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Duchesne Courier

Location

Duchesne, Utah, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1923

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Utahns push for big dam and reclamation plan

The Drygulch Irrigation Company proposes a Moon Lake dam 70 feet high and 600 feet long to irrigate about 40 000 acres at an estimated cost of 400 000 dollars. Congressman Colton and Myton leaders discuss funding with U S reclamation officials. A Myron civic group plans a Salt Lake visit to press Utah basin reclamation, urging unity to secure federal aid and develop rail access and water projects across Uintah basin.

Dryguich Irrigation Company Moon Lake Drygulch Indian Department Don &. Colton Roosevelt Myton Myton Commercial Club Colton U. S. Reclamation Strawberry Dam Myron Salt Lake Wyoming Utah Idaho

Longer ten year grazing permits for forest grazers

Beginning in 1926 the forest service will issue ten year grazing permits for cattle and sheep on national forest ranges doubling the previous maximum. The policy aims to aid the livestock industry and ease access to financial aid while allowing reductions in numbers after five years for new settlers or small owners and potential fee adjustments at permit end.

Forest Service Department

Women of Kansas plant memory trees on Victory Highway

About 200 to 300 people attended a dedication along the Victory Highway near Topeka as 50 oak trees were planted by the Topeka and Shawnee County Women’s clubs. The event honored local World War I service members with Bishop James Wise delivering the dedication for each tree.

Women OF Kansas Topeka Shawnee County Victory Highway Association Women's Club of New York City San Francisco Tahpeke James Wise Episcopal Diocese of

Supreme Court delays in Moffat tunnel district appeal

The court paused on the Moffat tunnel district appeal as it began a May recess and will not reconvene until May 21. Announcements of decisions are expected Mondays through June before a long fall adjournment.

United States Supreme Court Moffat Tunnel

Winter Wheat Forecast for 1923 American crop

The department of agriculture forecast 678 million bushels of winter wheat for 1923, down 1.4 percent from 1922, based on May 1 conditions at 80.1 percent of normal and 39.75 million acres to be harvested, down 6.63 million from last autumn. Rye 74.51 million bushels and hay 100.863 million tons were likewise forecast with May 1 conditions at 86.1 and 7.0 percent of normal, respectively. farm hay stocks 13.48 million tons, pasture conditions at 77 percent, spring plowing 68.9 percent, and spring planting 6.4 percent complete.

Department of Agriculture

Raven Oil and Refining plans Rangely refinery and gas line

Raven Oil and Refining Company, operating Emerald Oil property in the Rangely field, will build a refinery near the Whiteriver bridge twenty miles from Rangely as the Uintah railway expands. A pipeline will carry 500 barrels per day of gasoline to Grand Junction. Rangely refinery now outputs about 100 barrels daily. two large White trucks will deliver to local dealers.

Raven Oil & Refining Company Emerald Oil Company Rangely Field Whiteriver Bridge Rangely Uintah Grand Junction Raven Company A. A. Brigman Harmon Sowards

Wool Shipments From Price Area Increase Prices

Hight carloads of wool were shipped from the Price Commission company warehouse with all sales at 50 cents. Cargoes included Miller creek Greek pool and Duchesne county supplies. Five carloads of clean wool at Westwater corral sold at 48 and 50 cents and Ephraim pool at 60 cents. Local growers expect payment soon and wool heading east shortly.

Price Commission Company Miller Creek Duchesne County Westwater Corral Ephraim Pool News-Advocate

Utah Pays To Surveyor General Ten Thousand

By direction of Governor Mahoy the state auditor placed 314 000 with the Federal Reserve Bank for credit to the Surveyor General of the United States. This is the first allotment of 60 000 authorized by the legislature for surveying Utah public lands. The federal government will reimburse the state later under an old statute.

Mahoy United States Surveyor General Mark Tuttle Federal Reserve Bank Surveyor General of the Utah

Active Dog Killer Sought to Curb Nuisance Canines

Park Record notes in Park City urgent call for roundup of stray barking dogs on Main Street. The piece describes numerous collarless, loud canines frightening vehicles and potentially causing accidents, urging immediate action to remove the threat.

Duchesne Park City Main Street

Powder Springs cargo shipment moves toward Jensen country

A large shipment of cash ing reached the Uintah basin from the railroad at Price this week. Destination unclear but likely goes to Ponder Springs in the Jensen country. Reported on good authority that boring there is soon to be resumed.

Uintah Basin Ponder Springs Jensen

Winstrom Undergoes Surgery Delays Trial

Winstrom former First National Bank of Myton cashier underwent surgery in Salt Lake City for appendicitis. Consequently the Winstrom Kicher trial scheduled for May 14 is postponed to May 28.

BE. R. Winstrom First National Bank of

Pony Riders Race Across States in 2000 Mile Revival

An September revival plans a 2000 mile pony race from St Joseph Missouri to San Francisco California to honor the pioneers. Two teams army and cowboy groups will race through six states incl Utah with stops at Jensen Vernal Roosevelt Myton Duchesne Fruitland Weber Park City Salt Lake Grantsville Wendover. Each horse covers fifteen miles with one rider per five mounts. The event will precede an excursion train to San Francisco and feature a Wild West train with a kangaroo court. President Harding to start the race.

Missouri River St. Joseph San Francisco Whiskerine Club of Sacramento King W. Lardner Mark Twain Nevada Denver St.Joseph Harding Army Utah Jensen Vernal Roosevelt Myton Duchesne Fruitland Weber Park City Salt Lake

Duchesne County Valuation Drops in Preliminary Assessment

Duchesne county's preliminary assessment shows a significantly lower valuation than last year's taxed amount, per an official report to the state board of equalization. The report notes the contrasts in assessed values and references the impact on tax levies.

Duchesne County State Board of Equalization

St. Pauls Guild Meets with Mrs Kohlne This Week

St. Pauls Guild holds a meeting with Mrs George Kohlne on Wednesday afternoon. The card notes a single readable item from the event context.

St. Paul's Guild George Kohlne

False Impressions About Christian Science Corrected

W Clyde Price of Utah counters a previous piece with a detailed Christian Science statement. He cites Science and Health, defines mind and matter, and argues spiritual healing through divine Mind as taught by Mary Baker Eddy and Jesus. The letter urges readers to study Christian Science periodicals and Wednesday meetings to understand healing as spiritual, not mental.

Mary Baker Eddy God Paul Christ Jesus Eddy Jesus Christian Science Teafe W. Clyde Price Christian Science Committee State of Utah

Marked Progress Shown in Utah's Dairy Industry

Utah's dairy industry shows strong gains with 1922 output up 20 to 25 percent from the previous year and further increases this year. New cheese factories rise as old plants expand. thousands of dairy cows and sires are imported from Wisconsin, with Parabred heifers in Cache County and Guernseys headed for Wayne County. Community bull associations and cow testing programs aid improvement, while climate and Valleys boost milk production. officials credit government and local efforts for a solid industry base.

Utah United States Wisconsin Thc State Sego Milk Products Company Cache County Millard County Wayne County Guernseys Jerseys Cacho County

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