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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1909
Page
2
Fragmented OCR of an old newspaper ad rate sheet outlines pricing for weekly and semi weekly brandard advertisements. It lists charges per insertion, daily insertions, three times weekly options, and monthly rates with various per word and per line costs. Mentions preferred positions and local readers sections with cents per word and per line.
A Chicago program proposes a northern plan to exhibit Western products and resources. The aim is to direct urban population growth toward Western lands and encourage emigration to Canada, backed by the Northwest Opportunity League. The initiative seeks federal support and collaboration across cities to promote settlement, agriculture, and mining prospects in the West.
A fragmentary OCR excerpt discusses aviation influence on military policy, noting aerial equipment, naval funds, and air power factions. Mentions periods of budgetary appropriations and the idea of a flying capability shaping national strategy amid historical debates. Includes scattered references to England, France, and military leadership.
A fragmented letter foresees aerial capacity exceeding man’s, predicting a future where war relies on machines and air power. It imagines a society altered by new customs, with fire and mechanized violence changing daily life and sparing no one, as ordinary duties give way to existential danger.
A historical warning from the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis condemns fake “cures” for consumption sold by hundreds of fraudulent healers and institutes. A letter from western Maryland highlights dangerous, unproven treatments and the public risk.
The Record of Itzpert Idaho reports on the Oregon short line section through Adams and nearby areas. Agent for 0 and Victor & Brewt consults with notary public on securing right of way from homesteaders. Efforts to pass via Willitog or alternative routes hinge on farmers’ compensation and outcome of current talks. Construction plans depend on state approval and adjacent feeder routes.
Reading from Heael notes a heated debate over routing a line near Salt Lake and the Oregon short line. The plan involves Warmington and Little Main farm regions, with fears the choice could disrupt the Union Pacific and Northern Pacific corridors and harm neighboring communities.
Nevada may call an extra session to address a proposed amendment to the U S Constitution. Governors, leaders and residents in multiple states weigh whether to convene again, but most states must act before ratification. Debate centers on urgency and cost of a special session versus waiting for the next regular meeting.
A Morning Promiser analysis condemns Spain for military setbacks in Melilla and Morocco, arguing royal authority under Alfonso faces upheaval. It compares Spain’s weakness to Greece, warns of Spain’s potential shift to republicanism, and notes possible Madrid upheaval as navy and army falter.
Mining news reports Thy Cast Tintle Development Company ordered an updated survey of the S25 foot level of the He Ralph mine where ore vein dip and wall form trends are described. The southerly limit lies about forty feet from the point of vein contact while northern rake remains. Production is suspended until ore is opened at the tower level and output is expected to rise once clarified.
Reseived word from Imlay Mining Intendent J T Turner reports a high grade ore discovery on the towell level of the Ming mine in Mumbalst county Nevada. The telay mine developed by a group led by fat Jake reo appears to be a strong mining proposition in Nevada with production anticipated soon.
The readable fragments reference Czar Nicholas, a trial against him, and mentions of Semen and England. It hints at meetings, organizations, and memorials, with partial lines suggesting a historical or diplomatic context and foreign affiliations.
A man in New Dedford, Massachusetts, murders his wife and then, at the police station, shoots himself after delivering a note to a lieutenant. The husband, 28, killed his wife at their home earlier and left a plea asking the officer to bury them together. The mob scene involved his automobile arrival and a confrontation over a separation request documented in a crumpled letter. The article notes the suspect’s futile attempts to read the letter before the fatal shot.
Invitation extends to the Dry Farming Congress to participate in a Tashkent exposition marking a quarter century of the Turkestan Agricultural Society. Officials discuss securing representation and organizing a Dry Farming section with exhibits from Turkestan and other semiarid regions, with preparatory activity in South Dakota and other western states.
Seattle, August 26 reports the British steamer Headley, captained by Willan Baller, arrived at Puget Sound yard after a 62 day voyage from Newport News. The ship carried 600 tons of coal, claim to have set a new world record for consecutive steaming, with steam power uninterrupted from departure at 6 p.m. May 18 to arrival. Officers say previous records were eclipsed by this voyage.
Army officers in San Francisco analyze Blériot's English Channel crossing and compare it to American aviation efforts. Major points include views that the flight was experimental rather than decisive, and that United States military aviation should pursue practical, reliable aircraft before judging new foreign methods.
A scrambled report from Seattle hints at a planned rendezvous involving multiple parties and a tense atmosphere. Names and details are garbled but reference to a meeting, a potential break, and several individuals including Trivion, full, Jones, and Hopkina are noted in a blurred context.
Paris and London report a French aviator's historic cross of the English Channel. Officials and crowds hail M. Heriot for pioneering progress in monoplane design, with France resolving optimism for future air travel and potential war uses.
Reports from Wathiegina describe sharp exchanges between Senator Aldrich and Representative Payne just before a key session. The heated rhetoric halted a plan to raise the bank rate to 7 1/2 percent, with further delays and weather affecting the session. Sources vary, but the dispute centers on who controls the timing and terms of financial policy and the President's influence on the outcome.
Intense exchanges mark Senate and House discussions on feather goods, hides, and leather duties. Benators Bennet Carter and party leaders press for free trade in hides while urging adherence to conferees’ earlier accord. Philippine island provisions prompt concern over using islands to ship raw materials for free U.S. manufacturing.
A boating party near Pillloxs Missouri on July 25 perished when a boat overturned in the Yellowstone River ten miles east of Ble etymong. The craft carried fourteen people, including a seventeen year old girl and a younger child, all seeking water. Rescue efforts followed as one man leaped overboard and two others disappeared.
The weekly market review notes a cautious mood with prices fluctuating near the 73 level despite strong earnings reports from major firms. It highlights United States Steel and Alan Tacit as dominant influences, anticipates a possible double pattern of dividend effects, and mentions rising copper demand and a tightening money market. Banks anticipate higher discount rates and continued borrowing costs into year end, with government debt maturities and international liquidity influencing sentiment.
A chaotic trolley collision in San Angeles California severely damages multiple cars on the streetcar line. Reports describe a twisted wreck near Gastlabe Sach with one vehicle telescoped and several injured, as lines fail to operate and riders scramble for safety.
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