This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 28 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Duchesne Courier
Location
Duchesne, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1930
Page
4
The notice records second class matter filing on May 26 1922 at the Du Chesne Utah post office under the 1879 act with publisher George 8 Bowers and associate editor L A Hollenbeck listed.
A religious critique condemns harsh penalties under prohibition. The author denounces courts for vindictive fines in liquor cases, contrasting them with lenient handling of other misdemeanors. The piece urges repeal of the 18th amendment, asserting vengeance in justice and divine rebuke.
The piece argues advertising drove William Wrigley’s rise in chewing gum. It notes initial reliance on another maker, then building a plant and securing chicle groves, all for a five cent article. Advertising is portrayed as essential to modern merchandising when paired with quality and service.
A proverb about chasing a superior invention who goes broke as the world forgets his factory location and the quality of his mouse trap. The text hints at modern times and the risks of hubris in innovation.
The text argues that advertising now drives all commerce from gum to luxury cars. It states that advertising builds goodwill and that the American public relies on ads for information and enlightenment.
A farm wagon accident near Tabiona left driver Adolphus White with a dislocated shoulder and minor bruises after the wagon broke. He was aided by Owen Ellis and Bert White in Hebron. Mrs. Bjornson visited Farm Creek with Mrs. White. LaVern Turnbow returns from Bacchus after months away. Will and Will Friday left for Provo. The Lewises attended summer business in Utah. Guy Jones visited Salt Lake City for Conference and the Fair. Several students in Mrs. Bjornson’s class kept perfect attendance. Dena Cope of Altonah visited Jep Thomas. Abe Gines and family moved to their town residence for winter. Charley Bertola visited Price. Roy Chatwin visited from Midway. Marve Michie and Claud Wagstaff traveled to Provo on a business trip. James and Leonard Destafeno spent the weekend in Salt Lake City for the Fair.
The article presents two student authored verses about witches and Halloween dangers. Quintin Rasmussen and Harold Bell are named in the verses. The tone mimics a school era classroom anthology with cautionary imagery and playful rhyme.
The class of thirty two reports eleven boy and girl absences or tardies so far. One pupil notes zero tardies or absences and expects to stay on track. A playground fund charity of S084 was raised while ten pupils joined the PTA program. The fifth grade challenged them to a spelling match with results due Monday.
Duchesne High School reports on a new Home Economics Club led by Clara Meyhen and Rhoda Reynolds with Fiona Morrison as secretary and treasurer. Freshmen plan a Saturday party and the town hosts a football game October 12. The school newspaper team includes Bella Beckstead and Rita Bates among others. Students craft pajamas, plan popcorn sales for curtains, and grades study breakfasts and a health poster contest won by Morrison and Bates.
Mr and Mrs Max Morrison of Detroit Michigan and Mr and Mrs M D Morrison were guests of Mr and Mrs J A Morrison over Sunday. J B Hadden took his team to the state fair Sunday to enter them in the pulling contest. Mr and Mrs J H Birch and son Max traveled to Salt Lake last Friday. Mr and Mrs W J Hadden visited Mr and Mrs W B Brummitt over Sunday. The Utahn School bus is broken down and we are having trouble getting to school. Miss Hope Hadden and Sherrel Hadden stayed in Duchesne Monday night. Mrs Clifton Mickelson and son Jay spent last week with her parents, Mr and Mrs T G Broadhead.
Job ad seeks a reliable man to call on farmers in Duchesne County offering a daily earning potential of 8 to 20 dollars with no prior experience or capital required. Apply to McNess Co. Dept H Freeport Illinois. Separate note: a seven month brown Jersey calf is missing in Deep Fork Canyon since September 8 with $5 reward. report to Sheriff Mitchell.
This piece extols serving others, school spirit, and education as keys to happiness. It argues that high school education broadens ideas, shapes good habits, and ensures success by doing lessons and assignments diligently each day. Hope is placed in timely, proper conduct.
Shirley Murray describes decorating windows with various autumn leaves including wild oak, wild currant, lime, hox elder, scarlet squawberry, and yellow maple. She notes orange crepe paper to pin the leaves.
Fourth grader Amalia Munz describes orange curtains with black fences and pumpkins, bats, and black cats, bringing Halloween to life in a classroom project. The group of students helped assemble the display.
In the District Court of Utah by bankruptcy No 12007 Paul A Brigham of Myton Duchesne County was adjudicated bankrupt. The first meeting of creditors is set for October 3 1980 at 10 o clock a m at the Referee in Bankruptcy office 424 Benson Building Salt Lake City Utah.
Frances Case, 4th Grade, reports a Columbus Day program with songs, an Allegiance pledge, a play about Columbus and his son Diego, and readings. Students donated items, learned two Columbus poems, and followed a quiet, respectful program before and after recess.
A 10th grade physiology note outlines three general aims for healthy living: sustain health foundations, form health giving habits, and correct existing weaknesses. It asserts health rests on nine foundations for cellular welfare: good muscles, proper shape, normal circulation, healthy digestion, strong nerves, proper elimination, normal breathing, germ freedom, and hygienic disposition.
An English inventor presents a motor car convertible to an airplane, a notion dismissed as not progress by critics who argue horses and horseflies have long served transport needs. The report reflects contemporary skepticism toward hybrid vehicles.
An essay argues education begins at age six with early schooling. It says district schooling nurtures safe citizenship and discourages savagery, claiming ongoing striving creates worthwhile individuals and a desire to serve others through daily lessons.
The town team defeated the high school 12 to 0 in a hard fought game Sunday. Bishop and Carman scored for the town on two long breaks, with both extra points missed. Geo Davis starred for the high school at center as the game showed strong material and promise for future matchups.
The Farnsworth Canal and Reservoir Company of Mountain Home Utah has filed to appropriate 70 cfs from Lake Fork River in Duchesne County as a supplementary irrigation supply for 12 745 acres. Protests must be filed within 30 days with affidavits and a $1.00 fee.
The steel industry uses about five percent of manganese in the nation. The manganese content in steel ranges from around one percent to twelve percent for hardening. It has long been used to remove oxygen from molten steel and only recently recognized as a hardening agent.
Elizabeth Thomas sues J B Cowan Zella Cowan and Duchesne Oil and Gas Company plus unknown claimants over rights titles estates liens or interests in real property described in the action in Duchesne County Utah district court.
Defendants are summoned to answer a complaint filed in county court within twenty days after service or thirty days if served elsewhere. The action seeks to quiet title to land described in the complaint. Robert F. Attorney for the Plaintiff, address Utah.
Notice is hereby given that Farm Creek Irrigation Co. and W Maxwell filed an application under Chapter 67 for appropriation of water from Duchesne River in Duchesne County Utah for irrigation of 252 acres of land described in sections 4, 19, 32, 33, 40 and 82 in township 18 south range 8 west. Protests must be sworn affidavits within 80 days after first publication dated 19 1980. Completion publication date October 17 1950.
Creditors must present claims and vouchers to Robert G Porter Attorney Duchesne Utah on or before the day of November year. First publication date followed by last publication date. Royal Meeenen executor carries out duties under Utah law.
Church notices report a Sunday session with the Mutual officers program. After exercises a talk was given by Roscoe Perkins and Ella Rust with a song by Ruby McDonald and Mary Behuiun.
Morning prayer service announced for Paul’s Church followed by Adare subject on the church school program. Details indicate a morning gathering with a focus on religious instruction and community outreach.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.