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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1909
Page
3
Random references recount local business, visiting clergy and residents in Wasatch area. Mentions dividends announced for Utah firms, exhibits at fair grounds, moved office of T Doran, and library changes with notices about exhibitors and payments.
A sprawling local page lists events and updates including fair plans with hoop races, a grand motor car service resuming on the Malnd eapelt, and a variety of notices. It references Virgil’s funeral timing, visiting families, pole installation work, and a divorce granted in the district court. The mix shows a bustling Ogden scene with community happenings and public notices.
Melon Day drew crowds to the Bear River Valley fair with 2000 to 5000 visitors expected as the Four State Pair opened. Exhibits by Bear River Valley Commercial Club showcased apples pears plums and a range of farm products while livestock and a water melon contest highlighted the day’s festivities and community pride.
Notices announce all offices will be closed in expression of mourning for Ay Harelman with emblems of mourning observed across departments.
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a "Baby Contest" at The Globe with mentions of a matinee for children, a 5 cent tiger, and an operatic ban. The garbled lines mix event lines with unrelated phrases, making the main item unclear but indicating a children's contest program and Saturday activities.
A panoral order directs all divisions and headquarters to drape official symbols in black for thirty days in memory of a railroad leader who passed yesterday at Arden. Officials urge holding meetings on every given day across the Harrisburg lines to express sorrow and adopt fitting resolutions of regret for the man who built the system.
Local items note baseball games and league play with unclear scores and early week dates. A Wednesday wedding at Dr P F Conk’s residence united Miss Avr Ohylemum and Miss Conk, with guests and a wedding dinner. A divorce suit between Sharonie C and Henry C alleges abuse and requests alimony and restoration, while S. Reed faces contempt charges for failing to obey court orders in a separate divorce matter.
London September 14 The market opened with prices down but soon recovered as a few prominent burgs bid higher. Stocks like Southern Pacific and Statey Steel showed gains after initial declines. Wall Street interests were seen as protecting the market while an outside broker faced scrutiny and investors awaited signals from major traders. Want ads bring big results.
A Ely city education board room meeting reviewed school control and classroom practices. Superintendent Mills urged teachers to discipline and engage students, study the course of study, and implement a semiglapt system while planning for next year. The art department showcased work, and Miss Spurgeon highlighted the recent exhibit.
The passage presents a fragmented critique of artistic expression and supervision in education. It discusses self expression, honest originality, and the role of a supervisor in guiding mature interpretation while noting the tension between instruction and personal voice. It mentions sensitivities around exposure to advanced expropriation and the need for careful framing of a student’s work.
The Indianapolis Saddlery compass and several firms filed civil actions in court. Claims include $2.95 from J G Deggett, $1486 for goods against G Hermen Son, $250 against J M D Taylor, and $10849 from C La Lghiee on promissory notes.
New York reports that a new station of a Pennsylvania company backed by Hemuelaws is nearly finished. The project, valued at ninety a million dollars, began in 4908 and spans four blocks of stone and iron along a route that starts in New Jersey under the Hudson, traverses Manhattan, across the East River, and exits on Long Island. It aims to be the most powerful passenger team in the world.
The edition notes preparations and connections with Morgan interests in New York for industry expansion. It praises Mr Harriman as a leading figure in American railroad development, noting market reactions as the trading day opens amid anticipated growth in rail-related sectors.
Sept. 10 report notes another severe flood hitting the Amathopes district in Mexico. Sugar plants and end mills are destroyed, hundreds of cattle killed, and local stores and homes suffer losses. Inland residents face displacement as water intrudes villages and farmlands. Authorities estimate widespread damage with lingering aftereffects.
The death of jockey Tommy Bandy follows a racing accident on the track. He sustained a possible concussion and internal injuries, dying around ten o'clock this morning. Fellow jockeys plan a charity fund and bookmakers and trainers will assist the family of the deceased.
Fragmented notice reports Miss Marilla Hunter Wil starting morning classes on the 13th with a recital or demonstration at her studio located at 248 Rue Sabirday. The text is garbled but mentions names like T. McClellan and Spenger Claws, and hints at a large attendance and a music section or event surrounding the start of lessons.
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