Vernal Land Office Busier Than Ever says official
The Vernal land office under Register Leon F. Christensen has seen record weekly turnout for information and filing of instruments. Officials estimate the office has already saved Basin residents more than its annual operating cost, with many listings shown including 660 acres at Stockralaing and 640 acre parcels at Hacking and Richards among others, all awaiting designation or mineral patent filings.
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Vernsland
Leon FP. Christensen
Christensen
Salt Lake City
Stockralaing
Homestecada
Stephen W. Atwood
Vernal
Utah
John 8S Hacking
Marcus I. Batty
Orson Richards
L. M
Leslie M. Anderson
Basin Company and Listed Claims in Utah Area Summary
Basin company led by agent R. B. Colliett lists multiple mining and prospecting permits across Utah and Colorado. Entries cover T 12 B to T 7 B ranges, acres from 24 to 3840, including L. M. Olt shale placer claims, various homestead entries, state land selections, isolated tracts, and agricultural patents. Names include Albert Bachi, Gideon XYogee, Arthur L. Hopkins, Walter C. Summer, Mahlon C. Otto, George W. Bunning, Higrum Hembrel, Frank B. Amick, Arthur D. Kenyon, and Severn Hansen among others. Locations encompass Salt Lake City, Vernal, Denver, Englewood, Randlett, Tridell, and Gusher in Utah with surrounding Colorado listings.
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Colliett
Salt Lake City
Utah
Vernal Group
Albert Bachi
Reuters
Colo
Gideon
M. Mahlon CC. Otto
Denver
George W. Bunning
Englewood
Hembrel
L. M. Frank
Amick
Arthur D. Kenyon
John
S Hacking
Vernal
Utash
Jesse S Brough
Randlett
State of Utah
Severn Hansen
Gusher
Robert L Cook
Tridell
John I. Gumner
Frank Burton
Uintah Basin Industrial Convention at Fort Duchesne
Boosting the Uintah Basin plan promotes the three day Fort Duchesne convention August 12 to 14. The event, the third annual, features exhibits on livestock and agriculture, a three day summer school, and a historical pageant. Organizers anticipate up to ten thousand attendees daily and aim to attract permanent residents to the region.
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Uintah Basin
Fort Duchesne
Agricultural College
University of Utah
Brigham Young University
Brigham Young
Hfe
Ashley Valley
Utah
Loyal Utahns urged to plan for big She Basin event
The Tribune Editorial invites Utah readers to mark their calendars for a major upcoming event in mid August, encouraging attendance to learn more about She Basin and its significance.
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Tribune
Vernal Seminary Site Across From Uintah High Purchased
The Unntahs closed a deal with H L Reid to buy his property opposite Uintah High School for the Vernal seminary. The $2200 purchase will convert the dwelling into a classroom with minor improvements. The site suits a church school and may allow high school students to earn an IL. DB. 8. seminary credit during a two year span.
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Unntahs
H. L. Reid
Uintah High School
Sheriffs Raid State Line In Joint Bootleg Probe
Sheriffs L Richardson of Uintah county Utah and Thomas Blevins of Craig Colorado led a joint raid along the Colorado Utah line to gather evidence of bootlegging. They destroyed two moonshine plants near Dry Creek and lower Pot Creek just over the Colorado border. No arrests were made at the time though Blevins planned later pickups. Sheriff Richardson encountered John Doss en route to Dry Hollow where Doss faces a warrant.
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Thomas Blevins
Craig
Moffat County
Colo
L. Richardson
Uintah County
Utah
Dry Creek
Lower Pot Creek
E. D. Fish
Colorado
Richardson
Blevins
Sungay
Allen Draw
John Doss
Doss
Dry Hollow
Mr. Doss
Brush Creek
Irvin
Dry Gulch Irrigation Bond Election Set for July 25
The Dry Gulch Irrigation Company directors in Roosevelt call a bond election for 300000 dollars to fund storage reservoirs totaling 34500 acre feet. The principal reservoir is to be at Moonlake with waters to store Lake Fork and Uintah River.
