Impact of Road Improvement on U S Agriculture and Population
The article argues better roads cut hauling costs, raise farm land values, and boost farm efficiency. It cites estimates of potential national savings, road-improvement cost comparisons with Europe, and links road quality to farm output, wealth, and urban migration trends. It notes large agricultural regions and potential gains per acre, with broader social benefits including education access.
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United States
Germany
France
England
Igang
Undern Dblo
Startling Wen
Jong Hank
Conlain
North Western
Reconnaissance of Jarbridge Contact and Hills mining districts
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes Bulletin 497 detailing the Jarbridge Contact and Hill Mountains mining districts in Elko County Nevada. It covers 5 miles by 26 miles, with about 1,400 square miles, describing geology, mineralogy, ore analyses, and maps and photographs of topography, veins, claims, and deposits. Copper is the chief metal with associated gold silver lead and zinc in places. The report, based on Schrader’s 1910 fieldwork, notes early copper properties and a growing district fueled by expected railroad access.
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F. A. Schrader
Elko County
Nev
United States Geological Survey
Contact
Hill Mountain
Nevada Plateau
Dasin
Snake River
Tarbidga
Schrader
Pe Mountain
Eiko County
Ney
Geological Survey
Washington, D
Potash Bearing Alunite Described in Utah Deposit
United States Geological Survey reissued Bulletin 611 on an alunite deposit near Marysvale Utah. The rock contains potash soluble by roasting and leaching, with a vein of considerable size. Development could stimulate prospecting for similar deposits across western states and meet local needs. Free copies available by applying to the Director, Geological Survey, Washington DC.
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United States
Cacia
Altat
Hoyte
Gale
Marysvale
Utah
Bulletin
The
Geological Survey
Washington, DC
Wiley to Join Good Housekeeping as Contributing Editor
Dr. Harvey W. Wiley, former Chief Chemist in the Department of Agriculture, will on April 1 become Contributing Editor of Good Housekeeping Magazine. He will use the magazine as the exclusive outlet for his writings on pure food health and related topics long linked to his name.
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Harvey W. Wiley
Department of Agriculture
Good Housekeepiing Magazine
Petroleum in Wyoming Lander and Salt Creek Fields Bulletin 452
The United States Geological Survey reissued Bulletin No 452 on Wyoming oil fields outlining discovery history from 1833 and 1883, early abandonment, and repopularization. It notes oil uses as fuel in Little Pope Agie district, lubricants in raw form, and heavy asphalt base beneficial for road surfaces, plus a notable 1910 shale well at 1 176 feet depth and forthcoming Bulletin 462 with geology and production details.
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Lander
Salt Creek
Wyoming
United States Geological Survey
Bonne Ville
Texas
California
Little
Pope Agie
Ahale
Uintah Basin Briefs Highlight Local Events And Moves
Uintah officials report Uintah Milling Co Johnson Mill closed to install a new water wheel with plans to resume by July. Luxen sells Leaver creek ranch for 60000 to Kingins of Carbondale. Bond election No 10 Davis School District approves new building plans. Liberty District Supt Sowards visits schools amid teacher tensions. Uintah Stake M L A names committee to pick basketball team for Salt Lake tournament with league leaders to submit top three players.
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Johnson Mill
Uintah Milling Companies
Johnson Milly
Fred Miller
Salt Lake
Davis
Plate
Plana
Geological Survey says wells in the region may be obtained
A note from the Geological Survey indicates that well data or permits may be obtained upon application to the Director in Washington D C. The statement outlines a standard process for access to regional groundwater information and related services.
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Geological Survey
Washlogton
D. G
County Commissioners Hold Public Roads Session
April meeting covered road repairs with a 125 dollar appropriation for a stretch north of 8. D. Golton’s old place and a 60 dollar donation from GC A Johnson of the Electric Light Co. for the same work. Roads near Independence closed. Beekeepers petition leads to Joab Collier’s appointment as Uintah Bee Inspector at 3 dollars per day. Commission to redraw voting district boundaries. deputies named for road districts.
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D. Qgoltons Old Place
GC. A. Johnson
Electric Light Company
Sands
Independence
Lewin N
Shanks
Secttlongth
Joab Collier
Uintah
O. H. Bracken
Tayang Ashton
Tames Angus
Roosevelt
Billings
Tensen
Justice Court actions claim damages and fines in 1900s notes
The Ashtey Coop institute garnishment for $76 and attachment on goods bought in 19018. Geo FE Adame sues Elyrum Knudson in Justice court for $209.59 at 6 percent interest on a merchandise account from 1904. Ray Ashton and Don Griffin fined $260 each in City court for fast riding.
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Ashtey Coop
Hag
Inga Agalneat Aba Davig
Geo FE Adame
Justice Court
Elyrum Knudson
Ray Ashton
Don Griffin
Dry Fork Ilebe Limothy Leaves Monday Morning
In Dry Fork Ilebe, Limothy left on Monday morning thinking of his wife Mrs Hilo Blackburn who has just given birth to a baby.
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Limothy
Hilo Blackburn
Sha Recovers in Salt Lake After Cancer Treatment
Sha stays with her mother Mrs. Nora Thompson in Salt Lake while receiving treatment for cancer Sheigdalox Well and hopes to be discharged soon to resume life at home with family.
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Sha
Salt Lake
Nora Thompson i
Sheep Shearing In Full Swing At Bonanza and Saddle Post
Flocks are being shorn with many men and boys from Naples joining the work at the corrals near Bonanza and Saddle Post by Dragon. The scene reflects a busy shearing season with broad participation.
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Bonanza
Saddle Post
Dragon
Naples
Farm Notes on Chick Rearing and Poultry Shelter
Practical advice for small poultry keepers includes avoiding permits for setting an old hen, prioritizing early and careful chick hatching, and providing shelter shade with shrubs or trees. Recommendations cover two yards with separate forage, limiting to eleven eggs per hen in April, and noting the profitability of dairying with proper cows and management.
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Easiaat
Graag
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Office of Public Roads
United States Department of Agriculture
New York
Liverpool
Nevada
Starbridge, Contract
Elk Mountain
Alunite IN
Utar
Wiley
Housekeeping Magazine
Wilen
Uintah Mallway
St Duchesne
Vir Allen
Gome Real ¢State Holmnes
Heynokty
Vriday
Strawberry
Stephen Wurray
David Dimothy, Sr
William Dudley
Vernal Tutsdayemonte
Strawberry Tonnel
Grand Valley
Bower
Grand Tuve Valley
Colorado
Grand Tver
Uintah Basin
Atringic
Agricuit
Milt
A J Johnson Ia
Myton
Johnson
Doe Luxen
Joe Luxen
Alenwood Springs
Leaver Creek
Ins
Carbondale
Mir Kinggins
Luxen
Garfield County
Liberty
N. G. Sowards
Tetchera
BEERS
Beers Athe
DOW & Burton
Doora
Acorn
Boledes
Cassel
Dr. Cassel
Acorn Mercantile Company
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