Davis to lead Indian affairs report at Whiterocks
Chas L. Davis, General Supervisor of Industrial Work of Indian Reservations, visited Whiterocks to study needs of Indian citizens. He plans a report to the Department urging modern farm implements, better horses, improved school facilities, and self support through work. Davis expected to form buying teams, secure patents, and allocate funds to farm improvements. he became an honorary member of the Vernal Commercial Club.
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Commercial Club
Chas L. Davis
Duagla
Whiterocks
Capt. Brees
Mr Davis
Davis
Vernal Commercial Ace
Board of Governing
VFS
Dry Farm Crops for Great Basin and Northwest
The International Dry Farming Congress reports drouth resistant crops for Oregon Washington Utah and nearby regions. Winter wheat and oats show promise with alfalfa sorghum and potatoes for dry farms. spring crops like wheat Washington Bluebeans and cowpeas offer limited value. Farmers are urged to test new crops on small scales and avoid costly foreign varieties.
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Express
Lethbridge
Alberta
Oregon
Washington
Tolabo
Utah
North Pacific Coast
Great Basin
International Dry Farming Congress
F D Farrell
United States Department of Agriculture
Farrell
Canada
Idahe
Delinquent Property Notices Circulate Town County
Deputy Sheriff B Attocodl Ir circulates a list of people delinquent on personal property taxes. He says he prefers not to attach property but insists payment is required, and a deputy’s office stance reflects duty over personal cost.
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Attocodl
First bootlegger captured and jailed in Vernal City
A Vernal bootlegger Edward Whipple was arrested and found guilty on booze charges with a $75 fine and $160 bond after the jury trial. Miller and the drug store provided key evidence including a labeled bottle discovered in a buggy. City officials faced questions over juror eligibility and conduct during the trial.
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Vernal City
Edward Whipple
Marshall Henry Doster
Gio Muller
Ctoxford & Winn Harne
Miller
Vernal
Whipple
B.D Nebeker
Thomas W O Donnell
J A Wilson
Joseph F. Macknight
Irvin Eaton
Chas T Pope
John W Pope
Foreman MacKnight
Johnn A Wilson
Amt
Anantas
Wilson
Nebeker
George Miller
Francis W. Caldwell
Roosevelt Favoring Presidential Run Dominates Party Camp
The piece notes Col Roosevelt appears likely to seek the presidential nomination while Taft stays in reserve. It predicts a contest of strength between Roosevelt and Taft, with Follette likely to suffer from Roosevelt’s rise. In the Democratic field Wilson Clark Harmon Bryan figures dominate discussion, Clark gaining while rivals lose ground as insiders weigh endorsements and strategy.
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Col Roosevelt
Taft
Rooseveltiam
Follette
Bryan
Clark
Hedge Plant Fiasco: Residents Regret Cheap Russian Hedge
In Ashley valley two years ago agents sold thousands of cheap hedge plants. The plants mostly died leaving homes with scraggy, thorny growth. A reader from Cedarville, Utah, says the hedges looked like brush and were a poor investment, advising removal.
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Cedarville
Utah
Jan IJ
Vernal Express
Str
Ashley Valley
Yau
Springville
Circleville
M Young
Roosevelt Band to Visit Vernal Next Week
The Roosevelt brass band known as The Pride of the Reservation will perform in Vernal as a series of entertainments. Reports describe it as a creditable musical group, arriving in uniforms in the latest fashions, led by Pat Markey. Mr and Mrs Stringham hosted guests for Mr and Mrs Dave Hall from Canada. Rev M J Hersey to hold services at St Pauls Episcopal Church on Sunday January 21 at 11 am and 3 pm. County Surveyor Albert Halan, visiting from Moffat, works on ownership plats to aid the assessor in 1912.
