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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1908
Page
7
Reported large scale smuggling ring claims to have ties across the Mediterranean with goods valued around $3,000 seized. Suspects include Italian nationals, with departures to New York and Brooklyn. Investigations link drugs and contraband to a broader conspiracy involving higher ups.
A fragment describes assigning towels to specific dishware types and charging a weekly fee for their use. It suggests towels be kept locked, used only for designated ware and lint-free cleaning, claiming this method is neater than wiping everything together. Ginger Apples recipe follows with tart apple pieces simmered in brown sugar and ginger.
An OCR fragment touts Peery's Crescent Flour as premium winter wheat product for home bakers. It urges readers to buy a sack today to prevent loaves from failing and claims high heat tolerance for reliable results.
Random references to residents visiting Ogden include Mf and Mire A Tanner of Spences, Crested Butte companies, and others planning short stays. Advertisers urged to file copy early. local legal actions mention rent owed and a demurrer overruled. Interments for Mrs. Annie Slater held, with comfort from local leaders. Frank Drounce reports promising mining conditions in Goldfield district. Fred Whipple returned from Ely to find activity down and ground snowbound after a quiet winter start.
Fragmentary OCR preserves a dense early Mormon text detailing a Word of Wisdom revelation. It references Feb 183% in Kirtland Ohio and outlines guidance on health, temperance, and spiritual preparation, with warnings about deceit and the need for righteous living.
A fragmentary passage records dietary rules and commandments on grain use, food for humans and beasts, and health promises for those who keep the laws. It notes the text’s origin as a later addition to Brigham Young era Mormon guidance and its evolution into law.
English travelers created a scene at the Union Depot protesting the absence of a diner on their Pullman train. Officials, including the Traveling Passenger Agent and the Chief Clerk, faced a lively group from England and Scotland as tempers ran high. After assurances a regular diner would be added at Winnebago, the tourists calmed and departed with gifts for staff.
In Le Sant France October, Wilbur Wright, American aeronaut, made two short flights with passengers. One flight carried M. Rolfe, weighing about 216 pounds, the other with M. Peltier, president of the Aero Club, who weighed about the same. The tests demonstrated the machine’s weight-carrying capability.
Washington, Oct Delaware report says President Roosevelt has no plan to campaign for the Republican nominee. The president showed no intention to undertake a political speaking tour despite persistent reports of aiding the candidacy.
A historical discussion critiques old kidney disease therapies as futile and outlines John J. Pullen’s life work to replace harmful practices with kidney absorbing remedies. The piece cites medical writings, a 19th century cure, and notes Oakland publisher Win Deer & Fen Co as monthly distributors for the period.
A letter and telegraph recounted by Prof. Joseph Ballantyne praising the Ogden choir’s performance at the Eisteddfod. Messages from Lakéra and others express pride in the choir, noting the audience’s praise and suggesting the group deserved a prize.
A Western city railroad stockholders meeting reveals concern over a perceived 5,000 tax loss and the broader impact on economy. Analysts discuss deleveraging plans to stabilize metal markets including copper and tin. Experts cite fragile liquidity and the need for price signaling amid uncertain demand.
All Hallows College hosts a meeting with Leyland Carhon of the Onden tish and Mer fer Stout of Battlake High to set the coming season schedule. Entries include All Hallows versus Balt Lake on Oct 1, and All Hallows versus Ogden on Nov 54, with Ogden High School planning a game at a yet to be decided site. Salt Lakers suspend Thursday events, and Spokane hosts a game against a city high school. Salt Lakers future game dates remain pending.
World stock prices opened with mixed gains and losses amid renewed selling. Union Pacific traded around 164 1 2 to 165 after 162 yesterday, Southern Pacific rose 12 3, and others like Read, Atchison Topeka, and Northern Pacific moved fractions. Harriman issues provided support while Northern Pacific weakness weighed on broader markets. Chicago and Alton advanced.
Complex mixed stock quotes list many companies and prices across sectors. Notable entries include American Sugar Regular, Anaconda Mining, Reading, Great Northern, Southern Railway, and Pacific lines, with varied bid figures. Commodity notes mention coffee, sugar, and eggs, plus livestock prices and hogs trading lower. regional markets show fluctuating support and declines in several utilities and steel names.
The report shows varied livestock and grain quotes from Chicago. Cattle receipts at 11,000 with prices softening, hogs down, and feeders mixed amid lighter demand. Grain futures for Wheat, Corn, and Oats move with slight shifts in Oct and Dec contracts.
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