Doner Party Tale Wrought by Hardship and Trail Tragedy
A long narrative recounts the Donner Party journey from the Salt Lake Desert to Donner Lake, detailing ordeals, deaths, and misfortunes. It notes Hastings plans, delays, and the eventual rescue after many perished. The piece documents names, locations, and events from the historic expedition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reng
Donner Lake
Sutters
Sinter
Port Sutter
Fort Sutter
Sitter
Salt Lake Desert
el Dorado
Hasting
Calliiecalk
Udantents
Hasties
Heid
Salt Lake
Altey
Tragic Donner Party Origins in 1846 Utah Route Debate
A fragmentary historical note traces the Donner Party starting in Independence Missouri in 1846 bound for Oregon California and Santa Fe. It outlines the split over whether to take Hastings Fort Laramie Forty Lads route and the hurried pursuit by Reed Stanton and Pike toward Pilot Peak before the group runs into hardships in Weber Canyon and Oquirrh Mountains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henefer
Main Canyon
Big Mountain
Salt Lake Valley
Salt Lake City
Garfield
Luke Halloran
Masonic Lodge
St Joseph
Missouri
Donner
Halloran
John Hargrave
Grantsville
Triple
Iosepa
Skull Valley
Hastings Pas
Hastings
Salt Desert
Independence
Kansas City
Gethring
Oregon
California
Banta Fe
Santa Fe
Tutinola
Calfornia
Old Fort Larame
Wether
Fort Hall
Hastings Fionte
Clayman
Peentay
Wating & Portton
Larnsford
W Hasings
Yerdenen
Russell
Bryant
Dorner
Fort Bridger
Feho Canyon
Weber Canyon
Reed Stanton
Pike
Creat Balt Lake
Reed
Oquirrh Mountains
Pilot Peak
Reed Granton
Emigrant Party Narrative Draws Westward Tragedy Fame
The Hastings advertising and promotion, party members stories of cannibalism, Keseberg persecution, and McGlashan of Truckee California publishing relics and accounts have made the emigrant party renowned from a romantic viewpoint as they traversed the west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings
Keseberg
Oleomargarine Bill Passes in Congress
The U S House approved the Bingham Oleomargarine bill by 303 to 101 on February 26, the Senate backed it on March 2, and the President signed it on March 4 making it law in ninety days. Taxes set at 14 cents per pound for white oleomargarine and 10 cents for yellow color imitation butter aim to protect dairy farmers and raise margarine prices toward butter, though natural white oleomargarine may remain unpopular as a butter substitute.
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House of Representatives
Senate
Cineress
Ballard Ward Renamed Ward in Russell Todd Era
Geneta May and Larne Rawlings presided as Ballard Ward adopted a new ward name under Bishop Russell Todd. The evening featured games and dancing with many participants, followed by refreshments in the basement after the visitations. Arvel Stone of Provo made a brief business trip to Roosevelt to visit Mrs Stone’s relatives, and a dance was held in the ward chapel by the M Men to raise funds for baseball equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneta May
Larne Rawlings
Ames
Relief Society
Airs Arvel Stone
Provo
Roosevelt
Hope Manwaring Wins Wilson District Spelling Contest
In the Wilson district Hope Manwaring is the spelling contest champion. Speakers at the sacrament meeting included Paul S Hanson Merrill Labrum Elder Roger Horrocks Genevieve and Hazel Manwaring visited relatives in Naples last week. Duchesne county school teachers held a party and dance in this ward Saturday night. Farmers plow earlier this season and prepare for grain planting. Bishop Russell Todd Uintah High School board member traveled to Vernal last Friday for a special meeting. Edith Case of Mt Emmons visited the homes of LeRoy Goodrich and Millie Cook last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Som
Hope Manwaring
Wilson
Paul S Hanson
Merrill Labrum
Roger Horrocks Genevieve
Hazel Manwaring
Naples
Duchesne County
Bishop Rusell Todd
Uintah High School Board
Vernalast
Edith Case
Mt Emmons
LeRoy Goodrich
Millie Cook
Red stockings for coeds mirror cotton belt effort
A note from the Boulder Camera questions whether it will cost more to supply cotton stockings for the coeds as a show of support for the cotton belt. The query mentions red varieties chosen to harmonize with the local theme.
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Los —Boulder
Local businessman praised for credit and substantial payment
Wellington Sun notes that the highest compliment a businessman can pay an individual is to extend credit and seek a substantial payment on the account, suggesting the debtor’s need and the creditor’s trust. The remark underscores the value of dependable credit relations in local affairs.
