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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1923
Page
2
Geological structure discussion of petroleum movement in the Uintah Basin. Key points cover petroleum formation from organic rocks, movement in flat lying strata, oil migrating to porous rocks, fluids seeking their level, and the need to map stratigraphy and structural disturbance to identify oil pools and reduce hazards.
The text describes Uintah Basin stratigraphy from Tertiary to Cretaceous, detailing Green River and Bridger shales, oil shales and sands, gilsonite veins, and petroliferous sequences. It notes unconformities, multiple shale bands, foss il remains including mammals and freshwater mollusks, and the Wasatch Green River boundary complexities. It mentions Patmos Mountain asphalt deposits and Arado tunnel oil indications.
Washington March 10 The Bureau of Indian Affairs launches an educational drive to curb frequent tribal ceremonies and powwows in the northwest. Commissioner Burke says the campaign does not ban dances but urges voluntary reduction to protect health and economy.
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