The Rabbit Eater and the Easter Egg Myth
A historical sketch traces how the Easter rabbit entered popular belief alongside eggs. It covers ancient symbolisms of eggs, Christian meanings, and traditional Easter rites across Italy, Spain, France, Greece, and Germany, noting how the hen remains the actual egg source. The tale ends as a German folk origin story about poor peasant children praying for Easter eggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eester
Soble
Italy
Spain
France
Christ
Paul V
Germany
Easter legends and the rabbit in many cultures
A meditation on Easter morning as the year’s greatest joy notes the Christian hope of resurrection and life beyond death. It surveys myths from China to Japan and England, linking lunar rabbits and the hare myth to Easter rites, legends, and folk customs across cultures and ages.
Why I Should Become A Farm Bureau Member
A 13 year old student presents a prize Farm Bureau essay contest winner and argues unity strengthens farming. It notes soil depletion from repeated crops, seed testing programs, pest control, farm bookkeeping, standardizing breeds, and uniting communities to cut middlemen and improve profits, urging support for the Farm Bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Ethel McConkie
A. G. Goodrich
A. Theodore Johnson
T. C. Parker
Maeser
Ester Esaksen
Alterra
Albert Slaugh
Davis
Utah
Secretary of State Issues 2000 Automobile Licenses
By close of business Saturday the secretary of state had issued over 27 000 licenses to passenger vehicles and more than 2000 to trucks including dealer licenses. About 40 000 to 465 000 autos exist in the state, with rural owners slow to obtain plates as roads open. The law soon increases costs and delays to secure an automobile license, Tribune reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of State
Tribune
Uintah Stake Quarterly Conference Draws Large Attendance
The Uintah Stake quarterly conference held March 19 and 20 drew about 621 per session on average, with 940 in attendance Sunday afternoon. Elder Willard delivered main talks while Elder Ballard from Salt Lake City attended briefly, songs and choirs from Uintah Academy and Primary officers contributed. President Don A Colton was absent due to duties in Washington, D C, and several stake officers were replaced or sustained. Heavy illness and rain reduced turnout, but attendees reported a spiritual feast and there will be no Stake Priesthood next Sunday due to the conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah
Acasson
Salt Lake
Malyim J. Ballard
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
Ballard
Watson
Jensen
Vernal
Ashley Valley
Willard
Y. S
Tabernacle
Uintah Academy Glee Club
Verna
Second Ward
Wm. F. Hanson
Umutak
Don A. Colton
Kiddly Council
Fiest
Ernest Eaton
Colton
Washington, D. C
Utah
Charles A. Hardy
Don D. Colton
Ernest A. Jacobsen
High Council
Agnes H. Calder
Relief Society
C. B. Bartlett
Stake Genealogical Board
Harmon Sowards
James QO. Nord
Anthony W. Ivina
Huber J. Grant
John A. Widt
University of Utah
Rodger Clawson
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Defa
No man bears more than he is able. Overloaded mach finery stops
A brief note reports machinery overload halting operations as workers observe strain on equipment and safety protocols. The incident highlights limits of capacity and the need for maintenance to prevent further stoppages. Local officials investigate and monitor industrial performance.
Crop Prospects Good on Diamond Mountain
Rain and snow last fall saturated ground on Diamond Mountain boosting hopes for a bumper harvest this summer. About eighteen inches of snow remains for several weeks, aiding dry farmers. Large acreages planned with oats barley wheat field and feed peas as main crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diamond Mountain
Diamond
Man in dumps laments deformed speech during bus stop
A man sitting in a dumps area delivers a speech about deformities and social neglect. The moment captures a tense scene as bystanders listen and nearby traffic continues. Authorities have not provided further details on the incident or participants.
Powers and Light to Issue 156000 in Bonds at Myton Utah
Vintah Power and Light Company holds a special meeting in Myton Utah on March 15 to issue 156000 worth of eight percent bonds for ten years. Stockholders subscribe 76000 at the meeting. Funds will repay debt and expand plant and equipment. The company is noted as the largest in Northeastern Utah, having spent over 300860. Attendees include John H Reader Walter Meloy George H Adams W H Coltharp Willis L Johnson and others. administrator Haydon Calvey estate Myton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myton
Utah
Dlntah Power and Light Company
Advertising claims and competition boost in Uintah Basin
A tense ad style notice argues for advertising to help Vernal merchants compete. It asserts ongoing promotion for city and county improvements and questions merchants about paying for publicity to attract customers and growth.
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Somg
Merchant
Uintah
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Ege
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Rabbit
India
Earth
England
Hallaton
Eostre
Bede
Ostara
Vintah Power and Light Company
Maeser Store
Eastman Kodaks
Vernal Drug Company
Olorado
Telia
Tte
Grand Junction Seed C
Grand Junction, Colo
Alsike Eloyer
Grova Barue
Uintah Telephone Company
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