Oil Progress Day recalls Kier's pivotal kerosene discovery
A century and a half ago Samuel Kier sparked kerosene from crude oil by a home made still in Pittsburgh. Today the oil industry celebrates Oil Progress Day October 14, highlighting 34,000 firms, 10000 miles of pipelines, 425000 wells, and 1200 products fueling American life.
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Ten Minutes Bring U S Two Deaths And 200 Injuries
A National Safety Council stat shows in 10 minutes there are two U S deaths and about 200 injuries. The article notes motor vehicle deaths every 16 minutes and home accidents every 15 minutes with injuries every 27 seconds and six seconds respectively. It cites 1947 figures of one accidental death every five minutes and one injury every three seconds in the United States.
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Uintah Reports Two Measles Cases
Uintah county reports two measles cases in a week ending October 1 among 95 resident notifiable disease cases statewide. The state health department released the totals and locality counts for public awareness.
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Ogden Show to Award 25000 in Prizes This Year
Plans call for the 20th annual five wick show in Ogden with 25000 in prizes. George Eccles will head the event as major divisions include Hereford Aberdeen Angus and Shorthorn cattle. 4 H clubs Future Farmers and Young Farmers will join a full scale junior program despite recent setbacks.
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University enrollment and events overview
The document reports on rising U of U enrolment aided by new automatic card systems, mentions the Ogden Junior Fat Stock Show set for August 3 and 4 to boost youth interest in the livestock industry, and notes mixed figures including G I bill totals and related calendar items.
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