Fort Duchesne's Beginnings and Movements to Fort Bridger
A veteran recounts the 1897 march from Fort Steele Wyoming to Fort Bridger and Uintah river with the 21st Infantry under Captain Duncan. He describes a tense defense against Ute and Ouray warriors, split routes, and the arrival of cavalry reinforcements, plus early fort improvements and supply campaigns.
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21St
U 8. Infantry
Fort Fred Steele
Wyoming
Fort Bridger
Geral Crook
Feeeneegeee
Carter ¢Ilion
Crook
Duncan
Fort Thornberg
Ashley
Uintah Rivar
Uintah River
Deep Creek
Deer Creek
Fally
Fort Meeker
Ouray
Colorado
UY 8 Cavalry
Fort Washakie
Henteen
Colerow
John B. Millowmn
Fort Duchesne
Price
Uintah
Old Fort
Ute
21St Infantry
Benteen
Hdtch
James P Randlett
16Th Infantry
Port Sidney
Nebraska
Sunbeam God Poem Sent to Vernal Express
A reader submits a sentimental poem about a boy named Ted Grant as a sunbeam guiding family hopes. It reflects on life's joys and sorrows, urging faith and resilience as he grows into manhood with love and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Vernal Expresa
Burnell
Silent Plaudits Wanted for Bishop Shaffer
A playful verse urges readers to commend Bishop Shaffer with praise while he remains alive. It suggests that fame and money pale beside genuine warm approval, noting he cannot read his tombstone once dead and encouraging expressions of appreciation now.
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HY Darth Shaffer YU
Beouta
Narrow Escape Hubby Heres a Piece in the Paper
A fragment from a newspaper item notes a lighthearted claim about babies born and luck, mentioning two births and a family remark about fate and fortune. The tone suggests a humorous or whimsical column snippet rather than a full report.
Mystery Call Prompts Questions in Telephone Chat
A tense exchange unfolds as an unfamiliar voice asks “Details later is that you sweetheart” and a wary respondent replies unsure who is on the line. The fragment hints at a suspenseful caller inquiry and a cautious self identification.
DeMar Dudley Re elected Utah Turkey Growers President
A. DeMar Dudley was reelected president of the Utah Turkey Growers Association at the annual convention at the Newhouse Hotel. Officers named include Vernal’s DeMarr Dudley as president, Mendenhall of Springville as vice president, and K Jensen of Mand as secretary and treasurer. The group notes the turkey industry brings about a quarter of a million dollars to Utah annually with roughly 1.5 million pounds shipped in 1930 and most local shippers are members of the association within the Northwest Turkey Growers' network.
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Utah
Turkey Growers Associati
New House
DeMarr Dudley
Vernal
Mendenhall
Springville
K Jensen
Mand
Association
Northwest
Turkey Growers’ Association
Turkey Shipmarsa
Colorado
Nevada
Idaho
Montana
Oregon
Washington
Tongus Ti Red Hubby Tongue Talk Sparks Humorous Exchange
A lighthearted exchange centers on a husband asking why his partner is angry with the doctor after she mentions being awfully tired. The wife jokes about the doctor’s request to look at her tongue, highlighting playful dialogue and domestic humor.
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Helen
Two Candidates in View of Election
The speaker weighs two candidates Marks and another figure, explaining that only one can win as the election approaches and reflecting on their suitability. The tone hints at preference and civic concern.
Unclear OCR Text About Aeth Horse Sale Dispute
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a horse sale and a dispute involving someone named Smith. The readable phrases imply a claim the horse died or failed to perform, with a possible accusation of improper sale handling. No clear dates or parties beyond Smith are confirmed.
Teacher and Herbert’s Seaside Questions in Class
In a classroom exchange a teacher asks Herbert about sea sees ee ee and whether he means in the United States. Herbert replies two: baseball and football. A girl bids farewell as Marjorie says she must go home, hostess invites her to return. The passage ends noting wise men once deeming treason to rest and reason and to laugh and joke in season.
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Herbert
Frogland Meeting Calls Frogs To Farewell Supper
Grandpa Frog initiates a frog call that signals a three hour gathering of Frogs from nearby to discuss summer, compare bugs caught, and share a farewell supper before winter sleep. Grandma prepares for the party as all frogs prepare for bed in the mud after the feast.
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Pati Crandpa
Bille Frownie
Searby
Frogland
Grandpa Frog
Billie Brownle
Bille Brownle
Brownie
Tillie Brownie
Hille Brownle
Beause
Tro
Gruntpa
Trey
Tate
Dorothy Receives First Report Card Notice
Dorothy's mother critiques her school report with a sharp tone noting several grades as below par. Dorothy mentions Milas Harrison appearing guilty when handing the card, as observed in a Kansas City Times item.
