Land of Gold Vernal Boys Find Gold in Alaska Trails
The letter from Robert Witmer to his brother describes a trek from Seattle to Valdez in 1910 with companions Charles Hoel Sam Hoel and Frank Gerber. They report mining placer gold near Dome City, Alaska, earning several nuggets and promising prospects while detailing travel, costs, and a Nov/May trip aboard the Northwestern to Valdez. The narrative also covers a concurrent army outing by Troop H Fifth Cavalry, with General Thomas visiting Fort Duchesne and a banquet at the Meeker Hotel in Meeker, including speeches on railroad prospects and regional development.
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Clondyke
Robert Witmer
David
Charles
Sam Hoel
Frank Gerber
Deud City
Alaska
Lalbanka
Seattle
Valdez
Northwestern Whith
Sam
Charley
Frank
Dome City
Eli
U 8
B . Thomas
Department of Colorado
Hig Territory
C. G Hall
Fort Duchesne
Coke
Doak
Orson Adams
Grand Junction
A B Trenzel
Denver
Dboya
City Park
Soldier Boys
Thomas
Meeker
Or.$n Adams
CF DD Thomas
Henry J. Hay
D Walbridge
R. S Ball
Adolf Baer
A C Moulton
R Oldland
Dr. French
J. W. Rigby
James Lyttle
Cohe
B Irenzel
James L Riland
Isaac Bear
B. Fo Montgomery
G Hall
Fourth of July Celebrations Across Local Resorts
On July 4 the列 will open to the public with horse races and a two day celebration at a resort. Naples and Huntinges ETove plan big events and picnics to enjoy the natal day. Vernal and Ashlie valley merchants praise restraint on fire crackers and explosives, disposing of old stock to avoid risk. Have a safe, festive holiday with no life risking incidents.
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Thatlinea
Mr Lines
Naples
Huntinges Etove
Vernal
Ashlie Valley
Roosevelt July Fourth Celebration Draws Nearby Towns
A Roosevelt gathering on July 4 features games at Roosevelt with winners playing, a children's dance in the new bowery, an evening dance for adults, and races plus athletic events. NIL Nelson is the day’s orator, sun dance and canyon fishing noted, water shortages affect laterals, and Roosevelt’s electric plant and flour mill construction progress with plans for town lights.
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Roosevelt
Myton
Fort Duchesne
White Rocks
New Bowery
Nil Nelson
Canyon
Roosevelt Flour Mill
Trustees Election Urges Active Voters in Uintah Schools
The notice calls July 1 elections in every Uintah County school district to elect trustees. It urges selecting men or women with real interest in public schools, favoring capable, informed candidates. Emphasis on better buildings, grounds, and top teachers, with trustees qualifying promptly and citizens remaining engaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah
Massa
Kill the Weeds Uintah County's Greatest Problem
The article argues weeds threaten crops by stealing moisture and nutrients, spreading seeds, and reducing yields. It notes weeds arise from various sources including wind, birds, animals, or careless seedsmen, and stresses constant weed control as essential to farm productivity and soil health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah County
Prof J
Magennon
Fi Jres
Howe
The Lion's Tale of Hunters and a Fearful Bite
A fable style scene depicts beasts taunting a wounded lion as a man-eater tears through the group. The lion recounts his own encounter with Teddy and explains how the bite ended his wound in a grim lesson about pride and caution. The text then shifts to a morality note on cultivation versus weeds, comparing human nature to a field that requires steady care to grow good while avoiding evil growths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Colton
Speer Linn
W. P. Humliten
Mrs Maunto Evans Dead In Vernal Funeral Held For Pioneer Mother
Mrs Maunto Evans dies after long illness in Vernal. Funeral held Tuesday at 2 near Ward House with music by Melcher Fisher Baggett Calder Belcher. Interment at Mender Cemetery. Dayle Evans, former of Smery county, survived by a baby son born May 18.
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Mra Drang
Vernal
Ward House
Nebeker
Melcher
Lyle Fisher
Lucille Baggett
Kate Calder
Myrtle Belcher
Young
Cora Johnson
BD Nebeker
Mere Juuanbuu
Aatase
Dave
Mins Llasel Johnson
Mdeder
Firs Maunto
Lsay
Dayle Lvans
Smery
Dlrs
Ana Er
Mail Routes Open Vernal to Reservation Towns in 1910
Turbulent glimpse of early Utah mail service as Vernal launches a new route carrying 216 pieces of mail to Reservation towns. The stage, horses in fine condition, and crew are highlighted, with stations at Mof fat and Wells and dinner at Soldier. The report notes other logistical details and local officials.
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Tolga
Benger
Charlea Skurslut
Roosevelt
G TT
Taylor
Vernal
Moffat
the Wells
Soldier Station
State Superintendent Seeks Publicity for Education Plans
In a letter the State Superintendent of Public Instruction requests timely publicity for information covering the second, fourth, and college departments of the State School of Education. He urges forwarding national materials to the office at once.
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Secondary Training School
Teven
State School of Education
Nelson State Supt of Public Instruction
Prayer of the Horeca l ia translated from the Swedlah
A plea from a mistreated animal describing abuse neglect and the desire for humane care. The speaker asks not to be whippedstarved or beaten and requests regular feeding water and shelter. The text condemns cruelty and appeals to divine reward.
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Imels
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Troop
Fifth Cavalry
Adams
General Thomas
Thornburg
Lellowstone National Park
Rawhus
Bedley
Union Pacific
Captain Hall
Utah
Uintah Reserve
Colorado
Moffat Road
Joosevelt Humors
United States
Uganda
Gald Tha Hippo
Tha Jlon
Teddy
Maunto Evans
East Lake City
Abe
University of Almn
Elena
Wealler
Tan
Vernal Vs. Surveyors
Glinks Park
Maeser Ward
Sid Studith
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