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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1908
Page
2
Fragmented OCR reads a Post Office notice from Ogden Utah about subscription terms and pricing for a publication. Mentions standard publishing company and monthly rates, prepaid amounts, and advance pricing, with unclear dates and figures.
The Standard Publishing Co announces advertising rates effective February 1 1908. Details cover plat rate per inch changes daily per inch two cent per inch extra for reading matter first insertions and special positions with additional charges for every page and reduced rates for long contracts.
A Williams era debate on typhoid fever risk from contaminated water cites Dr Kober and Dr Wilbur. Findings show taps with contaminated supply caused 634 deaths. switching to a pure supply reduced deaths to 19.8 per cent of prior levels, with sediment filtration and treatment recommended for local waterworks.
The piece surveys opium harms and calls for a U S led anti narcotic push. It notes a proposed 200000 for a commission to investigate and coordinate actions with other powers. It references Washington’s stance and debates within Congress, urging decisive measures against the drug trade.
An Ogden resident Mrs. Dushor Smurthwaite died aged ninety plus, after a long life spanning England to Utah. She leaves nine children, eight surviving, with a large family across England and the United States. Funeral plans call for services in Ogden with burial in Ogden Cemetery, as relatives abroad are being notified.
The Newboys beat Pingree School by a wide margin in a tennis meet at Glenwood Park. Attendance was large as local fans predicted a competitive day with several players from both schools listed for upcoming matches. Governor Sparks of Nevada was reported recovering from paralysis and plans to move from his home as medical updates described gradual improvement.
A bronze bravery medal presented by President Roosevelt honors Charles Bennett of 143 Jefferson Street for saving a woman’s life two years earlier during a near-tragedy on a railroad. The act, witnessed by officials, reflects the act of courage recognized by Congress in 1905.
Puklu reports the Tonking railroad case cleared by a French source refuting allegations of complicity and noting a May 18 statement. The Chinese authorities implied responsibility by a governor, with further assertions and denials amid the confusion.
Aibwatkee reports signer Ariteley joins the Comoro band as May tone announces the new lineup at the Apheankee Neat eltth venue with Welchel and Bilty Papke involved.
Washington May Th bali quention of privilege to the hame 14 day Me TLittlefild of Maine stole tial fir the convey of a speech to U brooklyn Saturday twat Youn Men'n Memublicatt clith 19 mide nn nagawit on the reputaion of members at rangress. He declared tit he had been grossly amsrepre sented by the new drapors.
The article outlines the Whitlow trial concerning the murder of May Sapp, a 14 year old girl from Marl, Maran. It details testimony about the attack, the accused Whitlow, and the court proceedings. The narrative notes the father of the family involved and references the crime’s historical context in Kan.
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