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Dry Gulch Irrigation Company
Calis
Roosevelt
Moonlake
Lake Fork
Uintah Fiver
Salt Lake Pioneer Visits Uintah Basin for First Time
Mrs. John A. Knight born in Salt Lake City in 1849, and mother of Charles L. Knight of Randlett, toured Vernal and Ashley Valley with her daughter Mrs. W. H. White and husband. The party, including E. M. Ottinger, fire truck capt., enjoyed the scenery and plan to return to Salt Lake on July 5.
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John A. Knight
Salt Lake City
Charles L. Knight
Randlett
Vernal
Ashley Valley
Uintah Basin
W. H. White
Mra Knight
Ulutah Basin
Mr. Knight
Mr. White
Knight
Mrs. White
Witbeck Post Posts Big Utah Legion Membership Gain
The Ameri can Legion post of Utah reports Witbeck Post No. 11 in Vernal leading state growth in 1925. Membership rose from 31 in 1924 to 75 in 1925, a 142 percent increase, the only post more than doubling. Castle Dale trails at 62 percent.
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Amercan Legion Post
Utah
Witbeck
Vernal
Castle Dale
Legion convention set for Brigham City August dates
Fourteen towns report membership increases or decreases with Vernal listed among delegates. The Legion convention runs August 6 to 8 in Brigham City with National Commander James Crato delivering the opening address. Vernal will be represented at the event.
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Myton
Duchesne
Beaver
Lehi
Oansly Vernal
Castle Gate
Bingham City
Tooele
Balt Lake
Richmond
Spanish Fork
Mendon
Hiawatha
Park City
Bingham Canyon
Salem
Helper
Provo
Hirayasville
Payson
Moorland
Ogden
Logan
Price
Legion
Brigham City
James Crato
Vernal
Oral Shiner Injured When Horse Falls At Ranch
Oral Shiner had a narrow escape after a horse reared at the ranch and fell on him. He was knocked unconscious and later found injury to his right arm. An X ray showed ligament damage but no broken bone.
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Oral Shiner
Mr. Shiner
Dangerous Bridge on Victory Highway at Half Way Hollow
Letters urging road safety near Half Way Hollow on Victory Highway describe a dangerous turn and a broken bridge railing. The writer calls for immediate repairs and railing at both ends and proposes a "good roads day" to clear obstructing hill and improve safety between Vernal and Roosevelt.
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Victory Highway
Half Way Hollow
State Road Department
Vernal
Roosevelt
Reef Veteran Taken for Treatment to Denver Hospital
Raymond Reef of Roosevelt was taken to a Denver government hospital for treatment. Dr. H. E. Rich helped speed action in Salt Lake City and obtained nurse attention on the Price to Denver train. Reef is a World War veteran.
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Raymond Reef
Roosevelt
Denver
Government Hospital
H. E. Rich
Salt Lake City
Department
Mr. Reef
Price
Basin Radio Fans Offer Weekly Broadcasting Guide
The Carrier Wave published in Salt Lake City lists advance programs of major stations. The basin section includes Thursday lessons for Basin towns and the week starting Sunday. Subscriptions available at The Vernal Express office for 2.00 per year.
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Salt Lake City
Basin
Radio Fans of Intermountain
THE
Vernal Express
Big Game Count on National Forests in 1924
One of the most accurate counts of big game in the national forests was made during 1924 by forest rangers. The reason for the extra good count was because the ani.
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Forest Rangers
Estimates of Big Game Annuals Amid Water Scarcity
The text notes animals forced from cover due to drying waterlogged areas and estimates a total of 687,100 big game annuals. The fragment provides no dates, places, or organizations beyond the counted animals.
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Information Vernal Auto Co
Vernal, Utah
White Bus Line
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Keas Carbone
Ford
Vernal Auto Company
Vernal Seminary
Senior High
State Line
Salt Lake
Witbeck Post
Basin Radio
City Bakery & Cafe
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Cera
Fey
Geo
Allan Chevrolet CO
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