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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1903
Page
4
A notice states that all advertisers must deal directly with the Ogden Utah office or through a reputable advertising agency outside Utah. The change affects agencies outside the state and consolidates billing and listings under the Ogden operation.
The Standard Publishing Co in Ogden Utah is the designated recipient for all communications. This notice directs correspondence to the Ogden Utah address for official messages and submissions.
The Standard invites Democrats to publish charges against Republicans in Salt Lake papers, promising a conduct of investigation into alleged misdeeds. It urges good citizens of all parties to welcome exposure of slander to curb corrupt influence and preserve integrity.
The report notes Wall Street declines and labor unrest cooling demand in the East, with the West largely shielded. Central business remains fair while the South shows reduced optimism, and crops slow movement. Some sectors like groceries and hardware improve as price coalitions ease, rail improvement work looms, and eastern jewelry and eastern shoe shipments reach strong levels.
The Chicago American argues that moral appeals by preachers and temperance groups cannot match the force of economic necessity. It notes mine owners and unions enforce sobriety by refusing to employ drunk workers, turning reform into practical policy in the mines.
In Chicago, employers agree to bar employees who drink, gamble, or smoke from payroll due to concerns over productivity. The piece argues firmer employer pledges for temperance, noting that loss of wages will force reform and long‑term improvement for workers and workplaces.
A brief verse urging readers to treat wealthy individuals with humanity. It cautions against rude humor or sneering at portraits and reminds that millionaires are human too. The poem underscores shared humanity and the impact of kindness, even toward the rich.
Two new New York laws limit minor work hours and require age certificates. No child under sixteen may work in mercantile establishments, offices, restaurants, hotels, or messenger roles beyond forty four hours weekly and nine hours daily, with no work before 7 a.m. or after 10 p.m. Girls sixteen to twenty one face a sixty hour weekly cap. Provisions include age certificates and employer duties to verify ages at hire.
Sir C F Sanford of 1695 Washington avenue saved Baby Glenn Banford from a woman offering him to passersby. The infant, with striking eyes and bald head, is cared for by a loving foster mother as authorities handle the attempted abduction. Meanwhile Charles Bagley, widowed father of two plus twins in a box, travels from Northua Maine toward Ohio, planning a farm move after his wife’s death.
Mr and Mrs Penbrokhe of Salt Lake visited Miss Nellie Bockholt for a benefit card party and supper hosted by the Woodcraft Lego Lily Circle No 174 at the K of Y hall on Friday Oct 23. Engagement announced for Sarah J Larkin and William Shaw with marriage planned late November. A Riverside Cottage outing enjoyed by Rev and Mrs Blair and others with a feast and autumn drive. The third session of the Whist Historical Club met at Bliss Whalen’s home Oct 10 with papers on Henry IV Wildebrand and Milne Singers and a lunch. Next meeting Oct 24 will be with Mrs Wellinger.
A vintage testimonial extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and associated products as solutions to poverty induced worry and various women’s ailments. The letter from Mrs. Geo Fletcher of Call Ontario credits the remedies with curing catarrh of uterus and long standing weakness, inviting others to consult by letter with private results and offering free advice from Dr. R. V. Pierce in Buffalo New York.
The Bagleys began their trip Monday night with their twins behaving well in a cracker box. The father explains he used the box as the best means of conveyance for the children during travel.
Me and Mrs L W Dykeman hosted about thirty friends for an evening of phonograph music dancing and card games at their Washington avenue home. Prizes were awarded to Mrs J B Ramsey and Mr Davidson with consolation prizes to Miss Howell and Mr Ramsey. Guests included Ramsey rice Joyd Smith Freeland Davidson and others. The event ended with luncheon and wine.
The notice lists donors and items received by Charles Bushnell and family and other households including solid silver teaspoons oakrockers bed spreads a china tea set a linen napkins and lace curtains. Names include Rufus Ford the Hawkins family and John Jensen of Boise Idaho with receipt details and an after date for hosting friends.
A nostalgic poet laments aging and hardship while urging endurance and tenderness. The speaker recalls past love, childlike joy, and shared burdens, urging the reader to cherish kindness, memory, and reconciliation as life grows cold and time passes.
Remington of Smith wanted numbers 6 and 2 at 2530 Jefferson. For rent two or three unfurnished rooms no children at 2703 Grant. For rent room and board in private family at 584 20th St. For sale base burner at 2523 Lincoln. Wanted three traveling men for Vish and adjoining states. No canvassing. Permanent position. Salary 880 month plus expenses and commission. Abbot & Co Dept L 383 Wabash Chicago.
Report confirms death of Boris Sara fotf the Macedonian leader. Imperial order calls severe punishment for soldiers guilty of brutality theft or drunkenness. London parliamentary paper discusses Macedonian affairs with Lansdowne's reform proposals and shifts toward Christian or Mussulman governance, with European assessors.
The weekly Trade Review notes some contraction in trade and industry yet says it does not justify a 20 percent cut in pig iron output or a broad drop in security prices. Many manufacturing branches run at full force with large orders, while crop returns are encouraging. Finance and labor remain the troubling elements, largely offset by favorable commercial and agricultural conditions.
A two month yellow fever outbreak in Linare Mexico reduced the population from 15,000 to 4,000. The disease killed hundreds, causing mass emigration and leaving few Americans behind. Authorities struggled to manage the spread and burial logistics as families sacrificed to care for the ill. The plaza nights once full of music became scenes of misery.
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