Alfalfa Seed Plant Planned in Vernal by Pepperd Seed Co
The J. G. Pepperd Seed Company will build a geod cleaning plant at Vernal to serve Ashley valley seed growers. The project follows Roosevelt and Duchesne plants already in operation, with Vernal’s cost tied to local acreage and co operation. The venture aims to reduce freight costs and boost Uintah Basin alfalfa seed production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Peppard Seed Company
WAVE
Ashley Valley
Roosevelt
J. G. Poppard
Vernal
Uintah Basin
Diamond Mountain
Peppard Seed Company
Duchesne
Acraege
Three Dinosaurs Are Available to Utah University
Salt Lake City report states the University of Utah can obtain three dinosaurs from a Jensen quarry. Dr George Thomas says funds limit removal of a nine‑specimen section. one Saurischia skeleton has been exhumed at about eighteen feet. Two fossils likely removed within two months with spring shipment to Salt Lake. total removal cost for three skeletons not to exceed 3000 dollars. an additional 3000 could bring out a rare Brotosauria specimen, second of its kind in America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
University of Utah
George Thomas
Jensen
Utah
Earl Dougings
Carnegie Institute of Pittsburg
Thomas
Salt Lake
America
Subscriptions Pour Into Uintah Basin Farsier
The Uintah Basin Farmer shows strong local and distant interest as subscriptions flood in by the scores. Towns switch ahead daily and nearly every post office reports at least one subscriber, reflecting broad enthusiasm for the paper and pride in living in the Basin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah Basin
Town Sanitation Theme of Address by James H Wallis
James H Wallis secretary of Utah Public Health Association spoke at Brigham Young University on town sanitation and rural health administration. He blamed old systems and lack of coordination, urged citizens to support health officials, and emphasized prevention over epidemic fighting in a 1920s community planning setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Wallis
Provo
Utah
Utah Public Health Aassociation
Community Planning Division
Brigham Young University
Mr. Wallis
Statiaticn
Board of Health
Wallis
Rangely Oil Deal Talks Reported Between Firms
Two Midt West Oil Company representatives have been in Vernal this week seeking a negotiation with Emerald Oil over the Rangely Oil property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midtweat Oil Company
Vernal
Emerald Oil Company
Express Entered in National Editorial Contests
The Ver nal Expresa won Utah Agricultural College's silver front page weekly makeup cup years ago. Now the National Editorial Association requests entry in the national contest. Cups named The President's Cup The American Printer's Cup and The Editor and Publisher's Cup will be awarded at their convention in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal Expresa
Utah Agricultural College
National
Clerical Alternate Potentiate to California Convocation
At the annual convocation in Provo Utah Rev M J Hersey was chosen as clerical alternate delegate to represent the Utah Mission at the Episcopal synod in Santa Rosa California in May. He was accompanied by his daughter Margaret and Miss Anna Higey. W J Howes was ordained and becomes first rector of the Episcopal church of the Holy Spirit at Rendlett, continuing mission work among the Tadians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Provo
Episcopal Church of
W. J. Howes
Rendlett
Bercomes
Arthur W. Moulton
Randlett
Mr. Howes
Forest Fires in Utah During Year 1923
A Utah intermountain report by District Forester R H Rutledge notes the 1923 fire season was unusually mild with only 682 acres burned, far below the 15 year average of about 40,000 acres. Utah saw 19 fires, while Fishlake forest accounted for about 350 acres, underscoring ongoing fire hazards and the need for public caution in National forests.
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Ogden
Utah
Intermountain
R. H. Rutledge
U. 8. Forest Service
U. S. Forest Service
Inntermountain
Fishlake
Thos
Henderson Chosen Vice President of Utah Auditors
County clerks auditors and treasurers formed a permanent Utah organization at their convention in Salt Lake City. Lawrence A. Van Dyke Weber county clerk and auditor was elected president W S Henderson Uintah county treasurer named vice president and P Russell Wight Boxelder county clerk and auditor secretary-treasurer. Officers with Mark Tuttle state auditor and W D Sutton state treasurer form the executive committee. The group urged law to bar auto licenses without bond or real estate payment and set uniform certificates for treasurers and auditors and for grazing certificates and tax demands. Discussions covered warrant accounts monthly warrant checks and safeguarding public funds. Proceedings will be printed and sent to county officials.
