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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1910
Page
2
A plague of gophers is destroying dry farms in western Box Elder county. Wheat and other crops suffer as the rodents devastate fields. Farmers may need to adopt drastic measures, similar to past efforts against a Nevada mice plague, to halt the spread and protect harvests.
The Department of the Interior reveals the reclamation fund needs 20 million dollars from Congress as not a single major project has been completed despite over 50 million spent. It lists progress by project: Strawberry Valley 35 percent, Shoshone 5 percent, Salt River about 81 percent, Yuma 5 percent, Uncompahgre 61.6 percent, Minidoka gravity done but pumping 66 percent, Payette Boise 67 percent, Huntley Montana completed, Milk River 25 percent, Lower Yellowstone 92 percent, North Platte 74 percent, Truckee Carson 61 percent overall, First unit 99 percent, Pendleton area 88 percent, Klamath 18 percent with total computed cost stated.
The report details irrigation costs and repayments across multiple projects including St berry Valley Utah and Sunnyside Washington. It notes $119 568 000 in undertaken expenditures, $47 048 040.18 in water charges, and $494 519.03 in Inter Figur repayments. Major repayments came from the Rio Grande Arizona and Huntley Montana projects. The document lists acres irrigable and estimates of land value upon irrigation, totaling figures near 120 million in advisory wealth. It also records litigation area and storage capacity up to October 31, 1900.
Banker Riter of East Lake City voices apprehension over Congress approving the postal savings bank bill. He warns that panic could drain funds from banks, while supporters argue government securities would reassure distrustful depositors. The plan mirrors past certificates, but officials rather than banks would back the securities. Analysts say it is too early to judge and a practical test may settle views.
A collage of clipped humor and misread dialogues from early 20th century papers. The snippets feature playful banter about vacations at the shore, irrigation schemes, political quips, and social faux pas. Various humorous exchanges illustrate regional dialects and media undertones of the era.
New York reports commencements will deprive colleges of many top players across sports. Yale faces major losses including key football talents and several substitutes. Princeton and Harvard also lose prominent athletes. Penn and Dartmouth see large portions of their athletic strength depart, while smaller colleges lose notable stars. Coy returns as football coach next season, but Yale must adapt to a new style amidst upheaval.
Dartmouth's famed captain Tobin, renowned as an all-America guard, plans a return to Hanover as coach. The Albany-born leader, from Boston, is credited with uniting his team amid turbulence and public criticism, while also excelling in basketball and baseball.
Superintendent Thomas F. Rowlands reports Southern Pacific has withstood a northwesterly windstorm on the Great Salt Lake, noting waves 25 to 35 feet and damage avoided by new fills and rocks. He expects ongoing protection and completion by November to prevent a repeat of April storm destruction.
at the state fair grounds three world records in speed and walking were set. Barney Oldfield lowered both mile records on a circular track driving a 200 horsepower Dent. Ben Kerscher set a new world mark for three miles on the circular track. Oldfield’s two mile time was 4 14.5? seconds and 9 45.15 for one mile with a two mile total of 14 0. Hnth records by Ralph Depalma for the former two mile mark and 2 96.45 for a different event were noted. Curtha J Mara and Charles F Winedned postponed their Aeroplus events but showed exhibitions.
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