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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1924
Page
4
Article describes oil and mineral prospects in western Colorado and eastern Utah, rail access, and a developing boom potential. It notes Vernal Utah’s shipment by parcel post, local exports like alfalfa seed and turkeys, sparse population, uneven roads, and reliance on bonds for public works.
The piece details the Moffat Tunnel project to cut a six mile route through the Continental Divide at James Peak. It covers funding by a six million dollar county bond, expected three year construction, and benefits like reduced Denver Salt Lake travel, new cross state coal and oil prospects, and eventual auto transport through the tunnel.
The event lists top contestants including Siddoway Vaughn Abplanalo Fisher and Mantle among the leading saddle bronc and calf roping contenders. Prize money totals 300 dollars per contest with multiple days of competition and final results for bucking and goat roping. Alf Hickey Ed Fisher Cliff Ivie and Leonard Vaughn headline several event wins and placements across first and final rounds.
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