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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1909
Page
3
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The Salt Lake Tribune notes transferring management of the Ogden Examiner from William Glasman to AR Bowman on May 13. Glasmann protests, Gowman counters, and the move aligns with Democrats and Republicans receiving different Ogden papers, with Flowman identified as Ogden Morning Examiner editor and Daily State Journal advocate.
Fragmentary text discusses newspaper mergers, ownership by publishing firms, and concerns over coverage bias. References Salt Lake City papers, editors, and the influence of owner interests on reporting. Details are unclear due to damaged source, but the passage notes multiple mergers and debates about press independence.
A distorted report recalls the 1776 adoption of the stars and stripes on the U S flag and June 1 22nd anniversary plans by patriotic groups. It mentions the 13 stripes and 13 stars evolving since 1818 with references to civic figures and a parable about mutual trust.
A North Ogden meeting denounces the North Ogden Telephone Company over rising rates and service cuts. Resident C. S. Clat demands redress as households face higher annual charges and possible loss of farm calls, urging public exposure and potential Chamber of Commerce help.
An OCR fragment describes a mayor mixed with birds, veiled agrermeota, and odd contests. It mentions Biderkin and Elderbie, a hedge, and a clash between heaven and hell in a surreal exchange. The text is garbled and obscure, lacking clear reporting of dates or places.
England envisages steamers without funnels to battle the enemy by internal combustion propulsion. About 640 feet long and 88 feet beam, replacing 31,000 ton hax and standard hulls. Advantages cited include reduced drag, better protection, and the ships’ appearance altered to diminish target size, though funnel absence raises deck visibility and wartime costs.
A June issue illustrated feature exposes corks dealers tricks in the antique furniture trade. It explains how farm hours are supplied with fake antiques just before market demand spikes and how counterfeit pieces are misrepresented to buyers.
Norateeta, heiress of vast wealth, will marry Count Callorede Mansfield, a Roman nobleman. The ceremony in Rome follows a betrothal in New York social circles. The couple plans a simple wedding with thirty or forty guests invited to the bride’s father.
A historical article discusses the typhoid fly and its role in spreading disease. It cites Dr. Howard's investigations into typhoid transmission in camps, the debate over naming the fly, and measures to reduce infection through waste disposal and sanitation. The piece notes the epidemic impact in U S military camps and references early public health research by Dr. Nickola and others.
Wardington, May 1 The unveiling of a statue honoring Governor Alexander Shepard took place in Washington. The event drew veterans, politicians, and dignitaries as the sculpture was dedicated in a public ceremony signaling Shepard’s influence on the state and national capital.
A fragmented 19th century page recalls alum production cuts slashing price from one dollar to less and forecasts further declines boosting availability for household goods and manufacturing. a separate sports note highlights Fred Clarke guiding the Pirates to dominance with St. Louis rumors and lineup shifts.
A garbled clipping describes a motor boat achieving high speed with an aerial or hydroplane propeller. It hints at wind propeller use and a novel propulsion method, noting testing and potential advantages over conventional setups. Details are unclear due to OCR issues but center on propulsion tech and performance.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a training or apprenticeship in butcher skills using the hammer method. It mentions an apraralue uret in Nertin and refers to instructing or testing through bone or meat processing steps. The readable phrases imply early instruction and demonstrated technique, with unspecified dates or organizations.
A bizarre electrically wired tablecloth with braided conductors powers a lamp like heating layer beneath linen and a cloth cover, while Corn Cob meal production is discussed with patent and pricing notes. Venezuelan minister Rojas meets Taft amid unsettled U S opinions on Venezuela policy and postwar relations.
An inventor unveils a device claiming to supply electricity for lighting by directly connecting energy without ordinary apparatus. The concept uses peculiar metal parts and multiple plugs arranged in a series. The description notes temperature and voltage details and asserts the device would distribute current efficiently to lamps.
The fragment shows Anathar Mesiades and Mr Dustleara in a garbled exchange about a legal or social duty. A third voice mentions a person named Flay tasked with tweeting a matter and references a mysterious amuatl cheage.
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