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Balt Lake City
Lawrence A. van Dyke
Weber County
W. S. Henderson
Uintah County
P. Russell Wight
Boxelder County
Mark Tuttle
W. D. Sutton
Secretary of State
Legislative Committee
Wright
Henderson
Capitol
County Farm Bureau Officers Elected in January Meeting
At the County Farm Bureau meeting held Jan. 34 Ernest Eaton was chosen president F C Lundberg was elected first vice president Snellen Johnson second vice president A Theodore Johnson secretary J A Cheney treasurer Lundberg also serves as president of the western division
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County Farm Bureau
Ernest Eaton
F. C. Lundberg
Snellen Johnson
A. Theodore Johnson
J. A. Cheney
Mr. Lundberg
Utah fire causes track shows human error remains high
Utah contrasts to 16 year average with about 75 percent of fires caused by human agencies and the rest by lightning. The public fails to recognize the importance of human care in preventing forest fires.
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Utah
Manti Wood Products Starts Aspen Box Factory in Utah
Ogden January 24 Utah forestry officials report a new industry using quaking aspen from southern Utah to manufacture boxes. The Manti Wood Products Co will operate the box factory in Mantl drawing from about 200000 acres of aspen. Boxes produced are odorless tasteless and colorless aiding butter cheese and candy packing.
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Ogden
Utah
Ita
United States Forestry Department
Manti Wood Products Company
E. P. Cox
Manti National Forest
Mantt Jo
Forestry Service
Manila
Forestry Ofce
Department
Annual bounty payments begin February 4 in state
Bounty payments will start Monday February 4 to the extent of available funds. Only animals killed within 60 days before the season opening are eligible. No certificates issued until opening date. inspections not made beforehand. Payments require oath compliance. Daily county reports will curb overdrafts. Bounties: bear mountain lion cougar 30. wolf 62.60. coyote 4. bobcat 23. jackrabbit 0.05.
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Mark Tuttle
Capitol
County Clerk Urges Trappers Get Bounty
Wilson Murray county clerk has phoned every town and community to tell hunters and trappers to be on hand Monday February 4 to secure the bounty paid on predatory animals. There may be only one day for payment as only 12000 dollars remain available state wide. Murray will receive daily updates as county clerks report bounties to the state department each evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Murray
Mr. Murray
State Department
Conjoint Program Meeting for Ver nal Wards Set Sunday
The Ver nal First and Second wards plan a joint meeting Sunday evening February 3 at the First Ward chapel. The program includes readings by Margaret Merkley and Wanda Jenson, a vocal solo by Mrs. H. Walter Woolley, and a saxophone piece by Norman Olsen and company.
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Vernal
First Ward
Reading
Margaret Merkley
Norman Olsen and Company
Wanda Jenson
H. Walter Woolley
Vernal Chamber Meeting Debates Federal Building Plans
At a mass meeting called by the Vernal Chamber of Commerce only 29 of an eligible population attended though 160 were needed. The letter read by secretary A. D. Thomas from Congressman Don B. Colton explained that federal funds may be cut and ornamentation reduced to start the project this summer, with a larger building possible if more funds are approved later. Colton and Senator Reed urged waiting only if residents desire a larger building, leaving the choice to the people of Vernal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Federal Building
I. Bandor
A. DB. Thomas
Don B. Colton
Colton
Post Office Department
Reed
Congress
Vernal
Tridell Farmer Crashes Car Crushing Leg in Wreck
William Boren 57, driving, and passengers Trujillo and Ethel of Tridell were hurt when their car skidded at the William Ashby corner near the High Line canal, tipping into a ditch. Boren’s left leg was crushed. Trujillo helped lift the car and was knocked unconscious. all were taken to Vernal for care. Boren rests at his sister’s home in Glines ward.
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William Boren
Ethel
Tridell
Quirino Tru§Nlo
Lapoint
Mr. Boren
William Ashby
High Line Canal
Doren
Mr. Trujillo
Ravina
Trujillo
Bingham
Vernal
B P Kelly to Take Over Jensen Mail Route
Joseph Dudley has turned over the Jensen mail route to B P Kelly of the Kelly Mercantile company in Jensen. Kelly will begin Friday morning, using Dudley’s equipment until a new auto arrives. Dudley will ice up and prepare for farm operations while sub-contracting from Sc Fusman now in Monravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph
Local concert invites quartet and soloists
Ralph Siddoway and Kermit Young joined by Misses Emily Siddoway Mauggie Fowler and George E Adams with EB H Belcher. cornet solo by Charles Lewis and a lecture by Miss Clara Noel. All are cordially invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Siddoway
Kermit Young
Emily Siddoway
Mauggie Fowler
George E. Adams
EB. H. Belcher
Cornet
Charles Lewis
Clara Noel
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Utah University
Utah Public Health Association
Express
M. J. Hersey
California
W. 5
County Farm Bureau Officers
Manti Company
Hmali
Tridell Farmer
B. P. Kelly
Ulatah Basin
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