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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1908
Page
7
A sharp young woman confronts a visitor at her door demanding the whereabouts of a suspicious man lingering through a downpour. Claimed to be courting Lizzie, he is scorned for his boldness and lack of courage to marry, while Lizzie’s mother recalls a past suitor’s failed attempts and a large engagement ring.
A new early 20th century book from England analyzes hat styles and dress trends. It predicts men and women will adopt lighter fabrics, brighter hats, and practical silhouettes, noting hats with splits and bold accessories may gain popularity as social fashions evolve.
A clipped OCR snippet lists various phone lines and lines of contact in a mixed format. Entries mention numbers such as No 58 Balhone and No 56 with terms like two rings and one ring. The fragment resembles an old directory or business office telephony notation with unclear context.
A miscellaneous Ogden page lists names and places including Rock Springs Wyoming and Bolna Idaho. It notes advertising deadlines for the Evening Standard, upcoming court actions, a Yellowstone Park trip by an instructor group, an estate inventory, a Monday sentencing, and the funeral of Ezra Ballantyne with Bishop Jessa Childs presiding and local speakers sharing memories.
An incident description notes a mid intende commit, with two brothers and several friends involved. Police arrived, the scene was secured, and while key suspects eluded capture, three people were later detained and brought to the county jail for questioning.
In a proposed consolidation with the Utah Implement Vehicle company, Buase Capital Stock is to rise from 109000 to 350000. Joseph Button, formerly of Ogden, will become manager of the consolidated entities and oversee sales. A J Celt to run finance, with W S McCornick as president, M B Browning as vice president, and J Colt as secretary treasurer, advance the restructuring. Directors include McCorick Browning Heston and Quorsteblen with ACB Irving and Mr Burton.
July 1 report cites A R O Cartan ex councilman from Second ward claiming a large underworld crackdown and a new commercial district. The plan envisions a walled, segregated zone with protected streets, patrols, and controlled access, while Mayor Bransford supports relocating commerce and restricting women's presence to regulated areas.
A disrupted readable notice describes a special excursion from Orden City to Saltair in Weber County aboard a Saltair train on Tuesday. The trip includes a direct return route with rafting and a midnight weaving stop in Salt Lake, with tests and operating details noted.
A garbled winter page summarizes a serial of incidents and inquiries on Salt Lane. References mention St Marie and Garfeld, a body with two weapons recovered, and claims of inciting acts by factions tied to local colonies. Police, a housekeeper, and residents are named in a confused listing of names and places.
A four alarm blaze in Salt Lake City damaged a two story barn valued at 4000 with 1900 insured and 800 contents insured for 300. The fire sparked near Mighty West and Ninth South as fire apparatus arrived late and a cow was rescued after rope burned. The second incident involved a one story brick house on North Temple occupied by kindred Holliday, Hampsted and others with a calflotd comb found near a stove. more damage noted and departments 2 and 4 sent to the scene.
An Ogden resident at 286 Grant Street testifies that a kidney issue plagued her for years. She recounts consulting an attorney, trying multiple remedies, and finally finding relief after taking a product sold at Sadeon’s Drug Store. She claims the remedy weighed less on her kidneys and alleviated symptoms.
A partially legible report describes a fire incident in a business district area with references to streets such as Fourth Mast and Taird and to responders from Nou. It notes a quick extinguisher response by Wile and mentions a residence at FM. Keun damaged by a blaze caused by a volatile combination, with authorities addressing the incident soon after.
Ogden police yesterday brought five prisoners to city jail to face petty offense charges. Suspects include Galt Lake, Arthur Hubbard, Upton Williams, and Horace Shelly, alleged to have stolen a cage with wearables from the Kenyon hotel. Robert Miller fled to Fort Douglas era and Pan Martial a Mexican, accused of theft on the railroad.
Los Angeles July 11 report states Antonio Peltz faces death in Ensenada as a kidnapping case linked to the Meziosa colony. Antena Mar nex, accused by Felix, already faced murder charges and died in a California prison. The Mexican consul Martines, alleged to have aided, fled into Mexico, later located near the boundary. US authorities wrestled with extradition papers after Martines’s conviction.
Brigham July 10 The smallpox outbreak in the city is under quarantine and being aggressively fought by the board of health with several new cases this week Noraan Leo Mrs Onrafiln Macdonald Minaex Amy and Moxsncu Lee are named The illness is mild but could become dangerous Officials recount early spread from A Mursen’s family to others who refused fumigation delaying containment A barn fire caused by a runaway team burned a harness and an animal died Local celebrations and visitors are noted by Bandar observers in the region
Richmond Pearson Hobson of Alabama, newly elected to Congress, faced questions about his handling of fame and leaving the Navy. A guest remark by Representative Butler Annum sparked reflections on naval ties, personal life, and the duties of public service as the party discussed the balance between career and home life.
The Weber County Fruit Growers backing grows to an aid for apple fruit growers and outlines incorporation aims. Members pledge funds after a convention and plan a distributing agency to improve prices and delivery, with subscriptions already arranged.
Fragmented text describes a submarine incident and allied actions near a cold theater. Mentions a Brink-like figure and an army move or advance in a wet environment, with a focus on technology and military response. No clear names or dates are readable.
A damaged historical ledger fragment lists various costs and sums including 7,878.50 and 144,424.401, with entries for printing, fuel, improvements, maintenance, and salaries. It references a Washington tally, a school or city office, and a dated attestation by a notary in 1908, noting a financial statement of expenditures and receipts.
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