18 Aug 1909
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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1909
Page
1
The text notes gas ranges are widely praised as Ogden becomes a leading gas cooking city. Public reception is positive, with gas service offered free and connections affordable. A 20 day electric flat iron trial is advertised, priced at four pounds if purchased.
The article surveys the 1920s football rule changes focusing on forward passes and scrimmage, noting minor adjustments to give defenses more options and reduce wind advantage. It also covers changes in officials and player fitness, highlighting the sport’s shift toward a balanced, clash of styles rather than broad upheaval.
Reco Nevada August 17 Breen day racing meet opens with about 6000 in attendance. Riverside handicap winner Dardogie edges Joho Hi Eheehan in a tight finish. Christie leads with Port Marlene in the repeat race results. Several other races note winners like Four x24 a ball furlongs and Mollie Montrose with Daisy Frost among top contenders.
A garbled historical account discusses Jeffries and Johnson era boxing, claiming Jeffries never lost his heavyweight title. It mentions challengers, retirements, and speculative matches with Erne, Jefferies, and-era names, amid public interest and proposed bouts before fights or retirements.
Ed Geers stable opens the 1909 harness season amid disappointment as Marie N and Harvester struggle. The article notes Uncle Walter W. Waren and other standouts, with McKinnes and Halfie Direct among strong entrants, while Alfred Shrahba suffers a severe tendon injury ending his season.
A fragment urges women to use beauty products sparingly while addressing young women who are advised to shun such preparations as one would avoid a plague. The note mentions Ivory Soap and a 99451 per cent pure claim in a dated tone.
In a fast contest at Beatrice Bomalla Beatrice, Cartokin's stallion won after leading early. Results show steady pace as Reiger and Fein challenged, with Cartokin alra maintaining lead to secure the win.
Chicago reporters described the Lipton Cup series duel as the final race with leaders pressing for the decisive showdown. The Spray and IA C led early, with the IA C from Hillnoas Athletic club winning the second race while the Spray trailed. Also noted were horse and bicycle events with horses Plater and Margie May winning selling plates, and records set in a mile bicycle race with a new best time.
In Kaness city Toledo and Cleveland split games with Cleveland winning the first behind steady batting and fewer errors. Washington edged Philadelphia in a 12 inning pitchers duel 1 to 0 as Jobnean Street and Livingview toed the lines. Detroit and Chicago played a high scoring affair while details of the rest remain unclear from the garbled text.
National League action from Philadelphia on August 12 saw Whitedelphia and New York games postponed due to rain and wet grounds. Pittsburgh defeated St Louis 3 1 by a late-stage comeback as dew and weather again forced delays. a second game was rescheduled for tomorrow. Overall pitched for Chicago in a 2 to 1 win over Cincinnati with held offense.
Ambiguous OCR text references Pacifico Coast League activity with mentions of players Low Ang Oaniang, Von Angele, and Anzetra Alee. Indicates a game or event dated August 17 with unspecified teams and outcomes. Details are unclear due to damaged phrasing.
Portland and San Francisco opened the series with a wild walker's game. Sacramento beat Vernon in a decisive fashion as Sacramento and Vernon prepared for the next contest.
Secretary Price noted the Cunard service from New York and Harriman’s role in the journey while staying at the Hotel Heina. The reports mention health conditions and a restrained plan, with emphasis on the nearby events and the quiet stance taken by the officials.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe an ocean to ocean line involving Harriman and a timetable or route section. Mentions dates August 1-7 and vague references to Europe, Germany, and a person named Martina. Specifics are unclear due to corrupted text but indicate transport or shipping context and a proposed or reported connection.
Western League recap shows Dee Moines a 9 to Purblo Tarte kuz. 17. Lea Mrtties led with core epeneees while Vurnla faced Teatterien Tiers and Bete ana Mitre contributed key plays.
Brattle, Wash, Ane Fianniniedt, owner of a cab oll, Kansar, sues Seattle for false arrest. The text notes alleged mistreatment after an incident in Denver where a transport was taken to a hospital for three weeks.
Fragments describe a leisure outing in Menteh with references to August and a previous Sunday. The readable text mentions a slow pace, a Nantdre event, and notes about travel and daily routines. Entities include Menteh and a location near Puts.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a series of names and scattered words. It mentions Denise Dahl and Abe, with unclear actions. The readable items are insufficient for a coherent event or outcome.
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