Parcels Post Sparks Merchant Backlash in Senate Hearing
Hearings of the Senate post office committee reveal irritation among farmers and merchants over Postmaster General Hitchcock approving lower rates for foreign parcels. Merchants, wholesalers, and regional associations urge full disclosure and debate preferential rates, arguing current plans risk local industries, jobs, and newspaper support.
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Senate Postoffice Committee
Chaiman
Congress
Congress Farm
Wea
Dong Qeng
National Federation of Teotall
Millon
Pareels Post
American League of Associations
Senate
Nauilonaliim
Lewis Es Acheme
Si2id
Parcels Post Debate Moves Through Senate Committee
The Senate Committee heard supporters and opponents of Parcels Post expansion. W C Thorne of Montgomery Ward and Co. and W Bloomingdale of New York retailers argued for higher limits and nationwide mail order growth. Opponents warned against a flat rate, cost to government, and potential industry shifts.
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Senate
Parcela Post
W. C Thorne
Montgomery Ward & Co
Chicago
Kedrick C. Beach
Fostal Progress League
W. Bloomingdale
New York
Milas Lenora Orimy
Cldea
Towha
Henneker Heaton
Great Britain
United States
Jave
Vernal Express Sunday edition notes and city sights
The Vernal Express weekly issue highlights local notices and civic venues through Vernal Utah. It references the City Hall of Justice and various city rooms, alongside remarks on commerce and a broader look at U S China policy and republican ideals.
Education and preparation urged for success in life
A long discussion led by a noted archaeologist urges steady study and regular school attendance as the foundation for future success. The speaker emphasizes disciplined effort over spurts, warning that only consistent learning builds a lasting reserve to draw upon in difficult times.
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Sedan
Justice cautions on jail stigma for bootleggers
The attorney's view argues a strong case for cash bail and no fine sentence, claiming a jail term should be reserved for bootleggers who purposefully escalate crime to threaten society, while stressing the duty to rule on merits.
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Whipple
Tia City
Kernel additions could boost U S crop yields, study says
A Montana State College report cited by the International Dry Farming Congress estimates that adding a kernel per plant could raise annual yields across crops. If applied to corn barley oats wheat and potatoes, totals could reach tens of millions of bushels. The study emphasizes clean, pure seed and disease resistance for maximum gain.
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Alberta
United States
BO Linfeld
Montana Agricultural Colege
Internatonal Dry Arming Congresa
Local Notice and School Appointment Report
Last Sunday night a basket ball game was played between the W of Mston and Rosevelt teams with the home side winning 12 to 7. C B Cook began duties Monday as principal of the Antelope school bringing years of teaching experience. The Antelope people welcome such a teacher H Sands and Shanks came from Independence to arrange a bond for the Kew Hope Irrigation district. The Christian Endeavor Society met Tuesday night at Mrs Fantaines with a large crowd enjoying music games and refreshments. New officers for the year include President Rey C Rice Vicepres Miss Belya Cooper Treasurer Miss Imze Hemphill Secretary Mrs A Bjorn. T R Cutler state representative of the Intermountain Tosuratce spent several days here.
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Mston
Rosevelt
Thogama cl
BG Cook
Cook
T R Cutler
The
Intermountain
Tosuratce
Bat
Local Movements and Social Gatherings Reported
Mr Slater moves family to town occupying John Carlisles house Olivier Muck leaves Myton and Zone to Pilee. The L 1 Sunday School enjoyed a party at T W Odekirk's residence. A bouncing boy arrived at Curly Robbing a few days ago. Mrs Coltharp returns home after her husband’s operation but delays due to her daughter’s illness. An informal party hosted by Matter Waunh and wife for young folks with several attendees listed.
