University of Utah Publishes Expanded Summer School Catalogue
The University of Utah issues its summer session catalogue for June 11 to July 20. Graduate students can request details from the president. Dean Bennion notes more courses and famous instructors, plus an enriched recreational program including trips to Bingham Canyon, Vintah Lakes, Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, campus activities, and a grand opera. Salt Lake City awaits students with a warm welcome.
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University of Utah
Bean Bennion
Bennion
Bingham Canyon
Vintah Lakes Grand Canyon
Yellowstone National Park
Galt Lake Valley
Slump in Dancing Fooms Blamed by London Teachers
Report from London teachers and parents blaming a slump in dancing classes on public dislike of the new gyrations and the broader shift away from novelty dances. A society forms with members pledging to dance only the fox trot. Summer predicts more tennis play than dancing.
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Fooms
Dantes
London
West End
Feathers Signified Rank Among Great Plains Indians
The article notes that feathers worn by Great Plains Indians served ornamental purposes and indicated rank. The United States Bureau of American Ethnography describes feathers as denoting individual standing, with mounting style and feather count reflecting status and achievements in battle.
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Feat! Org
Great Plains
United States Bureau of American
Nightingale Sings To Guard Nest From Ground Attacks
The nightingale sings at night guiding predators away from a ground nest as the bird perches safely in a tree. It uses vocalization to distract foes and protect its offspring.
How the Useful Plants Came to Mankind
The article traces the origin of oats from central European plains, suggesting early spread from cultivated fields. It notes possible ancient uses in Mesopotamia India and Greece, and cites finds in Swiss lake dwellings and German tombs, arguing oats were cultivated mainly north of Italy.
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Flus
Europe
Tartary
Mesopotamia
India
Scotland
Asia Minor
Germany
Wittenberg
Italy
Italian Republic
Upton
Uintah U H A Club Battles Weeds and Aids Agriculture
The Uintah high school U H A club will aid in fighting noxious weeds and pests in Uintah County, identify them, and report to authorities. They previously held a sparrow-killing contest with the Farm Bureau and promoted seed potato improvements with Idaho Rural Russets and Irish Cobbler. The club also runs dairy tests, encourages reed wheat varieties, and supports better farming practices tied to county and state fair honors.
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Uintah County
Agricultural Club
Uintah High School
Harold Lundell
Institute
Farm Bureau
Idaho
High School to Stage Annual Faculty Play in April
The high school will present its annual faculty play in the auditorium during the last week of April. A high quality production about modern times and pirate days has been chosen and promises lively entertainment. The performance closes the Voda-Band Play schedule with an announcement forthcoming.
Dry Fork Community Notes From Spring Gatherings
Dry Fork residents report visitors from nearby towns, Easter gatherings, and ongoing farming work. Families such as Caldwell Stringham Hull Labrum and Adams share visits while youths perform at a church meeting led by Lybberts, Neva Rolfe, and Karl Goodrich. Local outings include trips to Maeser and a hunt near Giant Club Canyon with a luncheon to view ancient drawings.
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Chellus Caldwell
Bus Hatch
Phillip Stringham
J C Hall
Sam Rolfe
Phil
Dan Adams Arza
Lawrence Adams
Labrum
Hull
Deep Creek
Zina Alexander
Fort Duchesne
Roosevelt
Roxa Alexander
Wells
Matt McCarey
J N Ashberts
Lybberts
Neva Rolfe
Miss Goodrich
Karl Gooderich
Ernest Caldwell
Marla
Flora Caldwell
Ellis Caldwell Sr
Ara
Ham Rolfa
Caldwell
Maeser
Dee Jenkins
Mable Massey
the Nielsson
Minnie Pearce
Flora
Martys Caldwell
Giant Club
Canyon
Ed Oaks
Cass
Lawrence Beck
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U of U
Salt Lake City
Nightingale
T. EL
Riverside Mercantile Co
Know Brothers and Chatwin
Jensen, Utah
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