County Farm Bureau Backs Fort Duchesne Jubilee Meeting
The May 16 county farm bureau meeting at Apaloo presided by L E Potter discussed subscribing to Utah State Farmer, backing the August 15 16 17 Fort Duchesne three day jubilee, and crop pest threats to alfalfa seed. Districts were set, committees named, and next meeting scheduled at Apalco June 12 with members to bring lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Apaloo
Tesident Hartman
L. E. Potter
Highland
Myton
Elliotts Roosevelt
Mower
Altonah
Maxfield
Potter
Midview
Meyers
Apaleo
Anderson
Utah State Farmer
State Farm Bureau
County Farm Bureau
Fort Duchesne
State Bureau
Owens
Agricultural College
George Lott
Mr. Wilkerson
Peppard Seed Co
Cedarquist
Occidental Seed Co
Wilkerson
Peppard, Seed Co
Christie Anderson
George Tilfott
Mr. Meyers
Ioka
Roosevelt
Gedarview
Neola
Hayden
Monarch
Mr. May
Pat
Apalco
Poison Grasshoppers Use of Arsenic Bait Described
A historical notice explains making poison grasshopper bait using bran, white arsenic, and a syrup mix. It covers mixing steps, wetting to a flaky consistency, and broadcasting the bait in the areas where grasshoppers gather. The method notes delayed death and potential secondary effects as hoppers are eaten.
State engineer ruling upheld on water use approval
Attorney General I. H. Cluff upholds a ruling requiring applicants for water use to follow the state engineer's regulations. Separate irrigation and power permit applications must be filed if needed. The decision affects A. TH Christensen's filings for water from the Colorado River and Utah Lake basins to Sevier for irrigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. H. Cluff
St. E. Caldwell
A. TH. Christensen
Colorado River
Utal Lake
Sevier Basin
Water Application Filed For Price River Irrigation
Albert May of Woodside filed with the state engineer to use 414 second feet from the Price river in Emery county to irrigate 320 acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert
May
Woodside
Price River
Emery County
Certificate of deposit placed in cornerstone fund at Garrett Institute
A $26 certificate of deposit was placed within the cornerstone of the Garrett Biblical Institute building on Northwestern University's Chicago campus. Harold H. Ward prepared the document for the trustees, with the fund expected to grow to about $6,353,600 over 400 years at 3 percent interest, compounded semiannually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evanston
Cox
Garrett Biblical Institute
Northwestern University
Chicago
Harold H. Ward
To Our Wives Poem by James Il Moore to Be Published
The poem To Our Wives by James Il Moore will appear next week in the publication. It announces a new literary contribution by the author and notes its forthcoming appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Il. Moore
Water supply upgrade eyed for Blue Bench wells
City debates drilling a large well on the Blue bench to ensure year round drinkable water and reliable pressure. A second well on the north boundary and a small reservoir system are also proposed, spurred by recent Knight camp water success and ongoing spring ditch cleaning needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jae
Was It Worth The Price For A Night Out
A group of boys caused a ruckus during a late night, paying fines and facing jail sentences. Three paid fines, two chose jail, likely ten days, while others slept through the commotion. The piece reflects on the youths’ costly night and their sober moments.
