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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1908
Page
3
Dainty muslin petticoats and garments on sale at the raw counter with embroidery and trim. Prices range from 26 cents to 14 dollars including five five items and lingerie costumes for young girls and women. Stock features skirts and covers with lace, embroidery, and trims in a full line for children and ladies.
The page describes a mix of unrelated notes including a new electric ventilation device in a theater, a heating plant ad, and a government commission appointment. It mentions Newman, South of Opera House, and the Ogden appointment for four years with a possible five-year term and staff changes noted in the lobby area.
A crowded town meeting debates the proposed Chautauqua for summer or next year alongside notices of church postponements and local court actions. Reports include Miss Miszner and Farley in a disturbance case, and various community notices from Electric Theater and local businesses.
The readable text mentions marital status of a person named Waving, a former Maregan resident Joseph Willams, and a current address 2683 Adame Avenue. Several garbled names follow including Lewis Cont Phoawitt and Monny Kally, with a brief nod to real estate interest and money.
Weber County commissioners met in regular session and weighed highway upgrades. They discussed authority over a river bridge painting, sprinkler coverage after rain, a proposed special road tax for Slaterville, and collaboration with the Commercial Club of Salt Lake to improve Weber County roads.
A damaged report details an early trial of the White Wings aeroplane led by FAW Baldwin and built by Aeroplane Experiment deparat ion. Navigator Lt. Thomas Selfridge and J. Jammedport are named as participants. The test reveals steering gear not attached to wheels and aims to modify wheel attachment for controlled motion on the ground. Experts discuss experimental progression to advance navigation.
A W Gregor night clerk of the European hotel was arrested on seduction charges after allegedly turning multiple girls in Jackson county. The arrest follows a string of investigations led by Prosecuting Attorney H 12 Alexander, with Gregor previously employed as a brakeman and later as hotel clerk. His mother and wife expressed grief as authorities pursue further action in Cape Girardeau and Ogden areas.
Railroad changes loom as two Maré freight crews and shop force shift time, with Superintendent T.7 of Southland Pacific road guiding new schedules between Ogden and Sparks. Draft changes await approval from Superintendent Manna and General Superintendent Bancroft. Union Pacific pay days, Pythian lodge events, and staffing shifts are noted as carriers adjust passenger and freight service across the Ogden division.
The Nevada Railroad Commission approved reduced freight rates for the Nevada Northern line from Ely to Cobra, lowering costs from 10 to 8 per mile on all shipments. The new tariffs take effect promptly, pending no protests, and reflect a commission decision aimed at easing transportation expenses for users along the route.
Reports from New York during May 38 on progress in heavier-than-air craft for aerial navigation will headline the Seventy of America meeting tonight. A formal statement of their incentives is expected from Wright, Trias, read from Manteo, North Carolina. Augustus Post will report on Professor Bell's work at Hammondsport and discuss securing permanent testing grounds for city use.
Soul May 18 reports a celebration marking the anniversary of Chemulpo Mercantile exposure to foreign trade attended by Chemulpo officials and foreign consuls. Prince Jia spoke of friendly development and Korea’s potential path to independence under foreign influence, urging restoration of antagonistic barriers and greater trade openness.
Advertising copy describes a White Sale offering reduced prices on summer undergarments and white goods. It highlights discounted silk bengalines, special department items, and a variety of lace, embroidery, and cotton pieces. Limited quantities and weeks-only pricing are emphasized.
The Ladies of the Needlework Club at Weber Academy created a handsewn cushion featuring the school emblem Owl. Supplies are limited and demand is high as the unique accessory attracts students and staff.
Vendors advertise a sale of soap products and household items for girls and families. The notice mentions shipments of various soap brands, prices, sizes, and promises of durability and value. It highlights multiple families seeking affordable goods and emphasizes product quality and guaranteed wear.
Nevada tax collector Tal Neven is described amid a garbled report as returning from Lincoln County to push a plan involving bullion and state finances. The piece expands into economic policy tangents about tariffs, production, and speculative mentions of cotton and rail development in a wide, disjointed travelogue.
George Squires chairs a Utah Peace Society assembly at the First Congregational Church. The gathering adopta a constitution and by laws, elects officers and enlists new members. Speeches advocate universal peace and a world movement.
A Venezuelan government notes no new cases in La Guayra over the past four days while payment issues persist. The foreign shipments and quarantine measures are cited amid ongoing concerns.
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