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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1906
Page
2
District Attorney Fowshard of La trosse alleges three drug dealers faced charges after investigations. The case involves key figures named in court records and underscores ongoing efforts to curb illegal drug activity in the area.
A jumble of names places and times describes travel scoops market chatter and civic notes. Mentions include individuals such as Alex Allen Hawen Lewin Good Coal and Charles Farnwell with scattered references to parks trains and selling markets amid social and business updates.
Court records reveal two young juveniles summoned for setting a plot of arable land southeast of the village. A brush fire fueled by dry grass and hay consumed several acres before a firefighting brigade halted its advance. Authorities warn residents to exercise caution with matches near brush and fields.
County Commissioner Bamberger and partners outline changes to a Riverdale crossing to remove an unsafe pass due to a cut in the sand bank. Plan includes realigning the road to a right angle, building an overhead passage for interurban cars, and safeguarding the public highway from north and south approaches. Work could start immediately pending commission consent, with grading south of the city to progress and a widened safety area from Salt Lake toward Open after completion.
An odd incident ends with two boys missing after a mistaken chase and a dogged search. Authorities and neighbors scoured the area around Twenty event street and Adam Avenue. Villagers reported a cat and a wagon used in the search, while a patrol team tracked the boys who vanished early morning.
Weber County Board of Commissioners reviews the state and local assessment totals. The report traces increased valuations for real estate, improvements, tools, and property types in Ogden city and Weber County and notes changes by the State Board of Equalization and local boards. It lists totals for assessed property including telegraph and power companies, with final figures and proposed adjustments.
Prosperity for Weber farmers as reports claim record harvests across fruit and vegetable lines. Local sugar company officials note beet acreage and yield look stronger than last season, while canning factories prepare for a large raspberries and beans crop. Expert agronomist predicts beet yields will rise with favorable growing conditions, and fruit crops including apples pears apricots and grapes show notable improvement. Overall, the season promises abundant produce and high activity for farmers and canners alike.
The case against Proprieter Koh of Wheltasale Liquor on Washington Avenue came before Judge Murphy Mingerrigg. On defense motion, trial was continued for two weeks. Koh was arrested after a complaint by a retail liquor dealer for selling without a license. he may sell certain quantities legally under guidance and face penalties. Alfred Luidenberg was jailed briefly for petty theft from Electris Alles, pleading guilty and claiming a three day sentence would suffice.
Pepatles Wilcom and Clark 13 along with Joseph Moore Cornmaon and George Staker aged 16 to 17 were arrested for breaking into the residence of L Cori in Wilsons Tans on Tue day while the family was away at the cain. They entered by prying a window and spent the money they obtained the same day. After a preliminary examination Staker was held.
A colored man, Alas Bisley, was arrested after alleged threats against opponents. Finley claimed defiance at a station, where officers and Pendér and Chatabete placed him under a test order. Finley deposited 825 tie ball at the station.
Classifieds readers flock to local want ads as buyers and sellers connect quickly. Advertisers report strong responses for items ranging from furniture to personal services, with several listings noting prompt inquiries and quick sales in the week.
An excerpted portrait of a saleswoman’s long hours and subtle temptations in retail work. It contrasts labor demands with curiosity about customer motives, noting advances after weeks of service and price pressures in luxury goods. It hints at social judgments and the difficulty of fair compensation.
The article describes gull eggs as a valuable product gathered by hundreds who make a living collecting eggs and selling them to markets. It notes the protection of nests by wardens, the early March gulls’ return, and the high price for eggs, with measures to prevent egg thieves and poaching. It mentions regional involvement by owners and companies, including New York View and Maradale Weise.
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