Back Tax Collections Improve for County
County Treasurer O. Lockhart reports tax levy for 1922 at 160697.29 with 110234.41 collected by May 1, 1923 and 50462.88 unpaid. He notes heavy collections in 1922 and 1925 for earlier years, suggesting local finances are improving aided by alfalfa seed crop profits for farmers and a potential year of further relief if trends continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. ©. Lockhart
County Crop and Pest Meeting Announces May 26
J A Cederquist county chairman of the farm bureau crop and pest committee issues a notice for a county crop and pest meeting at Upsalea on Saturday May 26 at 2 pm sharp to discuss best practices for handling grass booper pest. Attendees should bring approximate alfalfa and clover acreages and prepare for ordering poison and gas for all eligible fields at minimum cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Cederquist
Farm Bureau Crop and Pest Committee
Upsaleo
Trial Postponed Again in Winstrom Richest Case
The Winstrom-Richest trial is postponed to June 4. E S Winstrom, recently operated on for appendicitis, remains unable to move about.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winstrom
E. S. Winstrom
Diverting the Strawberry Stream Meeting Challenges
The community reports partial success in diverting the Strawberry Flyer water but notes late start and poor cooperation. Charley Barton built a dam using a cable and trees, but failure of the line allowed overflow. Officials urge redirecting flow to the park’s south side to reduce danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Barton
Seryoya
Stock Not Allowed on Townsite After Monday
City council passed a resolution last Tuesday night prohibiting stock from running at large on the townsite after Monday. A stray stock penalty is implied, and residents are urged to respect the law to avoid penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atea
Road to Vernal Ad Bids Open for Federal Aid Project
Advertisements announce reconstruction and gravel surfacing of the Twist canyon to Vernal road as a federal aid project. The bids will be opened by the state road commission on Monday, June 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twist Canyon
Vernal
State Road Commission
Lam is Sell at Top in Chicago Market Beat
A train-load of lambs shipped by James Feeney and M. French of Willows California sold for $11 per head in Chicago, a peak price for the season. The first shipment from Willows ranged from $8.64 to $3.94.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Feeney
M. French
Willows
Calif
Chicago
Anti tobacco drive announced by national association president
Jess A. Bloch of Wheeling aVueva president of the Tobacco Merchants Association told 400 members in Washington that intensive drives against all forms of tobacco have been inaugurated nationwide with the aim of burying tobacco in the same grave with John Barleycorn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Barleycorn
Jess A. Bloch
Wheeling
aVueva
Tobacco Merchants’ Association of the
United States
Washington City
Grand County Seeks 51845 For Education Budget
The Grand County board of education, at its regular meeting, prepared and submitted to the board of county commissioners an estimate calling for 51845 to operate the public schools of the county for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand County Board of Education
Board of County Commissioners
Hotel Arrivals Feature Names From Salt Lake to Denver
A list of hotel arrivals includes Frank Dea Tabiona W J Phillips Salt Lake F L Walters Salt Lake W W Stocel Salt Lake A H Brown Grand Junction Oscar Hanson Price W A Parish Price Elias A Gee Provo F L Roylance Provo WN J Atkinson Kansas City R W Hogan Salt Lake Henry Renoir Tabiona Warren Strong Utahn John Barbieri Tabiona William Craver Duchesne Allie Wardell Roosevelt J Porter Jones Salt Lake D W Altop Salt Lake FP E Reynolds Honeta 1 Gc Whiikins Price L W Clark Tabiona % H Peterson and wife Denver AM M Dahter Salt Lake Thomas Camblin Salt Lake Claire Haslin Jennett Mrs M Allred Vernal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Dea
Tabiona
W. J. Phillips
Salt Lake
F. L. Walters
W. W. Stocel
A. H. Brown
Grand Junction
Colo
Oscar Hanson
Price
W. A. Parish
Elias A. Gee
Provo
F. L. Roylance
WN. J. Atkinson
Kansas City
R. W. Hogan
Henry Renoir
Warren Strong
Utahn
John Barbieri
William Craver
Duchesne
Allie Wardell
Roosevelt
J. Porter Jones
D. W. Altop
E. Reynolds
Honeta
Whiikins
L. W. Clark
H. Peterson
Denver
AM. M. Dahter
Thomas Camblin
Face on the Barroom Floor Poem Misread on Prohibition
Hugh Antoine d Arcy says his poem was meant to ease bartenders toward kindness to rough customers not oppose rum. He released the work at his eightieth birthday party, noting the barroom scene in Joe Smiths on Fourth Avenue shaped the piece and that the title was altered without permission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Antoine d’Arcy
Prohibition Crusaders
Hudson
Joe's
Mr. d'Arcy
Joe Smith
Fourth Avenue
New York City
d’Arcy
New Utopian Scheme Headlines Virginia Colony
A small colony led by Rev. Allen Stickley in Patrick County Virginia works to found a modern Utopia in the Smith River valley. They aim to establish a Christian community and anticipate new families arriving after nearly a year of labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick County
Virginia
Allen Stickley
Smith River Valley
Either Man Must Kill The Fly or the Fly Will Kill the Man
State health advisory urges universal fly control to combat typhoid and diarrheal diseases. It outlines breeding sites, sanitation steps, and household actions including screening, proper disposal, and simple poison solutions. It calls for community vigilance and reporting noncompliance to the health board.
Capper proposes uniform reform for marriage and divorce
Senator Capper outlines a national bill drafted with the Indiana deputy attorney general and the federation of women's clubs. The plan sets age limits, requires two witnesses, posting of applications, and safeguards for divorces including grounds, service, and child custody with emphasis on protecting minors and preventing hasty marriages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capper
American Bar Association
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Soa
Edwards Franklin White
Indiana
Faudste
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J. P. May
Tojgur
Will
Antivobacco
Grand County
State Board of Health
Utah
Gaulta
Board of Health
Arthur Capper
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