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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1913
Page
2
The paper declares steadfast independence, pledging to oppose corruption and privilege while defending public welfare. It commits to publishing all legal notices authorized by law for Ogden City and Weber County, asserting fearless critique of all sides.
A Japanese statesman arrives in the United States to discuss his country's stance on naturalization for Japanese in America. The piece argues that granting citizenship would require renouncing allegiance to Japan and warns of potential global shifts if white supremacy is challenged. It also surveys the role of Mormon and Christian women in advocating equal suffrage, noting shifts in political cooperation and the rise of women voters.
Fragmentary 19th century style commentary questions suffrage equality in the western territory, contrasting religious groups and gender roles. The text references Mormons and Gentiles, noting women’s voting rights and broader political inclusion amid factional tensions.
Readings describe the upcoming operetta by lower public school grades to be presented at the Orphe Viduis in the afternoon and evening. Parents are urged to attend as children practice, learn, and grow in performance, energy, and confidence.
In anticipation of early shipments the Fruit Express company notes empty cars hauled west through California at a steady rate. The movement shows increasing speed as cars are loaded and sent toward western yards, with roughly a hundred cars daily lining the tracks.
Elizabeth Taylor the wife of Joseph Taylor a Utah pioneer died at their Ogden home after a year long illness following a recent attack. Born in Manchester England she came to Utah with pioneers and lived in Ogden 40 years. Survived by her husband four daughters and three sons, many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral details not listed.
Moroni Skeen and county commissioners discuss repairing Canyon Road after a rock slide blocks the route east of Sani Firtam. A heavy steam roller and force of men are to work today to clear debris and restore condition between Maneiry and the mitre, with urgency stated by officials.
Fragmentary OCR recounts a sick man seeking aid and self treatment with whiskey. The text mentions a proprietor named Shep and a possible hospital context. Strong entities are limited and many words are garbled, but the piece centers on improvised care and financial hardship.
Pastor Russell addresses the International Bible Association in Boston on May 7. He expounds Pentecost as the double witness of divine favor and church adoption, urging believers to await the full outpouring of the Spirit and the church’s reviving work as foretold in prophecy.
Market notes from Naw York over the past ten days show varied activity across major exchanges. Investors tracked price movements, volumes, and shifts in commodity and currency markets amid global events.
A sweep of market data shows Chicago and Omaha livestock receipts, price ranges for cattle hogs and sheep, with mixed movement in grain like wheat corn and oats. Notable figures include Southern steers around 6.20 to 7.56, and Chicago hogs at 6.55 to 8.70. Canadian Pacific and Rock Island shares fall modestly while Union Pacific climbs. Sugar and refiners see steady trade. a typhoid inoculation note appears for prairie railway workers.
An old advertisement touts a Catarrh Cure from FS. benes & Co., Toledo Ohio, claiming internal remedy effects and blood cleansing. It promotes a constitutional treatment and urges readers to send for a sample and instructions. Also mentions Wall’s Family Pills for constipation.
A historical sketch traces the Nelson legend from his Norfolk birth in 1758 through service in the Atlantic and battles at Calais, the Nile, and Trafalgar. It notes the 1843 Nelson Memorial pillar and sculpture, with the square’s prominence in London and references to forthcoming features in The Standard and Mentor publications.
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