Farmers Association Meeting Largely Attended at Court House
Ashley valley farm crowd packed the district court room Monday to discuss better conditions. Strebel chaired, Wm M Andersen named secretary, and support for farm organization grew. Speakers urged education and unity, noting banks in western states back farmer unions and warning of future bankruptcy if action stalled. Continued on page 4.
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Ashley Valley
Strebel
Strebof
Wm M Andersen Wes
Chiatry
Boo Colton
Clayborn Brimhall
Jacob Lybbert
M M Latty
L W. Curry
United States
Siates
Brown Tail Moth Identified By 4H Atwood Br
A 4H mentions finding a new rooking substance on a tree and confirms the Brown Tail or Gipsy Moth’s presence. The pest, first seen in New York nurseries, has spread to Salt Lake and now reaches the local area. Mr. Atwood urges early inspection and notes ashes around trees offer little benefit but cause no harm.
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Atwood
New York
France
West
Far East
Salt Lake
Saya
Commanded at Fort Duchesne by Colonel Guilfoyle
Colonel Guilfoyle of the Ninth Cavalry, noted for actions on the Mexican border last Sunday, was at Fort Duchesne. The report mentions Vernd and places Guilfoyle at Fort Duchesne in 1991.
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Guilfoyle
Ninth Cavalry
Fort Duchesne
Cattle Loss Reported From Colorado Blizzard
Information from Craig indicates a February 26 blizzard in Colombo area may have trapped thousands of cattle wandering from winter range. Outfits fear loss of at least 50,000 head across Routt and Moffat counties as cattle move into unprotected valleys and many perish in storms. Owners expect heavy financial impact with little definite news from affected wheat regions.
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Craig
Colombo
Routt
Moffat
Colorado
Man to Gain New Lower Lip in South Dakota
Will Erler Timothy, once of Vernal now living in Roosevelt, travels to Hot Springs to undergo a lower lip graft after cancer and extensive facial damage. He cites Dr Nicol’s sanatorium cure and anticipates a new lip grafted from jaw skin, noting no full dental restoration will occur. He expects return in three to four weeks with a new lip though teeth and jaw bones remain unchanged.
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Erler Timothy
Vernal
Roosevelt
Hot Springs
South Dakota
Timothy
Nicol
Walskera
Bho
Alice
Midland Trail Bill Sent Back to Senate for Correction
The Utah legislature bill allocating sixty thousand dollars for the Midland trail was returned to the Senate for correction after passing both houses. Representative Enos Bennion telegraphed the Express that he doubts the bill will advance again this session.
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Senate
Utah
Gover
Enos Bennion
THREE TOED HORSES CAMELS AND DINOSAUR QUARRY NOTES
The Carnegie Institute quarry between Uonanga and Kennedy's hole near 1908 activity may resume with Jansen dinosaur finds. Douglas, arriving in 1908, will study fossils and publish articles while teams continue work. Bones uncovered hint at substantial tonnage from this site.
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Forest
Carnegie Institute
Uonanga and
Kennedy
Jansen
Littl
Douglas
Pittsburg
Death of Mrs Jane Clark Hacking in Cedar Fork
Word has been received of the death of Mrs Jane Clark Hacking in Cedar Fork last Monday. She was born in England February 21 1922 and was seventy four years old. She came to this country in 1849 or 1860. Residents of Vernal valley recall her fondly as mother of James Hacking Mrs J George BD Merkley John S Hacking and Joseph Hacking. James and John Hacking left Tuesday to attend the funeral. Joseph Hacking had been away in Utah and Wyoming and was notified.
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Jane Clark Hacking
Cedar Fork
de Hilfty
England
Vernal
James Hacking
J George BD Merkley
John 8 Hacking
Joseph Hacking
Awh
Fey -Valias
James
John & Hacking
Utah
Wyoming
Selling Ginger to Indians Under Utah Law
Lorenes D Creel, special agent for scattered tribes in Utah, reports tips on selling ginger and other harmless liquids to Indians. He notes these drinks fall under the statute prohibiting intoxicans to Indians, threatening felony charges and up to three years in prison or a fine of up to $300 for sellers, with enforcement promised.
