Basin Prosperity Era Hints at Utah Colorado Coal Reach
Rediscovered manuscript fragment reveals talks of a new prosperity era for the basin region. Officials from Colorado and Utah discuss coal resources, railroad plans along the Moffat line, and potential transport routes to Vernal and Hayden with surveys indicating substantial mineral and water assets.
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Nto
Moffat
Craig
Salt Lake Sted
McAndrews
Ana
Aipitem Vernal
Wat Watsox
Virah
Masa
Orld
Europe
Amoriette
Vista Basin
Farm prices and seed offers at Myton fair
Fragmentary notice notes growers offered seed and fares to market at Myton. It mentions No 2 seed to buyers, buyers paying law costs, and a representative from SUNY present.
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Ie Myton
Hardigan alfalfa seed gains attention in Michigan trials
Pauli Brigham of Myton received a letter from H. C. of the Michigan Crop Improvement Association about Hardigan alfalfa seed. Tests in Idaho showed Grimm 5 bushels per acre and Hardigan 16, with Michigan results aligning on forage and seed yields. Brigham, a pioneer in the West, grows 440 acres and expects three acres to yield about twelve bushels per acre this year. Michigan forecasts seed volumes between half a million and two and a half million pounds, mostly Grimm, with Hardigan retailing at around 50 cents per pound.
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Michigan
Rather
Brigham
West
Myton Beach
Armistice Day Observed by Duchesne Legion Chapter
The American Legion and Ladies' Auxiliary will jointly celebrate Armistice Day in Duchesne on November 11 with a 2 PM program led by Thomas W. O'Donnell of Vernal and Albert Shaw of Mutual as principal speakers. A 6 PM banquet follows, then an dance for ex-service members in the evening.
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American Legion
Latties’ Auxiliary
Duchesne
Thomas W. O’donnell
Vernal
Albert Shaw
Mutual
Legion
Turkey Men Deolars Wait On Coyotes
Utah poultry leaders report coyote pressure in Uintah basin and across the state endangering turkey flocks. Albertus Willardson, vice president of the Utah Poultry Producers Association, notes farmers align with the Farm Bureau plan to market turkeys cooperatively as protection efforts continue. Coyotes have taken a toll on high quality turkey meat from Uintah basin farms, causing distress among growers.
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Uintabasin
Albertus Willardson
Utah Poultry Producers’ Association
Mr. Willardson
Farm Bureau
Uintah Basin
Lamb Sale Netted $380000 For Moab Growers
About 10 900 lambs sold by Moab growers last week brought roughly 380000 dollars. Buyers were Culp and Sons of Salt Lake. Average price near 8 dollars per lamb with weights ranging from sixty eight to over eighty pounds. Lambs contracted last spring at ten and a half cents per pound.
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Moab Shoepmieti
Culp & Sons
Salt Lake
Idaho Cattle Associations Report Butterfat Averages
Seven Idaho cow testing associations report 248 cows averaging 648.5 pounds milk and 26.1 pounds butterfat. In September the 222 herds totaled 230 pounds of butterfat per cow, per the University of Idaho extension division.
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Idaho
University of Idaho Extension Division
Price Proclaims Booster Week in Price
Mayor J. W. Loofbouren announces October 26 to November 2 as Boost Price Week urging residents to shop at home and engage in local civic affairs, home ownership, and community improvements as signs of good citizenship.
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J. W. Loofbouren
Price
Dewey Wackford Released on Bond in Murder Case
The preliminary hearing in the Steffen murder case was postponed to a later date. Dewey Wackford, charged with the murder alongside Philip Van Jr, was released last Wednesday on a $3000 bond ordered by Judge G. P. Parker. Bondsmen listed are Thomas Hackford George Hackford and tt Taylor of Lapoint.
