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Show Volume XXII Issue IX The Ogden Valley news Page 9 July 1, 2014 Parents Should Train Their Children Early Note: Article from Ogden Standard, dated June 18, 1909 Fathers and mother can do much to bring about a safe and sane observance of the Fourth of July by discouraging their children in the use of fire crackers and other explosives so much used in the celebration of the natal day. The celebration of the Fourth usually begins a number of days prior to that date, in one way or another. While some of the men begin their celebrations in the first days of July in the indulgence and over-indulgence in the use of “fire water,” the boys begin an early jollification in the discharge of fire crackers. Both should be discouraged and stamped out if possible. Let the people in general place the stamp of disapproval upon the one and the parents refrain from indulgence with their children in the other. Many accidents occur in these ante-Fourth of July celebrations, and it has a tendency to form in the minds of the children the spirit of a “noisy Fourth.” It is pleasing to note that Ogden is to have an old-time celebration on July 4th this year, and the especial care and concern of the committee having the affair in hand will be to avoid accidents. ------------------ Ogden Stay at Home 4th is Success Great Throng Lines Streets and Enjoys Splendid Parade Many Fine Floats Program at Lorin Farr Sports and Free Fireworks Tonight Note: Article from Ogden Standard, dated July 4, 1925 Ogden’s second annual July 4 celebration, inaugurated last year to revive the old-time Independence day spirit opened early this morning with the deep boom of cannon from various points in the city, and at noon was under way in a manner which insured unqualified success. The big morning parade was the feature of the morning and was pronounced by the thousands who watched it as “better than ever before.” Almost completely motorized with the exception of the Elks’ band, who led the line of march, the parade contained some elaborate floats. They represented practically every big business firm, manufacturer, civic and patriotic and fraternal organization of Ogden. Big Crowd There - Plain City came in with an elaborate float containing a complete orchestra, adding pep with jazzy tunes. It was apparent from the crowds several deep, which lined the streets throughout the city, that the “stay at home” movement proved successful today. Hundreds also came from points in northern Utah and southern Idaho to join in the festivities. True to his promise, that the big parade would move forward on time, James A. Howell, chairman of the parade committee, gave the order “forward,” but a few seconds after 10 o’clock. Interesting Features - Although the parade was not as lengthy as some of former years, it contained features which were interesting throughout and there was not a dragging moment. The fact that there were no foot marchers tended to speed it up and there were no hitches or delays. One of the most elaborate floats was entered by the Union Stockyards company with a replica of the big West Ogden yards mounted upon a truck. Toy animals stood in pens and the entire plant was shown in toy buildings. Others who deserve credit for beautiful parade entries were Ogden Trades and Labor assembly, Daughters of the Pioneers, Loyal Order of Moose, Knights of Columbus, Japanese and Chinese associations, Boyle Furniture company, Amal[a] gamated Sugar company, Sperry Flour company, Globe Mills, Becker Products company, Thomas Young Sign company, R. T. Mitchell company, Yellow Cab Service, and the Alhambra theatre. Veterans Applauded - There were also scores of other floats beautifully decorated and showing that much time and expense had been given to their preparation. The biggest applause winners were the G A. R. veterans, mounted upon a float decorated with the national colors. Only a few of the old heroes were able to be present, but their appearance called for cheers throughout the line of march. The crowds also loudly cheered the Disabled American Veterans of the World War, the SpanishAmerican War Veterans and their auxiliaries. The streets were a riot of color as the long line of parade passed through to Lorin Farr Park where the celebration program is to be continued this afternoon and tonight. Becker Grand Marshal - The Elks’ band led the line, followed by a color guard composed of soldiers and sailors. G. L. Becker, grand marshal, then followed with his aides. All were mounted upon fine horses. The line continued with automobiles containing Mayor P. F. Kirkendell and the city commission; county commissioners, floats by the Ogden Trades and Labor assembly, Plain City, B. Battery 22nd field artillery with motorized equipment, R.O.T.C. officers, American Legion float, cowboys who take part in the Ogden rodeo July 24 and 25, and employees of the Union stockyards, Union stockyards float, Hunsaker Commission company, John Clay and company, Peck Brothers, Jack Lee Commission company, American Packing and Provision company Daughters of the American