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Newspaper
Duchesne Courier
Location
Duchesne, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1930
Page
4
Notice records that the item was entered as second class matter on May 26, 1922 at the Duchesne Utah post office under the act of March 3, 1879.
The piece condemns a push by legislators and propagandists to centralize tax administration in a state tax commission. It argues that current assessors exaggerate full cash value, insists taxation already depresses property values to about 60 percent, and warns that a state tax commission would raise taxes rather than lower them.
The county faces a clash between tax commission plans to empower assessors and county commissioners pushing higher taxes. Critics call the move a tax grab that would harm public prosperity. The dispute centers on who directs tax policy and how revenue is used.
It extols American clubwomen as clean clever and capable in psychology family life public relations and duty. It argues the balance of public and home life depends on economics and support from husbands and society. It honors representative wives mothers and daughters of our best homes.
A Ford car sank in Fennan Lake for twelve days and was raised. After installing a new battery and carburetor bowl, it ran to Spokane under its own power. The Ford’s performance in traffic and economy is highlighted with global racing and market successes.
A notice seeks a furnished house or beauty shop location in Maoxevelt Utah for Mrs. Bessie Goodrich with living quarters. A brace and bits were found between Talmage and Duchesne and can be claimed by paying advertising costs. A lost suitcase with clothing and valuable papers addressed to Blaine Lee was reported between Duchesne and Sted Creek. five dollars reward offered for return. Notify Roger Horrocks in Neola Utah.
State of Utah Duchesne County Talmage precinct sale notice for a blue mare not branded with three white feet and a facial stripe. The animal is held to secure $10 damage from Stanley McDonald. if unclaimed it will be sold at public auction June 7 1930 at 2 p.m. at the Dave Davis place Talmage townsite.
Horace W. Shelby the Federal Court Water Commissioner outlines a betterment plan to lay telephone lines for water distribution. The system would connect ditch riders deputies commissioners Indian Service Forest Service and Mountain States Bell lines to speed warnings of rising river stages and coordinate line costs under $25 per mile plus $15 to $25 shoes.
Creditors of Karl G Kennedy deceased must present claims with vouchers by July 23, 1930 at Duchesne County Clerk office or Randolph Utah. Archit McKinigan is administrator. Louis Kabell Jr is attorney, Evanston Wyoming. First publication May 23, 1930. List publication June 20, 1930.
Utah- Ainess Petroleum Company applies for patent on Corralk No 3 and Sheep Corral No 4 placer claims totaling about 320 acres in Duchesne County Utah. Publication in Duchesne Courier for nine issues follows recording in Duchesne County Recorder office.
Utah-Illinois Petroleum Company represented by Howard Means applies for patent for Stewart No 3 4 and Seep No 1 placer claims in Duchesne County Utah. Claims cover about 480 acres in unorganized district Lot 10 NW 28 Tp 11S R15E. Notice to publish nine consecutive weeks in Duchesne Courier from April 25 1930 to June 20 1930.
Notice announces Frederick J. Kasper with George H. Mulvey as attorney in fact claims Smith No.7 and Smith No.8 placer mining claims in Duchesne County Utah. Claims cover 320 acres in section 17 township 11 south range 19 east. Recorded with Duchesne County and to be published in Duchesne Courier.
Notice is given that Stirson of Chicago authorized agent and Mulvey of Lake City Utah have filed for mineral patent for crude oil and seep No 4 placer claims in Duchesne County Utah. The claims cover 320 acres in Section 20 Township 11 South Range 15 East East Meridian. Records are with Duchesne County Clerk. Publication to run nine issues in Duchesne County weekly. First publication April 25 1996. Last publication June 26 1930.
Pete Kasper via agent Mulvey applies for patent on Stewart 1 Stewart 2 Smith 11 and Smith placer claims. The claims cover portions of Section 13 and 24 Township 11 South Range 14 East Salt Lake Meridian totaling about 640 acres in Duchesne County Utah. Publication requested in Duchesne County weekly Duchesne Chronicle for nine issues.
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