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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1909
Page
2
An old classified notice outlines ad pricing with daily, weekly, and multiple insertion rates. It mentions terms like local readers, random references, and per word charges, though legibility is limited and details are garbled.
In an editorial from yesterday the paper unintentionally commented on the mayor's contingent fund. It notes a provision for drawing money by the mayor, allegedly sanctioned, and later described as abolished by Mayor Wena. The piece clarifies the present status and aims to credit proper official conduct.
A flood of garbled lines describes funds vanishing for a mud reservoir project in Opdea. The text mentions a sanitary reservoir, concrete work, a mayor and council, and water supply concerns. The fragmentary report hints at a vote, a concrete river, and a water authority linked to a sediment-filled reservoir.
A scrambled city council dispute describes profits, a mule purchase, and transport plans with figures: 329 miles and 23 percent returns cited amid a garbled account. Readers see a debate over costs, routes, and timing involving local officials and a proposed canal project.
Reading clippings debate airship military use and naval warfare impact. It questions defense value and feasibility while discussing Ogden waterworks profits and the potential to profit from water system improvements. The piece references theories, transit, and costs, with historical context and public sector concern.
A fragmented letter to the editor critiques city waterworks finances, alleging profits of 21 920 20 and calls for fare reductions. It accuses officials of mismanagement, improper spending, and tax burdens while urging accountability and reform of water utility practices.
The Salt Lake Tribune attacks local milk dealers for selling watered and adulterated milk prior to the strict milk ordinance. It argues the reform reveals years of deceit as price hikes follow demands for pure wholesome milk, with critics accusing providers of profiting from unsafe products. The piece calls for strict inspections and fair pricing to protect children and public health.
Morolag Examiner reports Hany Pollam heads a national league in a tragedy showing the era’s mental strain. The piece links increasing nervous disorders and reviving cases of melancholia to social pressures, citing a doctor’s early 20th century observations and a pattern of despair across ages.
A reflective piece argues many fail to conquer nervous distress. It notes some cling to faith or denial, while others seek strength to rise above misery. The author urges firm resolve to heal and seek joy despite lingering fear and despair.
Notice of base of personal property to satisfy a warehouseman's lien for J. P. Bolt. Items include a washing machine, center table, rug, stove, washstand, couch, bed, carpet, bedding, and more stored at the warehouse corner of 3rd and Washington Ave Ogden Utah. Sale at noon July 1909 at the warehouse corner. U Slade, transfer company official.
A partial transcription shows Chairman Payne presenting the conference report on tariff changes. The text notes declines in metal and ore shipments and broader reductions in various duties, with some increases for structural steel, certain alloys, and certain chemicals, while cotton, sugar, and tobacco duties stay largely as in the Tingley law. The article references impact on revenue and court decisions shaping these adjustments.
The article outlines tariff changes under the Dingley law and related provisions, noting reductions on leather, coal, gunpowder, agricultural items, and art works. It also reports sealed proposals from the Board of Trustees, State Industrial School in Ogden, Utah, seeking bids for brick work, heating and lighting equipment, cement work, and related construction tasks with deadlines in 1909.
The high court scene centers on Harry Thaw with District Attorney Jerome questioning Thaw’s mental state and contrasting his answers with expert opinions. Jerome notes some psychiatrists were right while others erred, as Thaw clings to the claim he was not insane and presses defense observations against prosecutor evidence.
Historic courtroom exchanges feature Clarence Darrow style debate over insanity and responsibility as Thaw asserts mental competence while Jerome presses the issue. Concurrent probate and guardianship notices announce credits, estates, and administrator actions in Weber County Utah with details on dates and offices.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a August event in Spokane Washington with travel from Ogden and references to tickets, lists, and expenses. Mentions expansion and Oregon Short Line and Beattie. Includes garbled lines about a dress and racing and requests for participation.
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