Government ownership may restore competition in power
L A Hollenbeck argues that industrial consolidation harms competition and harms voters. He cites electricity and big business as distorting forces, advocates government ownership of electrical power to distribute profits and restore competition, and notes congressional fights over Boulder Dam and Muscle Shoals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Hollenbeck
Lke
Congress
Muscle Shoals
Boulder Dam
Wilbur
U. S. Senate
Washington
Democratic Party
Sound program to extend road building this winter
The American Farm Bureau Federation urges state legislatures to extend road construction this winter to reduce unemployment and revive business. It argues low interest rates, cheap materials, and abundant labor make now ideal for unprecedented road work, which would improve transport, aid farmers cut off from markets, and help prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Farms Bureau Federation
Making the World Safe For Bureaucracy
An analytical critique argues politics dominates daily life with officials overseeing most personal actions. It warns state and rights erosion as individual freedoms shrink under growing bureaucratic control.
Notice of Sale of Farm Animals in Fruitland Utah
Notice of sale to recover damages for misdeeds at Nymphus W Murdock premises. Auction at residence Fruitland Utah January 5 1931. Black mare branded del Te left shoulder weight 750 pounds age about 7 years. Black horse age about 8 years weight about 1000 pounds branded 1 1 left shoulder. Sale at 2 pm January 5 1931. Clifton Controller and Poundkeeper Fruitland Precinct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fruitand
Utah
Nymphus W. Murdlock
del Te
Clifton
Friluithind
Notice to Creditors in the Will of Allen J. Feller
Creditors must present claims with vouchers to Robert G. Porter attorney at law Duchesne Utah on or before February 28 1931 Executrix Nellie Feller. First publication December 27 1930 last publication January 22 1981.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen J. Feller
Robert G. Porter
Duchesne
Utah
Nellie Feller
Executrix
Earliest Police Force Formed Under Charles the Wise
The first organized police dated from Charles the Wise who ruled France from 1204 to 1380. He established a permanent body of officials to enforce the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles the Wise
France
Feeding operations at Allred ranch in Duchesne County
Horace L Allred of Roosevelt runs 90 head of steers on a south town ranch. He emphasizes humane feeding, ample manger space, water access, straw bedding, and plan to add grain later. The herd, mostly two year olds, offers insight into finishing ages and boosts demand for hay and grain. County agent notes this could raise local farm income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace L. Allred
Roosevelt
Hla
Mr. Allred
Duchesne County
Allred
Deseret News Opposes Anti Gun Laws
The Deseret News condemns anti gun laws as criminal empowerment arguing that harsher restrictions would prevent armed citizens from protecting home and family. It notes past dangers of robbery and calls for prohibiting law abiding citizens from owning revolvers or pistols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deseret News
Salt Lake City
Pony Express
Science seeks origin mystery of petroleum formation
Scientists, likened to detectives, probe a 100 million year old oil mystery. The Ameri van Research foundation notes two leading theories the organic and inorganic. They discuss deposition ages and why oil quality varies by region and geologic history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Sherlock Holmes
Philo Vance
Ameri van Research Foundation
Bradford- Allegheny
Pennsylvania
Bradford-Allegheny
Truck Farms Now Bloom in Outlaw Territory
In Tucunicarl New Mexico the Mesa Redonda area once famed for outlaws is now dotted with truck farms. Homesteaders returned as farming expanded from large tracts to smaller plots. E. J. Smith developed Willow Springs farm with 15 acres and a spring fed basin, adding two tractor powered pumps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucunicarl
N. M
Mesa Redonda
Southwest
E. J. Smith
Willow ‘Springs
Smith
Nebraska Bridge Named for Noted Indian Chief
Chief Wan honsie regarded as last great chief of the Pottawattamies. The Missouri river bridge at Nebraska City is named for him. The Waubonsie record details the tribe’s migrations from Indiana to Lake Michigan shore, then to Iowa Missouri and Kansas, compiled with Smithsonian collaboration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska City
Neb
Wanhonsie
Missouri River
Pottawattamies
Indiana
Lake Michigan
Towa