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Roosevelt
Vernal
Frowall
Pat Markey
Hersey
St Pauls Episcopal Church
Albert Halan
Moffat
Uintah
Sainsbury
Morrill
Reservatio
Hones
Fisher
Naples
Maeser
Hoya
Land Board Adopts Loan Regulations for Irrigation Projects
The Utah land board outlines loan rules for irrigation districts with a total pending applications of 860000. Restrictions include bond value limits, required engineering reports, district funding of examination costs, and mandatory board and engineer oversight from plan to construction.
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Land Board
Deseret Evening News
State Land Board
Loffek
Eo Board
Memorial Notices From Maeser area Deaths in 1912
Obituaries and funeral notices for Annie Marie Gerber at Maeser ward house with burial in Maeser cemetery. Reports of infant and child deaths including Babe Follows Mother and Floyd Adyin Dudley, with services led by Bishop Colton and local choirs, and interments in Vernal and Maeser cemeteries.
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Annie Marie Gerber
Mra Adelia Watkins
Maeser
Maeser Ward House
Bishop B . Colton Jr
Maeser Choir
JF J Caldwell
Prof N Nelgon
Maeser Cemetery
Geo Dudley
Floyd Adyin
Colorado
Independance
Bishop B O Colton
Macney
John L McConkle
Lloyd
Maeger
Well Known Sheepman Married at Colorado Springs
The marriage of William King and Isa Julian occurred in Colorado Springs during the holidays. The bride is a graduate of the nurses training school at Wyoming General Hospital. The groom, a well known sheep man, has headquarters at Bridgeport Utah.
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Rock Springs
William King
Isa Juiian
Colorado Springs
Wyoming General Hospital
Aso
Bridgeport
Utah
King
Uncle Sam Perturbed Basket Ball Challenge in Vernal
In Vernal Utah on January 17 1912 a letter challenges a local rival to a floor game at the Orpheus. Signatories include S K Daniels Jerome Goodrich E H Belcher E J Young Jr R Jensen D L Richards manager Stella Richards and Mary Young. Winners dine the Oyster Supper at the losers expense after the game.
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Vernal
Utah
Vernal Express
Uncle Sams Postal Department
Missouri
Orpheus
S K Daniels
Jerome Goodrich
E H Belcher
E J Young, Jr
R Jensen
D L Richards
Stella Richards
Mary Young
Verbum Sap Describes Bona Fide Liquor Prescriptions
Vernon Utah city attorney Thos W O Donnell warns physicians against writing prescriptions for liquor as a substitute for patient care. He cites Utah law and says prescriptions must be bona fide and based on medical necessity after examination and consultation. A Liberty rumor notes the upper schoolhouse near readiness for opening.
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Vernal
Utah
W O Donnell
Dope sheet highlights Vernal league clash and Glines rise
The Vernal league report notes Vernal and Uintah battles, Glines surprising Naples with strong ball handling and scoring, and coach Sainsbury’s team improving. It covers standings Naples Academy Vernalist Vernal 2nd Maeser Glines and local visitors Mr Geo Tartlett.
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Glines
Naples
Maeser
Northwest
Vernal
Uintah
Almce
Church School Boys
Vernalist
Sainsbury
Tear
Academy
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Sarah Colton
Provo
B O Colton
Maeser Ward
Colton
Iehidan
Mra Chas
Tiards
Relief Society
Cotton
Relief Society of
Il Health
Mra Colton
John Henry Smith
Arthur Rich
Stringham
Dave Hall
Grin Reaper
W W Casper
Wallace
Naples Ward House
Babe
Wiliam Melvin Hall
Lorenzo Hall
Vernal First Ward
1 Vernal
Uncle Sam
Campietad
Ganes
Geo Tartlett
Deep Creek
Mrs
Thomnes Binghem
Usatah Stake Academy
R Morrill
Z Calder
R Stringham
B Collett
E Qodekirk
L Fisher
Yi Davia
Cc Davis
Daniels
Vv Shimmins
Beore
Naplea Ward
F Jremington
P Goodrich
L Manwaring
J. Goodrich
Q Goodrich
Gilneas Ward
Ed Tyzack
Biglow
Aton
N Wiron
M Bell
Seore
Naples Jr
Vernat Ist Jr
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