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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1908
Page
7
The ad extols Peery's Crescent Flour as superior for home baking. It claims the product is made from finest winter wheat and guarantees good results from start to finish, presenting a confident, period promotional tone.
Pale text notes changes in streetcar service to the fair grounds after a schedule shift. Mentions Denver and Rio Grande route and a related society event at a late hour with restored service anticipated.
A garbled preface of notices references Crested Butte firms and Ogden studios closing on Friday to permit ex attendees, mentions Rock Gorrics, Carte Gate, Clear Creek, and 153 West 27th Street as contact points. It touches on an Irrigation Congress resolution to move a reunion to Washington, notes national capital interest, and lists local names, suppliers, and event hints with scattered personal references and advertising lines. Several individuals like Pred J. Kilesel and Geo. d. Kelly appear among business and public notices, all embedded in a noisy page segment documenting preparations, attendees, and ads for the Ogden fair and related events.
The event features Sai dance confined to evenings, a grand fireworks show, and free grand stand admission. Indications point to a lively night with a drum and Ore dta band performance from the grand stand. Also noted are notices requesting addresses and a funeral service for Peter Christiansen, who died at his Ogden home at age 54 with services set Friday.
Ogden Hapid Transit to reroute large cars to the fair grounds from Twenty-fifth Street with direct entrance service marked Fair Grounds. After Wednesday noon, only a damaged service will operate from 12 oclock onward.
The notice lists Ineky prize numbers and prizes at Lone Star barbershop with draws and deadlines. It warns late orders risk missing payouts and invites patrons to participate, promising a future surprise.
Report notes GOP county central committee members will meet with candidates. Meeting held at three in Ogden on Thursday evening October 1st at 7:00 p.m. Simndershot, Chairman.
The article announces a vice president election within the Milwaukee Lines organization. It notes a Tacoma based figure will hold offices there as senior executive usher and references a regional relay of the Chicago and Milwaukee lines. Details include dates and officials involved.
Fireworks display announced for this evening at the fair grounds with electric lights in place and a sequence of free shows by the Aetna Carnival company. Football game slated Saturday morning between Ogden High and the University of Utah, admission 25 cents to the fair ground, 10 cents for grandstand. Numerous exhibits from local firms and individuals feature art, pyrography, dairy equipment, and agricultural displays attracting many Brigham City visitors.
The article fragment discusses lumber yards closing and references Volker, SMITH, and Utah-Oregon Lumber Co. It shifts to a long muted report on inoculation and tuberculosis from a page about Pasteur Institute figures and medical scientists debating vaccination and public health measures.
Report describes a fraudulent draft worth 960000 dollars tied to a Naive suspect group near Munting Streets New York. Two men allegedly spoke Polish while forging papers and attempting to cash the draft at a local bank after hours. Authorities traced the suspect to a store and warned the co conspirator to go home.
A damaged OCR fragment discusses standard of pot favored by railroads with references to witnesses Miller and Ressenthal, Henry Thwien, and allegations of rebated concessions. It hints at government intervention and preferential rates, with implicit focus on a court or inquiry into railroad practices and hidden advantages.
Federal suit alleges preferential railroad rates favoring a steel company. Witnesses are to be examined by special commissioner Pereira as testimony continues through January 1, 1902. Proceedings resume on the Trans-Mississippi Commercial Congress excursion routes with listed fare options.
Beattle West Oct 1 steamship Humbalot was floated just after dropping anchor for 30 hours in heavy fog. Tow of the crew Sabeor God Mandetha began for Victoria but the vessel anchored. most bunkers and cargo flooded. Drydock needed to assess extent of damage before final salvage. Also mentions Great Choir Contest at East Lake City and other notices about forestry and traffic, with various dates and places in October.
Fragmented OCR notes describe carpenters and joiners federation delegates planning a national convention in Des Moines and Lake City with dates in October. Mentions candidates for Secretary and treasurer roles and a parade or excursion to Utah with unclear details.
Albany reports focus on Harry K Thaw death custody. Officials name Gardener as state attorney general rep to return Wits Te the federal court. Sheriff Lane defies order to deliver body, citing procedural objections as Pittsburgh authorities pursue actions in the Thaw matter.
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