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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1908
Page
2
Rates and terms for advertisements in The Standard Publishing Co issue of February 1 1903 note daily per inch changes and special positions and contracts. It lists column tops and page rates including ten cents per line and forty cents per line for first page, with weekly or monthly contracts without change and a pledge to subscription value.
A piece on newspaper distribution notes carriers often rely on paper racks or a byline to receive daily papers, with many patrons lacking receptacles creating delivery gaps. Winds and snow cause failures, readers face disappointment, and publishers push carriers to meet expectations without punishing readers.
An excerpt discusses tobacco use and its health impacts among Columbia University students. It notes smokers being heavier and physically weaker, with dental and skeletal effects observed. The piece cites authorities and suggests tobacco might be harmful to health and development.
A historical notice describes young drivers and their horses delivering meat and groceries under harsh long hours and bad weather. It laments customer impatience for last minute orders and urges early ordering to ease fatigue and ensure home delivery, noting the toll on drivers and exhausted horses.
Weather patterns prompt discussion of Utah climate as heavy snow travels through canyons and rivers. Experts note renewed water flow to the Colorado, Lake Bonneville's historic levels considered, while concerns about flood risks and rail trestle stability surface amid odd seasonal shifts.
A garbled discussion cites a chemist and American Industries in claiming coal for fuel could be converted to efficient power. The text references New York to Albany travel, tons of coal burned, and energy conversion debates, implying contested feasibility and future energy shifts.
A detailed discussion critiques coal purchases and industry practices, citing the United States Steel plant in Gary Indiana as a model for efficient fuel use. The piece notes how gas byproducts are captured to power machines and light nearby towns, while highlighting health concerns from coke ovens and byproduct emissions.
Government detectives last night nabbed a group linked to a counterfeit operation. A printing press, engravers, and photographic gear believed to produce fake five dollar notes were seized. Victims recovered substantial notes and the probe expands as officers follow a web of suspects and seized bills.
The Prat Jaleligsarer reports resignation of Judge Melo A Thott of the Rurrema Court of Washington amid state investigations into conduct. Charges alleged relate to during the recent campaign period. Authorities from the State Mar asociation are reviewing the case and possible implications for the Great Northern railway.
The fragmentary text references a resignation and statement by Judge Root addressed to the Governor and Judge Hoot. It notes serious operation and blood poisoning concerns, asserts the desire to avoid casting a cloud on the court, and requests resignation as a justice of the Washington Supreme Court. The exact relationships and surrounding details are partially garbled.
Manila reports Admiral Sperry received word that the hospital ship Relief, en route from Guam on November 15, was heavily damaged in a typhoon on November 1 near southern Luzon. Fire aboard was controlled, crew praised for discipline, ship proceeding toward Santa water. More cables confirm fears the vessel foundered after voyage from Samoa to Australia.
An excerpt from an interview with Me Holloway of Illinois, returning from Korea after years in charge of British conscriptions, claims the Japanese oppression of Koreans is brutal. He says a full account would shock readers if a competent paper sent to Korea could publish it. He criticizes both U S and British governments for their stance and accuses Japan of deception and violence.
A raw, garbled notice reports overheard messages claimed to be sent from a meeting in Japan. It suggests a minelager or operator in Japan relayed a trocy of telegraphed data to a Tokyo or Japan-based station, with unclear details and various technical terms.
A fragment states the wirefere record originated in Japan and will have been broken by over F000 miles, suggesting a substantial distance milestone debated in the source text. The note lacks full context and exact event details.
The supply ship Cette will depart from Morsea or Gibraltar with the battleship Geet and other units, carrying 15 000 troops, food and equipment. Departures shift to December or February with deliveries to Manila and Negm Maz and Gibraltar en route. Relatives’ remembrances will reach late as the fleet sails.
A rattling list of names and surnames appears in a damaged column titled Letters Remaining, noting many individuals and households. The partial roster includes Murphy, Tye, Mitchell, Macfonsh, Barger, Le HeSeart, Bryant, Dreghetser, Monger, Pederson, Grown, Peles, Tachman, Petersen, Cohen, Cameron, Porterfeld, Watvey, Paltheen, Teterson, Hutcblean, Hayden, Harman, Hammond, Tlewitt, Tropking, Vardy, Jorean, Herman, Babes, Metapenita, Laxyeste, Proght, Roesae, Ramsey, Rabie, Riley, Rice, Reccahenttr, Ragan, Siliton, Manon, Michricon, Mullen, Swendenn, Tayie, Zondervon, Zackery, Zewalt, Tower, Trabaverk, Campsell, Wish, Emote Firrbovas, Lara Thee, McCall, Getaed, Nebon, bite.
Chicago November 25 Battling Nelson prize fighter and Hegewisch official won a police court case but lost influence before the local transport committee over a proposed right of way for the Kepalagton and Eastern railway into Gary. Nelson faced sharp questioning from committee members while supporters pressed for access.
Aierman Fean urged action on road permits amid aldermen departure after expressing concerns. Nelano faced arraignment in Dornben for alleged involvement in a raid on the village hall where a dog fight was planned. Vilage Clerk T J Kallman was targeted in the disturbance with charges of disorderly conduct and resisting an officer. Trustee Saline Binith, noted Trosecuttog winners, was in Milwaukee on his honeymoon as the case moved toward dismissal.
Toston Nov 24 The Incorporation At Portland Maine today of a 40 000 000 corporation to be known as the Atlantic Gelf and West Icdies thama ble Hoes with Seary A Mall ory of New York presiding backed by Uselon Bakers wan in Une with 9 plan formulated by Interested parties to save from wreck the Coneoudaind Eteamakle company promoted by Charles W Morse of New York. The new company will be a holding firm for four of the devices Morse brought under Consolidated company namely the Want Circle Mallory and New York and Parts Tea. The two other lines the Fast era and the Metmpolitan remain under separate management for a time.
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