Ravenil Company Strikes Rich Oil Find at Rangley Field
Ravenil Company reports a new well at Rangley field flowing 200 to 260 gallons per hour from 660 feet with a six and a half inch casing and two finch pipe. Od Walshi, who drilled prior wells, voices confidence the field will become its best producer. one pump has produced 10000 barrels in under a year. The company refiners 6 percent daily and plans to expand, investing about 370,000 dollars in refinery and plant upgrades, with local labor and purchases. The operation supports strong local commerce, with significant gasoline and kerosene sales, and storage infrastructure expanding to guard against weather disruptions. The Raven Oil Company and Emerald Oil Company royalty arrangements, university collaboration, and government interest are noted, with local leaders and officers including Andrew A Brigman as president.
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Ravenil Company
Od Walshi
Raven Oil Company
Emerald Oil Company
Palatine
Raven
Vernal
Roosevelt Merc
Duchesne County
Wong Sing
Otty Drug Store
Roosevelt
Ft Duchesne
Wintah Basin
Salt Lake
Trust
Salt Lake House
Bangley
Pennsylvania
Bonner
University of Utah
Hangley
Utah
Bamberger
Rangley
Uintab
Andrew A Brigman
Wos Bennion
EM Keeney
Don B Cole
Tom
F G Carry
Lodi
Cal
The Daughters Sloth and the Mother’s Toil
A town note describes a mother tirelessly washing dishes sweeping and tidying while her daughter idles with a novel. The piece warns that future generations may repeat the pattern, facing regret and fatigue as labor shifts through family lines.
Christmas Number to Feature Uintah Basin and Ashley Valley
The government banned holiday editions last year to save paper but this year the Ex press prints a grand Christmas number. It will have a color lithographed cover, special articles on Uintah Basin and Ashley Valley, and serve as a prime advertising medium for merchants. Order early for copies to send to friends.
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Express
Uintah Basin
Ashley Valley
Representative Curry Tells of Interesting Irrigation Congress
Representative L W Curry returned Thursday night from Salt Lake City where he attended the Irrigation Congress as a delegate. 156 delegates from thirteen western states attended. Utah sent 25 delegates, Idaho 40, and the congress organized as The Western Reclamation Association with Governor D W Davis of Idaho elected president.
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L. W Curry
Salt Lake City
Irrigation Congress
Helper
Vernal
Curry
Missouri
Kansas
United States Congress
Gota
Utah
Congress
Idaho
Western Reclamation Association
D W Davis
W W McDowell
Montana
Wm Spry
Spry
Davis
Washington DC
E¢Ath
Wick Wallaes
All Lands in Uintah County to be Re classified Soon
Tax officials urge reclassification of Uintah County land for equalized taxation. State Board orders land revaluation into improved farm, farm, orchard, grazing, and waste categories. Property owners to be assessed at full value with bonds required for unpaid personal taxes. Continued on page four.
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Uintah County
Ita
State Board of Equalization
San Juan
Carbon
Emery
Grand
Uinton
Price
Utah
Newspapers Face Severe Paper Shortage Threatens Existence
The nation’s papers confront a critical crisis from soaring print paper costs driven by widespread profiteering among mills and brokers. Publishers, forced to buy through multiple intermediaries, face bills beyond reach, with reports of 13 cents per pound for large orders and daily price hikes threatening hundreds of publications within ninety days.
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Chicago
Commercial Club discusses freight rates of Uintah Railway Co
The Commercial Club meeting led by John N. Davis debated Uintah Railway Co freight hikes from Watson to Vernal. Capt Coolley proposed daily White truck freight at $1.50 per hundred, Enos Bennion moved to set $1.35, and attendees favored improved service to attract patrons while purchasing the Watson toll road was deemed unlikely. Representative Lt. Curry noted bond limits for road building.
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Presa
Commercial Club
John N. Davis
Watson
Vernal
Capt. Coolley
Uintah Railway Co
Lt. W. Curry
Capt. Coalléy
Enos Bennion
Moonshiner Caught Near Vernal With Still and Booze
Sheriff Lale Hichardson and City Marshal Byron Eaton made a big haul of a still last Friday night at the home of W. C. Lewis in Ashley ward. A portion of the liquor and ferment were found, with evidence indicating corn syrup and other materials were used to distill moonshine. A painter, Woo Lewin, was arraigned for unlawfully manufacturing intoxicating liquor and possession, released on $600 bond.
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Lale Hichardson
Byron
Eaton
W. C. Lewis
Ashley Ward
Woo Lewin
Faw
Justice of the Peace
Vontha Calder
Vernal Endures Coldest November Weather on Record
Vernal faced a frigid spell with one of the coldest Novembers in years. Snow fell five to six inches Tuesday night and about a foot drifted by Thursday, causing traffic delays and frostbite risks for travelers. A. Bartlett, hauling 1600 pounds from LaPolt, arrived after Thanksgiving dawn with frostbitten ears, while J. Miller and Karl Penny nearly perished in the storm. Phoorore Johnson noted temperatures near ten degrees to sixteen degrees above zero at night, with strong winds amplifying the misery. Mail service remained on time despite the severe conditions.
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Vernal
Nebraska
Phoorore Johnson
Thanksgiving snow and local musical events in Uintah area
The article notes seven inches of snow after a windy spell marking the first Thanksgiving with snow in years. It mentions local residents like Myrtle Dudley and Don Wall visiting Uintah Academy, plans for a Salt Lake Opera Quintette opening the Jensen Lyceum on December 12, and Morley Vernon hosting youth performances. Also listed are holiday meals, egg prices, and Ward Conference schedule with three sessions on December 7.
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MLA
Wiley Collett
Benna Billings
Mig
Morley Vernon
Myrtle Dudley
Buena Billings
Frank Billings
Billngs
Dry Fork
Don Wall
Uintah Academy
Salt Lake Opera Quintette
Jensen Lyceum
Faiies to Host Box Lunch Party in Vernal Ward
The Female Belief Society of the Vernal First Ward announces a box lunch party at the ward chapel on Friday night. The event is billed as one of the most enjoyable affairs of the section, with special emphasis on the younger attendees. All are invited to attend.
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Female Belief Society
Vernal First Ward
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Haae
Relief Society
Anna B Woolley
Jane Pope
Isabella HE Carter
Priscilla MeeKee
Charlater
Sarah P Woolley
Cora My. Gelcher
E. H. Belcher
Charles T Carepenter
Siney Lewis
Bishop Wilking
Thomas
Clinton Summaselt
Anderton
Son Reed
Andertons
New York
Vernal Express
Mercial Club
Ernestlaton
Sroke
Gla Ter
Ernest Eaton
Kyrum B Caller
Board of County Commissioners
Wm Hanson
Ashley Dartrett
Frice
Recorder's Office
Phyts Sebel
Jasen Meaka
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