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Newspaper
Duchesne Courier
Location
Duchesne, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1930
Page
4
The writer denounces a proposed state tax commission with plenary powers to review bond issues and set taxes. Citing past abuses by irrigation districts, he warns such a body would usurp control, enable wasteful spending, and threaten property rights, urging rejection of the expansion of tax authority.
The piece argues against a proposed state tax commission with power to equalize valuations across counties. It warns such a body could raise taxes in some counties and harm mining by forcing uniform assessments. The author favors equity through economics over centralized oversight and questions the amendment’s impact on mining interests.
The Duchesne County Board of Education invites sealed proposals by Aug 30 1930 for erection and partial completion of a high school in Alt Emmons Duchesne County Utah. Plans by Joseph Monson Architect Salt Lake City. Bonds and deposits required with bids and plans available for review at Duchesne and Salt Lake offices.
Classified notice seeks a reliable man with no experience or capital needed to earn $8 to $15 daily. Write today to MeNESS CO Dept IL Freeport IN.
The piece cites 2 484 822 miles of unimproved dirt roads and 2 747 732 farms on such roads with 1 988 704 on slightly improved routes. It argues lasting agricultural prosperity requires all year access via surfaced, weatherproof roads and notes low cost long lasting surfaces exist to serve rural areas.
A Boston man William Blackstone is credited as Americas first booster. He persuaded settlers to move across the Charles River to found Boston. Hawthorne’s granddaughter remarks that Boston has not needed another booster since then as Massachusetts marks its tercentenary.
Lester Stott of Duchesne Utah filed August 9 1930 for discharge from debts in Bankruptcy No 11990 in the District Court of the United States for Utah. Hearing set October 3 1930 at two oclock in Salt Lake City before the United States District Judge to show cause why discharge should not be granted. Creditors may appear and file written opposition with Referee 4 McConnell Salt Lake City.
Probate and guardianship notices appear in county records, listing actions, petitioners, respondents, and deadlines. The notice advises consulting the county clerk or signers for official details and required filings.
Estate of Ylester Eliott deceased creditors must present claims with vouchers to George Ely, administrator, at Myton Duchesne County Utah or before October 24 1930. J Dart attorney for administrator. First publication August 29 1930 last publication September 26 1930.
Numerous Utah towns report infrastructure plans and events. Projects include a new $300,000 high school in Bingham Canyon, anticipated federal buildings in Midvale, and a long distance Bell telephone line from Salt Lake to Denver. Bank resources across the state total $195,610,490.85 with no failures in two years.
Creditors must file claims with vouchers to Robert G. Porter attorney in Duchesne Utah by September 25 1950. Clifford Roberts administrator is named. First publication July 25 1930 last publication August 15 1930.
Delinquent stock assessments dated June 2 1930 for Utland Ditch Company Arcadia Utah list shareholders C H Morehouse Charles Miller with shares and amounts owed. Delinquent parcels may be sold at the secretary treasurer L J Gilbert residence July 27 1930 at 2 p m to cover assessments advertising and sale costs.
In the District Court of Duchesner County Utah creditors must present claims with vouchers to the administrator at residence in Myton before September 5 1930. Dated August 5 1030. T IOMER W ROBISON Administrator
Public notice of delinquent stock assessments dated May 10 1930 from Bonet Lake Fork Western Irrigation Utah. Lists shareholders Swasey Fartie Mottit Cox Mottit and Madsen with certificate numbers shares and amounts due plus costs of sale. Notice sets July 10 1930 at 9 p.m. to pay delinquencies.
State Engineer in Salt Lake City publishes notice that Ephram Lambert of Roosevelt Utah has filed to appropriate water from Balfour Spring in Duchesne County. Water to irrigate 160 acres and supply domestic needs, with details on diversion point and timing from April 1 to October 31, plus year round use as needed. File No 10888. protests by affidavit within 30 days after publication.
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