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Newspaper
Duchesne Courier
Location
Duchesne, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1930
Page
4
Second class matter status announced for the Duchesne Utah post office dated May 26 1922 under the act of March 3 1879 indicating mailing designation and archival record.
At the democratic state convention the platform committee failed to secure endorsement of the amendments. Leaders Dr. J. H. Paul and Mr. Jensen of Ogden led the defeat as the panel urged voters to read the amendments and decide wisely. The committee warned the proposed changes could fix varying property and assessment rates, creating a rigid tax system and hardship for the state.
Exhibitors show strong interest for the Utah State Fair October 4 to 11 with entry lists nearly complete. Manager Ernest S Holmes says most past exhibitors are returning and many new names join, promising full occupancy across departments. The manufacturers building hosts forty two booths, four remaining vacant.
Male help wanted to call on farmers in Duchesne County. Earns eight to five hundred twenty dollars daily. No experience or capital required. Write today McNess Co Dent 11 Freeport IL.
The speaker argues that the 60 percent valuation figure is misunderstood and represents full valuation. High taxes allegedly destroyed about 4 percent of property values, while experts and committees failed to grasp the true effects and the potential of lower taxes. Senator Knox Patterson backs the critique, praising his honesty.
Letter from J M McFarlayne to LeRoy G Funk outlines Wasatch Livestock Loan Company stockholders meeting on October 16 to approve charter changes. Funds via Farm Board and Intermediate Credit Bank ready to loan for livestock, with dairy loans contingent on cooperative marketing. Manager Jacobs expected to visit for discussion.
Betty argues with Maxine about whether a holiday has passed. After a period of discussion Betty notes the holiday has not yet passed their house.
The Waterloo Bridge murder on the Thames embankment stunned London as detectives at Scotland Yard examined a dismembered body found in a carpet bag. Experts concluded the victim was male, likely darkhaired, with a fatal chest wound inflicted during life, and the body preserved by boiling and salting to delay discovery. No identification or culprits were ever found.
The United States Public Health Service reports a higher infant mortality rate among Negro babies than White in both country and city settings, with urban Southern areas most affected. In Baltimore and Richmond Negro infant deaths declined faster than White, while Pneumonia and early mortality remain leading factors in the first year.
Utah county agricultural exhibits at the State Fair October 4 to 12 will be judged on the crop s value to Utah rather than varieties. Ernest Holmes, the manager, says counties should feature each county's most valuable commercial product to develop recognition of outstanding state crops. He reports county agents and boards of county commissions approve the idea and expect strong interest this year. The Agricultural Building will be filled with exhibits and the Forest Service is preparing an engaging display.
The article discusses whether Provincetown or Sandwich is the oldest Cape Cod settlement noting Provincetown’s 1680 start and Sandwich’s 1687 founding, and recalls early town laws restricting new settlers to obtain ministerial permission, reflecting on tolerance in early colonial life.
In 1865 near Kyushu the Satsuma samurai fired wooden bamboo hooped cannons at ships, misfiring and causing English crews to laugh as the landship vanished, its cannons floating away. Later, wooden cannons reappeared in the Russo Japanese war to blast entanglements.
Capner's Weekly notes a large talcum mine in North Carolina near an abandoned gold mine. The article describes talcum used in cosmetics and automotive tires, with finer varieties sold to the motor industry and claims of high particle density and water shedding properties.
Historical notes describe tornadoes lifting diverse items from fish to frogs and even an alligator two feet long. Objects are carried far from their source, leaving a mystery about the exact origin. Colored rains and snows are also mentioned, caused by dust and pollen.
In the district court of Utah a notice announces the voluntary bankruptcy of Paul A Brigham of Ayton Duchesne county. The first meeting of creditors is set for October 3 1980 at 10 am at 42 Benson Building Salt Lake City. Creditors may attend prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and transact other business.
A bankruptcy notice filed in Salt Lake City Utah dated September 18 1930 lists Jr McConnell and Stefelee as involved parties. The fragmentary text indicates a legal proceeding or filing in reference to bankruptcy. Public record style appears in a formal notice format.
State Engineer Office Salt Lake City publishes notices of water right applications. Farnsworth Canal and Reservoir Company seeks to divert 70 cfs from Lake Fork River to irrigate 12,745 acres across multiple sections from June 1 to Oct 1 each year. Protests must be filed within 30 days. Also notice of Warren Askng and farm creek treteation changes to water use and location.
Creditors must present vouchers to the undersigned in Duchesne County Utah on or before October 21 1930. George Elliott administrator B E Dart attorney Myton Utah first publication August 20 1930 last publication September 20 1930.
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