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Newspaper
Duchesne Courier
Location
Duchesne, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1925
Page
5
A report notes 127 cows producing 1000 pounds or more of butterfat, including 105 Holsteins, 14 Guernseys and one brown Swiss, with many Friesians in other countries also surpassing 1600 pounds.
Death notice from Jensen reports Wil liam J. Stewart a longtime Ashley valley pioneer. Son of Jack Stewart and Sally Gentry Stewart he helped found Springville’s first settlers and opened the area’s first store. He served long as Jensen district trustee and is survived by his widow, three sons, five daughters, and a brother Erle Stewart of Jensen.
The 8D Company files an Interstate Commerce Commission application in Washington DC seeking a certificate of public convenience and necessity for a new rail line. The proposed route extends from Provo Utah east through Utah and surrounding counties to connect with Craig, Moffat County Colorado, covering about 297 miles.
A Roosevelt business man known for active public work died after a long illness. He had cancer of the stomach and underwent an operation deemed hopeless. After returning from Salt Lake he prepared for sale of his stock and furniture but fell ill with flu. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. today at the L D S church in Roosevelt with Rev. M M Fryer officiating.
James L. Rice made a business trip to Salt Lake Monday. A new service station is planned just this side of Antelope bridge. Many residents entertain and visit, with reports of flu, small epidemics, and community events across Duchesne.
A department of agriculture survey shows frost and cold damage to peach orchards across Utah with harvests expected to be well below normal. Seventy growers from Boxelder Utah Weber Davis Salt Lake counties report heavy losses while Washington County escaped frost impact. The survey asked percent of examined peach buds that are dead.
Sunday School at 11:00 a.m. Evening prayer and sermon led by Rev. George W. Hewes with charge of services at St. Pauls Episcopal Church.
The Intermountain stock show opened in Salt Lake City last Tuesday and is expected to break previous entry records. Reports indicate entries will exceed the best record of seven years, with more stockmen attending and many of America's finest breeding and fat stock on display.
G S Bowers of Duchesne posts a sale of raspberry and strawberry plants at individual prices. Limited quantities available from a local seller offering home garden stock direct to buyers.
Sealed bids for all merchantable dead timber in about 424 acres in Uintah National Forest Utah will be received by the Forest Supervisor Provo Utah until April 20 1925. Estimated 421000 linear ft of Douglas Fir mine props. Minimum bid 1.26 per M for linear feet. A 1.25 per M stumpage deposit and 100 bid deposit required. Right to reject bids reserved. Obtain full sale details from Forest Supervisor Provo Utah.
In Duchesne precinct Utah I Alba Poulson announce a public sale of a red hair faced cow branded with two T's connected rib left swallow fork left crop right at my ranch on the 8th day of April at 2 p m. to cover feed bill costs of auction and advertising.
The article notes scientists increasingly entertain the possibility that elements may not be fundamentally indivisible and that transmutation could occur. It cites the German mercury to gold report and discusses how energy conservation and matter indivisibility ideas have weakened while caution remains.
Discussion on how telephones may teach clearer speech over time. The Nation's Business notes optimism is tempered by miscommunication risks such as spelling letters and garbling words. The eye records words better than the ear, and careful pronunciation is urged to avoid garbled messages.
The stinging snake is a myth and no competent observer has seen one. The closest real snake is Farancia obacula, a harmless species with a tail spike, known in the South as hoop snake rainbow snake mud snake or stinging snake.
A short tale from the New York Sun about a boy pretending to be named Sam after years of teasing. Samson’s self chosen name “Sam” avoids heavy work in a cramped office setting with a business girl observing the office dynamics.
Yerba mate is a South American plant used to brew a tea like beverage. It has sparked feuds and even international wars as groups seek secrets of cultivation and preparation held sacred by its keepers.
Excerpted lines discuss love, misery, and perception in relationships. The speaker argues women overthink what men do not see and mocks emotional fragility, using provocative phrases to critique gender dynamics. The fragment reflects early 20th century tone and social attitudes.
In the Duchesne County Utah district court sheriff sale set for April th at 2 pm front door of the county courthouse Duchesne the Northwest Quarter of Section 23 Township 8 South Range 9 West Uintah Special Meridian totaling 40 acres with all appurtenances. Chase Moulton doing business as Moulton Garage sues George Broadhead and Mary L. Broadhead. Dated March 10 1925.
State Engineer announces application by Saran Harmon of Provo Utah to appropriate 0.91 acre feet of water from Avintaggin Creek for 66.71 acres of land. Water diversion point near Section 28, Township 65 South Range 3 West. Protests due within 30 days by affidavit with $1 fee.
In the Fourth Judicial District Duchesne County Utah Sheriff sale to satisfy estate of Giles W Brooks defendants include David and Sarah Broadhead and Lewis and Lucy Fausett. Sale set April th at 2 oclock P M at the county court door beginning at SE corner of NE quarter of Section 12 T 38 R 9 W USM. includes water rights. March 9 1995. ARZY NI Mitchell Sheriff. Robert G Porter attorney for plaintiffs. Duchesne Utah
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