Utah Farm Bureau Heads Plan Largest State Convention
Farm Bureau leaders and Utah agriculture officials announce the largest state convention in Utah history. Salt Lake City hosts the three day event January 21 through 23 with over 1000 expected attendees. Demonstrations, cooperative farm work films, and musical numbers highlight sessions.
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Farm Bureau
State Department of Agriculture
Italy Agricultural College
Utah State Farm Bureau Federation
Salt Lake
Utah Cooperative Livestock Association
Utah Poultry Producers’ Assotation
Utah Dairy Association
Utah Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association
The
Farm Bureau Tax Association
State Federalon
Utah Canning Crops’ Association
Utah Sugar Beet Growers' Cooperative Association
Uintah Basin Reported To Exceed Millard Seed Output
A seed house estimates Uintah basin produced 7,900,000 pounds versus Millard county's 6,500,000 pounds in 1324. A newspaper representative collecting data questions the figures and plans further publication.
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Uintah Basin
Millard County
First Class Gravel for New Road Section
Harry Allen of the state road commission returns from Salt Lake with tests on gravel located between Myton and Provo. He deems the gravel first class and notes at least a dozen pits will line the stretch. Work may start before spring with bid advertisements to follow.
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Harry Allen
State Road Commission
Salt Lake
Myton
Antelope
Mr. Allen
West Virginia Governor-Elect Gore Invited to Address Convention
Secretary of agriculture and West Virginia governor-elect Howard M. Gore was invited to speak at the convention, but attendance is not expected. Knight of Petaluma California representing the Central California Poultry Producers association was also invited and is believed to attend.
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Howard M. Gore
West Virginia
Knight
Petaluma
Cal
Central California Poultry Producers Association
Oil shale in Rockies could fuel US Navy for 430 years
Senator Phipps of Colorado explains oil shale deposits in Utah and Colorado top the Rockies. Navy reserves could provide about 3 billion barrels, lasting 430 years, with private and public lands totaling millions of acres. He notes Scotland’s shale failures warn of long-term profitability risks.
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Utah
Olorado
United States Navy
Teapot Dome
Rockies
Sonkoll
Rocky Mountain States
Stockles
Colo'do
Colo
Senator Phipps
Colorado
Hillary Jones
Otis Smith
Geological Survey
Special Oil ‘Commission
Navy
Texas
California
Com- Bee
Elko
Nevada
Scotland
Biography of Brigham Young and early Mormon roots
Brigham Young’s youth under stern father discipline shaped his quest for liberty and personal faith. He dodged rigid training, valued exercise and music, and built Salt Lake’s first notable theater. He wrestled swearing habits and pursued independent thought, joining the Methodists at twenty-two after exploration of multiple sects.
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Brigham
Brignan” Vvice
John Young
Hell
Salt Lake City
United States
Brigham Young
Miriam Works
Asa and
Jerusha Works
Aurelius
Cayuga County
New York
Brigthan
Hari
Mendon
Monroe County
Auer
Rochester
Lorenzo Dow Young
Joseph
Phineas
Brighem
Lorenzo’ Dow
England
Brigam Young
God
Heaven
Lorenzo Dow
Gras
Journal of Discourses
Brigham Youngs
Methodists
Episcopalians
New Lights
Irighun Young
Indian Land Purchasers Not Charged Extra for Water Prior to 1920
Washington informs buyers of Uintah Reservation land before 1920 that they would not pay extra for canal construction. Advertisements previously suggested land and water were sold together, but since 1920 land and water have been bid separately, easing purchaser expectations.
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Washington City
Uintah Reservation
Department of the Interior
Roosevelt man promotes Uintah basin in Denver
W L Woolfe of Roosevelt traveled to Denver on business and used a stop at a new radio station to broadcast information about the Uintah basin. He described the basin as interesting and variable during the broadcast.
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W. L. Woolfe
Roosevelt
Denver
Uintah Basin
Utah Legislature in Session Sees Repeals and New Enactments
The Utah legislature begins its session with several laws slated for repeal while many measures are enacted. Lawmakers consider changes across multiple policy areas as committees advance proposed bills.
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Utah
Opposition mounts to Dotsero cut-off project
The Colorado Dotsero cut-off faces strong opposition as the Interstate Commerce Commission may be asked to deny Denver & Rio Grande permission. A Uintah Basin petition seeks deferral or rejection, arguing delay of a Utah route. Governor Bamberger reportedly backs the movement, while W L Woolfe warns denial may push a Craig to Steamboat Springs line via the Uintah basin by the Moffat tunnel completion. The Utah Press Association plans an annual meeting in Salt Lake City January 24 25 26.
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Denver & Rio Grande
Uintah Basin
Salt Lake
Ulntai Basin
Bamberger
W. L. Woolfe
Roosevelt
Dotsero
Craig
Springville
Moffat
Utah Press Association
Heavier Jail Sentences for Bootleggers
A Utah report shows 1924 arrests by federal agents at 309 vs 237 in 1923. Seizures rose from 35 illicit distilleries to 73, with gallons of spirits 1615 and mash 27056. Federal jail terms increased from 25 to 150 months. state court jail terms rose from 47 to 38 months.
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Joseph E. Richards
Utah
Washington
Richards
Northwestern Colorado Rail Developments Spark Westward Expansion
Denver and Colorado focus on extending the Moffat road to Salt Lake City as the 1926 tunnel nears completion. Reports cite rich Northwestern resources including coal and oil, large mineral veins, extensive water for irrigation, and potential railroad linkups with Southern Pacific, Burlington, and Rock Island as eastern outlets.
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Denver
Colorado
Salt Lake City
Rocky Mountain News
Moffat
Moffat Road
Daotsero
Moffat Toad
Rockies
Unites States Geological Survey
Yampa
Wil
Steamboat Springs
Minera
Culu
Salt Lake
Namburgat Miztesia
Southern Pacific
Damburger Road
Moffat Tunnel
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Big Aun
Uintai Basin
Moe
Mlllarn County
Rocky Mountains
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Drew Pearson
America
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Thale
Oll Shales
Laurence C
the ‘Mornion Church
M. R. Werner
Ladies Home Journal
Utah Legislature
Interstate Commerce Commission
Moffar
Burlington
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