Outward-Swinging Doors Mandated in Uintah Public Buildings
County officials order all public buildings in Uintah County to modify doors to swing outward within days or face fines. The move follows the Collinwood school fire disaster that killed 167 and injured many, highlighting exit hazards in crowded spaces.
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Uintah
Collinwood School
Cleveland
Ohio
T. W. O'Donnell
Uintah County
O' Donnell
City of
Vernal
County Court House
Central School
Congregational Church
Wilcox School
Uintah Stake Academy
Episcopal Church
Vernal Ward House
Workman’s Opera House
Funeral for Ward E Pack in Vernal
The funeral for Ward E Pack was held Sunday at the Vernal Ward meeting house with Bishop John N Davis presiding. Speakers including Harden Bennion R S Collett Don B Colton offered condolences and reflections as the burial occurred at Mull Ward cemetery aided by pallbearers Leon Pack Fera Young Richard Fowler Le Grande Young Wohrli Pack and B D Nebeker.
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Ward E. Pack
Salt Lake
Vernal
Dragon
Vernal Ward Meeting House
John N. Davis
Harden Bennion
R.S. Collett
Don. B. Colton
Mr. Collett
Peter Hanson
E. K
Forest ranges and land inclusion halted by congressional limits
Forest officials report ongoing farmer applications to include tracts in forest ranges to prevent timber cutting and sheep ravage. Only 61x states allow further reservations only by act of Congress, including Montana Washington Oregon Idaho Wyoming and Colorado, with no such restriction in other states.
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Salt Lake
Timber Trust
Congress
Roosevelt
Idaho
Montana
Washington
Oregon
Wyoming
Colorado
Second Entries Allowed Under New Homestead Law
Congress passed a law allowing second entries on homesteads. It grants benefits to those who lost or abandoned prior entries as if they never occurred, requiring applicants to provide prior entry details. The act excludes those whose former entry was canceled for fraud or relinquished for valuable consideration.
Vernal Rifle Team Seeks Championship At Next Meet
The Vernal Rifle Team, likened to a Lincoln tale, aims for supremacy in the next championship meet. Biro, Secretary Eagle Rifle Team, emphasizes that the pursuit of victory outweighs other topics, and the club expects strong showings as soon as possible.
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Abraham Lincoln
Biro
Eagle Rifle Team
Illness and market notes from Vernal county
Tom Smuth suffers ten days of measles with his condition described as critical. Uintah Abstract stock is reported above par with none on the market. Mr Naylor of a Salt Lake marble and granite firm visited Vernal and bought Navajo blankets he could find in the county.
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Tom Smuth
Uintah Abstract Company
Naylor
Salt Lake
Vernal
Directors of Dry Gulch Irrigation Cancel Assessment
The Dry Gulch Irrigation company directors met at Roosvelt on Thursday March 5 to review the March 9 assessment. They declared it irregular and canceled it and issued a new assessment due May 1.
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Dry Gulch Irrigation Company
Roosvelt
Measles Keep Central School Pupils Home, Says Professor
Prof. N. G. Sowards reports many Central school pupils are kept home due to measles. He believes no danger and that parents might need to keep children out until the epidemic ends, possibly until term closure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. G. Sowards
Central School
New Wagon & Machine Co to Erect Brick Building in Vernal
The Consolidated Wagon and Machine company plans a two story brick building on Vernal avenue between Uintah avenue and First North street. Construction starts within days with occupancy in three to four months. The 150 by 100 foot structure will have a concrete foundation and a durable roof including elaterite. Estimated cost about 3000. Bids to be opened tomorrow with contractor name to be announced.
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The
Consolidated Wagon & Machine Company
Vernal Avenue
Uintah Avenue
First North Street
Serain Brothers
Mormon Mission Work Described by 1907 Minnesota Elders
The letter outlines the 1907 Minneapolis conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, with President G. E. Elsworth presiding and Elder P. Olsen assigning districts. It covers travel routes, meetings in Rochester, logistics of distributing books and tracts, and reliance on hospitality as elders journey 60 to 80 miles between towns.
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Dakotas
Spring Valley
Wynona
Tor
State Capitol
Vernal
Remington
University Ave
St. Paul, Minn
St, Paul
Minn
Vernal Express
Minneapolis
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Twin Cities
St Paul
G. E. Elsworth
Northern States Mission
P. Olsen
C. C. Clement
Rochester
Olsen
C CC
Clement
Faubault
Christannity
Rockchester
Furgus Falla
Rumor of Gunshot on Uintah Avenue Roils Community
A Tuesday night rumor that a man was shot on Uintah avenue proved false. A loud explosion near Newton's pool room occurred when a flashlight aperture was used to photograph the scene.
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Uintah Avenue
Newton
Rancher Brings Coyote and Wolf Skins From Green River Range
Ben Daniels returns from his ranch near the Green river gorge with a bundle of coyote and wildcat skins. The cargo includes a large gray wolf hide, one of three wolves Daniels has spotted this past winter around his property.
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Ben Daniels
Green River Gorge
Mr. Daniels
Oddfellows Lodge Plans Remodel and Growth
The local lodge of Oddfellows will remodel lodge rooms with new carpets and wall paper. Electric lights will be installed soon as the lodge continues to grow. Membership exceeds sixty.
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Lodge of Oddfellows
Notable Theodore Women Win Land Clearing Shows
Mre Lavinia Tarter and Miss Clementina Morrison of Theodore recently proved up on their claims and delivered splendid performances. They lived on homesteads most of the time and did much of their own work including clearing land of gage brush. One woman said she did not know the cost since she did the clearing herself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavinia Tarter
Clementina Morrison
Theodore
Gage Brush
Schools Reopen After Measles Closure With Pay Policy
After a three week measles closure schools resumed last Monday with full organization. Farms will run longer into summer. Public school teachers receive half pay for idle time while Stake Academy and Congregational school staff get full pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stake Academy
Congregational School
Theory Upset The cattle and sheep range conflict questioned
The article reports that the belief cattle avoid grazing where sheep feed may be undermined. Mgr Benedict, chief inspector of forest No. 4, notes cattlemen request joint grazing on the general range, saying cattle feed better there and each animal selects its own food. Sheepmen favor scattered grazing to prevent overuse.
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Benedict
National Forest
LE Beredict
National Forest No. 4
Uintah Forest
Mgr
Fire and illness at new oil camp disrupts mill work
Measles has struck at a camp along the gilsantte vein, described as mild but slowing activity. A new camp two miles west near the fire site is under Hoell brothers contract with 25 to 30 workers soon. Many laborers rush to nearby oil fields hoping to return as millionaires in partnerships with J D Rockefeller and others. Tunnel cleaning continues and efforts to smother the fire persist.
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Gilsantte
Hoell
J. D. Rockefeller
Horticulturist Brig Christensen Sells Local Fruit Trees
Brig Christensen a noted horticulturist offers fruit trees from his two block south two block west lot by the Co op. The trees are two to three years old healthy and disease free with both winter and summer varieties including Gano Jonathan Winesap Bellflower Early Harvest Yellow Transparent Astrachan and Red June. Trees can be transplanted without delay and buyers will see the advantage over shipped stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brig Christensen
Gano
Jonathan
Brig
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Praised For Croup Cure
Harry Wilson of Waynetown Ind says Chamberlains Cough Remedy is unequaled for croup and also treats colds and throat troubles. If given at the first sign of a croupy cough it can prevent the attack and is used in thousands of homes. Sold by Vernal Drug Co.
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Chamberlain
Harry Wilson
Waynetown
Ind
Vernal Drug Co
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Consolidated Wagon and Machine Company
Christensen
Croup
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