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Welington Sun
Snow blocks Diamond Mountain trip after heavy snows
Charley Leais notes four feet of snow on Diamond Mountain making current ascent impossible. He warns that all travel attempts should wait until spring when conditions improve.
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Diamond Mountain
Charley Leais Sats
Advertising spend by cigarette maker boosts future returns
A cigarette company spent a million dollars in advertising during a recent week led by successful businessmen. It is assumed the money was not wasted. The birds who smoke cigarettes will pay for it and the company will recoup the investment with interest. The advertising is viewed as a sound investment promising a return if effectively executed.
Seattle bank cashier's embezzlement case goes to sentence
In a federal court, a Seattle bank cashier pleaded guilty to embezzlement totaling about $6,000 over several years. Investigators traced the scheme with help from another officer and a bank teller as prosecutors seek a lenient sentence while the judge weighs prior conduct and restitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeley
Asburn Sathual
Jilige Jo Neterer
Koata
Adrian I Miller
Cireumeiaghees
Heiman
Paris Moves to Shield Seine City From Floods
Paris authorities plan a 100 franks fund to protect Earl and future riverworks as the Seine area prepares for rising waters. A new flood vault system, dikes, and embankments would guard the valley from overflow while dredging near Notre Dame deepens channels and floodproofs suburbs.
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Farle
Farts Council
Seine
Leapardian
Ilested
Bari
Mirne
Caris
Sont de T’alma
al Wai
Notre Dame
Ile
Valdenad
Memorial to Navy Heroes Planned at Whistle Monument
A proposed World War I naval memorial honors United States Navy sailors. The plan includes a commemorative tower, an electric lantern, and a public garden surrounding the site. Estimated cost is 12.
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Lerstitz
Walter Fize
Bey Titmert
Herglent
Cours
Golfer Wallace Wins Sharp Match at Carnoustie
In Carnoustie Scotland Wallace clinched a dramatic golf match with a late heroic shot that deflected off the ball for a light miscue but yielded a winning hole. The crowd applauded as the final putt sealed the victory over Kila Swallow.
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Beottlah
Early London Bridge disputed origin on Thames crossing
A fragment notes controversy over the builders of London Bridge, mentioning a duo and bridge acres near Bendon and debating whether the builders were Italian or British.
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Thames
Bendon
Swedish farmer reports hens lay after blast test
A Swedish farmer observes hens laying eggs rapidly after a blasting test near the henhouse. The blast quote shocks the observer as a daily safety item is tested and the stimulus appears effective, though details are unclear.
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Hée House
Lightning Strikes Man During Storm in Toneriel Scotland
A man named Adium Stall was killed during a rare storm in Toneriel Scotland. The violent event occurred as he fished by the shore when a thunderbolt and wind tore through the area. Rescue workers found his body the following day as his watch continued ticking nearby.
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Toneriel
Scotland
Fragmentary medical note hints at treatment outcome
A garbled historical fragment mentions a physician and a patient, referencing treatment hopes and a claim of improving results. The text is unreadable in parts, but implies a focus on medical care and perceived benefit prior to an outcome. Names and specifics are unclear due to OCR corruption.
Worker’s Value Aptlty in the First Requate for Sour Job
The fragment outlines a request or appeal about a worker’s value and suitability for a task. It mentions dependency and a second panel, with references to effort and possible rewards or recognition in a labor context. The text is garbled but centers on evaluating a worker for a sour job and reliability.
Timepieces Feature Crystal Quartz Rings In Heart Shaped Hands
Quarts in timepieces form heart shaped rings that serve as the centerpiece of a portable timekeeper design. The crystal rings enhance accuracy and serve as distinctive decorative elements in the new model.
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Rector Mine
Alice Merkley
Doris
Myron Roberts
E J Starkle
Aotry
Misa Ruth Deedrich
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Willard Willams
George Richens
Frank Allred
Harold Williams
Herold
Clive Willams
Ashley Creek
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Lawrence West
Little Joan of Rainbow
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Lybbcurt
Myra Almra Harrison
Brigham Smith
Santaquin
Pioneer Palace
Jacob Donner
Desert
Humboldt Wells
Humboldt
Beowawe
Utah
Congress
Ballard Ward
Russell Todd
Denver
The
Mountain States
Tel & Tel. Co
Seattle
Depoat Carda
Saya
Weber
Paris
Brest
London Bridge
Allen
Allen’s
Rocery Savings
Syriyp Lage
Prunes
Santa Clara
Jelee Los
A. B. Naptha Soap
Florida
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South and
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Mate High Ory Cheate
Kelly Merc. Co
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