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Slater
John Carlisles
Olivier Muck
Myton
Pilee
L 1
T W Odekirk
Curly Robbing
Coltharp Fa li
Salida
Coltharp
Mttla
Rust
Matter Waunh
Misa Schmitt
Wise Hittelle
Siolder
Cook
Irgad Terron
Randlett Ranchers Aid in Colorado Park Ditch Work
Randlett Mases Moore and sons have been building up the Colorado Park ditch and live near the ranch. Jasper Biatech visited from Myton to spend Sunday with Jelenda. The community plans a hall event on Saturday January 20 and a masquerade on the following day.
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Mases Moore and Sons
Mr Moore
Colorado Park
Wost
Jasper Biatech
Myton
Jelenda
Naples youth dances as storms lash Canada and woes rise
Writings from Canada by Lybbert describe return plans to Naples and a spring move with family to lands of promise. The piece notes heavy snows in Canada, community plagues with dozen cases, and street flooding closing ditches while local youths debate tryouts and social events.
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Shaffer
Lybbert
Chag Welst
la Velle Manwaring
Albert Goodrich
Rolland Bascom
Young Mens Association
Elma
Edith Goer
Young Ladies
Debate Over Vocational Courses in State Schools
A discussion among young ladies questions whether vocational subjects like agriculture sewing cooking and mechanic arts should be taught in elementary and high schools of the state. The debate centers on the value and scope of practical training in public education.
Manila News Briefs From January 1912
Manila faces a mild winter with light snowfall and stores ice for summer. The Manila Relief Society held a January bazar. A new birth is announced at the home of Mr and Mrs Linsey. Choir practice is set for January 26 at the Tabernacle. A six foot coal vein and eight foot gilsonite vein near the valley attract attention. Rumors of a UP railroad branch and a Green River City daily mail draw interest. Eastern buyers seek local land amid growing excitement.
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Amanila
Prin
Manila Relief Society
Mra
Charlies Linsey Yhursday
Tabernacle
Manila
David Manwaring
United States
U. P Rathead
Green River City
Farmers Should Set Fair Prices for Farm Goods
Andrew Carnegie warned that price fixing by merchants harms farmers. He urged farmers to unite and form a representative body to set both wholesale and retail prices, preventing rapid declines and stabilizing markets for oats and other farm products. Merchants and farmers would share a controlled pricing system.
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Maul Ilere
Vernal
Gome
Farmers United
Ike Carnegie
Ogree
Faming
Vernal Briefs and Local Socials Highlight Town Happenings
The Vernal 1st ward prepares for a Yonson game while Pres Ed D Samuels of the Commercial Club returns from Salt Lake. Andrew Whitlock of Roosevelt is in town. Forest Supervisor Wm M Ander Boll rode a Tuesday stage to Orsden for a month in the district office. A shooting scrape at Watson between Erastus Workman and Peter Ramsey is reported to Sheriff Pope with a slight injury to Ramsey. Workman is being brought to Vernal for arrest.
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Pres Ed D Samuels
The
Commercial Club
Salt Lake
Wm M Ander Boll
Orsden
Watson
Erastus Workman
Peter Ramsey
Pope
Ramsy Workman
Vernal
Lakes Aid Society dinner draws many locals
The Lakes Aid Society hosted its monthly dinner with broad local turnout. A lively notice details dances at Mrs Atwood’s, school events, skating regs, church services, and a planned Commercial Club house warming with a large committee lineup.
Farmer Refuses Charge for Aid in Muddy Rescue
A farmer helps free a stalled automobilist from mud and resists payment. The exchange features talk of conscience and fair pricing, with bystanders debating compensation. The scene shifts to a Paris dining room anecdote and a separate taunting exchange about a marshal’s honor.
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Paris
Marshal Watmont
Marshal Marmont
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Herbert
Tyzack
Leale Ashton
C A Johnson
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Antone Strebel
John N Davis
Decoratioe
Lyle Eisher
Leg Thorne
Benj P. Khelly
Lorne
Carter
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Georget
Witherdre
Wither
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Tory Aradp
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