Reading: Manilla Itch scare fades in mining district letter
A correspondent with knowledge of the Jesse Cwing mining district critiques a communication about the camp and notes smallpox concerns wane as the disease shifts to the name Manilla Itch. The piece references Christmas gifts from the Advocate and reports on the Montpelier Idaho Examiner planning biweekly publication from January in a prosperous, loyal town.
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Jesse Cwing
Manilla
Montpelier
Idaho
Montpelier 16
Imperial Dram makers report revised gains from visit
The Imperial Dramate company clarifies figures from a prior Express report. Manager says losses to Mr Lutchingon were misreported. revised receipts show about 2600 during the Vernal period, with ponies reaching over 4100 and most proceeds spent with local merchants.
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the Express
Imperial Dramate Company
Lutchingon
City Council Sees Resignations After Split Session
Vernal Utah January 8 meeting of Vernal City Council featured expressions of regret as Councilman Bennion resigned amid attorney general opinions on eligibility. The body approved the mayor’s band and appointed new members, with several communications filed for clerk action.
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A. C
Vernal
Utah
Gentloven
Gassock Offeer
Haaven
Councl
Bennion
Clark
S Collett
Wand L.pack
Boomon
EW Davis
Tax on Live Stock Entering Utah for Grazing
The act requires stockmen bringing cattle and sheep into Utah for grazing to pay forty cents per head for cattle and ten cents per head for sheep or provide a bond. Nonresidents must list stock, brands, marks with county officials, and pay or bond to secure taxes. Failure results in fines up to five hundred dollars and forfeiture of stock value.
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Cnttle
the of Utah
Vorth
Thiaack
Shell
Imbo
Views of F V Goodman on Brown's Park road route
A longtime resident of Brown's Park comments on a proposed new road in the mountains. He stresses altitude and distance, questions bridge placement on Green River, and urges careful examination of the Grass Draw canyon approach near Bears Canyon before supporting any road alignment.
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Brown's Park
Sweetwater Co
Wyoming
Uintah Co
Utah
Anowa
Green River
Nome Point
Thomas
Bears Canyon
Road Route Through Willow Creek and Beaver Creek Canyon
A historical proposal argues for a wagon road from Vernal toward Diamond Mountain, favoring Beaver Creek and a Beaver Basin pass to minimize grades. The plan compares routes via Willow Creek, Red Creek Mountain, and Brush Creek, noting timber access, bridge considerations, weather risks, and a preference for a route serving all communities and avoiding partisan advantage.
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Willow Creek
Josea Vwing
Grey's Ferry
Mounttain
Budge
Samant
Beaver Creek
Stuck Springs
H. Hindld
Willow Cresk
Wiik
Dunlon
Beaver Basin
Red Creek
Hoya Ranch
Little Basin
Beaver Canyon
L Mountain Ronda
Tom Davenport
Vernal
Diamond Mountain
Riley Green
Brush Creek
Beneft
Sam
Red Crook
Freighters Assured Water and Feed On Route
A reader asserts freighters will receive the best feed and water along the entire route. The note promises helpful information for those interested and offers assistance to aid planning.
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Goorman
Norway Correspondence From Trondhjem 1899 Christmas
A Norfolk style letter from Christiana dated December 13 1899 describes a transatlantic voyage Philadelphia to Liverpool twelve days at sea arrival in Norway is seen from Trondhjem. The writer requests letters from friends and notes subscription offers for a biweekly Herald and an eastern farm paper with a temple engraving premium.
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Christania
Bankers
Triend
Liverpool
Atlantic
Philadelphia
Isbor
Frondhjem
Norway
Freud
Brother
Lrsvanr
Veandlagade
Trondbjem
Europe
Utah
William Winn
Ehop
J. C. Caur
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Hkim
Waalligton
Mataria
Mavoyan
Hudyan
S-Tofany
Cer Blackton Market
Elia Sia Rew Franceer Cal
Cook’s Planning Mill
Iatins
Weeter, Lumber Company
Price, Utah
Grec
Foie
Edice
Deering
Advance Threshers
Continental Steel
Shcaders
Garden City
Leslie Ashton, Manoaer
Ermal
Tari
Chicago
Y Yarnell
Des Stomer
Artar
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