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Newspaper
Murray Eagle
Location
Murray, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1928
Page
5
A group of friends traveled to Saratoga and Oregon Veagal for the Fourth of July. Charles Samson fell from a cherry tree and injured the left arm at the wrist. Lionel Soffe, formerly employed in Idaho, spent the holiday with his parents in Oregon before returning home.
Draper er and Mrs Claude Brown and family return to Twin Falls Idaho after a month visiting relatives in Direaper. Julia Maycock returns home in Springville. Mrs Maycock underwent an operation and has been living with her daughter Mrs Reid Berk since leaving the hospital.
One month in Salt Lake County costs 16. One year in Salt Lake County costs 1.00. Elsewhere in the United States one year in advance is 1.50. For service, telephone Murray 35. If you fail to receive Eagle, contact the circulation department, Murray 85, and a copy will be sent promptly. Classified as second class matter February 8, 1927, at Salt Lake City post office under the act of March 8, 1879.
The Murray city notice lists multiple sponsors and local businesses involved in a July 14 program. Participants include Diana Commission Co BL, Skaggs Co, Murray Plumbing & Heating Co, Harrop, Olsen's Garage, Rothwell Boucher Sandwall, Bergen Millinery, A O Sherianwn, Bennion & Sone, Gordon & Sons, Gem Theatre, W G Churches derman Jansen, Metropolitan Insurance, Wasatch Motor Co, and Mayor Lester.
A discussion on local versus federal duties in government highlights the role of states in educating and shaping good citizens. The text emphasizes local self-government, school supervision, and citizen regulation as keys to capable government, then poses a question about voting intentions.
Old time New Yorkers debate Governor Smith's stance on saloon history after a telegram from Emich, a saloon ally, listing his votes. It notes past actions weakening town option, opposing local option, proximity to churches, hours of operation, and liquor laws as indicators of his long stance against reform.
A Murray reader urges reserving a political slot for a “big business man” to run for County Commissioner, praising his experience in handling large jobs and public service. The writer, signing as a friend of good government, argues Salt Lake County needs a capable leader and pledges support if the candidate accepts.
A fragment notes that life spans vary with age and captivity. It states general rule of eight to ten years, with speci men in the middle, and mentions known reach to fifteen years in captivity.
A 15 year old boy seeks any kind of employment on a ranch or in town. He can be contacted by calling Murray at 324.
The article discusses irrigation economics noting water often holds higher value than land in large US regions. It mentions determining water and land values separately as difficult and cites an Automobile Club of Washington service locating a member during a cross country tour aided by Utah and Washington affiliates.
The Baptist Church on Booth Street near State holds Bible worship every Sunday at 10 morning worship at 11. Supt Frieda A Dressel leads dances for all. Evening service at 8 pm features a sermon by the Pastor Iter J Payne.
The Keltef Society of Murray First Ward outlines weekly meetings for theology work and business literary social service and charity. July schedule lists Mass at Mt Vincent's Church and St Teresa's Church with Rev Patrick Maguire.
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