Diamond Mountain Farmers Form Local Organization Leaders Named
Ernest Eaton chairs the new Diamond Mountain farmers group with John F Glines as vice president Wm F H Hangon as secretary and treasurer A regional drive to elect officers for the coming year is planned Over 200 homestead filings cover 32000 acres with another 24000 acres eyed by spring seekers The Vernal Rock Springs road and a Brush Creek segment are nearing completion improving mountain access and promising summer automobile travel The project is funded by sheepmen farmers and the county and is slated to finish early spring The road would become a premier county scenic route boosting the local dry farming and stock industries J W Paxman and agent Witwer back the effort urging adoption of Marquis Spring wheat and legumes The group will meet frequently to discuss plans and invite all aspiring farmers to attend, including Paxman and Co Agent Witwer during district visits
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Diamond Mountain
Ernest Eaton
John F Glines
Wm F H Hangon
Secy
W. F. Mwanbon
Vernal Rock Springs
Brush Creek
Seaverter
E. GL. Oakes
Vernal
Rock Springs
Uintah County
Unitah County
J W. Paxman
State Agricultural College
Mr Witwer
Paxman
Witwer
Dia+ snond
Hoeenes
Mr. Whitlock
Yean Peainary
Mins Mpeon
Roosevelt
Misa Todd
Albert Smith
Red Cross
Leeton-Bennett Red Cross
John Harrison
Filu
John McKowen
Albert Ntasmusgen
James Kirkendall
Campaign to Rid Farms of English Sparrows Starts
In 1852 the English Sparrow was introduced to the United States to populate city parks and has spread widely. A cooperative campaign plans poisoning bait and other methods to reduce sparrows, with timing when snow covers the ground and native birds are few. Coastal agents and local farm bureaus will distribute bait at cost and seek cooperative effort to protect next year’s crops.
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United States
Canada
Utah
Bureau of Biological Survey
Influenza Sickness Strikes Leeton Bennion Area Community
Local residents report influenza affecting residents and businesses in Leeton and Roosevelt areas. Whitlock store doors often closed, Red Cross drives planned, and army discharge noted as towns rally for health measures and community support. Families including Bennions and McKowens recover. several residents battle flu with mild outcomes.
Attorney General Shields Blamed for Long's Get‑Away
County Attorney Meredith submits a charge blaming Attorney General Shields for withholding a requisition to return Reuben Long from California. Meredith says Shields called the case weak after taking over, delaying action that would have allowed Deputy Sheriff A N Johnson to fetch Long for trial. He asserts papers were complete except for a state certificate and notes no Long sightings since habeas corpus release in Sacramento.
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Meredith
Bentleman
A N. Johnson
California
Shields
Secretary of State
Morgan
Long
Meret
Vernal Expresa
Vernal Express
Reuben Long
Vernal
UVINTAH ACADEMY Registration and Jan Classes
UVINTAH ACADEMY will open for registration and study on January 2 3 and 4. Class work starts January 8 with 80 planned to earn full credit. New students may enter now and receive credit. All students must report during Registration. Courses may change for a logically planned program. Lessons assigned at registration. students should be ready for Monday classes. Parents invited to consult regarding plans.
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Acme
Parente
Unique Christmas Gift by Miss Rodabaugh
Miss Nellie C Rodabaugh, a popular school teacher, gave friends a unique Christmas present on November 11 1918. It features mounted Kodak views of the Vernal peace parade with meritorious verses by Milas Hodabaugh bound together. The inscription notes peace was signed as Germany surrendered and bells rang, recalling the hopeful mood after the armistice.
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Nellie C Rodabaugh
Vernal
Milas Hodabaugh
Influenza Ban Lifted as City Plans Celebration
The influenza ban is lifted and schools and churches will reopen next Monday. A large citywide celebration is planned with bands and autos, while masks and vigilance continue. Public funerals of influenza victims will not be held. Isolation and quarantine rules remain in effect for ten days and three days respectively. City and county officials appreciate public support during the crisis.
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Auklgee
Marfen Rich
Picture show managers manifest the proper spirit
Local theatres will have the ban lifted Monday evening and shows will resume. Managers kept health rules during the epidemic despite daily hardships, and the public is urged to support the restored venues as debt is paid and new pictures are shown.
Fragmentary note on Kaiser’s war weariness and peace wish
An evening fragment mentions the Kaiser becoming weary of war and hoping to sign peace. It hints at leadership, fatigue, and a possible turn toward negotiations. The text is incomplete, but preserves key figures and a call for cessation of hostilities.
Death of a well respected citizen of Uintah County
Emanuel Johnson of the Lapoint district died last Saturday December 21 after years of declining health from pneumonia and other ailments. He lived in Lapoint since 1914, engaged in farming and mining related work, and was active in pioneer community life. He was born in Stockholm Sweden July 11 1880 and emigrated to America with a long line of moves before settling in Uintah County. He was affiliated with the Seventh Day Adventist church and left a family including Baith tears Anna Belle Alfreda Frances Heam and Carl Arthur Koy. Funeral arrangements were made by local family and church members with services led by Rev George A Downey and James HackIng.
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Emanuel Johnson
Lapoint
Jdamnegaching
Cailorola
Canily
Hild
Wis
Waylor Jeu
Woda
James
Liberty Ward
Apeakera
George A. Downey
James Hacke
Green River
Stockholm
Sweden
America
Chicago
Michigan
Lake Superior
Leadville
Colorado
Uutte
Montana
Minnie Jones
Baith Tears
Anna Belle
Alfreda Frances Heam
Carl Arthur Koy
Johnson
Stephensvire
Lapeont
Butte
Angineera
Miners Union
Seventh-Day Adventista
Ther
Main Street
Dan Smith
Mra James
Wallis
Balt Lake
Mountain States Telephone Co
Woo
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Bennett
David Bennion
Bennion
June
Clara
Uvintah Academy
Miss Rodabaugh
Witen Pocace
Germany
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Udite
Ca Bas
Hall Thew
Persis
Thera
Wasornen
W.S
Ste Alth
L. W Curry
Board of County Commissioners
Lynnne Ashton
Ashley Bartlett
George Perry
Wallace Calder
Lara Richard
Reuben McCondie
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