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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1909
Page
4
Notice filed as second class matter at Ogden Utah Post Office under Congress act. Published daily except Sundays by William Glaemann.
The 1908 rate card outlines ad charges per inch with daily changes. Special positions add two cents, one cent, or base rates depending on location such as top of column and first page. The Standard Publishing Co claims strong local circulation and invites advertisers to compare subscriptions.
Gifford Pinchot reaches the capital late at night and is greeted by friends. The article extols his vigor and enduring work ethic, noting his Yale education, forestry training in Nancy, France, and influence on U S forest policy and the White House circle.
The piece highlights Gifford Pinchot's focus on public lands policy and forest management. It notes his willingness to travel to discuss differing views and the long view needed for sustained improvements in forest stewardship and regional development.
A national wave of relief followed the safe return of Willie Whitla to his parents. The report notes the kidnapers should be pursued and punished as a warning to others, and urges schools and teachers to verify anonymous parent letters with telephone confirmation.
Citizens and city officials in Ogden are urged to curb the liquor trade over two years to avoid state wide prohibition. Calls include halting new licenses, closing two saloons on Twenty fifth Street, revoking licenses for disorderly establishments, and enforcing existing laws to reduce saloons and crime.
A Chicago writer analyzes the potential impact of an inheritance tax on Chicago estates. He notes that about 35,000,000 in revenue could be diverted to federal coffers and used for asylums, poor houses, and schools as wealth passes to heirs. Principal estates from the last five to six years are cited with figures 155,000,000 and 4,740,000 as benchmarks.
An eastern correspondent notes John D. Rockefeller has made another gift to the University of Chicago, bringing his total bequests to nearly 25 million dollars. The installments over two decades include amounts from 143,922 to 3,245,000, marking one of the largest educational gifts on record.
The Indianapolis bishop argues that any force shortening a boy’s youth harms both the child and humanity. He condemns placing a 10-year-old in a factory that stunts development, while recognizing Oregonian concerns about child labor.
The article argues youths under 14 should not only play when out of school, noting some so called champions of the cause teach otherwise. It warns that full time freedom leads to idleness and a sense of irresponsibility, especially if schooling ends at 16 or 17, making work seem distasteful and easy jobs appealing.
Ogden Utah March 28 1909 G W McCreery defends Ministerial Association role in the Utah State Federation of Labor admission dispute. He describes credentials, fraternal status, and alleged expulsion amid debates over prohibition and law enforcement.
Salt Lake City hosts 23 Utah Idaho Colorado and Nevada lead producers who pledge firm support to maintaining the 1 12 cent per pound tariff on lead bullion. Harry L Day of Idaho chosen permanent chairman as a resolutions committee drafts cost statistics and producer sentiments.
Thurston of Rover Rider Mining and Milling reports February completion of 40 feet and a tunnel extension to 280 feet at DeBorela Montana. Workers are actively progressing the excavation and tunneling effort.
A reader remarks that paying 25 cents for a small two ounce cake of toilet soap is a personal choice and advocates letting consumers decide.
The report notes a large quantity of granulated quartz and brick talc with heavy mineral stains in the lead causing expectations of ore at any time. The lead has become port and they are making food headway. Mr. Thurston believes a big ore body exists high in the hilltop.
Lead mining executives from Idaho Colorado Utah convene at the Salt Lake Commercial Club to seek tariff support and strengthen industry unity. Attendees include J F P Calibreath of Denver and Harry L Day of Wallace with representatives from Hecla Bunker Hill Sun Swan and Caledonia mines. Day notes current weak markets and tariff uncertainty limit production but expect future growth.
Oregon-Idaho Investment Company paid about one thousand dollars daily for Baker county ores in February and ongoing payments continue this month. Purchases include 1,080 sacks of high grade copper ore from Arkansas mines at 2 percent copper, plus a large Imperial mine concentrate shipment and a carload from Cornucopia. A big ore shipment from the Seven Devils district in Idaho awaits sampling.
E J Hunter reports New York orders for equipment to develop the Southern Hereines, a silver lead property with 12 claims in the Coeur dAlenes. Main abattement extends to the 200-Trot level with a 60 foot drive opening a 22 foot wide vein carrying eight feet of carbonate ore assays 22 percent lead, 10 ounces silver and gold to the ton. A 600 foot tunnel will reach a point under the shaft for a 300 foot depth.
Captain EB Semple reports the Buck Horn mine in Four Mile country 14 miles from Elk City Idaho has a well defined ledge 16 feet wide at 50 feet depth in a new crosscut tunnel. ore values run over $60 a ton and the ledge is traced for more than 1000 feet with similar rich ore along the run as drifting continues from the crosscut.
Washington Ore district reports a mine near Keller three miles away has yielded ore averaging 40 a ton mostly silver. Development on the Byrne property shows a true closure vein with a tunnel exposing a large ore body. Principal owners listed include Dr PS Byrne and John R. Casein of Spokane RL Boyle president of the Keller company and Indiana Consolidated Smelting.
Mines named Princess Panama 8 and Whinpsaw operate south of Sandpoint Idaho plan shipments soon. Princess Panama 8 is leased and a shaft on a contact vein of mine and slate is 50 feet deep in pay ore. Output expected to begin in a few days amid ongoing sinking and ore recovery.
Near Kellogg Idaho Grenfell Brothers start a 600 ton contract at the Teddy mine. Initial hand work will last four short time before air drilling is installed to hasten the project. Air supply comes from the Wisconsin property's compressor. The site shows a silver-read showing and has substantial prior development.
Tokyo dispatch notes Hong Kong and Pekin reports suggesting a Canton driven push to renew anti Japanese sentiment by alleging Japan annexed Pratas Island. Japanese officials deny any claim to Pratas or any occupation, stating the effort is propaganda to strain Japan China ties.
State Engineer's office in Salt Lake City Utah issues notice to Chester E Coulter of Ogden Utah who seeks to appropriate two cubic feet per second of water under Chapter 108 of the 1905 laws as amended by 1997 Utah session laws. The filing date is February 23 190g and concerns water rights administration.
State engineer lists application No 2102 for diverting salt spring water in Weber County to irrigate 120 acres in Section 44 Township 6 North Range 1 West Salt Lake Meridian. Water used April 1 to November 1 for irrigation and year round for domestic needs. Protests due within 30 days after publication. Caleb Tanner state engineer. Publication dates February 27 and March 29 1909.
Washington March report that Charles W. Miller is nominated to be United States district attorney for Indiana, to succeed Jos A Kealing who resigned. The notice also lists a new Receiver of public money at Sacramento and a post at Worland, with officers named.
Women suffer many aches and pains from kidneys and other causes. Mrs H C Peterson of Ogden Utah endorses Doan's Kidney Pills, saying they relieved her rheumatism and edema after doctors failed to help. Sold at Padeon's Pharmacy and Foxter Milburn Co Buffalo NY, 50 cents. Remember the name Doan's.
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