The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-09-09

The fourth day OF the Four-State
Fair. embracing the premier sections
OF Northern Utah, Eastern Nevada,
Southern Idaho and Western Wyom
Ing. was The most pronounced sue
cess in point Of general interest and
attendance since the opening of the
exposition. The weather was ideal IN
every way-warm enough 10 he pleas
ant and Old Sol smiled his approval
OF the enterprise as hundreds and even
thousands Of spectators moved in a
ceaselesS thronG through the pano-
rama-like streets and avenues and the
twenty odd departments which swell
the exhibits TO handsome, elaborate
and attractive proportions
That the efforts OF the managing
directors Of the Fair association have
been crowned with success is shown
by the increasing daily attendance and
the tact that these indofatigable and
hard-working officials and promoters
this morning received fatteTng and
complimentary congratulations over
the splendid success of the Four-State
fair from ten of the twelve directors
of the Utah State Fair association,
who have been in attendance during
the carly part of the week. Every de-
partment Of the Ogden fair was close
" inspected by these veteran direct
ors Of the state organization and they
were a unit in eulogizinC the local en-
teTprise as one of the most success
ful ever carried 10 completion in the
lnter-Mountain region.
Fair viii Be Continued.
In accordance with tie petition OF
Ogden business men and pronounced
and growing sentiment on the part
of the general public, the officers and
managing directors of the Four-State
Fair association have consented TO
extend the fair over Sunday and un-
I'll Monday night when the event will
be closed in a fitting and proper man
ner This concession on the part OF
the Fair association will enable all
Ogden working people 10 visit the eN-
position and enjoy the attractive feat
ures of the fair on Sunday.
The exhibition is OF an education
al character and is of particular inter
est at this time TO those OF Northern
Utah who would like to know of the
marvellous resources of Weber, Nor
gan. Davis and Box Elder counties.
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OF an extensive variety and including
almost everything conceivable,
There is an exhibit OF peanuts at
the fair which Is attracting attention
Last spring r, NJ Wright planted fiyc
rows of peanuts as an experiment, on
his place, Cos East Seventh street, and
yesterday he gathered from two hills
half a peck of the nuts, and several
vines covered with the Tipenlng pea
nuts were taken TO the fair Mr.
Wright was too late TO enter for the
prize. but those in charge compli-
mented him on the showing made.
Mr.. WrlGht's place Is one of sandy
loan and next year the owner will 90
into the business on a larger scale, in
tended TO raise peanuts for the mar
/ ket
Department A,
This comprises eSo-ything pertain.
ing to agriculture, grains. prunes.
seeds, vegetables, root crops. sugar
beets and the like, and is under the
supervision OF J. C. Nye. The prizes
are elaborate and elegant,
Department
| includes everything relating to hoT-
! ticultuTe and the exhibit of fruits OF
/ every description is enhancing to the
! eye and beautiful TO behold.
Department c.
| This department is under the per
sonal direction of Mrs. Minnie l..
! Brick, and includes a wealth OF edibles
and everything appertaining thereto.
| Department D
! Is made up largely of dairy products
| and valuable and attractive prizes are
/ 10 be awarded those entitled to them
Department
| is presided over by Mrs. Evelyn Glas-
mann and here a wealth of paintings.
| drawings. sculpture work, and work
connected with arts and crafts are
handsomely displayed. The depart
ment is snperbly beautiful. the eNhib-
It's handsomely displayed and the
building is one OF the most attractive
on the grounds.
NeedleWork.
Department + is under the personal
! supervision OF Mrs. VIII l. Burt and