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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1908
Page
8
An advertorial promotes maple syrup made from white Washington wheat, claiming a lengthy 95 hour preparation including steam soakings and curing. It asserts the product is easily digested because the wheat is thoroughly flaked to allow digestive juices access, and promises quicker digestion than a non flaked version.
In hot weather Mapl Flake suggests eating Tess meat and Tet diet to maximize nourishment with minimal heat production. The ad touts wheat based meals as desirable during summer, urging readers to order a package now and implying satisfaction if they try it.
The Denver Post reports a third meeting with Joe Gans planned for September at the Colma club. Wattling Nelson vows stronger training, notes past defeats at Goldfield and Celina, and proclaims he will win by knockout or decisive decision while defending his title and asserting superiority over his rival.
An advertisement for The Swift Specific Company of Atlanta promotes a vegetable preparation claimed to cleanse the blood and permanently cure various skin diseases by removing acids and impurities. The copy asserts external treatments fail and promises free advice to all who request it.
A garbled note mentions Fadden Erne and Hawning, with plans to stop and await guidance from BNL regarding a situation. The writer requests checks on men, warns against losses, and anticipates being on the short end when they meet again.
An ambiguous OCR reading lists several city names and scores, including Indianapolis, Kanana City, Louisville, Toledo, Columbus, Saint Paul, and Minawayu Ie, with scattered numbers like 8, 10, 4, 1, and 16. The fragment shows misreads and lacks a clear event or outcome.
July 3 reports Lincoln and Sioux City split a doubleheader with both games at 10-1. Pitcher notes include Omaha beating Denver 5-0 as Hall fanned and stranded runners. Other games feature Pueblo routing but details are garbled. two pitchers Gilmore and Bator used in a rough match.
Brooklyn won 2 to 0 as Pittsburg was unable to score. Brooklyn pitchers held the visitors to scattered hits while Brooklyn’s offense produced runs. Chicago and Boston split a doubleheader with Chicago winning first game 3 2 and Boston taking the second 4 1. New York defeated St Louis 14 to 9 with strong hitting from McCinnity and Needham in the lineup.
Baseball briefs note Washington defeated Chicago 5 to 4 in an American League game. Mentions key players and pitchers and describes a tense late-inning finish. Detroit and Boston results mixed with tied games and notable performances by Washington pitchers and batters.
A malformed report notes a boxing match in the Pacific Coast League with unclear names and scores. It mentions fighters possibly Boge Bianchi and Anne He, plus a listed opponent with a one to two score, and references to other possible participants including Vallerines and Menateyy without clear details.
A rugged report from the Portland area notes the Indians leading the race in a tight matchup while Vancouver and Spokane swap scores. Key players Batterton Sugden Klilocy and Rogers are mentioned along with an Attic double and a late seventh inning rally.
Bids must be received by August 16 for multiple concession stands at the fairgrounds for September 9 and 10. Up to six cold drink stands, four lemonade or soft drink stands, popcorn, candy, and other attractions with option for huts or cotters. Each bid should state handling plan and proposed building, with up to six thousand attendees expected daily. Director General of the Fair will grant additional privileges and may add openings. Bids marked Bids for Pair Concessions to be sent to undersigned.
A quirky local baseball tale centers on Plain City Warren facing Kennedy's in a challenged $100 game at Pioneer Park. Kennedy's promised free meals from Kennedy's Cafe for the players, but the Plain City Warren squad proved too strong as Kennedy's struggled to score. The hosts took a 14 run victory while Kennedy's left with a humbled crowd and hungry kids.
Fragmented report describes Lambeth conference actions praises moral progress toward peace, accepts complex appeals for international cooperation, and notes appreciation for services by bishops and lay delegates. The muddled text mentions bishops of Ripon, Manchester, and Perth and references wartime ethics and trade considerations.
Professor WW. M. Melendrien takes over Weber Academy as principal from Chicago training. He plans improvements in buildings and equipment, aiming to ready the school for the new year. Work is advancing, with occupancy expected at the start of the term and many students pursuing higher honors.
Valley Restaurant offers Mountain trout and spring chicken at reasonable rates. Carl Johnava, proprietor, advertises attentive service and hospitality with emphasis on fresh, tasty dishes. Local readers invited to dine.
H Bullen Jr a state holdover and William H Maughn of Cache county ward spoke in Ogden yesterday on politics. Bullen says he must serve another term in the legislature while Maughn is open to a race but not seeking a specific office. They express concern for Cache Valley prospects if weather worsens. an Oregon Short Line excursion to Salt Lake is advertised with a round trip fare.
The Jambringe eight, key to Britain’s hopes, was defeated by a Belgian crew from Club Maurice in the International regatta. The Belgian crew won after a long, challenging race, with Oxford and Leander among notable competitors affected by results.
Preparations in Ogden for Labor Day September 7th promise a grand celebration. A huge parade will unite unions and civic groups with an anticipated turnout of at least twenty five thousand, featuring athletic contests and speeches by labor leaders at Glenwood Park, aiming to surpass last year’s attendance.
The Inter Mountain Fair association offers loans secured by mortgage on 21 acres of fair grounds and improvements. Interest guaranteed and payable semiannually with security, seeking buyers of bonds or guaranteed gold bonds. Remaining bonds to be sold to fund improvements and ongoing fair ground enhancements.
Funeral services for Herman Cardo were held at Pyne Ward with Bishop Georke Sovsitu presiding. Speakers included J John Wileun Riders, Mak O. Bealen, Walter Crane, and Bistop Bimini, with Ely Nevada personnel and Backes Lamner company members in attendance. Excursion mentions Portland trip via Oregon Stork Line, convention notes, and Portland Seattle rates.
Reports from London on the Universal Peace Conference highlight immense interest and signaled significance. Delegations from the Americas and other regions gather amid discussions of civilian protection, disarmament, and postwar cooperation, with extensive coverage of participants and proposed outcomes.
Readers are invited on an excursion to Canada via Oregon, visiting towns such as Lethovis and Stirling with a route that includes Salt Lake City and Ogden. The Yellowstone Park journey is described with overnight stays, hotel plans, and a push toward coastal connections, detailing travel by land and rail and noting stops at multiple settlements along the way.
The text announces a public dining event at a local restaurant run by LEO and FOON proprietors. It mentions a private salact dinner party and a charity or extra fine funday diner with unclear details. The garbledOCR provides limited readable facts about a dining venue and operators at 472 Thane with Btrosk Ogden Utery.
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