Big Contest Aims to Make Uintah County Fair Stand Out
Uintah County officials and clubs promote the Big Contest to boost community spirit and attendance at the fair. The plan includes extension programs, Indian display growth, and widespread cooperative effort across local clubs, with goals of 600 club projects 1000 farm bureau members 6000 daily attendees and 600 livestock exhibits.
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Uintah
Uintah County
Farm Bureau
Ashley Valley
Baain
Roundup and Local Visit Notes from Uintah County
The Uintah County region records a busy period with locals traveling for supplies and visits, including Earl Fallig and Wiley Bancum parties. The text details homestead activity, a round-up ending June 6 at Titus Wear’s, and ongoing protests over high land valuations. It notes assessment disputes, bids for tax reductions, and a meeting with Attorney Frank Evans regarding county valuations.
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Earl Fallig
Box Elder
Spencer
Wiley Bancum
Rock Springs
Wyo
Arthur Baxter
Craig
J. W. Broker
Rangely
Twin Valley Ranch
Titus Wear’s
Hayden
Norman Swartz
Ridgeway
Mecoker
Mr. Swartz
Kate Hazelwood and Son
J. W. Spencer
George Watson
Scull Creek
Nate Shelton
Mr. Shelton
California
W. T. East
Michael Statler
Illinois
White River
Attorney Evans Seeks Tax Reduction From Uintah County Board
Attorney Evans filed a protest on behalf of the Uintah County Farm Bureau members led by Ernest Eaton B O Colton Jr and A Theodore Johnson with the county board of equalization. The petition objects to the 1923 tax valuation as too high and disproportionate to other assessable property.
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Utah
James M. Shaffer
Board of County Commissioners
Land Commissioners
Shaffer
Conhee
Frank Evans
Utah State Farm Bureau
Salt Lake City
Uintah
Uintah County
County Board of Equalization
Uintah County Farm Bureau
Ernest Eaton
B. O. Colton, Jr
Gusher
A. Theodore Johnson
Horticulturist Urges Second Arsenate Spray
M. E. Oaks county horticulture inspector urges a second spray with arsenate of lead to combat the cooling moth. He says the second spraying is almost as essential as the first and that proper spraying will leave very little wormy fruit on the market.
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M. E Oaks
Mr. Oaks
Keeping Hen Foot Clean and Eggs Clean for Profit
United States Department of Agriculture advice outlines farm practices to prevent dirty eggs by ensuring clean nests and feet. Emphasizes doormats, litter, restricted outdoor access on muddy days, and daily scrapings. Recommends a plastic-coated perches barrier to avoid dropped eggs and proper cleaning of dirty spots with a damp cloth.
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United Stales Department of Agricultural Poultry
Flaming Gorge Project Costs Involve Big Powers
The Flaming Gorge hydro project may cost about 820 million with key elements including dam tunnel and generating plant. Utah Power & Light envisions 125000 horsepower output and power sales to Salt Lake City and Rock Springs area while two-dam plans could reduce tunnel work. Colorado objections withdrawn after permit terms subordinate power rights to irrigation.
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Green River
Salt Lake City
Rock Springs
Kemmerer
Salt Lake Cit
Trana Thisaton
Utah Power & Light Company
Utah Power Light Company
Flaming Gorge
Colorado River Commission
Colorado
Arizona
Federal Power Commission
Commission
Purebred Poultry Profits Highlighted by Government Inquiry
A government inquiry reports purebreds outperform scrub stock by about 40 percent in earning power due to better conformation, increased and more economical production, and earlier maturity. Reasons to raise purebred poultry include higher egg production, uniform flocks for better care, and standard products commanding better prices. visit shows to choose a breed and focus on health and vigor.
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MR. Mehrhof
Poultry Points for Hens and Capons
Poor laying hens occur in all breeds with yellow beaks and shanks from June to September. Heavy capons bring four to seven cents more per pound than spring roosters. A busy healthy hen tends to lay. keep hens scratching. Consumers prefer capons weighing seven pounds or more. Leghorn capons fail to reach this, eating more feed. Skim milk or buttermilk can replace scraps in rations. Start saving eggs for the incubator by the second week after mating. Parasites like lice and bedbugs cause many ills. constant warfare keeps them in check.
Flaming Gorge Dam Irrigation Benefit Drives Power Development
The discussion notes that partial reimbursement is tied to irrigation benefits from the Flaming Gorge dam project. It states the Utah Power & Light tunnel can carry the Green River’s full flow, and irrigation development above the dam should not reduce water flow enough to hinder power development.
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Flaming Gorge
Utah Power & Light Company
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Uintah County Fair News
Evans
Board of Equalization
Newyoralusa
Wile
Vernal Express
ODAK
Lei Mili
Vernal Drug Co
Lester Bingham
Vernal Market
Uintah Basin
Pope
J. G. Peppard Seed Company
Roosevelt
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