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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1909
Page
2
A formal notice published daily except Sundays under an act of Gongreas at Pontomice Ogden Italy. The entry lists J ay Wen and Glaamnann as officials or signatories. The text appears as a damaged OCR fragment with names and institutional markers.
Advertising rates show varying charges for daily weekly and biweekly inserts. The document lists per line and per word pricing, preferred location premiums, local reader charges, and random reference rates. It also details multi week and frequency-based pricing as well as minimums and display ad terms.
Historic effort to block the Union Pacific Southern Pacific merger faces government action. Washington reports indicate stakes remain high as shares shift to influence control, with fears of court action on merger terms and potential gains for the anti merger coalition.
A reflective column surveys English law on actors and immunity, contrasts royal honors to rogues, and laments racing and gambling in Utah. It notes Ogden and Salt Lake City tensions over horse racing, betting, and police control, urging cautious reform and local authority action.
A vintage advertisement touts a burglar alarm system that prevents entry through doors or windows and triggers alarms on tampering. It claims Dresden and Berlin police tests, simple wiring with metal knobs, and optional bells or lights, emphasizing deterrence and adaptable design suitable for homes and safes.
Fragmented text recalls a wartime era with references to England, colonial fronts, and sieges. Mentions Lord Tiber, Heath Africa, Colensa, Mafeking, Kimberley, and Rhodesia context. Lacks clear dates or coherent events due to OCR damage but implies a narrative of upheaval and strategic moves during a global conflict.
A retrospective recount of British defeats including Colenso and Modder, and the eventual Cape Town victory under Lord Roberts. The piece contrasts setbacks against the public jubilation in London when Mafeking fell, praising Lord Roberts and the popular heroism of General Buller and “Little Debs.” It closes with a medical testimonial about Hood’s Blood Filters curing indigestion.
Two Michigan boys aged 7 and 9, Arthur Crane and Jon Crosby, arrived in Toledo after a months long journey of over 2000 miles with about a cent in their pockets. They left Saginaw last December traveling via Los Angeles and San Francisco to Cincinnati before reaching Toledo. They plan to return to Bagieaw.
Western detective Adair talks crime in Duluth, noting New Year resolutions do not curb crime. He recalls shadowing criminals in Chicago and a tailor’s tale, describing a provocative coat and a test of fabric that reveals a person’s profession or origin. The anecdote ends with a question about cloth value.
An engineer in a rural railway tale attempts to communicate with local workers using a mix of Spanish and English. Misunderstandings over words Pare and piedras lead to playful confusion as the workers misinterpret orders and continue to shift stones along the track. The scene ends with the engineer realizing his error and bowing in apology.
An old fashioned speaker mocks strict etiquette codes from Europe and France, contrasting rules for table conduct and court ceremony with personal comfort. He recalls a French royal anecdote about Louis XIV and a king bowing to subjects, then declares disdain for pompous manners and insists on simple behavior.
Fragmentary dialogue notes mark a Plunkville scene with phrases about truth, greatness, and market antics. The quoted exchange mentions people dodging others, associates, and shifts in fortune amid a humorous, satirical tone. The speaker Peleg reflects on foolish decisions and grievance.
The piece describes ten methods of communication above Citty with one being the telephone and another the tell Jimmy Fal-Yous method. Jimmy maps town factions and timings, acting as coroner and notary while awaiting the next steamboat arrival in a river town.
In a Pullman car a train robber orders valuables from the passengers, pausing when a well known actress, Miss Fay de Flaite, is recognized. He insists he is not to be robbed by a prisoner and tries to keep the loot, asserting he is a private agent protecting their wealth.
Manila May 23 Aguinaldo leader of Philippine resistance departs public life as aging revolutionary departs from political arena.
Fragmentary wartime note describes Aguinaldo and forces in Cavite with references to Northern mountains and retreat movements. Mentions Vice Governor W. Cameron and Forbes connection. Indicates strategic planting and troop movements amid ongoing tensions.
New York May 2 Prices of blocks mediated widely last week with notable shifts and a tendency to revert to a fret level. Some securities showed a striking advance while general market strength persisted. Traders awaited reactions as fear of a heavy or vulnerable day loomed. Independent manufacturers restored wages, suggesting improved conditions. Steel production, anticipated to be stable, supported expectations. The week’s speculation focused on United States Steel and steel trade developments. The New York money market followed a rent demand from revived trade, with a bullish tone aided by foreign buyers. Foreigners remained steady buyers of American securities amid high prices. Large imports and breadstuffs affected exchange rates, easing bank credit strain. National banks reported record deposits and ample outflow capacity, aiding liquidity as the loan expansion rose to 424,763,993 by May 15.
Lisbon reports a sharpened clash with Beijing over Macao dependencies. Portugal proposes General Atachada to urge amicable talks, but China refuses to negotiate while asserting control of all Macao towns and territories. Britain reportedly intercedes at China's request, seeking settlement.
Theater managers estimate about 11 000 attendees in New York City go to at least one performance each week during the season. The figure underscores strong public interest in live theater and steady weekly turnout despite varying production runs.
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