Potato farming pioneers Utah in early settlement era
Professor George Stewart details Utah’s potato history from 1847 pioneer irrigation near Salt Lake City to the 1848 harvest. He notes the crop’s role in settlers’ survival, land use, and long term importance, highlighting improvements in seedbed prep, irrigation, and cultivation methods. Potatoes underpin both local consumption and interstate markets.
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George Stewart
Utah
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Salt Lake City
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Striking Men Enjoined From Picketing Yards
Enjoining order issued in EUO on January 19 restricts striking machinists and others from picketing Bethlehem Shipbuild yards in the United States and Alabama. The petition seeks government action to suspend certain activities involving Moyes Iste and others. A similar petition is noted from the Sehaw group.
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EUO
Viking
Bethlehem
United States
Acthvyiies
Moyes G
Iste
Sehaw
Shipyard Strike Locks In 41 Wage Talks at South San Francisco
South San Francisco shipyard workers at Dateher Shipbuilding remain on strike since September 30 over a 41 wage agreement dispute. The dispute continues as negotiations stall between the workers and company representatives.
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Dateher Shipbuilding Company
Jf South
San Francisco
Mexican murderer sentenced to death in Georgetown
Juan Chaballa, a Mexican man, was found guilty of murder in district court and sentenced to death. The case involved the murder of Atan accio Hrabo, his wife, and their nine year old daughter near Jarrell, Texas, with an axe. The defendant showed no emotion as the verdict was read. A motion for a new trial was expected to be filed by his attorneys.
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Georgetown
Texas
Juan Chaballa
Atanaccio Hrabo
Jarrell
Au Axe
Chabal- Ja Wag
Prohibition Amendment Endorsed at New York Clergy Meeting
John F. Kramer, federal prohibition enforcement commissioner, likened the federal prohibition amendment to the Decalogue in a New York address before clergymen under the antisaloon league. He argued laws must restrain passions, appetites, and desires, urging popular support for enforcement and predicting a public duty to uphold the law. William H. Anderson warned liquor interests may seek repeal or amendment, signaling continued opposition.
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New York
John F. Kramer
Kramer
Willam H. Anderson
Antisaloon League of New York
League to Control Sarre Valley Region
PAHIS reports the League of Nations plans to appoint a Sarre Valley boundary commission. The league does not yet control the area and is expected to gain jurisdiction after the administrative session is organized.
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Sarre Valley Region
Pahis
Havas
League of Nations
Couneli
Souetins
Sarre Valtey
Ogden Census Enumerators Complete Five Of Districts
Five of sixteen Ogden census districts have been completed. George Rawhey Jr in charge reports weather and storm delays slow work, with a complete return expected in the latter part of the period. Enumerators are being assigned from outlying districts toward the business portion, and local residents are urged to verify household entries.
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Ogden
George Rawhey
Homney
Romoncy
Ward Seeks Merge of City and County Health Offices
Commissioner J Ray Ward proposes consolidating Ogden city and Weber county public health departments into one entity. He says city and county officials could implement the change, aiming to cut staff, reduce costs, and stretch tax dollars across the county. Ward discussed plans with county commissioners to consider the proposal.
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Ogden Clly
Weber County
J Ray Ward
Department of Public Health
Esenl Lhne Ogden Laxpry
Mivee T S Gan
Health Board
Ward
Tonsiilern Dons
Utah college vote on peace treaty sparks Senate debate
Senators from Nebraska New Jersey and Connecticut weigh in on the college referendum on unqualified ratification of the peace treaty. Widespread opposition to Lodge reservations is noted while the League to Enforce Peace allegedly aided the referendum. An incident marks Theodore Roosevelt’s absence. Calls rise for further discussion as China Society concerns are raised.
