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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1915
Page
7
In Oklahoma City on April 22 the 200 mile southwest sweep stakes began after weather postponements. Ten drivers entered for a $16,000 purse plus bonuses aimed at a new world record on the 249 mile course, with strong hopes for stellar seeding.
The Grant school Parent Teachers Association met yesterday afternoon, enjoying a student program directed by faculty. Fifth and sixth grade choruses performed, Kindergarten sang My Rosary, and a “Mary Had a Little Lamb” opener preceded “The Athenian Gath.” Mrs. Helen Rhees Fite called the meeting to order. Lydia H. Tanker spoke on Proper Food for School Children, with a Q&A on meals and preparation. Superintendent Mills gave a brief talk, and the constitution and by-laws were read and approved.
Salt Lake City April 9 Ben Davis a local shoe merchant and Leonard Vanden Akiter were arrested on federal warrants for conspiring to defraud creditors of Hyman Lewis by concealing assets during his bankruptcy. Also named were Hyman Lewis and Deland Lewis, with bond set for Davis 6000 and Vauden Axker 1500.
Notice to creditor estate of John Subtivan. Will present claims to George Halverson law office Ogden before December 20 1915. Warner Kell Administratrix Georg Halverson attorney for administratrix. First published April 22 1935 last May 20 1916.
Joseph R. Jeppson won the sales contest at Ogden High School with 86 points. He faced Lawrence Poulter and others as judges including A.T.P. Bigelow and Parley Wright. The event closed a winter night school salesmanship course led by Mr. Wilson of Salt Lake City with strong attendance and solid performances.
An advertisement touts TIZ as quick relief for sore tired feet and swelling. It claims one dose rights away banishes foot pain and prevents future discomfort, urging readers to buy a 85 cent box at drugstores with a money back guarantee. Also notes a separate film ad and a baseball player sale: Patrick Teagan moving from Brooklyn to Boston amid waiver claims.
Advertisement notes Marguerite Clark at The Ogden and reports Col Pommera by Polymelus out of Merry Agnes winning the 2900 guinea race for foals and fillies foaled in 1912 at Newmarket. The piece also contains a long, practical essay on weekend hospitality etiquette emphasizing careful guest selection and considerate hosting.
A long, antiquated discourse on hosting manners and guest behavior contrasts the duties of a hostess with expectations placed on visitors. It extols polite restraint, modest dress, and attentive talk, urging guests to defer to the hostess for time and plans while noting the value of gracious hospitality and social tact in shared homes.
A half century old term for a now obsolete humor form known as the conmandiny wor is discussed as an example of high wit and clever wordplay. The piece notes the style was once regarded as Lansing style wit and influential.
A fragmented OCR passage describes early military bands and imperial pageantry. It mentions a march toward Peel style pages featuring a band with musical instruments and foreign influences, including percussion and early Western instruments like drums and cymbals, amid references to historic European and Asian connections.
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