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Newspaper
Duchesne Courier
Location
Duchesne, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1930
Page
4
An editorial mocks prohibition zeal, arguing excess, not illegality, should be regulated. It cites jail overcrowding in Columbus and a deadly prison fire, then claims nationwide sentiment favors wet policies. It predicts a pro Wet outcome in next fall’s elections.
Professor Pupin of Columbia foresees a six hour day expanding leisure to three fourths of time with improved thinking and factual study. He notes modern leisure via outdoor sports theatre and bridge, urging disciplined information gathering as Hoover urged official action. For sale a 160 acre ranch three miles above Thichesne on the Duchesne river with fenced land and water rights.
A New York scene shows a woman guiding three children near a dingy store where a gold yellow bedspread, a gift described as sunshine and luxury, stands in sharp contrast to the poor apartment life the child envisions. The monologue centers on desire and perception.
The Paris correspondent of the London Sunday Observer reports at least 10 000 fishermen joined a fishing competition and congress in Vichy. He notes the French passion for sport extends to shooting and fishing and claims game shooting is widespread across France.
Fashion experts say fur muffs will return to popularity. They note potential for concealed weapon use, prompting caution. The text then traces paper money origins from 600 years ago in Italy with goldsmith receipts circulating as currency and Colonial era notes, including the 61st federal issue in 1775 under Continental Congress authority.
Duchesne Drug Company occupant Mr Wy J Duke has assumed the books and accounts of Dr Seward White. All persons indebted to Dr White are urged to call at the Duchesne Drug Company and settle immediately.
Notice to creditors of the estate of James Lawrence Mahaffey deceased. Claims must be presented to the undersigned executor Hollenbeck at the designated address on or before July 14, 1920. First publication May 2, 1930. Last publication May 23, 1930.
Duchesne Drug Company announces that Mr J Duke has assumed the books for Dr Seward White. All creditors are urged to call at the Duchesne Drug Company to settle immediately.
Notice is published by the United States Land Office Salt Lake City Utah informing that Utah Winds Petroleum Company through agent Howard Means has filed for patent on Corral No 3 and Sheep Corral No 4 placer claims in Duchesne County Utah. The claims cover 320 acres more or less in sections 14 and 23 township 11 south range 14 east. Publication in Duchesne Courier is required for nine consecutive issues with first publication April 25 1930 and last publication June 20 1933.
There is now due and delinquent on account of an assessment levied March 12, 1930 the several amounts set opposite the names of stockholders as follows.
Duchesne County Board of Education solicits bids by noon on May Jat 1030 for one or two year contracts to furnish and equip automobiles to transport school age children on routes including Duchesne Utahn, Duchesne-Strawberry, Myton-Hartford, Roosevelt-John-Dry Gulch, Roosevelt-land Cock Cove, Roosevelt-Crescent-Cedarview, and Roosevelt-Rantn-Monarch. The board may reject any bid. Clerk C M Michelson, Duchesne County School District.
Notice is published by Utah-Illinois Petroleum Company through agent Howard Means that an application for patent for the Stewart No. 3 and Stewart No. 4 placer mining claims and Sheep No. 1 claims in Duchesne County Utah is filed. The parcels cover 480 acres in unorganized mining district sections 10 and 20 township 11 south range 15 east Salt Lake Meridian. Publication in Duchesne Courier for nine consecutive weeks, first April 25 1930 last June 20 1930.
Frederick J. Kasper through his agent George S. Mulvey applies for a mineral patent in Salt Lake City Utah dated April 24 1940. Kasper’s post office address is Chicago Illinois and Mulvey holds power of attorney for the filing.
Public notice lists Smith No. 1 and Smith No. 8 placer mining claims in Duchesne County Utah. Claims cover 320 acres and 600 acres respectively, per government surveys. Records show in the Duchesne County Recorder's office. Notices to be published in Duchesne Carrier for nine consecutive issues starting April 25 1930 with final publication June 20 1930.
Robert C. Bierton of Chicago via agent George H. Aulvey of Salt Lake City applied for patent for Crude Oil No 1 and Beep No 4 placer mining claims in Duchesne County Utah. Claims cover 320 acres in NW section 21 and NEM section 20 near Tremisite South Range Hast salt cake Meridian. Filed in Duchesne County recorder's office and to be published in Duchesne Courier for nine issues.
Peter J Kasper through his authorized agent Geo N Mulvey of Salt Lake City Utah filed patent applications for Stewart No 1 Stewart No 2 Smith No 11 and Smith No 12 in Chicago Illinois. The notice records the name and agent and the listed patents.
Notice of application under an 1872 act for patent to Land Wash Mining pany Utah related to multiple Sand Wash Shale Placer mining claims in Uintah County Utah. Claims include Sand Wash No 1 2 3 4 and 0 with SE NW SEC descriptions in T 11 B R 18 E and T 18 S R 8 W L M. Adjoining claims listed and locations recorded in Uintah County. First published March 21 1930 last May 16 1950.
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