Ashley Smith and the early fur trade quest to the Pacific
The article recounts Uidah Strong Smith and partners like Sublette guiding early fur trade ventures from western New York to the Great Basin and Great Salt Lake regions. It notes Ashley’s expedition against Arikara and the search for a westward passage to the Pacific, with routes through Utah and Nevada, ending near the Colorado and Needles regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L Vatey
Henry
Ashley
Tenry
William Waldo
Ashley Gmrty
Smith
Will Ashley
Ashley Company
Lois
Erie
Rendez
Salt Lake City
Sublette
Great A Lake
Yellowstone
Exha
Pacific
Canton
Jason
Great Basin
Salt Lake
Smith Praif
Zio
Pacific Ocean
Great Salt Lake
Little Uta
Ashley's
Tim "Adams
Sintes
Fienlante
Adams River
Nevada
Colo“ny
Virginie
Tye
Colorado
Needles
A Miding
San Gabriel
Deer population climbs in Uinta National Forest report
The annual Uinta National Forest fish and game report lists 100 more deer than last year while elk 0 and other species stay near stationary. Predators include 1600 coyotes and 400 bobcats. beaver 600 and mink 450. About 1,000 hunters killed 220 deer and 11 bears this season in Utah counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uinta ‘National Forest
Charles DeMolsy
Provo
Unitu National Forest
National Forest
Utah
Wasatch
Duchesne
Juab
Sanpete
Counties
Why Abolish the Office or County Agent in Duchesne
County Commissioners debated the 1931 budget cutting the County Extension Agent expense account. McConkie and Wells favored the move while Billings opposed. The author argues eliminating the office harms rural progress, citing the agent’s campaigns and outreach that boosted agriculture and economic improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McConkie
Wells
Billings
Duchesne County
Ana “Sf
OfeConkie and
Organization of Cooperative Bull Associations
Better Homes Campaign
Funk
MaeConkie
Johnson
Ra. Fouk
Duchesne
Punk
Duchesne County Agent Annual Report Highlights Extension Work
The Duchesne County Extension Service reports progress in crops and farming practices. Trebi barley planting expands acreage and seed distribution supports future planting. Alfalfa and sweet clover adoption varies by area with recommendations to balance yield. Home gardens and beautification programs gain local cooperation and the Roosevelt campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah Basin
Pitting
Duchesne County
Duchesne City
Re. W
Soosevelt
Turning the Page on a Troubled Year 1931
A reflective note urges readers to discard gloom from 1931 as a new year approaches. It warns of ongoing economic hardship and rising crime if resolve falters, but calls for personal determination to foster progress and improve society in 1980.
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Que
Anc
Christmas Services Bring Crowds To Local Church
Christmas Eve service at 7 30 drew a full house with a child program and gift distribution. Midnight service at 12 30 featured Silent Night sung by James Dalgleish and others with accompaniment by Mrs A M Murdock. Address urged extending Christmas spirit throughout the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ofrs
James Dalgleish
Grant Afur Flock
J. Puke
Cameron
A. M. Murdock
Sunday Evening Service at St Pauls Church
A Sunday evening service will be held at 7 30 at St Pauls Church this coming Sunday. Morning services remain at the usual hours with Church School at 10 30 and Morning Prayer and address at 10 30. The address topic is After Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Church
Woodruff Home Reopens After Woodpile Help
Blue Bell Afr and Mrs Woodruff express gratitude to neighbors for support as they return to duties. Porter Merrell, with many teachers and deacons, helped by burning woodchips and helping build a large woodpile at Mr and Mrs W B Woodruff's home on Saturday.
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Afr
W. B. Woodruff
Muns
Porter Merrell
Heaviest Christmas Mailing in Duchesne History
Postmaster William N. Itzwater of Duchesne Indiana reports the year saw the heaviest Christmas mailing since the town’s founding. Office forces of 80 kept operations smooth as Government mail service added extra trucks to handle inbound and outbound Christmas mail and the surge in money orders and parcels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William N. Itzwater
Duchesne
Ind
Fitawater
Ward
False Economy Releases County Farm Agent
A local letter argues that drastic budget cuts harm county services by eliminating the County Farm Agent, Mr. Funk. The writers claim he generates significant revenue for farmers and their communities, urging reemployment or reduced travel expenses to preserve essential agricultural support. They cite farmer support and insist a dollar well spent is practical economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Therads
Funk
Str
Perhas
John BP. Madseh
W. It, Case
County Budget For The Year 1931
Fragmentary page notes the county budget for 1931 and a Christmas greeting. It mentions honeymoon travelers Mr. and Mrs. Lamond Lloyd and Margaret Woodruff, with a continuation note for the last page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Lamond Lloyd
Salt Lake
Meg. Lloyd
Margaret Woodruff
W. B. Woodruff
Margaret
Uintah Basin Hopes in rio Grande Decision
In a Utah case the Interstate Commerce Commission granted the Rio Grande authority to control the Moffat Line with three conditions. The Basin advocates seek through routes enabling joint trackage from Craig to Denver and eventual Basin railroad development. The Uintah Basin Railroad League asks for public backing, funding, and continued advocacy.
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Binsin
Ief
Inter- State Commerce
Comimlaston
Illo Grande Railroad
Arent
King
Colton
Lootbouren
Utah
Pa Bora
Inter State Commerce
Paes Saarte
Salt Lake City
Basin
Commerce Commission
Rio Grande
Moffat
Craig
Belives
Hilo Grande
Uintah
Provo
Mississippi River
Pacific Coast
Uintah Basin
Denver
Union Pacific
Oregon
Commission
Ilo
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