Land Office Reports Entries and Renewable Permits in Vernal District
U S land office at Vernal lists homestead entries for John P. Trifilio and Leslie Nell Pearson, plus isolated tract, desert land, and oil and gas prospecting permits. Entries span Dragon and Boneta Utah with multiple 160 acre and 200 plus acre claims. several 2560 acre tracts register across Vernal and Grand Junction Colorado.
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Albert Halen
Register of the
U. S. Land Office
Vernal
John P. Trifilio
Dragon
Utah
Leslie Nell Pearson
Boneta
U. M
Edward J. Young
Lewis Larsen
Joka
Victor Jackson
Fort Bucheane
A.M
John P. Trujillo
le M
Alice Brigman
B. le
John Ira Burton
Nattis Burton
John Posthuma
Grand Junction
Colo
L. M
Notice to Contractors for Vernal and Uintah County schools bids
Sealed bids for the Vernal High School and three Uintah County schools are due by 11 00 A M June 2 1924. Bids cover materials and labor with separate plumbing and heating bids for the high school. Plans are available at the Board office in Vernal or at Pope Burton Architects Salt Lake City with a deposit of 25 00 for the high school and 15 00 for others. Each bid must include a five percent bid bond and bond forms may be examined at the Board or architects offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal
Utah
Ouray Valley
Uintah County
Tridell
Sbe
Board
Pope & Burton
Newhouse
Salt Lake City
Office
Architects
Board OF Education
Uintah
A. G. Goodrich
The Hero of Fort Dearborn at Fort Dearborn Frontiersman
A dramatic account of Captain William Wells at Fort Dearborn on August 15 1812. Wells a Kentucky native raised by the Miami tribe dies in battle while protecting Rebekah Wells and the fort. Known as Black Snake he is remembered for bravery and his final sacrifice. The tale ends with a discussion of public school funding and Japanese immigration.
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Fort Dearborn
Alte
Chicago
William Wells
Harmer
St. Clair
Wells
Rebekah Wells
Nathan Heald
Fort Wayne
Dearborn
Pottawattomies
Heald
Uttle
Lake Michigan
Rebekah
Black Snake
Utah Foods Ranked Third in April Dairy Tests
The May 18 report from the Dairy Division notes Utah tied for third place in butter quality with British Columbia and ranked fourth in cheese quality for April. Oregon led with 90.5, California second with 90.28, while Utah's eight butter samples and four cheese entries contributed to its high scores. the Tribune lists Utah above Washington in cheese and notes Idaho also scored notably.
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Utah
British Columbia
United States Department of Agriculture
Federal Building
Department of Agriculture
Oregon
California
Idaho
Washington
Nevada
Montana
Colorado
New Mexico
Wyoming
Tribune
Fire threatens Mountain Dell home as stables burn
Massey narrowly escaped loss when his homestead, corrals, and shed burned after a small child trio started the blaze. Neighbors saved the house after about five hours. Two year old Caldwell girl injured in wagon accident while children rode ponies near the yard. Ernest Caldwell went to the sheep camp with supplies. Local residents and visitors shared in the aftermath and recovery efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toe Massey
Vary
Mr. Massey
B. L. Caldwell
Ernest Caldwell
Hatch
Sam Rolfe, Sr
Pete Johnson
Borah Poised as Key Player at National Republican Convention
Senator Borah is expected to play a leading role at the Republican convention. Observers suggest he could be chosen as permanent chairman and deliver the keynote, or be selected to nominate Mr. Coolidge. His progressive stance makes him a significant factor amid platform drafting efforts.
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Borah
Mr. Coolidge
Coolidge
Ayers
Ayers Reason To Expect That He Will Be Nominated Very Much of My Own Pattrom
Heber City-Fruitland Road In Bad Condition
OGDEN May 19 The Heber City Fruitland highway a federal aid project is in bad condition due to loose cattle driving. M D Williams senior highway engineer of the United States bureau of public roads says he just completed the inspection. Wasatch and Duchesne county commissioners promised to improve and maintain this road. The segment from Heber City to Duchesne is in good condition except where cattle traverse it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogden
Heber City-Fruitland
M. D. Williams
United States Bureau of Public Roads
Williams
Duchesne
Wasatch
Heber City
Winiame
Funeral services for Dorothy Holdaway
Funeral services for Dorothy Marie Holdaway aged 3 were held at the Carbon stake tabernacle with speakers Marion Roberts Ashley Bartlett and Bishop W E Stoker. Burial followed at City cemetery with grave dedication by Orson Guymon. Flowers filled the bier.
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Dorothy Marie
H. H. Holdaway
Carbon Stake Tabernaco
Marion Roberts
Ashley Bartlett
Basin Country
W. E. Stoker
City Cemetery
Orson Guymon
Prico Sun
Family notes from Maeser and local households
John Davis helped farm at Maeser tending potatoes and garden for Mrs. Alexander on Monday and Tuesday. Six girls were present with no boys. Miss Hazel Messey went to the canyon to cook for her brother Arthur. Mrs. Massey will stay at the Alexander ranch all summer to cook for the men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chell Hall
John Davis
Maeser
Alexander
Hazel Messey
Arthur
Mra. Massey
Alexander Ranch
U H S Graduates Largest Class At Commencement
The article notes U H S graduates the largest class in its history at commencement. It mentions Professor Bjarnason addressing the crowd on character building and the final remarks focusing on personal development and achievement.
Paxton Praises School Progress as First UWH Graduates Are Honored
Principal Paxton urged students to be men in thought and action. He outlined the school’s value to Uintah county and the Uintah Basin, noting growth from a new building and larger faculty. The first UW H graduates, thirty one in number, were recognized, including seventeen boys and fourteen girls, followed by a celebratory dance at the U H S hall.
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Paxton
Uintah County
Ulstah
Acteo
Sret
UW. H
Beys
Mildred Areeck
Ia Bekrmien
Annie ~ Cotten
Vera Corless
Carl Curtis
Howard Caldwell
Mabie Watex
Theera Erekson
Norma Hullinger
Forneade Elingford
Morris Haws
Marie Harrison
Lamont Holfelts
Orfa Jebneon
Amy Jones
Henry Reginald Noel
Mary Noel
Wendel Pepe
Arehia Perry
Ashael Perry
Rolland Perry
Ivan Peary
Nevada Rigdle
Ralph Siddoway
Roy M#keiwalter
Lillian Langstos Snow
Elmer Timothy
Arvilla ‘Timothy
Willams M. Turner
Lowell Wardle
Glen Wollman
Sessora
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Harry H. Ruple
Lily Ruple
James T. McConnell
Andrew A. Brigman
le M. Charles Burton
Elmo Scott Watson
Rbooes Y Union
United States Congress
Mountain Dell
Fruitland Road
Dorothy Marie Holdaway
Nofe
Bjarnason
Eastman Kodaks & Supplies
Vernal Drug CO
Vernal Lumber CO
Lil
International Harvester Company
The
Harvester Company
Deering
McCormick
Milwaukee
Titan
L. H. Woodard. CO
Detroit
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