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Duchesne Courier

Location

Duchesne, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1922

Page

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Predatory Animals Killed At Cost Of 63259 Dollars

The annual report by George E. Holman shows 3774 predatory animals killed in the cooperative campaign ending June 30. Costs totaled 63259.03 with federal and state shares. kills included coyotes 3394, bobcats 364, wolves 1, lions 11, bears few.

George E. Holman State Board of Agriculture Bureau of Biological Survey United States Department of Agriculture Holman National Stockmen’s Association National Forest Service State Fish and Game Departtment Kaibab Mr. Himan Dixie Forest San Juan Dolores River Colorado Uintah Grand Counties Duchesne County Fillmore Forest Grand County

Fire Destroys School at Strawberry

Fire of unknown origin destroyed the Straw berry schoolhouse Wednesday night. Isaac Baum discovered the blaze at 11 30. No firefighting means available, and sparks from nearby campers may have started it. No insurance. This is the third school building burned recently and replacement before opening is doubtful.

Strawberry Isaac Baum

Predator control methods and bounties debate in livestock losses

The report describes a hunter killing one deer, poisoning carcasses, and skinning two more while other predators are blamed for livestock losses. It cites Lt Hollan on data gaps, states many bountied animals came from other states or were reused, and notes bounty payments ending reduced trap and poison station losses. Plans claim continued campaigns will end predatory threats to livestock and wildlife.

Mr. Hollan Ulal

Nation to Spend 200 Million on Highways in Three Years

The post office appropriation bill authorizes 190 million for federal aid roads and 10 million for national forest roads across 23 states. The plan targets 26 thousand miles of federal aid roads, with total highway outlay nearing 668 million including prior sums. Oregon leads forest road funding with 2.27 million for 210 miles.

Frederic J. Haskin United States Post Office Alabama Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Idaho Ilinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Lou~ Island Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Motona Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virgin Wisconsin Wyoming

Public calls for lower tariff slow to gain Senate support

The piece notes gradual Republican openness to reducing tariff schedules but says no major shift will stop the measure. It cites leaders and nine of ten Republicans backing continued debate while a middle group pushes for meaningful cuts to make the bill more acceptable.

Washington Senate Congress Senate Finance Committee McCumber

Utah Issues Five 100000 Notes for Temporary State Loan

The Utah State Board of Loan Commissioners issued five notes of 100000 each at 4 percent to Irving National Bank New York for 500000 total. Dated August 1 and due December 31 1922 the notes are part of a plan using anticipated 1923 tax revenues to borrow in advance without increasing constitutional state indebtedness.

State Board of Loan Commissioners Utah Irving National Bank of New York Board of Loan Commissioners

DuChesne Band To Offer Free Gongerets Each Saturday

The Du Chesne band, organized for the Fourth celebration, receives praise and community support. Businesses contribute to cover expenses as citizens arrange weekly free music on Main street Saturdays from six to eight PM.

Duchesne Oiy Main Street

Carbon County Adopts New Salary Schedule for Officials

At a monthly meeting the Carbon county commissioners raised the salaries of the commissioners to 1200 and county treasurers to 2400 while cutting the county clerk to 2100 and reducing the surveyor by 300. Sheriff and other officials salaries were set at 2400 and 1800 respectively. J G Callaway named speech officer for the Price Castle gate pavement at 150 per month with a 1000 bond. Sheriff Kelter ordered three deputies dismissed and Deputy D M Adamson in Scofield district to dismiss all deputies.

Carbon County

Forms of Corporation Tax Returns Available

Forms for making returns on special taxes under the revenue act of July 1921 are now available at the Salt Lake Internal Revenue office. Return and payment must be made by July 1, 1922 to avoid penalty. Regulations and forms on capital stock tax are obtainable from the collector or his offices. The act requires domestic corporations to pay an annual excise tax equal to 6 percent for each $1000 of the fair average value of capital stock exceeding $500, including surplus and undivided profits in its value.

Collector of Internal Revenue Salt Lake

Utah Rural Population On Farms In Census Report

The census bureau reports Utahs rural population at 140 249 people or 31.2 percent of the state total with 370 residing on farms or gardens inside city limits. Idaho has 200 902 rural residents, 46.5 percent of its population, with 433 living within city limits.

Census Bureau

Moffat tunnel project awaits start within 30 days

W P Robinson announced the Moffat tunnel commission will commence work within thirty days. The board of consulting engineers reported 6 720 000 is sufficient for construction and proposed a western portal relocation to avoid rock, plus a pioneer tunnel to speed main bore completion.

Moffat Tunnel W. P. Robinson Commission Board of Consulting Engineers D. W. Brunton Denver J. Vipond Dryis J. Waldo Smith New York City Tunnel Commission Ater Buck Creek Valley

Harding Denies Clemency for Political Prisoners

President Harding declares no general amnesty for political prisoners as long as he is president. He says only prisoners guilty of war act offenses should be reviewed after Justice reports, with a strict ban on pardons for those advocating overthrow by violence. Delegation seeks amnesty for eighty seven prisoners and presents a million-signature petition.

Harding Department of Justice

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Alice Sinclaire Dakotas George J. Gould Europe Gould Hoa Mark Sullivan Fordney House Ways and Means Committee Kaiser William Doorn Holland Gongerts Utah Parms Moffat A. A. Alt Topeka A. N. Alt James Grant Sunnyside Manti Jay Pope St. Paul’s Guild A. Snow R. W. Kroup Ernest. CG. Robbins Bank of Duchesne Myton State Bank J. A. Alfred of Latuda N. P. Ottosen Talmage A. J. Feller
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