Which came first, the chicken or the egg? In the Intermountain Farmers Association history, the egg came first. Launched in 1923 as a business cooperative to boost local economies, the Utah Poultry Producers Association achieved success by quickly establishing egg receiving plants in key Utah locations. Recognizing market growth in other commercial territories, the … [Read more...]
Jefferson, Hamilton and Marriner Eccles
“There is a problem with Capitalism,” I hear young people say. “Capitalism and corporations are killing this country!” But is capitalism really the problem? Capitalism is a system that works if that system isn’t manipulated by special interests. The founding fathers knew that decentralized power was a key to creating opportunity but capitalism has the tendency to centralize … [Read more...]
What to Do and What to See in Utah in November
November Activities November 11th: Nordic Folk Music - Skolkis in Concert. Presented by Salt Lake Scandinavian Music & Dance. Held at the Clubhouse at 850 E South Temple. Starts at 7:30 pm. $15 entry admission, payable at the door. Suitable for kids and families. November 11th: Mastering Nature Photography. Free photography seminar presented by Photo Adventures … [Read more...]
Where Lies the Grave Robber
On a howling, frigid morning in January, 1862, a group of officers rowed across the Great Salt Lake with a prisoner. The prisoner’s head wept blood where his ears had been severed. The words ‘I robbed graves’ were branded across his forehead. His name was Jean Baptiste. On Antelope Island, the officers built him a small shack with few comforts, then left him to live out his … [Read more...]