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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1908
Page
4
The article argues for higher teacher wages to recruit first class county educators before other districts hire them. It notes past reliance on underqualified permits due to late openings and cites statewide teacher shortages caused by higher wages elsewhere and reduced temporary permits.
Cedarview residents organize a July 4 gathering at Mr. Hoagland’s grove with games races and a stand offering ice cream cakes lemonade and snacks. A Cedarview community meeting on July 19 will discuss building a social hall. Readers note local comings and goings including Alvin Hunt Misa Fishback Ephraim Green and Alma Boren.
The board notes that many capable men and women are leaving classrooms for higher paying jobs, creating staffing challenges in schools.
The Vernal district will elect one trustee soon after July. Treasurer David Bennion’s term expires and voters should begin careful consideration now rather than wait until election day. Good trustees lead to good teachers and schools, which in turn build a cultured and educated community.
A brief cheeky note describes a person losing his hat, provoking a lighthearted laugh from onlookers before he leaves the scene hatless. The incident captures a humorous, everyday moment.
W G Evans joins David HI Moffat in New York to secure financing for the Denver Northwestern and Pacific railroad beyond Steamboat Springs. If deals succeed, construction west toward Salt Lake City starts after Denver Steamboat Construction completes its contracts. Moffat said plans are moving but terms are unsettled and results will be kept confidential pending settlement.
The Geological Survey compares the Nile and the Colorado, dubbed the American Nile, noting the Nile’s maximum flow around 953,000 second feet and the Colorado’s about 110,000. It cites a minimum of 14,600 for the Nile and 2,600 for the Colorado, with annual rises aiding irrigation though usable area remains limited due to elevation. Pumping plants at Yuma and upstream sites lift water for irrigation.
The president signs executive orders effective July 1 establishing the Cache forest in northern Utah and southern Idaho and the Pocatella forest combining Bear river and Port Neuf areas. The plan aims to standardize administration across eighteen new units while noting 144 supervisors will oversee over 165 million acres.
Stomach and Liver Tablets offer cures for stomach troubles with a notable claim of a man spending two thousand dollars on other treatments being healed after taking a few doses. Price is 25 cents with free samples at Vernal's Drug Co. store.
State Engineer notes that W Williamd fathers of Midway Utah has applied under Chapter 108 Utah Laws to appropriate 1.33 cubic feet per second from Duchesne River Wasatch County. Water diversion via flume canal for 1,000 feet from spring dates March 15 to November 15 for irrigating 50 acres in Township 4 South Range 1 West Uintah base. Protests by affidavit due within 30 days after notice publication May 22 1908.
Notice to creditors in the estate of Joseph A Pettit also known as Joseph A Pettes. Creditor claims must be filed with vouchers at 21 Hooper Block Salt Lake City Utah on or before September 22, 1908. Joseph Wilkes administrator of the estate of Joseph A Pettit Pettes deceased.
In Uintah county Utah a notice from the District Court informs creditors to present claims with vouchers against the estate of Elizabeth K Simons deceased Vernal Utah. Claims must be filed on or before September 25 1908 with administratrix Blas Rkratil A Simon Shfemerd first publication dates May 29 1909 to June 19 1908.
Creditors must present their claims with vouchers to the administratrix at her residence in Aeser Utah on or before September 25 1903. MacGie [varso], Administratrix of the estate of Christopher W Lyerson deceased. Date of first publication May 29 1903 June 10 1908.
Creditors of Hezekiah Bryant deceased must file claims with proof at Cyrean A Douomeron administrator’s address in Maeser Utah on or before September 24, 1908. Publication date May 29, 1908 to June 8, 2908.
The notice records applicants in Utah seeking homestead and agricultural lands under the lands act. Names include L V Wirimen of White Rocks and Joh Doyle of Whiterocks, with entries dated through July 27 1908 and approval by Commissioner Jer ome Asay and Frank Lierce in May 1908. Details reference sections, lots, and retentions pending qualification.
Notice of intention to make commutation proof for Homestead Loly No 148 4, in Roosevelt Utah. Laylus Sprouse files to establish a claim to Lots 30 31 and 2 in section 1 5 township 3 west, Uintah meridian. Witnesses James J Sprouse Edward Trentaman Bert Penn and Cora Sprouse all of Pooseville Utah. before the register and receiver Kernal Utah on July 15.
Altin Bireh of Roosevelt Utah files to prove up final commutation on the NEY of section 22 township 2 range 4 Meridian at Vernal Utah Land Office. Witnesses Henry T Flarding EF Harmston T Garnett James and Jesus Strain. Issued July 5 1908.
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