Missouri
Kansas
Ufe Lof
Waubbonsie
Waubonsie Bridge Company
Smithsonian Institution
Washington
Stray Buffalo Alarm Scares Altus Cattle Herd
Olial N. B. Coker, a farmer near Altus, finds prize cattle cowering in a corner as a stray buffalo bull lashes out with snorts and headbutt threats. The animal bears brass horn rings indicating it wandered from a private herd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altus
Olial N. B. Coker
Near Here
Eld
Coker
Don Juans fall from steps halts Detroit theater gag
Don Juan actor Arnold Beardsley sank through a collapsed theater set stairway at the Little theater Detroit as the path to hell gave way. The accident sparked startled cheers and the audience rose in reaction to the mishap and improvised improvage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Juan
Hells
Detroit
Hell
Juan
Arnold Beardsley
South Dakota Outlaw Wayne Kelly Killed After Manhunt
Wayne Kelly, famed South Dakota frontier figure likened to Billy the Kid, was shot and killed by deputies as he attempted to flee from a ranch near Covert on the Moreau River after a lengthy chase. Earlier captures and escapes highlighted a year of relentless pursuit across the Slim Luttes region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
Wayne Kelly
South Dakota
Billy, the Kid
Arizona
New Mexico
Zane Gray
Kelly
Montana
Wyoming
North Dakota
Jall
Covert
Moreau River
Siven
Maud Short
Short
Jack Kelly
Sheep Acquitted in Belgian Child's Death
In Verjers Belgium under a historic penal law animals can be punished for offenses. A four year old boy allegedly teased a sheep who then pushed him into a river. The court acquitted the sheep, accepting the defense that the child provoked the animal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verjers
Belgium
Bell Ringing Strike Hits Harmsworth Bell Ringers
Church bell ringers in Harmsworth strike over duties to attend services. Dispute cites no church attendance as part of job requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmsworth
England
Whitney Stable Carries On Family Racing Legacy
Follows father Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney as he continues the racing stable and breeding operation started by William C. Whitney and carried on by his son Sonny Whitney. The Whitney established light blue and brown silks remain a defining symbol as the third generation takes up the brood and racing duties worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney
Harry Payne Whitney
Whitney
William C. Whitney
Carrie
Sonny Whitney
Che’ Whitney
America
Osiris Captain’s Son, Born at Sea, Never Lands Ashore
Adriaun O’Ltara, aged 81, son of the Osiris captain owner, born aboard the tramp steamer during South Seas trading. He reportedly set foot on land only once when the vessel recently berthing in an Australian port for coal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adriaun O'lTara
South Seas
Boned
Australlia
Hi Ho Saga Reflects Chinatown Dispute Over Ideas
An aged newspaper item discusses the Hi Ho tale set in Chinatown, highlighting tensions around disagreement and the safety of exchange. The piece notes that perfect agreement would abolish discussion, implying friction in public dialogue and community dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hi Ho
Chinatown
Duchesne Utah Water Works Bonds Redeemed in 1931
Notice that the City of Duchesne Utah calls for redemption on January 1 1931 of 4000 of 1916 waterworks bonds due December 1 1930. Bonds numbered 2 through 5 in 1000 denominations bear 6 percent interest until paid. Redemption funds and interest will be held by the National Bank of Commerce New York City on January 1 1931.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duchesne
Utah
Duchesne County
National Bank of Commerce
New York City
N. Y
City OF
Doychesne County
Delinquent Shares Sold By Red Creek Irrigation Co Utah
Delinquent stock of Red Creek Irrigation Co Fruitland Utah to be sold January 2 1931 at 2 o clock p m at Tockhill s Store Fruitland to pay several back assessments including Wilkerson s 10 00 April 9 1930 3 43 July 5 1930 and 1930 Oct 20 for delinquent charges plus advertising costs and sale expenses signed ll E Rookhill secretary Fru itland Utah
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tockhill
Fruitland
Utah
Wilkerson
Ll. E. Rookhill
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the Duchesne Courier
Povern
Nebraska
Wayne Reily
Quilaw
Paris
Warden Mek. Wilson
Washington, D. C
Kellogg
Amercan
Rola Hass
Hassan Noury
Mount Ararat
Turkey
Lawrences
G. C. Kohl
Hildur W. Johnston
City Recorder
RED Creek Irrigation Company
Fruitland, Utah
Chattel
Placer Claims
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