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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1908
Page
8
Henry Farman showcased an early aircraft featuring a central box framework with two-plane wings and a front vertical rudder. The craft achieved about 31 miles per hour and won a prize of 310,000 for its performance.
Cyclone Thompson negotiates a 20 round title bout against Nelson with a tentative 60 40 purse split favoring the winner in a plan rooted in a near term matchup. Promoter Costroth seeks a spring date at Mission Street area in Los Angeles with Jack Gleason and Rudolph Anholz involved in the surrounding talks. Bottling Molson and local talent Barnsley clash with time and money on the line as boxing’s social scene expands in this city.
The article critiques patent medicines and medical claims, highlighting Dr. Pierce’s prescriptions and the push to reveal ingredients and effects. It notes irregularities in female health debates and references advertising, health reformers, and public concern over cures and safety.
The article outlines Ogden freight operations for the Army, detailing shifting quartermaster leadership from J. B. Barhe to L. A. Hunter, and massive yearly military shipments. It notes wartime scales, with millions of pounds moved, and cites President Harrison and Secretary of War figures shaping policy and flows through Ogden. It also mentions the funeral of John O'Toole and services for Joby Taste, tying local events to the broader freight narrative.
A lively game at the Deaf School gym pitted Ogden and neighboring teams in a boys and girls basketball event. Brighamites led early, with Farley star for the visitors and Jennen securing the banner for the home side amid strong showings by the Ogden high and visiting squads. The meet featured music, dancing, and spirited crowds as both teams showed growth potential for future league play.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a poultry or farm notice invoking free cholera cure with purchase, mentioning Meyntwy Hog Cholera Cure, Calttewy Poultry Bel ees, Bar Rows Covsmiselen, and a new site next to a trading company in Wagos, Muching. The legibility is poor and entities are uncertain.
A chaotic report details men at work stringing wire between key locations from here to Sparks Ali, with supervision by Mr Awan Wat and the QIGH CATS group. The efforts affect local streets and utilities, with several workers and a foreman coordinating tasks while observers note delays and safety concerns.
A late 19th century Dix Logan veterans gathering in Oxden united the D L encampment with the G A R as a consolidation. About 160 attendees heard Captain Mulalek recount Civil War experiences and General John A Dix themes while veterans from Santa Monica and the Philippines shared reminiscences. Light refreshments followed as the evening closed with plans for a future business meeting.
Funeral services for Mrs Leavitt were held at 2 pm in the Third Ward meeting house with musical tributes by local artists. Speeches spoke of her pioneering work for the church and county, noting her long service and rugged early life. Remains were interred in Ogden City cemetery as many relatives and neighbors paid respects.
A gnarled real estate notice touts 160acre ranches with wood allotments, horses, cattle, and irrigation in Teton Valley Idaho. Claims coal mines, lead and copper, abundant water, and a growing town with plots from 2 to 4 groats. Offers installment terms, tax info, and contact details for Clayton of Belt Dake and Windsor hotel offices.
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