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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1908
Page
3
Specials this week for the children feature assorted clothing and bibs. Item descriptions are unclear with many garbled words but indicate infant wear and price points around 1.25 and 1.0. A range of boy and baby garments is advertised with emphasis on sizes up to 14 years and white bibs with sleeves.
A long list of Fourth of July happenings fills Ogden notes, from base bell games at 10 to 6 horses races in the afternoon. Local business ads promote gear, sports, and travel. civic orders close saloons in Canin canyon. crews begin concrete sidewalk work on Quincy avenue as residents plan picnics and visits.
Tomorrow at the Fair Grounds the new grandstand and race events are premiering with seating for about 4 000 spectators. Architect Geo Grives touts the design while upgrades and safety measures, including movable fencing, are outlined. Rodiquor and ice drinks will be sold. a baseball game ends by 4 pm to clear the grounds for horse racing.
Utar Sprai Company announces plans to manufacture spraying solutions and other insecticides in Gbben including Sisep Dip. The project aims to expand agricultural pest control products and support local farming communities.
A proposed Ogden company plans to form a factory to produce arsenate of lead and other spraying compounds for fruit trees in Utah and neighboring states. Founders include J Young and B G Metiriff with ties to local business groups, aiming to reduce costs for growers and sheep producers while expanding regional industry. The venture expects to begin construction promptly, with stock largely subscribed by fruit growers and industry men. The project also envisions a trade association, new machinery, and an emphasis on affordable, locally produced sprays.
A public notice states Grammy Stores will be closed all day on July Fourth and announces the trading hours for Friday and Saturday with all stores open late on Friday. The message includes garbled text but indicates a holiday schedule.
Railroad workers including Robert Reynphis and Morrie from Fitzgerald and Manson offices attended a weeklong convention. The event at Harlan, Alen Tho, covered rail operations, with sessions on line handling and freight, concluding with a parade and plans for resumed services next week after meetings at various terminals.
The Chamber of Commerce schedules a large outing at Sylvan Park on August 15. Activities include a prize wrestling match for a state championship with a $10 prize, a tree bend concert, races, a parade, dances, speeches, and vendor booths. Prizes donated by local merchants will go to race winners.
A California delegation to the national convention plans a special train to reach Orden Saturday night, traveling via the Pacific line to Denver. The contingent's journey includes routine stops and a reception in Colorado, with a ceremonial biography display and party figures arranging taps on sagas and paraphernalia.
A partial OCR fragment mentions Ogden and Denver with references to a Democrat and scandal. Details are unclear. no names, dates, or concrete events are readable to confirm the story or identify involved parties.
A university experiment describes starting a new strawberry plantation by transplanting about 1000 prolific plants from an old patch. The plants were moved to prepared ground with earth adhered to roots and grew rapidly, covering the ground by winter and bearing abundantly the next spring. Moderate summer rainfall aided growth. The described method offers advantages in care and selection of desirable progeny.
Fragmentary report praises education progress in the city and the generosity of Mr. and Mrs. Kisest, urging voters to show appreciation with support for a tax measure on July 30, 1908. It also loosely mentions medical advertising about Dr. Thumm’s remedy.
The Retail Merchants Association at its regular meeting adopted a resolution praising the city of Odes for needing a high school building and equipment to meet present and future pupil growth. They commend Mr and Mrs Frad Kirrel for offering to donate land for the project and pledge support for issuing bonds to finance the high school construction.
In London on Sunday death of Ben dagiin Rase leads to a probate filing in Chicago. Ray Atspaten Trou Cleveland Olda cites will seeking $5,100,400 trust to found institutions for aged and deformed children. Buildings to rise on Lake Shore houses near tenement blocks.
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