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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1909
Page
2
Rates listed for bold advertising and inserts in the Evening Standard. Local readers paid per line, with extra charges for subsequent insertions. classified ads priced at one cent per word. The notice outlines weekly, monthly, and per line rates and position options.
An Iowa City correspondent reports on Senator Smoot and Congressman Howell praising recent tariff revisions. The article notes Smoot’s role on the Senate Finance Committee and Howell’s support for protecting Utah industries while balancing national interests.
A German article described a new explosive mixture combining aluminum with ammonium nitrate and other compounds. Reportedly safer to manufacture and store, it could be detonated only by a strong initiator. Tests allegedly showed no explosion under various impacts, suggesting wide mining applications and potential reductions in fatal blast fumes.
A garbled text segment references mountain peaks and negotiations, mentioning surrender terms and halted movements. It appears as a damaged OCR excerpt with many unreadable words and fragmented phrases. The readable elements hint at a historical or military context but lack coherent facts for a precise event or date.
Governor Spry aided by Pred J. Klorel and mentors plans to form a delegation for the National Irrigation Congress encampment to be held in Salt Lake City. Dates and credentials are being arranged with the governor and officials confident of obtaining late representation. Ten delegates appointed by the governor and the untinl biates appoint a security of the Untinl Biates.
A chaotic session at a meeting of climateebes in Saks Take yesterday exposed strong disagreement among milk dealers in Ogden and Purz Food over weight claims on packages. Salt Lake participants pressed the issue, with several hard lines softened as the group agreed to consider standard package weights and verify practices amid broader industry concerns.
A probate filing in Salt Lake City lists the estate of Henry B P Mensterann who died here on June 3. The petition, filed with the district clerk, names Josephine Ty Sterderson as executor and details the estate’s real and personal property valued above a stated amount. The will directs the residue to air Han Pun and describes related bequests and heirs.
A note from the court indicates a hearing for Jetters FHT will be scheduled in July. No exact date is provided in the fragmented text.
Petitions before the city board result in higher pay for teamsters aiding sprinkling wagons. North Temple Street contractors seek project extensions, with city attorneys noting public works oversight. A wage boost to three dollars daily plus two hundred fifty dollars for eight hours is proposed to secure teams. Police and explosives restrictions remain under review.
State commissioners approve a sale of land in Gaield county to fund reservoir and water works. The plan includes forty acre tracts, with prices to be informed after bid negotiation. Construction by SHAS) firm for the reservoir project is expected to cost about a large sum. Local officials emphasize transparency and fair bidding.
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