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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1921
Page
7
In deep canyons relics of a prehistoric race are believed found by Craig explorers in Pats Holo country. It details discoveries suggesting ancient inhabitants and traces of a vanished culture unearthed during a surveying expedition.
Four Craig men report ruins of prehistoric cliff dwellings and a pond of evidence in lower Moffat County Yampa and Green river canons. They describe caves with pottery fragments, burnt corn cobs, bone tools, and a stone granary, plus a possible smoke house. Further notes cover harsh terrain, wildlife, and sparse homesteads in the Pats Hole Echo Park area.
The entry describes Pats Hole at the head of Johnson draw and Harding park in the Yampa river canyon once owned by White Bear Land and Cattle company of Lily. Pettlers trade at Jansen, hauling supplies 26 to 30 miles over the mountains to Craig for shipment of livestock.
Guidance from the U S Department of Agriculture on combating corn pests including cutworms and birds. It describes poisonous bait mixtures using citrus pulp and molasses, coal tar seed coatings to deter birds, and hot water seed treatment. It notes risks to children and pets and references a separate bulletin with detailed formulas for rodent poisons and application instructions.
P M Macgregor and heirs are warned that $262.50 is due as their share of 1920 labor and improvements on nine White River Nitrate placer claims in Rio Blanco County Colorado. If unpaid within 90 days, their interest will vest in co‑owner Nile Hughes per section 2324 Revised Statutes. Proverb quoted by editor follows.
A local oracle states that for every several wise men born there is one fool, suggesting a balanced ratio in human nature. The remark reflects on judgment and the uneven distribution of wisdom and folly among people.
State Engineers Office publishes notice of W D Newton Vernal Utah applying under Utah law to divert 2.03 cubic feet of water from Ashley Creek in Uintah County to irrigate 142 acres in sections 26 and 35 and 24 7 3 B R22E. Protests by affidavit with $2.50 fee due within 30 days after publication. G F McGonagle State Engineer. First publication March 4 1921.
Serial No 08802 Department of the Interior Land Office Vernal Utah March 2 1921 notice states Ute Oil Company of St. Louis Missouri has applied for an oil shale lease on described lands. Adverse claimants must file in the office by April 4 1921 or their claims will be disregarded in grant process.
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