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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1908
Page
2
Enters 6 second class matter at the Post Office Ogden Utah Under Act of Congress Published Tally except Bundogo Ue The Standard Publishing Co Subscriptions One Month in Advance Six Months In Advance Twelve Months In Advance Above prices Include Sunday Morning Examiner Free
A fragmentary account argues Americans are unfairly praised for wealth and blamed for vices. It cites a Denver News statement and compares American frugality with English views, noting reputational harm over perceived gambling and materialism. The piece questions how such a bad name arises.
An Ogden resident named Galen Clark is named a potential running mate for a ticket led by W. C. Geel. Clark, a former Commerce Commissioner, is praised for integrity and business ties while a broader push supports his prospects for national public service.
Long fragment cites Pan American expansion, wealth in minerals, agriculture, and railroads. Mentions Colombia, México, Argentina, and Chile with hopes of industrial growth, mining booms, and trade links. Describes gold and silver prospects, rivers, and potential for vast resources in Atlantic regions.
Local churches announce morning and evening services with varied themes and activities. Central Park Presbyterian plans a morning sermon and violin solo, First Presbyterian highlights baptism and revival themes, West Congressional Church schedules catechism and worship, and other churches outline sermons, choir music, and Sunday School events for the day. King churches share prayer, youth events, and Easter-season messages with several congregations noting specific times.
A crowded church bulletin lists sermons and services across multiple congregations. Items include leaders such as Dr J A Johan and Rev Wyck Linkow delivering topics like What Is It to We Religions and The Power of Teoun. Various churches announce Sunday services, choir events, women’s circles, and special meetings in May and upcoming Sundays.
A garbled report describes a blaze in San Francisco harbor area causing significant damage including a vessel or facility with value cited as 100,000 and a lodged occupant or lodger. The narrative mentions a steep harbor quay and a ship or dockside structure amid smoke and flames.
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