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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1908
Page
4
Muslin Underwear Week featured with a range of items including muslin garments and lingerie. Prices shown include $1.20 to $14.00 for various pieces and children’s white nylon skirts from 50 cents to $1.25. Lace and embroidery enhancements noted. displays to be shown through mid June.
A marriage license was planned for Simo Jenson and Nina Pedernen of Salt Lake City as part of an afternoon ceremony. Ticket purchases began after 7:28 p.m to allow adults time to shop, with the Electric Theater promotion signaling a busy day. Mrs. W. A. Collins returned from St Mark's Hospital after stomach surgery and is improving.
Fragmented OCR yields a chaotic mix of notices and blurbs including legal announcements, court mentions, real estate ads, social events, and community updates. It references names, places, and happenings such as court cases, estate affairs, charity talks, social gatherings, and local business activity, all presented in a garbled historical newspaper style.
Fragmented text describes a fire damaged residence and a chaotic scene at Thirty AMh street and Gruit street. It mentions Henry datas and a county graduation exam process with teachers McKay and others, noting the outcome uncertain as papers are examined.
Train agents assigned to report to San Francisco faced cancelation orders as duties shifted, with a wire recalling first and ordering agents to report west. The piece notes multiple railway officials in Ogden and Salt Lake City handling the Harriman system changes and the gradual removal of train auditors across the Union Pacific and Oregon Short Line networks.
A fragmented local notice references Mrs Berrick and Hoshiek announcing a schedule of events at Studio B70 Washington Avenue. It lists decorations and suitability for graduation silts and juvenile weddings, noting a completed stage setup and numbered items.
A baby in a carriage warmed by a lamp burned to death last Tuesday morning near Heath al Gur taar. Mrs J L Horr reported the infant died after hours of agony. The mother left briefly to answer a ringing whistle, returning to find the carriage on fire and the baby dead. Recovery was expected for two to three days after the accident.
Professor L F Moench of Snowflake Arizona returns from Snowflake with remarks on the town and its prospects. He cites a beneficial outlook for the region and comments on local progress and opportunities for development.
Salt Lake and Ogden railroad chief Bamberger met Mayor Brewer to discuss charges against his company and a possible streetcar link along Lincoln Avenue and Washington Avenue. Despite debate, no plan to force the Ogden route. Bamberger weighs Washington Avenue connection and alternative entry, aiming to electrify the line with minimal friction.
Thousands expect to see the Feel Pictures this week at Electric Theater. Half that many attend the matinee or seven oclock show, with hundreds lined up before the doors open. Only four patrons so far after seven forty.
A local church debate asks whether Christ is the central focus across denominations The discussion questions whether true faith hinges on the Bible alone or if tradition and church authority shape belief The piece probes the role of scripture parchment and ink in heart religion and the possibility of truth beyond the Bible
Ogden printers may win a $100000 yearly printing contract for the forestry department. The Weber club funded a local bid review at Simmons warehouse on Wall Avenue to test if Ogden shops can handle envelope, letterhead, and stationery needs. Officials will award to the lowest competent bidder, potentially spreading hundreds of thousands of dollars through local trade.
A torrid water rights controversy surfaces as the city seeks a time extension to resolve claims on Willard canyon water. Browning alleges prior filings by Hermaon Clement, W P Strange, Frank Moore, G B Barker, S B Kennedy, and Willan Craig, with an unvalidated original claim and $14,000 machinery outlay to probe electricity. The city demands action and threatens to counter with a robust legal stand to protect its water rights.
Mayor Brewer says the situation remains uncertain as to the city's water rights in the canyon. He believes the committee can provide reasons to grant the extension. Opposition to the application jeopardizes the claims with Moore and associates, complicating whether the city or some residents own the water.
The Eastern Star session closed with a banquet to honor the year’s leaders and inaugurate officers. Mrs Gertrude Hulton as matron and R L Conley as grand patriarch led a list of officers from Salt Lake to Park City. More than 150 delegates attended from across Utah with representatives from neighboring states also present.
Balt Laks May 16 buyers report a heated struggle to control Jericho wool as agents push for 750000 pounds. Secretary Stewart says sheepmen may unite for better moves while Oregon Short Line's C Tuttle notes that ship shipments of this year's wool have begun despite the dispute.
Washington May 18 W J Bevan led an informal reception by the Nebraska State association in honor of Governor George L. Sheldon. Mr Bryan praised his love for Nebraska and its people while noting political differences. He highlighted shared values and unity across the nation.
In Washington May 16 Bob Evans reports the long journey across the continent as part of a mission with his father Authrat Deann from San Francisco to Washington. The navy department notes the Admiral Evang at home may travel to Rome for health restoration. Lieut Byars expects to return to the Arctic coast to rejoin his ship.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Cleveland improving conditions and references May events, weather shifts, and plans for travel or return to a prior location. Names and details are garbled, but the piece centers on improving conditions and upcoming weather trends with mentions of cities and May timing.
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