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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1908
Page
2
A garbled newspaper notice lists subscription options for The Standard Publicblag with various durations and advance payment terms. It references Ogden Utah and mentions a Sunday morning edition, though text is fragmented and hard to parse.
The Evening Standard publishes advertising rates dated February 1, 1908. Rate cards list per inch charges for fiat rate, special positions on pages two and forty, taxes, and contract options. The notice invites advertisers to negotiate weekly or monthly terms and asserts The Evening Standard’s large subscriber base.
The editorial argues it is unlikely the disputes with Japan justify war. It condemns Japanese actions in arming the Yen Maru for China and criticizes Chinese and Portuguese influence and the idea of national honor as a motive. The piece questions the legality of the Tarbor ar Maco seizure and emphasizes political tensions over specific provocations.
The text outlines tension over Japan's actions in Manchuria and coastlines, noting friction with China and Berlin backed by Sun Pao Ki and Wu Ting Fang. It discusses potential German Chinese trade talks and the United States role, hinting at a pact to balance trade and Japan's stance in Manchuria.
A Weber County resident urges district-wide tree planting along streets and sidewalks to beautify Ogden and attract visitors. He envisions shaded, embowered walkways from city streets to canyons and scenic spots, stressing practical paths to Waterfill of Utah and Salt Lake views while linking urban and rural areas.
Herman Ridder of the American Fishers Association reports that paper prices rise due to mill costs and pulp wood shortages. He notes Canadian duty impacts and protests that filings by paper companies push up prices, while recent pulp wood quotes drop, revealing complex market manipulation claims and burdens on consumers.
A Chicago Telegraph discussion notes that merchants influence public sentiment through newspaper ads and articles. It argues editors shape views gradually, with a sustained campaign over weeks and months required to win consumer trust and drive store profits, not by a single piece.
The report narrates a multi-vehicle cross-country auto race from Ogden to Evanston and Cheyenne, with the American car leading a procession toward Bitter to Wyoming. Cars from Italian and French teams join the contest, delays and route adjustments noted, spectators and officials tracking timing and arrivals along the Lincoln, Rock Springs, and Ely routes.
Fragmented dispatch notes report car movements and delays across cities including Omaha Clinton Rock Springs Cheyenne and Rock Springs with times and conditions described as bad or rough roads and multiple passenger or freight vehicles in transit during March.
The Asahi urges Tokyo to press China with caution and consider a moral approach to the Sino relations crisis. Report notes Terauchi and Saito oppose aggressive moves while Britain’s talks hint at cautious diplomacy amid a shifting regional stance.
The foreign office notes potential protraction of negotiations while stressing moral obligations regarding Japan. It hints at a possible demand for monitoring exports of arms to China and mentions discussions in well informed circles about concessions. The message also includes an unrelated testimonial for kidney medicine.
A chaotic excerpt reports a patient named George Waltson from 2360 Grant Street Utah describing long illness and failed remedies. He credits Dean's Kidney Pinch with relief after consulting doctors and trying many treatments over years, claiming significant improvement after using the product.
A fatal blast near Dortmund destroyed a factory area injuring and killing workers. Officials report a fire damp explosion caused the tragedy, with multiple casualties and urgent rescue efforts underway as the community seeks answers about origin and safety.
Hon Shiller B Bernini, a famed Portland statesman, recounts his endten trip and his endorsement of Cooper medicines after a long battle with chronic dyspepsia and nervous symptoms. He credits renewed health to Cooper products and urges others with chronic issues to try them, recounting his relief and restored mobility. The piece includes a testimonial attributed to Bernini and a pharmacist’s note at W. Badcon, 242 Washington Ave.
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