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Steffen
Lapoint
Dewey Hackford
Philip van, Jr
Judg G. P. Parker
Thomas Hackford
George Hackford
Tt. Taylor
Vacationing county official hosts informal gathering
Miss Alleen Todd assistant county recorder plans a four week vacation and held a small party Friday evening at her home east of Myton. Attendees included Mr and Mrs George Philipps Mr and Mrs R E Waugh Mr and Mrs F Burger and Mrs N W Irsfeld.
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Alleen Todd
Myton
George Philipps
R. E. Waugh
F. Burger
N. W. Irsfeld
Road Route Battle Delays Utah County Highway Decision
The Utah state road commission and the federal Bureau of Public Roads clash over the Myton Roosevelt to Sphinx Butte route choice for a new highway. District engineer B J Finch argues the Ioka route is not concurred, while the commission weighs longer, costly improvements against quicker service to developed agricultural areas. A rehearing is requested as cost differences widen to about 5000 dollars county and 15000 dollars federal, with terrain grades and elevations noted for each option.
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Myton
Roosevelt
State ‘Road Commission
United States Bureau of Public Roads
Phig ‘ Iéekine
Sphinx Butte
State Road “Commission
Bureau
B. J. Finch
Finch
State Road Commission
Federal Bureau
Spit Butte
Cline
William Zowe
Miormeec Tuuw
Ioka
Turkey market near 25 to 30c ahead of Thanksgiving
Armour representatives P A Nielsen and Harry Metzger plan turkeys in Vernal on November 10 and Roosevelt on November 11. No firm price yet but expected 28 to 30 cents for No 1 birds. Farmers urged to cull, feed heavy, starve four hours before killing, and properly dress birds to prevent staining.
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P. A. Nielsen
Harry Metzger
Armour and Company
Vernal
Roosavelt
Senator King Plans Tax Reduction Bill Early in Next Session
Senator William H. King of Utah will offer a tax bill amending the current levy to cut income tax on earnings under 5000 and reduce surtaxes to 25 percent. He will also push measures to reduce grazing fees repeal flexible tariff clause tighten Sherman antitrust rules grant state courts broader jurisdiction transfer public domain to states reform judicial procedure and enhance prohibition enforcement under justice department.
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William H. King
Utah
House
Congress
King
United States
Wine World Court
Department of Justice
Road route decision questioned by Utah county officials
Officials discuss the choice between the Toka and Sahins Butte routes for a federal highway. They argue the Toka line would worsen grades and cost more, while the Sahins Butte route better serves the community with existing funds. They urge ground inspection before final approval.
Seed Exhibit Planned at International Hay and Grain Show
Utah seed production is highlighted as 22 million of 54 million pounds. The seed exhibit, organized by 10 farmers, will travel to Chicago for the International Hay and Grain show November 28 to December, featuring a map of growing areas, temperature, altitude, and soil data to educate buyers and farmers about alfalfa seed.
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Chicago
Utah
Mayor Walker Presents Myton Drinking Fountain in Retirement
In retirement Mayor C Walker presents a town drinking fountain now installed at the bank corner. The board praises two years of careful decisions including water bond refunding and ditch water settlement. Walker declined re-nomination. others are considered to continue the town’s progress.
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C. ‘Wi! Walker
Walker
Sitan
Louis Allred New Member Board of Education
At a special meeting the resignation of Hugh Barnes of Neola was accepted and Louis Allred of Neola was appointed to the vacancy. Barnes has served long on the school board and may be called to South America. Allred is described as well equipped for the position and knowledgeable about local needs.
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Hugh Barnes
Neola
Louis Allred
Barnes
South of América
Selioa
Allred
Moffat Tunnel Progress Surpasses Early Expectations
Report shows rapid completion of the Moffat tunnel with improved rock at the west portal speeding work. As of October 16, water tunnel east and west totals reach about 2,380 feet finished 71 percent. main heading east and west total 22,837 feet 71 percent. cross cuts east and west 945 feet 89 percent completed.
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Moffat
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