Uintah Irrigation Project to Transform Green River Lands
Uintah Irrigation & Power Company plans a $600000 dam on Green river in Uintah County Utah Fifteen miles east of Vernal to back water into a 400000 acre Flatiron area The scheme envisions a 300 foot dam three cement cores and a canal system feeding 400000 acres with pumping plants and a generating facility capable of 79000 horsepower Officials say the project would create a lake 250 feet deep and power a new inland empire while attracting national financial interest and development plans
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Uintah County
Utah
Vernal
Green River
Split Mountain Gorge
Dead Man Beach
Utah Colorado Line
John T Pope
Ogden
Wr Pope
Taniels Ranch
Timameth
Atream
Nature
Popes
Deal
Salt Lake City
Tenver
Point Tront
Commonwealth
Wr Fope
Roosevelt
Arizona
Miller
Snake River
Idaho
United States
Uintah Irrigation & Power
Pope
Uintah
the Express
A I Daniels
tHole
Spit Mountain
Daniels
Daniela
Uintah Irrigation & Power Company
Classy uniforms for Brag Band backed by donors
A subscription drive in Vernal to fund Brag Band uniforms fell just short of the required amount. Hansona Orchestra and soloists will perform a musicale at the Tabernacle on Thursday evening March 34 3912 at 8 o'clock to boost support. The concert features seven young ladies and a program with piano, trombone, and quartet pieces.
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Braga
Hansona
Tabernacle
Brags Band
Goners Beytan Hios
UG Adams
Ashley Co
Vernal Drug Co
Consolidated W & Vo
Coltbarp Co
Bios
Vernal Harnese Co
Bracken Clothing Co
Acorn Mere Co
Calder Breas
Robert Wimmer
Studebaker Bros Co
Woodard Davis Co
Lagle Market
Palace Market
Lieshe Ashton
Don
Colton
John N Davis
C A Johnson
Walter Lloyd Drug Co
Siddeway
Ow. Curry
Prairie Overature Bovillon Uintah Stake Academy Orchestra
Valse Caprice
Newland
Elate Collett Ostler Joe
Mary Merktey
Nocture
Chopin
Jennie Burton Valse Les Fleurs
Ketler
Roseltha Bingham
Isenmar
Jim
Uintah Stake Academy Orchestra
L Nelson
Greig Archie Johnson
Miss Hanson
Mesgere Hanson
la Fontaine
Lysberg
Marie Hardy
Ferenade
All For Love
Mackle Beyer Uintah Stake Academy
Davis Brothers
Davis
Bennion
Grand March
Tintah Stake Academy
Utah Apples Highlight Uintah Basin Beach Lands
Irrigated tracts in Utah’s Uintah Basin include extensive beach lands suited to fruit growing. Orchards benefit from climate soil and water access similar to other states where land values rose from fifty to twenty five hundred dollars per acre over the past decade.
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Utah
Dobbie Whiskey Forfeit Case Heard In City Court
Justice B D Nebeker heard the case of James R Dobbie et al to show cause why liquor seized last Wednesday from the Dobbie & McCarrel warehouse should be forfeited to the city. Dobbie and counsel John T Pope appeared. owner’s attorney argued city unt lawfully seized merchandise valued at 3266.00. The defense offered no evidence of lawful holding since Vernal went dry. liquor found by officers deemed prima facie evidence of illegal use. Nebeker forfeited the Dobbie McCarrel liquor to the city. Henry Erekson sought a continuance in a related seized liquor case, which was granted.
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D Nebeker
James R Dobbie
Dobbie & McCarrel
Dobbie
John T Pope
B . Nebeker
Dobble & McCarret
Henry Erekson
W & M Presents Silver Cup For Uintah League Trophy
The Mutual Improvement Associations award a silver cup donated by George T. Odell of the Consolidated Wagon and Machine Company to the Uintah Stake basketball league champions. Anton Strebel is thanked for securing the trophy, with winners to have engraved names and hold it until defeated. Governor Spry proclaims April 25 as Utah Day with school programs and gatherings statewide.
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Mutual Improvement Associations
George T. Odell
Co-op Wagon and Machine Company
Mutual Improvement Societies
Utual Improvement Associations
Uintah Stake
Uintah County
Utah
Anton Strebel
Geo T. ‘Dell
Consolidated Wagon and Machine Company
Pontha Calder
Dyron D Noseker
Josf Macknight
Spry
Utsah Development ‘League
City Council Seeks Better Fire Protection and Oversight
The council authorized Mayor Bennett to retain the treasurer books and hire an expert accountant if needed to overhaul two years of accounts. A plan for hourly night watch clocks and expanded fire trap coverage was discussed but held over. Two election judges vacancies listed for South Vernal precinct and several city bills approved, including officer and copying costs.
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Ordlnary
Gaun Ceil
David Bennion
South Vernat
Chas IL Glines
Frank ‘Watkins
Henry Doster
Byron Eaton
District Ten Plans Bond Vote For Davis School Addition
Trustees of District No. 10 authorize an election at the Davis Schoolhouse on Monday April 1 1912 to decide a 4000 bond for an addition to the schoolhouse and relieve crowded rooms. A prior informal taxpayer meeting favored the bond. Davis or Pleasant View is a fast growing Ashley Valley area. Mrs Joseph Gagon of Roosevelt dies after two months illness at home. she leaves a husband and three children.
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Davis School
Jesue Davis Or
Pleasant View
Ashley Valley
Vernal City Bond Debate Prompts March 12 Vote
Taxpayers debate a $10,000 water works bond juxta posed to cover overdraft and future debt. Proponents claim bonding lowers interest costs and spreads burdens, while opponents warn of higher taxes and unease over past costs. Local officials and citizens argue for funding to finish water system and ditch improvements.
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Vernal
Vernal City
Bank of Viernal
Qud
Ltfe
City Bond Debate Reflected by Local Interviews
Citizens including former Councilman Leslie Ashton and business managers discuss licensing saloons under strict rules, bond funding versus tax raises, and the city’s ongoing financial strains. Respondents weigh temporary fixes against long term burdens and weigh the impact on growth and property.
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Leslie Ashton
Ika Burton
JV. P. Colthorp Company
Isaac Newton
Mgr
Newton Bron, Company
Vernal Aary Town
Shakespeare Up To Date Court Clears seventy five dollar dispute
Justice Masssy's court settled a dispute between Homer Rudloff and Nephi Atwood over remuneration for services with Rudloff awarded forty five cents and seven dollars costs after Atwood counter claimed Rudloff had not been employed by him. Other local items note Orpheus improvements, Dr Rich called to Roosevelt where Mrs Pearce died, and a debate schedule for Mutual Improvement. Young Cecil Robb of Roosevelt died of heart failure at age 21.
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Shakespeare
Justice Masssy
Homer Rudloff
Nephi Atwood
Rudloff
Aued Atwood
Atwood
Cecil Robb
Roosevelt
Opening Week of Spring Millinery at The Leader
Beginning Monday March 11 2912 the first spring display offers up to date millinery with Ramie braids Macklamey faces and Cameleon shades. A hearty welcome is extended to Miss Ida Preece.
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Ida Preece
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