Al Men Boost Propiten Belief Against Heavy Tax
An arcane nation figure argues men supporting propiten will sway public opinion against steep taxation. The piece outlines economic fears and calls for collective action to resist proposed levies.
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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1909
Page
8
An arcane nation figure argues men supporting propiten will sway public opinion against steep taxation. The piece outlines economic fears and calls for collective action to resist proposed levies.
A city council meeting adopted a resolution supporting Ogden securing the state capitol. It pledges the perpetual free water for builders and grounds, backing by citizens, and mentions Weber club offering half a million dollars toward the project. The document cites twenty acres and broad communal effort.
An advertisement touts Hyomei as a cure for catarrh and consumption with inhalation therapy. It promotes Hyomel prepared from eucalyptus extracts, claiming rapid relief and complete cure, and offers a life lasting rubber inhaler for $2 with a money back promise. Medical language imitates patent medicine style from an early 20th century ad.
Citizens of Ogden rally for the new state capitol building in a show of enthusiasm and generosity. Local leaders Hoag and Peery urged ongoing support, promising to place the capitol on a preferred site while urging broader statewide backing.
The Weber County Good Roads Association calls a general meeting for Thursday evening May 25 at 6 pm in the Weber club rooms. Members will consider merging with the Ogden Automobile Club and address road improvements alongside the auto owners. The notice notes an upcoming automobile carnival with decorated machines and citywide participation.
Papers of incorporation filed yesterday in Weber County for Ogden Valley Mining Company. Authorized capital stock set at 47000 dollars at par one dollar per share, with a general mining and milling business and a branch office in Weber County. Named officers Fergus O Wilson president and George Freezer vice president, Joan W Wilson secretary treasurer, and incorporators Richard A Wilton and William T Burnett. Property includes lots 1 to 8 exclusive, within the district leased by F O Wilson and BR H Wilson.
A fragmentary note describes a prodigal son returning home for a planned confrontation over a meal, depicting family estrangement and a possible hostile motive in blunt terms. The text is unclear and garbled, offering few concrete details beyond the intent of a resentful homecoming.
Donovan, charged with conspiracy to falsify witnesses, yielded information in county jail last Saturday on behalf of Councilman John F. Klein, recently convicted and sentenced to the penitentiary. Klein's wife filed the charges, and more arrests tied to the municipal graft scandal were expected today as the investigation into city affairs continued.
Weber Academy hosts a full class day program with a senior entertainment and a Junior parody. The event fills the Fifth Want house with capacity crowds, featuring the farce Ma's Boarders, student songs, class history, and notable student performances. Special mentions go to Lillian Tuthre Edna Woods Irma Drowning and others.
The Corey Others Construction Company, a Utah firm with Chicago ties, won the bid to build the Lost River irrigation project reclaiming 199000 acres in Dine, Fremont and Bingham counties. Estimated total cost reaches 3 million with water delivery required by April 1, 1910. The case involved litigation and a writ of prohibition from the peer interests via N M Tucker and associates who control the old Lost River company.
The Mackay Irrigation company fights a state engineer ruling over Tig Loat Tiver waters and a writ of prohibition argues the legislature’s water content rules are unconstitutional. The Lost River plan, originally 60 000 acres, would add 20 000 more, with Chicago bond firm Trowbridge & Niver remarketing bonds amid protest.
Telegraph operator at Thompson Utah overheard suspects planning bullion theft from Nevada. Armed sheriff and a posse boarded Train No 4 delaying the threat while Train No 8 followed. three men boarded but fled after seeing the armed response. Also includes a New York memorial to H H Rogers praising his leadership and character.
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