urgency of finding new sources or conserving use.
Henan July 1 Owing to interference of the Arethusa apparatus the Honolulu naval station was able only fragments of the messages sent here by the Associated Press correspondent on board the Connecticut. Longitude 46 The Nebraska has rejoined the duel The vessel transmission took place The first passed the transport Berldan and exchanged greetings
Tohkle July 12 The Yokohama municipality voted 16 600 yen to cover entertainment expenses for officers and men of the American fleet. A reception committee of citizens including the mayor has been organized to host officials and guests.
A new telecommunication cable between Peru and the United States, through the Amazon region, has been reportedly established. The cable line, verified by cables received by the U.S. consul general in New York, marks a notable advance in transcontinental wireless and riverine communications.
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