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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1909
Page
2
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Report describes 300 ton steam monsters hauling up to 40 cars on steep grades between Ogden and Montello. Engineers debate future shifts as massive locomotives give way to lighter, electric or motor driven traction and raise prospects for regional resource development and electric power use.
The passage describes a shift from steam to motor power in freight railcars. It notes a locomotive inspired by automotive design using steel ribbing and vanadium alloys, with individual electric motors applied to each freight car. The radical change aims to extend train traction by distributing propulsion along the train.
The account recalls a dramatic moment where Andrew Jackson is praised by a county audience amid a tense oration. It notes a contrasting scene with Senator Clay’s accusation against Joseph F. Smith and the Sugar Trust influence on beet prices. The piece condemns misleading tales about Mormons and urges Utahns to defend their state’s reputation and people against unfounded claims.
The Deseret Farmer discusses forage crops in thin state noting oats and Canadian field peas as best options. It describes planting timing, nitrogen needs, and expected hay quality, with guidance on soil types and drill spacing for a nutritious pasture.
A garbled report notes concern over ecological disruption caused by human activity in a local park area. Experts warn about potential damage to habitats from careless behavior and propose measures to protect wildlife and trails. Community groups discuss balancing recreation with conservation.
A chaotic, OCR led fragment reports a homecoming scene in Chicago involving a wife and baby. It mentions flowers for the infant, a grieving father, and a solemn burial plan for the baby, with sporadic, unclear details about dates and locations.
Washington May 29 The bill to raise large revenue was under consideration in the Senate. A total estimated increase of 12,872,052 from various schedules was outlined, including higher taxes on luxuries and medicines and reductions on necessaries.
Winston Churchill, as head of the Board of Trade, announced plans to introduce a cremimest bill. The move aims to reorganize labour and reduce unemployment by broadening the crafts and trades covered, including construction, engraving, machine trades, and shipbuilding, to better align with continental methods.
The report describes a proposed voluntary labor exchange scheme funded by workers employers and the state with an annual cost around 1 001 000 and compulsory insurance in 1910. The plan aims to address social disorganization and includes a large insured workforce and unequal contributions among parties. The article notes government support and expected positive reception in Parliament.
Crowds greet Lieutenant Groeral Bloeasel and Adoshar Nehogatnf after imperial pardon in St Petersburg. The pair, convicted of wartime offenses at Port Arthur, are released as Nicholas grants clemency to officers linked to the fortress disaster, while Nebogateff ends service in reduced circumstances.
An early guidance piece explains how a man should profess love and urge marriage to win a wife while the woman withholds consent to test his devotion. It argues this practice helps the wife preserve modesty, peace, and the husband’s respect, and serves to remind him of prior vows if quarrels arise.
Henry T. Rogers, prominent Standard Oil and Amalgamated Copper figure, dies from apoplexy at his New York home shortly after noon. He leaves a widow and four children, with funeral planned at the Church of the Messiah and interment in Fair Haven. William Rockefeller and Mark Twain among early mourners send condolences. John J. Ryan expected to succeed him at Amalgamated Copper.
In Vic on May 1, Amalgamated Copper Company chiefs order flags lowered to half mast to honor the late Weary IL Rowerr. The scene unfolds in the Amat mines as workers pause and a private air event marks the somber tribute amid mining toil.
The text notes Mr Mlogets visit to the city in 1900 and his fame among Vienna pop culture and military crowds in Winempl. It mentions the Ansconité Copper Mining Company annual meeting planned for April a week from tomorrow near Anaronds, postponed by the death of Mr Rocets.
Jefferson City May 19 Governor Madtey attorney general of Min presided over the Rogers hearing amid questions about his business methods and compliance with law. The testimony portrayed Rogers as a talented but defiant figure whose approach to rule and court was seen as flippant and indifferent in the Standard Oil matter.
A Century Magazine writer argues agriculture must rise through leading colleges and experiments. He envisions 20 established agricultural schools teaching practical, science based methods to remake farming, boost profitability, and reorganize commercial agriculture.
A clerk recalls the shift from wooden cigar boxes to metal jars with screw tops for aging cigars. He notes experiments by several cigar manufacturers using star rats as a substitute, citing cost savings despite higher breakage risk. The pack contains fifty cigars, and the jar can be repurposed for many uses once empty.
A damaged 19th century account describes a locust plague sweeping from the desert toward Algeria and Tuzla. Swarms darken the sky, cover railways disrupting travel, and early generations feed on eggs before maturing. Barricades of cloth and oil help trap them, while trenches and ditches guide the insects to death.
A fragmentary note describes Greek fire as a combustive substance possibly invented by Calti nters in Syria during the seventh century to burn Saracene troops at the feet of 39,000 men. It mentions a so called Greek D6 device, allegedly a volatile compound deployed at the siege of Charteain in 1603.
Reading from a distorted historic text, meteors appear to be said to affect Earth’s atmosphere yearly. While not enough to cause widespread harm, gases and cosmic activity from meteor exposure are noted as influencing the planet’s climate and air quality in recurring cycles.
A hushed description portrays Virginia City as a decaying silver town once home to about 30,000, now leaner. Dirty streets, ruined buildings, boarded windows, and widespread prospectors’ holes mark a landscape where gold fever left ruin and sagebrush grows over derelict slopes and waste dumps.
An improvised report from a police observer in Madras describes a suspicious parcel handed to police. It contained two metal cylinders wrapped in paper, with a powdery substance smelling aromatic and tasting of nothing. Tests deem it a common Indian powder. sample valued at ten rupees.
A whimsical piece describes beetles used as perfume carriers, with emerald green wing cases and waxy scent trails. It notes the beetle’s display atop hair, handkerchiefs, and clothing, plus a note on two varieties and a quirky social ritual around fragrance and fashion.
The word electricity is said to come from a Creek word for amber. Early mentions include Theophraatus around 721 B C and Piley about 60 A D describing amber drawing straw. Dr Glived of Colchester, a physician in Queen Eberdeth’s era, is cited as a founder of the science for repeating ancient observations and applying philosophical inquiry.
The reader note speaks of a valire motoring scheme drawing crowds and urging more prudent yet joyful car usage. It highlights renewed interest in driving, with a focus on practical spending and restrained enthusiasm, reflecting a broader shift in local motoring culture.
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