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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1908
Page
3
An odd garbled notice mentions hogs and an opening day at a county park. It references Parkshires and Chester Whites among breeds and rents, with unclear dates and nonsensical phrases.
A fragmentary notice discusses a farmer who aims to grow hogs for market, describes grinding hogs for feed, and mentions price effects and future attention to hog intestines. It hints at departmental involvement and warns readers of rising concerns about supply and regulation.
Fragmentary report details department awards and medal classes including Berkshire entries and notable names. It references various class numbers and medal types with scattered references to teams, individuals, and events. The readable text hints at awards for different breeds and livestock showing contexts with minimal coherent structure.
William Howard Taft runs for president with James Schoolgraft Sherman as his running mate. The ticket emphasizes reform, national unity, and executive experience to guide domestic policy and foreign affairs.
Disjointed report shows cash absent for horses and a scheme at the Meantook division. Officials from various departments publish notice regarding a sale and related references dated September 20, listing items and stakes in a local business matter.
The article discusses military aviation's potential impact with Theodore Roosevelt and William Jennings Bryan era figures cited. It weighs aircraft speed, altitude, range, and armor against antiaircraft fire, naval support, and ground defenses. It contemplates aerial warfare roles, including scout, bombardment, and the strategic value of air power for decisive battles and city defense.
The article discusses the launching of the St. Vincent and the relative naval power of Britain. Secretary Metcalf’s remarks on world naval balance, costs, and the need for continued American naval expansion are summarized with figures and comparisons to other powers.
A long article discusses Philadelphia preparations for the 225th anniversary of its founding, including a week of parades, a first historian pageant, exhibitions across the city, river displays, and numerous civic events aimed at drawing visitors from across the state and region. It mentions a grand program of parades, historic pageants, and cultural exhibitions. The piece frames the city’s plans as a major municipal celebration with wide appeal.
Gill Papke wins a sizable prize in a local race or contest as the purse reaches about $1,800 with most of it likely to be awarded. The event appears to have drawn interest from spectators and involved notable participants, with the outcome favoring Papke.
Ei Paso Texas September 16 celebration of Dia de Independencia began yesterday with hooning cannon and ringing bells. The day’s fiestas are planned across Mexico with elaborate events and minimal border disturbances noted near the river.
The American Association of Traveling Passenger Agents, meeting in Seattle, unanimously adopted a resolution favoring higher freight rates. The action aims to prevent adverse effects on the travel industry and to stabilize earnings for agents amid changing market conditions.
San Jose Cal Sept 10 Local authorities are certain that the man known as John Hatfield now in jail at Sherman Texas is James G C Dunham sought for a sextuple murder twelve years ago Judge Welsh issued a bench warrant for Dunham and the man will be brought here for identification
In Kearney Nebraska a 29 year old man, a passenger on the Union Pacific Overland Limited, died by his own hand after stabbing a fellow traveler and then leaping from a window. The victim held a Los Angeles destination ticket as the event occurred in the yards of the station.
A Republican county convention is called for September 26, 1908 at 12:30 a.m. at the Weber County Courthouse in Ogden City to nominate candidates for county offices. Delegates from districts will meet September 23, 1908 at the chairman's appointed locations to select delegates and certify nominations to the County Clerk as required by law.
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