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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1909
Page
2
A garbled OCR fragment outlines old advertising rates for daily and weekly inserts. It references price per inch, daily ads for two or three months, and different frequencies such as twice a week or thrice weekly. It notes local reader charges, random reference fees, and standard classified ad terms like one cent per word with minimums and weekly change considerations. It preserves the sense of a historic rate card in period terminology.
A meeting of Ogden women voiced concern about Industrial School management. Accusations against Superintendent Thomas included outrageous conduct and harsh discipline. Protests urged fair hearing and accountability while defending due process. Reports cited solitary confinement and illnesses among boys, including scarlet fever, with ongoing investigations and calls for proper evaluation.
In the week ending last Saturday new smallpox and two diphtheria cases were reported in Salt Lake City, with 15 cases of pertussis fever noted. The Republican newspaper warned of spreading disease and alleged misrepresentation, as twenty four houses were under quarantine for smallpox and infection risk extended beyond local authorities.
Fragmentary voter guidance urges readers to vote on a proposed constitutional amendment small tax increase for 15 years, with warnings about Salt Lake expansion and the capital’s location. Readers are advised to vote No on broad questions and “for” or “against” specific aims as described in the text.
An excerpt from the Railroad Age Gazette summarizes 1907 global rail growth. It compares North American mileage to Europe, notes Europe added 2317 miles while North America added 7637, and highlights Russia France and Germany as leading European builders. It also predicts continued expansion in Asia, especially China, with rising Chinese rail construction driven by a new industrial spirit.
The piece discusses German statisticians and Chinese work habits, then pivots to a poetic meditation on June and its lyrical inspiration. It quotes Lawelle and Lowell, noting June as a time of awakening and creative impulse, with reflections on nature, mood, and the desire to write.
Far eastern powers loom in a warning tone as the article discusses Japan’s alleged long-range war plans. It describes airborne weapons, blitz strategies against the United States, and the empire’s elusive military advances intended to outpace rivals. The piece hints at airships, seaplanes, and explosive devices as pivotal tools in a future Pacific confrontation.
County commissioners disclose that Walther has paid bounties from surrounding counties. They halt cross county bounty payouts and direct receipts to the sheriff's office 3 to 5 Saturday afternoons. Also approved plats for Pioneer addition and College View addition in nearby townships and ranges.
Ralt Lake officers thwarted an assassination attempt by Cerri an Itatan who chased a young woman on Wert Seeing Beath at midnight. Night Watchman Moorman and officers Gilcers Griffin disarmed him after he drew a revolver near the Colorado hotel. The victim’s name is unknown. she walked with a companion when followed before police intervened.
Ogden Utah resident testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills cured years of backache and kidney trouble. He bought them at Tradeon's pharmacy and was relieved of symptoms including back pain and kidney secretions. The ad notes Doan's as the genuine remedy by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as US agents.
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