Basin convention proves a social and education success
The article details the Basin Industrial Convention held in Fort Duchesne to educate the Utah Basin public. It notes broad support from federal and private educational bodies, religious and commercial groups, and US Indian Service facilities. Funds came from farm bureaus clubs and individuals, with profits for future events.
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St. G
Dyer
Utah
Uintah Basin
Fort Buchesner
Fort Chesne
United States Indian Service
Fort Ducheane
Vernal Farm Bureau Day Promises Varied Festivities
City officials plan a January 11 event featuring exhibits along streets and store windows, a public parade from the flagpole at 10 am led by Mayor elect George A. Brough, and a 1 pm water display at the Second Ward chapel. Entertainers include Ben R. Eldridge and M. P. Brewr with secret program details, a carnival dance at the Orpheus, and strict costume rules of overalls and gingham. Free food and drinks will be available as Vernal ends the day with a despotism theme.
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Wintahomwaty Farm Bureau
Vernal
Uintah County Farm, Bureau
Walter G. Barnes
Eleet
George A. Brough
Second Ward
Unete
Ben R. Eldridge
M. P. Brewr
Utah State Farm Bureau
Ondala
Death in Bandana mine shaft near Vernal
William Jarvis, a longtime Vernal stone mason and Scotland native, died Thursday at about 10 am after falling from a 75 foot platform in the Bandana mine near the Bonanza mine at Watson. His sister Mrs. Charles Hutchins lives in Roosevelt. Funeral under Vernal W. O. W. A. Lodge pending relatives' word.
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William Jarvis
Vernal
Bandana
Bonanza
Watson
Charles Hutchins
Roosevelt
Scotland
Vernal W. O. WA Lodge
Marketing of Utah Poultry and Eggs Co operative Report Highlights Growth
The Marketing of Utah Poultry and Eggs cooperative reports $200000 in Utah turkeys and $500000 in Utah eggs handled this year under its marketing plan. It notes 175 cars of milk white eyes and ten cars of cockerels moved for members, with membership surpassing 1000. The group bought 500000 baby chicks for March and April, and plans to stock one million for spring 1925 distribution. Fort Duchesne was chosen as a central, neutral convention site with facilities and services from Indian Service employees and local instructors, aiming to make the convention an annual event and seeking a pavilion to shelter crowds.
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Tayaireport
Utah Poultry Producers
Utah
Ns Far
Fort Duchesne
Indian Service
Uintah Basin Farmer Debuts January 1924
The Uintah Basin Farmer will debut around January 10 1924 as Volume 1 Number 1 a monthly farm paper focused on agriculture horticulture livestock dairy honey poultry and seed production for farmers in the Uintah Basin Utah. It aims to advance those developing the Inland Empire of Utah and will not compete with other farm journals.
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Uintah Basin
Great Uintah Basin
Utah
United States
Great Inland Empire of
Officers Elected for Farm Bureau Day
A list of names is presented as officers elected for Farm Bureau Day. The roster includes George A. Slough L A Hans John B Eaton Alfred Simper Leroy Carroll Elmer Manwaring Joseph Herbert Louis Freestone Edward Hoeft William Holmes O Weist Joseph McKee Henry Reich M G Sowards and W A Winward. The fragmentary text suggests a formal recognition of officers in a local Farm Bureau chapter.
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George A. Slough
L. A
Hans John B, Eaton
Alfred Simper
Leroy Carroll
Elmer Manwaring
Joseph Herbert Louis Freestone
Edward Hoeft
William Holmes, O. Weist
Joseph McKee Henry Reich
M. G. Sowards
W. A. Winward
Our Turkey Crop and its Future by George A Slaugh
The article argues supply and demand drive turkey prices with 1923 returns disappointing but not crippling. It urges quality over quantity, better breeding to add weight, careful handling from farm to market, and local box grading to avoid damage, boosting value and returns.
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Jet
Tme
Much Mirth at Mock City Election
In a mock election on Wednesday January 2 the Uintah County farm bureau held a playful event to choose city officials for January 11. Nominees were gently urged to accept the offices and pledged to enact sweeping reforms once in office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah County Farm Bureau
Bill to Increase Vernal Post Office Appropriation
A letters exchange from Washington outlines efforts to fund a Vernal Utah federal building. Don B. Colton of the Treasury explains Congress has not passed a building bill since before the war and an additional 50 000 dollars is sought to complete the Vernal post office project with support from Senator Smoot to overcome funding hurdles.
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Vernal
Founet
D. C
George H. Harrison
Utah
Congress
Smoot
Don B. Colton
Treasury Department
Washington
House of Representatives
Edward Clifford
Train Dispatcher J. D. Clark Dies Suddenly at Mack
J D Clark a train dispatcher for the Utah railway company at Mack died suddenly on Wednesday. He leaves a wife and aged mother to mourn his loss. Utah employees sent a floral tribute. Interment set for Grand Junction, Colorado, on Sunday.
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J. D. Clark
Ulntah Railway Company
Clark
Ulatah
Esworker
Grand Junction
Colo
War delay halts public building project over funds
The article details unfinished work on a public building halted by insufficient Congressional funding. Attempts in 1922 to bid within the available $15,000 addition were unsuccessful, delaying Verdnal construction until adequate appropriations arrive.
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Vernal
Congress
McKenzie Mosg
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U. B.A
William Jarve
Bandana Mine
Farm Bureau
Sexton
Turkey
George A Slaugh
Colton
Mack
The
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Teenen
Uintah
Post Office
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