Revolution, Women’s Relief corps, G.A.R., G.A.R. float, SpanishAmerican War veterans, auxiliaries of the SpanishAmerican War veterans, Disabled American War veterans, American Legion, American Legion Endowment fund, Symphony Girls’ orchestra, Women’s Federated clubs of Ogden, Civic league, Martha society, Ogden Historical society, Daughters of the Pioneers, Women’s auxiliary of the Railway Mall association, Children’s Aid society, Southern Pacific employees, Frank B. Smith Automobile company, 44 and 84 Taxicab companies, Drama club, DeMolay of Ogden, Loyal Order of Moose, Woodmen of the World with degree team, Royal Neighbors of America, Knights of Columbus, Camp Fire Girls, Girl Scouts, Chinese and Japanese associations, Toya and company, J. Raposo, Dumke Floral company, Red Devil Coal company, Boyle Furniture company, W. Earl Read company, Burton-Walker Lumber company, Utah Bottling company, [Almagamated] Sugar company, Sperry Flour company, National Packing company, Alhambra theatre, Thomas Young Sign company, Becker Products company, Minnoch Glass & Paint company, Globe Mills, Watson-Fiygare Hardware company, Ogden Paint, Oil & Glass company, R.T. Mitchell company, Yellow Cab company, W. P. Fuller company, Ogden Transportation company, Redfield Electric company, Smith Bedding company, McLaughlin Automobile Paint com- pany, Horbertson Brothers, Drive It Yourself tocracy. I have prohibited the importation of new Automobile company, Utah Power & Light com- slaves into this land. I have drafted the Declaration pany, Texaco Oil company, Mack-Robinson com- of Independence.’ It is interesting to note that the pany, Ogden Humane society and the Browning first three of the great accomplishments of his life Automobile company. as viewed by him are forgotten today. We think The celebration program will continue this of his work in the authorship of the Declaration of afternoon at Lorin Farr park with a baseball game Independence and forget that the overthrow of the between Ogden and Lewiston, sports, matinee entail system has done great things for the democdancing and the big fireworks display at 8 o’clock racy of our people. at the park. A grand ball will be held this evening. Costly Heritage - “The American flag is the The Rev. John Edward Carver in his patri- most costly heritage of our people. It has cost bilotic address at Lorin Farr park said: “One of lions upon billions of money. It has cost millions of the best definitions of civilization is that given the best lives of our youth. But it is worth all it has by Edmund Burke, when he said, “Civilization demanded and more. It is the glory of our lives that was a compact between the dead, the living and we by sincere patriotism can further its blessings.” the yet unborn.” Patriotism then is that trend The address was richly illustrated with inciof living which will best conserve the worthy dents of great Americans and the speaker told achievements of the past, distribute them ade- several fitting stories of the wars in which the quately to the living, and conserve and enlarge American flag had been called to play a leading them to the peoples yet to be. part. The theme of patriotism was developed “We decry the wastage of the natural resourc- by showing what patriotism had been and es of our land because the coming peoples will meant to the forces and individuals who have by their wastage be robbed of much of their just made our country to be what it is today. The heritage. Just so we should value the immaterial speaker dwelt much upon the often tested spirit riches of our land and deliver the social and politi- of patriotism that has ever characterized the cal liberties and achievements not only unimpaired working people of America. but augmented by our efforts for the children of tomorrow. The working out of this very practical duty is patriotism. Justice for All - “A great American has said that there are four great requirements for the development of a great people. A banner over them that is just. A tool in a trained hand. The truth in the hearts. God in the life. It has ever been the proud riches of Lineup for the grand entry at the Liberty Fourth of July Rodeo (1948). In the young America background is the new school, which used to be located where the old bus that the banner garages were located on the west end of River Road across from Liberty Park. over them was one characterized by ‘justice for all.’ That is the first duty of a nation. “ W h e n Jefferson was at the close of his life, he said, ‘I sometimes wonder if I have been of real value to my country. There are four results of my life. I have perfected the separation of church and state. I have worked for the overthrow of Another view of the Annual Fourth of July Rodeo (1949). Photos courtesy the entail system of Rod Clark of Liberty. The bell from this old schoolhouse now rests atop in America and the new Liberty Monument, which will be dedicated July 4 at 5:00 at Liberty thereby thwarted the rise of aris- Park. The community is invited to the dedication. From The Past . . . 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