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Dorothy
Milas Harrison
Kapsas City
Who’s Truth in Sunday Talk Aboard the Circus Promise
A child asks about heaven and truth in Sunday school teachings. The dialogue contrasts a parent’s heaven reward with a child’s simpler promise of a circus outing, highlighting confusion over what counts as the right belief.
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Tommy
Weather Confidence Through Barometer Folk Tale
A peasant buys a barometer and after a fortnight the instrument maker asks if he is satisfied. The peasant retorts that after two weeks of good weather he remains confident the barometer works, reflecting a humorous folk saying from Vlenna Faun.
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Blot
Water supply chlorine check reveals river origin and sanitation fixes
Researchers tested city water showing river supply was muddy and inadequately filtered before chlorination. Chlorine neutralized by organics, creating intestinal trouble. re chlorination restored safety and eliminated chlorine residue.
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Amy
United Sires Army
Afirne
Ey Temle
Egg grading varies by market despite common methods
The Department of Agriculture notes that coop egg grading differs across consuming markets in detail while sharing a general approach. Key quality factors include shell fullness air cell condition yolk white condition and yolk development plus attributes like size color and flavor influencing market value.
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Department of Agriculture
Essa
Fictara
Tax relief through consolidation of counties
Statewide discussion on school district consolidation suggests uniting Summit Park City Banmpeta Logan Cache Murray Granite Jordan Weber Provo Nebo Alpine Juab Tintic and possibly annexing counties to neighbors to cut capital costs and admin salaries, with centralized purchasing and reduced public offices.
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Washington and Iron Morgan
Summit Ricks
Wasatch
Carbon and
Emery
Summit
Park City
North
Banpeta
Logan City
Cache
Alurray
Granite
Jordan
Weber County
Provo
Nebo
Alpine
Juab
Tintic
Half the City Council Aren't Crooks Headlines
A night edition reports bold headlines claiming half of the city council are not crooks. The matter is addressed as B& Tawtract ion demanded and the claim is featured in the evening paper.
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B& Tetraction
Opportunity for better government at door of taxpayers
The passage urges taxpayers in the state to pursue better government with reduced costs and the courage to confront opposition, noting the opportunity exists and would require legislative action.
Quieting Title Actions in Uintah Utah Court
Fourth Judicial District Court of Utah Uintah County issues summons in two real estate actions. Plaintiffs Texas Company and estate cases seek judgments to remove clouds on title and quiet title to land described in their complaints. Defendants include Sidney Stevens and others unknown. Aurelia C Murray and others in the second suit. Publication dates span Dec 28 1990 to Jan 25 1932 and Jan 1 1971 to Jan 20 1971.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Judicial District Court
Utah
Uintah County
Texas Company A Corporation
Sidney Btevens
State of
Charles Demoisy
Vernal
Gore
Breshkt
Chiarles Demonsy
Notice of Utah land selections in Vernal district
Notice lists that Utah has filed indemnity school land selections in section 3 block 4 near Balt Lake Meridian Vernal district 117. Public protest window opens under April 25 1907 regulations and may challenge mineral versus agricultural value. Publication spans January 9 1931 to February 10 1931.
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Department of the Interior
General Land Office
Salt Lake City
Utah
Charles H. Roller
Vernal
South Range
North Range
Salt Lake Meridian
Han
Leon P Christensen
Fflaimant
Erving Ray Strngham
Alison Hunting
Reuben Hunting
W. 2
McFee All
U. 8 Land Office
Tere Rel Henry
East East Salt Lake Meridian
Dlam
Vernal Utah
Asher Merkley
If Girt
Albert M Henry
William FE Cook
United States
Gneral Land Office
Washington
Tme
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Ted Grant
A. DeMar Dudley
Utah Turkey Growers Association
Smith
Tor
Marjorie
Agan
Baboy
Mary GahamBonter
Priesedele Dels
Elif, Iaylor
Eli F, Taylor
Aett Mere
Ommodore
Seta Wa Priente
Sur Expemse
Coffea Bhop
Carige
Los Angeles West
Lucas Aldzat
Jon G. Charron
Bas
Manise
Adierika
Adierita
Adlerixa
Vernal Drug Company 123
Elip, Taylor
Cintah Dusins
Farmers Mill Maestr
Dieh
Rose Orchard
Gbwest
Appia Cider
Stark Hrea
Ikea
Allan Vhevrolet
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