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Lorenes D Creel
Utah
Vernal Secures $50,000 Federal Building Plan
The Vernal project team announces a federal building for the city with a $50,000 allocation. Officials acknowledge Taft era debates but express confidence work should start soon, citing the community’s needs and the omnibus bill backing.
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City OF Vernal
Canal Companies Move Toward Consolidation Plan
Ashley Central stockholders met amid debate on canal consolidation. A committee was formed to survey district support as 39 of 40 attendees favored consolidation. Don B. Colton discussed flood-water filings and proposed stock classes to fund reservoir work and land expansion. The Ashley Upper Irrigation meeting showed broad backing for consolidation, with plans to take over flood filings if needed. A March 12 meeting at the Opera House was scheduled to confirm the move.
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Ashley Central
Don B. Colton
Ashley Creek
Ashley Upper Irrigation Company
Upper
Ashley
Colton
Opera House
Joseph Murray’s Baby Burned In Home Accident
A two year old girl, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Murray of Maceer ward, suffered severe burns when her clothing caught fire as the five year old sister pulled the coal stove out. The mother returned to find flames smothered and the child’s right arm from the elbow and left hand burned.
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Dawhter
Joseph Murray
Maceer Ward
Vernal Commercial club plans entertainment and road talks
The Vernal Commercial club will host an entertainment at the Orpheum on Tuesday for members and invited guests. A moving picture show with short speeches will be followed by a dance and free admission at the door. An earlier meeting discussed a proposed automobile road from Vernal to the ranch, with plans to survey the best route and seek state or county funds or private subscriptions if needed.
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Vernal Commercial
Vernal Commercial Club
Orphe
Vernel
Iba Mide
County Commission
Move to Create New County by Petition Under Van Wagoner Plan
Legislative move to divide Wasttch county by petition allowing residents of a portion to form a new county. Requires signatures from one fourth of electors in both areas, a July vote, and gubernatorial proclamation if majority approve. Provisions cover boundaries, temp county seat, and election timing across the state. (Continued on page 3)
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van Wagoner
Wasttch
County Commission
Atteset
Alate
Hall
Ioon
Anal Bolang
Thousands of Utah Acres Abandoned for Lack of Drainage
The article reports that about two hundred fifty thousand acres in Utah have been abandoned due to insufficient drainage, with projections the total could reach 2,060,000 acres. R A Hart and Jolfeytel note government spending of $2,260,000 to reclaim 50,000 acres near Utah County, while Arthur P Davis cites twenty projects in sixteen areas bringing land under cultivation.
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R A Hart
United States Drain
Aga
Jolfeytel
United States Reclamation Service
Utah County
Lyte Aald
Arthur P Davis
Defects of Uintah County Pupils Revealed by Inspection
An inspection of 750 Uintah County pupils and teachers found 64 percent with enlarged tonsils adenoids or nasal catarrh. Of 740 inspected, 25 percent had smallpox, 12 percent vaccinated, 49 percent not vaccinated, 19 percent defective vision, 8 percent defective hearing, 42 percent defective teeth, 6 percent other troubles, 16 percent normal. The report notes good overall health and references dentist work forthcoming.
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Uintah
Estate Board of Health
Bower
Maeser
Naples
Jensen
Ulntab Academy
Willcox Academe
Moffat road project backers eye Salt Lake City visit
East Lake Commercial secretary Josephyi Caine says from Denver that Newman Erb, promoter of the Moffat road, plans a Salt Lake City visit soon. Denver dispatch reports equipment trust certificates totaling 486000 for new Moffat equipment including 200 coal cars 100 box cars and two locomotives sold by RB Mitchell & Co in New York City.
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Farmers’ Association
Bonanza
Taft
Sito Alfa Bie
Vernsido
Wasa Atch
Mn Ay
Uintah County
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