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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1908
Page
8
Bargain sale at 202 25th St offering clothing furnishings hats and shoes at deep discounts with the business described as going out of business. Local shoppers urged to hurry as stock is limited and offers end soon.
Notice to readers that Frank G Miller a typewriter repairman of Ogden who served J H Becraft voluntarily ends his connection with Becraft and the Beecs. The ad promotes owning homes and land, offers ready houses and lots with terms, and mentions Cannon Realty and Investment Company. It urges readers to buy homes, plots, and invest in real estate.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Batath Le and names like Taelen Henen and Jaawn, with unclear references to properties and a location Bulwala. No clear event or outcome is established. Verify legibility.
A garbled report chronicles expected bouts involving Burns and Johnson, with Paris and New York figures leaping into the spotlight. It notes promoter talk of a Burns Johnson match, potential purses around American money, and enthusiastic attention from French society, including mentions of Lajoie and events around boxing’s transatlantic intrigue.
Fragmented OCR shows a Minneapolis area game with unclear team names and a Louisville result 3 to 0. Further readable lines mention a separate match with three to zero and scattered place names, but details are unreadable.
Cincinnati edged a Cooperatively earned victory as McGahon was sent off in the seventh inning for disputing a call. New York defeated Pittsburgh 9 to 2 with Maddox driving in four runs as Libson and Breslin covered the mound. St Louis won 2 to 1 at Brooklyn. Philadelphia beat Chicago 5 to 2 in a long 14 inning affair, aided by late hits and fielding miscues.
The article describes an exhibition match where Al Kaufman dominated, landing cleanly as Grim delphi offered little defense. The fight ended with questions about whether Grim would finish all rounds while Kaufman stayed effective, in a tame display that underscored Kaufman’s edge and Grim’s defensive stance. Kantian’s return to the ring after retirement also looms in tonight’s signals.
Larrs Lajaie blames spring conditions for pitching woes. Veterans Sewer Mullin and others worked in early warmups, with reports of slower speeds and lingering soreness. Delays and weather affected early spring practice and game readiness across teams.
Detroit won 4 to 2 as Brule struggled on offense and Letrait held the Mist lines. Beare, RHE Mybrvil, and Romig contributed in a tight game with late insurance runs.
In Pueblo a 4 to 2 win over Des Moines featured strong pitching from Motes and a late rally. Omaha blanked opponents 4 to 0 as Stopyhit shone on the mound, while Lincoln and other teams posted uneven lines including shaky defense and late-inning runs.
A garbled local report references a chaotic scene with unclear details about ho boes in a jungle setting. It mentions department actions and potential contest related activity but lacks coherent facts or identifiers.
A chaotic pursuit ends with Turko driving hoboes toward a river bend where Layne traps them routed by officers. Ten escape by leaping into chilly water but are later stopped and disarmed. Onlookers near Tran treatxth street alert authorities as a gang is dispersed from the jungle path.
Theatrical tensions rise as the cast strains under a stiff curtain call. Manager Grait exits as pratfalls and wardrobe mixups unfold while a dim chorus of complaints swirls around the stage.
The Ogden Newsboys won 29 to 28 against Salt Lake, with a hard fought match played in poor conditions. The lineup featured Courney, Mantorson, Young Flake, Morrison, and Wilson among others as the teams traded chances and the Salt Lake squad prepares for a return game.
An appreciative audience attended a Methodist Church concert in Ogden last night, praised as one of the best. Rev G W McCreery announced the program with solos and pieces by Chopin, Beethoven, Mozart, and others, highlighting the efforts of Mrs Hunter and organizers who planned a permanent musical course. A committee led by Collane and Smurthwaite was formed to arrange a permanent organization and a charity concert, with plans to donate proceeds to Mrs Hunter.
A crowd of prospectors gathers at Mill City, Nevada, as they depart the border rail line 305 miles west of Ogden for a promotional event. The caravan is guided by a polished team aiming to attract investors and buyers to a mineral venture.
An advertisement extols Maple Flake as a digestible wheat based product costing 15 cents, arguing a 96 hour process yields a superior food for children. It contrasts with cheaper corn and syrup options and stresses complete starch digestion through thorough processing and heat. It condemns longer or older methods and pushes Vermont wheat ingredients while promoting overall value.
Prospectors in the Humboldt region uncover rich ore at 20 to 20 foot depths, with gold valued at 150 to 200 dollars per ton. Five promising oxidized zones and several mills are in sight, with Tiptop mine showing potential yields of 7 to 38 dollars per ton when milled and cyanided. A permanent mining center is foreseen, leveraging Humbolib River water power for future development.
Notice to public states that F C Biller Tormerly is no longer employed as typewriter repairman. It announces the hire of a newer repairman, proficient with all makes, offering repair quotes and up-to-date service. Includes mention of pricing, banking, and trust details.
Simon Brimberger, president of the Salt Lake and Ogden Railway, addresses council objections to Lincoln Avenue south of Twenty fifth Street. He denies selling the railway, defends temporary steam use during construction, and argues councils may limit rights while granting only a short-term concession. He warns against opposition and asserts the council can regulate the duration of steam operation within approved franchise terms.
The article describes the Mohawk vein discovery at Goldreld Consolidated, noting its length of 1400 feet and its significance for the claim bearing its name. It references the depth and development prospects, with mentions of the Wineland lever and future mining potential, while acknowledging uncertainty about long term outcomes.
A garbled May 15 19ue notice enumerates a long roster of individuals including Mrs Elizabeth Hale Barpags Mildred and others, with many unreadable fragments. The fragmentary OCR lists names such as Andree J.P. Mulieron AR, Madison, Burton, and several others, suggesting a community directory or bulletin item.
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