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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1908
Page
7
An encoded tale recounts local residents and unusual events around a town, mentioning freemen, farming crews, waterers, a babire group, and a mysterious figure tied to a New York retiree. Details are fragmented but point to a social curiosity amid a small community.
A chaotic jumble of items includes Consumers Coal Company yard in Ogden with diverse coal types, election judge notes, a Paris-like stream of names and addresses, a divorce suit, a funeral notice for Amy Cook, a murder-tinged reference to Dr. Fart Meera, a grant ad, and police chatter about a criminal assault case. The fragment reads like a late city page with ads, notices, and local curiosities.
Fragmented text recalls a miner’s tale involving George Mc Culloh a Chenow key who passed in Austria. It mentions a Shanty near a mine, a game of rucker, and a journey ending years later with a value tied to a belt. Names and places are unclear.
The fragmentary text shows names and numbers with unclear meaning. It mentions entities like Nimitng, Phananternaten, and Henry, and references a result or statistic labeled WG RESULTS with a time or period implied. The readable parts suggest a brief notice or score update.
A flood of freight cars arrives in Ogden yards within 24 hours, over a thousand cars received and crews kept busy. The service speeds up as brakemen are deployed to other districts, and rail operations focus on keeping the network moving. Salt Lake and return service on the Urezen Store Line noted, fare $1.10 for Oct. 31.
Jersey City December 24 The case of Theodore Whitmore on trial for the murder of his wife Leon whose body was found in the Lampblack Swamp at Harrison the morning after Christmas is expected to go to the jury before night. The defendant yesterday repeated much of the testimony given at the trial in an effort to establish an alibi. Counsel for both sides were ready to summ up as court convened today.
Eugene Debs, Socialist presidential candidate, faced a disgruntled crowd in Chicago and left for Wisconsin aboard the Red Special to attend Woodstock style events. He aims to reach Ceicana by noon Sunday for a street demonstration linked to the American Half Way Union strike.
A fragmentary tale recalls sculptor Saluteuders living in Rome with an impractical studio idea to create a water fountain for souls in a lavatory. Back in America, the artist tests the scheme, but a janitor hidden below is found drunk and unresponsive while the artist asks why no reply was received to his summons.
A damaged OCR kitchen note outlines a custard dish method. It instructs separating yolks and whites, beating whites to froth, folding with sugar and milk, cooking until set, then baking or chilling. It mentions decorating with four gilded cherries and allows flavor adjustments as desired.
A compilation of letters and notes from 1909 discusses political and organizational topics. Prominent figures referenced include W. J. Bewell of Camden and D. M. King, with mentions of an Atlanta convention and efforts to influence policy adoption. The material reflects typographic and editorial concerns of the era and includes signatures and requests for support.
The article reports Mr. Parry addressing Hearst letters allegedly written by Mr. Ly King to John Macwell and Parry. He questions the authorship, notes King’s past roles with manufacturers and labor bills, and mentions party affiliations, Republican loyalty, and King’s supposed interest in Democratic matters. A travel line and figures for a Salt Lake to Reno trip appear at the end.
A Brooklyn church formerly struggling with dwindling pews tried a bold plan to revive attendance. The pastor urged parishioners to call at least a dozen friends on Sunday and invite them to service, then extend the same appeal to their acquaintances. The result was a packed house and renewed energy, with a byproduct of talk about ministerial pay and church size.
A chaotic transcript from a hearing before Master in Chancery discusses a million dollar check tied to the National Life Insurance Company. Allegations involve Jay Cooke era schemes, a proposed purchase of the old company, and payments routed via Federal Trust and Bank. Witnesses include Alec Hag and Death Valley Scotty, with references to Chicago and California connections.
A distressed Mrs Rosenberg recalls a clash on West Callowhill Street over broken dishes and a failed helper. She details furniture and clothing losses, while a neighbor explains the helper stays despite constant chaos. The piece critiques vulnerability and lingering worry over unpaid domestic strife.
Fragmentary tale follows G Boaresert and Chaftray of the Zeet car in Michigan City. A great-uncle hides 1000 boats then 2000 cash under a pear tree. neighbors observe thefts, suspicions rise, and a plan to recover the money unfolds amid a string of elusive events and uncertain outcomes.
A fragmented, period style piece discusses hat coloring trends and social perceptions. It notes the shift from natural to dyed straw hats, with hints of fashion pressures and economic motives behind color choices and display of wealth.
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