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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1909
Page
11
Editorial note from Boone Elston indicates standard telephone rings for different offices in 85 Bell Phone and 66 Business Office lines. Indicated tones use two rings for the Bell line and one ring for the Ind line at numbers 58 and 30 respectively, outlining local exchange etiquette and office contact cues.
Announcement of a new line of goods opening Thursday the 16th for a three day run. Mrs Maw and Miss Adame invite customers to call and see the assortment recently imported from New York Chicago and other eastern markets.
A five day round trip excursion from Ogden offers a complete tour of the park with stage accommodations in first class hotels. The package includes transportation and immigration arrangements for $48.73. For details contact C A Hones at Union Depot or Mr A Moseley, Traveling Passenger Agent, Ogden Utah.
Special meeting of the railroad commission announced a temporary reduction of passenger fares across Arizona and adjacent lines. The new rates apply to the Arizona and Willforita routes and related connections, effective immediately through the stated period.
Ogden engagement and marriage licenses appear with names Morris J Balls and Bertha Johnson of St. Paul. The district court handles custody modification in the Belardo case while Mary A Bond and Lafayette L Brown seek estate letters for William Brown. Local obituaries note Hitle Andrey Loulee Rewamit and Tallian Parker services. city cemetery burial and church services noted.
The Weber and Ogden county schools display varied crafts and student projects at the big fair. Miss Matilda Peterson leads the educational department with displays from Weber and Ogden schools, including manual training, drawing, dolls houses, and vocational exhibits. The Three sections highlight public schools, high school commercial work, and the state deaf and blind school demonstrations.
A reader recounts an experience with a tonic named Grape Niis claiming to aid indigestion and general weakness. She describes patients improving after use, noting doctors prescribed medicines yet many mothers report relief for their sons. The piece questions efficacy and urges caution in relying on such remedies.
Crowds gathered at the fair grounds for six running races a cowboy exhibit and fireworks but storms disrupted the program with rain and a wet track. Local exhibitors and programs faced delays while organizers adapted plans and anticipated rescheduling.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Sunday event at Talr Grounds with waterlogged grounds and people holding covers over temporary structures. details are incomplete and unclear.
A chaotic account recalls the departure of Sandy, a jockey friend, from life after a racing incident. Jockeys from Oakland and associates gathered for the funeral rites, paying tribute at the depot and then at the ship district, with pallbearers and the funeral procession proceeding to Oakdand, California. The ceremony drew many mourners, including friends and admirers, as Albert Rigkey’s memory was honored and Tommy’s passing marked a somber event for the racing community.
A crowd gathered for fireworks near Lange encountered chaos as confusion and loud sounds sparked a commotion. Eyewitnesses described a tense scene with people shouting and moving away from the area while authorities attempted to restore order.
A damaged OCR fragment describes weather or public notice content with unclear names and places. Readable bits mention a event or action, with segments that resemble a report header and brief details. The readable text is incomplete and asks for clarification.
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