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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1909
Page
2
A garbled note outlines advertising rates for daily and weekly insertions with per inch costs, frequency discounts, and classified ad pricing. It references local reader charges, preferred positioning, and random references, but the legible fragments show per word and per line pricing, with confusion over dates and terms.
A fragmentary 19th century note argues Ogden could raise a half billion for a city capitol by private subscriptions and land value boosts. It proposes a University campus site east of town, with donors pledging large sums and banks financing margins. The text mixes speculative figures with civic optimism about growth and timing.
The report notes strong wheat profits and an expected record crop with corn and other cereals performing well. It warns of risks from overconfidence and cheap money, but anticipates a gradual firming of money rates within two to three months as crop and business demand strengthen.
The Gould family holds about 50 million, with 11 million in recent dividends. Howard Gould testifies in New York that he built a personal fortune of 10 million. Critics argue great wealth harms industry and widens poverty as estates pass under law, urging public scrutiny of inherited fortunes.
A historical notice notes Fred J Kiesel's long service to the community and Utah's growth as illness advances. After serum treatment, his fever eased and color returned, with experts predicting disease control through vaccines and antivirals.
Reader letters correct a misprint about the Glee Club of Pella College Iowa. The group will reach Ogden Saturday after Salt Lake City, perform at the Baptist church, and join a Monday evening church service. Railroad officials are assured the schedule change does not affect plans for their visit.
A Washington authority notes some physicians question small benzoate doses but unanimously warn added preservatives harm children and even healthy adults. A movement to undo the Pure Food law gains steam as dairy and fruit groups defend stringent limits while state and national agencies seek to preserve food safety.
Police authorities in major Utah cities announce hardline steps against cocaine trafficking. A Saturday incident prompted officials to stress enforcement under state law, with authorities signaling decisive action by the state’s narcotics board and legal framework.
A garbled notice promises a reward of one hundred toitare for a sane cat. It mentions Bali's Catarrh Cards and a contact line, though many words are distorted. The text references cure claims, a person named Cheney, and various unclear names and locations.
The state faces a rising cocaine problem linked to “dope fiends” and crime. Officials note import with smugglers and local stores in Linb, urging bans on importation and sales. Utah lawmakers urged action to curb the drug’s spread and its moral harm.
A fragmented report describes a fire apparatus with a three-tank system and a “String of boetrte Meagteg” used to center the equipment. Mentions of Pro-4 Egnting Seid and a stepwise valuation suggest an appraisal of gear performance and a line of purchases.
Summer session begins at the University of Uhak with a six week program aimed at state education credit. The faculty includes twenty professors and instructors, with courses in physical education and gymnastic work led by Dr William Th Anderson and Joseph Pola.
A garbled OCR fragment suggests a remark by Uncle Allen about a person who “doesn’t go around disclosing” matters, hinting at concerns over private information and discretion within a family or community context. The text remains unclear and fragmentary.
Veterans of the Spanish American War held the Utah state encampment in Salt Lake City with delegates from Ogden and Salt Lake City. Officers for the coming year were elected including commander Rev G W McCreery and adjutant Elmer Gallton, with A N Walton and Bert Holbert chosen as national encampment delegates for Tacoma. Evening dances, music, and reunion activities followed, drawing about thirty veterans from Ogden and a large attendance overall.
Salt Lake reports a tragic incident Monday afternoon where Theodore May, a 14 year old worker from 414 Kimball Avenue, was crushed by a wagon wheel. Witnesses say the head struck the wagon as the body became trapped between the wagon and wheel, suggesting instantaneous death and no apparent suffering.
Galt Lake June 15 James Newton 48 years old who had suffered a broken arm for years literally strangled to death in his own blood in Liberty Park Monday evening. A hemorrhage spilled his lungs as a watercress field owner rushed to water reveals the body. Nearby was Newtons horse and wagon ready to carry him home. Widow and five daughters survive Lydia Dean of Dingham Fixin Newton Fern Newton Melby Newton of Balt Lake Center.
Salt Lake reports a police warning after a spree of pickpocketing in the streets and on transit routes. Lieutenant Rod. Stancon ordered vigilance amid crowding incidents, noting a man stealing a purse on a Rio Grande car and a companion seen aboard a Cali train. An informant from Jeck Springs, Wre, reported a similar sighting at Went Fifth South Street.
An early morning break in at the 81 Ale haga hotel in West Reeond South led to the looting of a room. The victim, a brakeman named Jending Ro tallmad, and his wife awoke to the intruder who stole valuables before fleeing the scene. Police are pursuing a suspect described as a daring risk taker.
A professional burglar forced entry by manipulating a lock and robbed an apartment of about 50 in money two gold watches and several papers. Police were notified but no suspect had been found.
Weber County Board of Education seeks bids to erect a brick school with cement basement in Blatervale district. Plans available at F C Woods & Co Oden Utah office. Bids must include a certified 5 percent bid security. Board may reject any or all bids and will meet June 26 1909 at 12 noon to open bids and award contract.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a person watching an event and a man who narrated the start of a local incident. The readable fragments reference seized opportunity and a foe, but essential names, places, and outcomes are missing. No coherent summary of a specific event can be determined from the legible portions.
An aged reader reports severe urinary and diabetes related issues and praises a kidney pill remedy. The note claims dramatic relief after using Drans Kidney Pills sold by Badena's Pharmacy and distributed by Fyster Silbars Hutan in New York with a 5 cent price, urging readers to use Dran's product and not alternatives.
Probate notices announce creditors must file claims by September 25 1902 for Andrew L Anderson estate with executor James Wotherstoun and attorney E Stelaniski. Also notice of private sale of Samuel Furtow real estate in Ogden Utah, description of property, bidding terms, and sale date after June 25 1309 with N A Harris attorney, administrator FLOWA KEYES.
William Stimpson Jr as administrator will sell at private sale two shares of stock in a cooperative stern sale company after June 25 1409 at Weber County Utah. The administrator invites written offers to his residence and terms are to be stated in the sale. Attorney N J Hartie represents the administrator.
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