Taxing This Lupple Fallow
People of small and moderate means may think they escape taxation but are among the heaviest taxed. A study by Dr. Mabel Newcomer shows New York wage earners paying 276 to 334 in taxes on 2000 income, Illinois 279 to 359 with sales tax, national average around 20 percent. Indirect taxes on shoes and utilities drive the burden. government cannot live only on the rich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tindy
New York
Mabel Newcomer
Vassar
Illinois
Education shapes the urban man of initiative and trade
The passage argues that schooling can both empower and victimize the modern man. It warns that intellect alone fails without initiative and that trade and business demand practical, proactive leaders who adapt to radio, auto, and airplane eras. It calls for revamping political, financial, and educational systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voltaire
Yes
Forfiav
Vernal Notes Highlight Officials and Local Events
Governor Wells names W I L Giltoway to oversee use of state funds for county highways and bridges. Nathaniel Galloway returned from the Grand Canyon trip aboard a Green River launch with notes on rapid runs and 30 foot falls. Local commerce praises Vernal brooms as superior to imports. Public events include a county wide field day on April 27 at Vernal Ball Park and eighth grade graduation at the Orpheus. A welcome home social honors President Colton and local leaders. Newton D. Shelton and Jessie L. Jones wed April 17 and plan a ranch home nearBloomington. Fowler and Miss Jessie Manwaring reportedly married in Salt Lake temple and will reside in Vernal. A new boy joins Mr. and Mrs. Mike Cook, and Lapin's J I Acking bought a Ford in Vernal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells
W. IL Giltoway
J. W. Patton
Jerry Murray
Vernal Ball Park
Orpheus
Don B. Colton
Pearl Larson Eston
Marion K. Shaffer
Uintah Gym
Vernal Second Ward
Uintah
O'Neil
Newton D. Shelton
Jessie L. Jones
G. A. Downey
Bluemoune
Fowler
Jessie Manwaring
Salt Lake Temple
Vernal
Mike Cook
Lapin
Ford
New Farm Tenancy Bill Moves Toward Congress
Washington notes describe a compromise farm tenancy bill sent from the House Agriculture Committee after delays. The plan offers a $50 million loan fund for tenant farmers aiming to buy land, with safeguards and government repurchase rights, while critics warn against weaknesses allowing sale of equity and neglect of farms. The measure ties to President's tenancy recommendations and faces Senate and House floor battles over its original form and rural rehabilitation financing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Agriculture Committee
Congress
Federel
House
Senate
Agriculture Committee
House Committee
Community Notes From Tri West and Tridell Areas
Tridell residents return from Salt Lake where Mrs Bartlett worked. Tridell children prepare for Tealth Day in Vernal on May 7 with a float under Principal Asahel Perry. Daughters of the Pioneers host a social April 15 at Mrs Lesroy Atwood’s home. Mrs A M Lyman and daughters visit Mrs Lelia Merkley in Tridell. Merkins is Lyman’s daughter. Primary association holds ward conference led by Mrs Christa Hoss. Lapoint MIA presents a three act play A Strange Passes at Tri dell ward chapel. Ward committee plants ornamental trees at the ward house lot. John Marvey buys a forty acre farm from State Land Board. Levi Kitchen Jr to marry this week. Miss Shep UG Miller, state farm debt supervisor, visited recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Bartlett
Tri- West
Salt Lake
Bartlett
Tridell
Vernal
Asahel A. Perry
Daughters of the Pioneers
Lesroy Atwood
A. M. Lyman
Mia
Synthia
Taylor
Donna Sivain
Lelia Merkley
Merkins
Lyman
Christa Hoss
Lapoint Mia
John Marvey
State Land Board
Levi Kitchen, Jr
Willow Creek 2s Fire Hits Haten Bros Ranch Corrals
A Sunday fire at the Haten Bros upper ranch during dinner hour caused major damage to corrals and sheds as strong winds spread the flames. Several shearer outfits were destroyed and crews worked to salvage remaining equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Caldwell
Marvin Broome
Abe Hatch
Ison Jane Cook
George Tomlinson
Vernal
Perry Clark
Roy Hartholomew Ranch
George Standhford
Fruita
Colo
James
Taveter
Residents travel and work notes from Vernal and Ouray
George Standiford visited Vernal on Friday and Mrs Luster will accompany him to Fruita for a few weeks. Men work crops planted with Bear Dance attendance by Indians in Ouray. Bill Thompson and H. Tracy ranch crew employed while Mr Thom pson buys a new car. Hazelbushes return from Vernal. Dorina Leech heads to Vernal. Miss Leech works for Mrs Lows D Roberts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cgeorge Standiford
Vernal
Stiss Dorina Leech
Miss Leech
Why One Driver Was Converted to Slow Travel
A concise note questions fuel use and trip enjoyment as a driver shifts to a slower travel approach. It hints at reflections on efficiency and experience during a journey.
Henry Chatwin Leader of Jensen Community and Postmaster
Henry Chatwin, at 22, was elected constable of Riverdale precinct and served four years dealing with outlawry. He later ran a Jensen store, became postmaster in 1900, and was census enumerator for Uintah County. He led the Jensen George Washington Bi Centenary committee to promote a memorial road to Dinosaur National Monument and helped secure broad petition support. He married Atta Dudley in 1900 and remained a trusted local figure in Jensen and the Dinosaur area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Chatwin
Riverdale
Jensen Ferry
Dobson
Mr. Chatwin
Fr. W. Billings
Justice of
Chatwin
Vernal
E. W. Davis
J. K. Bullock
Jensen
Federal
Lermment
United States
Uintah County
Joseph Chatwin
Utah
George Washington
Jensen George Washington
Dinosaur National Monument
Dinosaur Monument
Do HO Celeton
Washington
George H. Dern
Herbert Hoover
Skidmore
Utah State Board of Education
Congressman Colton
Us-40
Green River Gorge
Atta Dudley
Letia Fanar Chatwin
Ee Becarate
Sammy Watery
Wes
Hatch
Uncle Hen
Uncle Sam
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William JB. Wallis
James IL Wallis
Utai State Pans Association
Hee Pte Een
Mom
U. S. Treasury
Tee Mieuipet
Washington Sletter
Willow Creek
OUR Pioneers
Henry J. Cilatsvin
Utah Motorist Association
Treasury Department
West
Lea
Ford Motor Company
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