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Washington
Witehresk
Nebraska
Maal Taures
Edge
New Jersey
McCormick
League
Theodore Roosevelt
Brandeece
Nepiblican
Connecticut
How to Stop Bad Cough Telts
An old home remedy promises relief for severe coughs with hoarseness and throat irritation. It touts a pine extract compound named Finex and 22 oanres of Finex with full directions, claiming fast, lasting relief and a money back guarantee from The Piser Co, Fort Wayne.
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Piser Co
Ft, Wayne
Emma Goldman and Berkman on Deportation Train to Finland
The deportees led by Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman, along with 347 radicals, were transferred from the army transport Buford to a special train near Hatigo Finland. Finnish guards stationed on each car platform watched as the group prepared for frontier crossing toward Terijaki. Officials reported no military detachment was needed and expected the Buford to wait for Amsterdam tomorrow.
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Finland
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Soviet Russia
Emma Geldmen
Alexander Berkman
United States
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R Allente
United Lates Army
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Hatigo
Gboford
Lerkshire
Duford
Antwerp
Talehostki
Thcy Party
Hava Coldman
Holsheviki
Civicaxa
Rn" Shatoff
Stary
Petrograd
Senate Opens Second Week of Big Probe
The Senate and committee continue inquiry into the Mexican situation with new hearings in San Antonio Texas. Lawmakers pursue further testimony and documents as part of the ongoing probe.
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Senate
San Antonio
Tex, Dan
Texlay Toadie Ac
War Department Officials Meet Commanders for Unified Policy
Washington January meeting of War Department officials with commanders of divisions and territorial departments aims to draft a permanent policy to promote efficiency and cooperation. The first gathering adjourned after three days of policy discussions on reorganization and current problems, led by a deputy undersecretary.
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Washington
War Department
Benetary Faker
Praca Fimes
Warship Set to Leave Malta for Black Sea
Malta dispatches indicate a naval force, including the battleship Tron Puke and destroyers Steadfast and HeTar, will depart for the Black Sea. Vice Admiral de Robeck awaits orders as ships fill to capacity with stores amid the movement.
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Black Sea
Blac Sea
de Robeck
Prt
Tron Puke
HeTarpis
Ersite
Steres
General Pershing to Spend Day at Forts
General Pershing will spend a day at Forts during a shuttle trip, arriving from Portland, Oregon. The schedule includes inspection of posts and a briefing with officers before continuing his journey.
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General Pershing
Washington welcomes Pershing figures amid fort inspection
Acting Governor Lowell met General Pershing at Lie depot in Washington as Mayor FitzGerald hosted greetings. A parade and dinner were planned for tomorrow while reports cite seized whisky shipments totaling 35,000 barrels and 8,000 cases, with tax-paid alcohol diverted to beverages. Authorities note liquor seizures and related charges across the state.
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Puget Sound
Goveriuer
Lowell
Lie Depot
Washington
C. B. Fitzgerald
Pershing
Services
Aidie Dhiner
Sind Knebelkamp Ag
Attorneys Ask a New Trial for Harry New
Los Angeles attorneys filed in superior court a motion for a new trial for Harry New, convicted of second degree murder in the death of his fiancée Freda Lesner. The hearing was continued with a Friday date set for the motion.
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Los Angeles
Jam
U—Attorneya
Freda Lesner
Gf New
Wakt
AFBI
Distillers Arrested on Charge of Fraud
LAS WILLY January 20 Distillers R B Wath son company Louisville distillers surrendered to federal authorities on warrants after attempting to discharge the power of the mine out of labor on observed spring Not were related Vow 2000 tent preliminary trial next week The affidavits on which he were
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Las Willy
Kk. Walleep
Willian Kyrebellkamp
R. B. Wath
Son Company
Louisville Distillers
Noth
Fragmentary Yonkers theater scene quote
A garbled Yonkers passage shows a theater in uproar with clumsy lines about calling for the author and stage manager. A woman in a gown and the looming bill are mentioned, hinting at a dramatic financial moment.
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Pheyye
Yonkers
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