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Newspaper
Gunnison Valley News
Location
Gunnison, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1925
Page
4
A speech praises graduates as future leaders while warning that some may become complacent. It contrasts improving initiative with self-satisfied postures, noting graduates from low and high institutions shape humanity’s hope and future. The essay laments eloquence unused by those who waste opportunity.
The piece notes a stream of revenue cut proposals led by Representative Bacharach of New Jersey. It details tax removals on autos, boats, jewelry, clubs, and amusements under $1.50, plus lower estate and gift taxes and a 20 percent top surtax for incomes over 15 000. It argues for a permanent law and predicts a substantial next winter tax reduction.
Dr Valeria Parker of Washington told delegates that the United States, though a youthful member in some views, is in fact among the oldest nations. She argued America’s flag and history place it ahead of Italy Germany and other European states in maturity and self government.
Major General John F. O'Ryan tells the Cincinnati Peace league that Europe views the United States as a threat to world peace. He says the U S did not disrupt peace in 1914 and has avoided waging large wars since World War I. He urges citizens to mind their own business and keep out of others affairs.
Labor T. P. Cranily argues tariffs fail to aid consumers, showing Italian hats would drop from 1.07 to 0.75 dollars and English hats from 7 to about 6.10 dollars without tariffs. Crumley’s figures suggest cheap imports harm domestic producers through intensified competition.
The article reports billions of misdirected items yearly and says returns, often with blank envelopes, cost millions in postage and searches. It urges readers to write return addresses and wrap parcels securely, insisting many losses could be avoided by personal responsibility.
A bill requiring daily public school Bible reading in Idaho passed the legislature and was signed by the governor. Students read twelve to twenty verses from designated passages with no teacher comment and parental reference for questions. A separate bill for pupil releases to receive religious instruction was defeated.
The English Masonic benevolent institutions received 330000 pounds from Craft members. The Boys institution at Bushey leads with 126000 pounds, followed by the Weybridge Girls facility at 110000 pounds and the Old People’s home at 96000 pounds. About 1600 youths receive grants and 1400 elderly Masons and Freemasons widows get pensions.
The article discusses House Bill No. 45 requiring physical examinations for all elementary public school students in Oregon. It notes current partial efforts in cities like Portland and Salem and highlights the need for health training in remote areas.
The text notes the French are gradually forcing an agreement with the soviet over Russia’s repayment of money France lent during World War I. It suggests France does not always favor cancellation of debts and implies tensions in postwar negotiations.
Creditors must file claims with vouchers at the office of C. M. Edwards Gunnison Utah on or before August 15 1925 Addie G Barney Administratrix First publication June 11 1926 Last publication July 2 1926
Alma OC Dalby of Logan Utah, who filed homestead entry 021190 on April 24 1918 for multiple lots in Section 19 Township 16 South Range 1 West Salt Lake Meridian, gives notice of intent to make three year proof to establish the claim before the Register and Receiver at Salt Lake City on July 8 1925. Witnesses named by claimant.
The notice lists Leland Jackman of Levan and Arthur Jackman of Salt Lake City along with J. M. Bush of Levan and H. A. Crane of Levan. ELI F. TAYLOR Register. First publication May 28 1925. Last publication June 25 1926.
Oscar G. Anderson of Gunnison Utah filed notice of intention to make three year proof to establish his homestead claim on N44 Section 26 Township 18 South Range 1% West Salt Lake Meridian. The hearing date is June 27 1925 before the Clerk of the District Court in Manti Utah.
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