Democratic Rally Embraces Bryan Platform in Uintah County
The Uintah County Democratic convention endorses W. J. Bryan as the greatest living American statesman and backs the Denver platform. They attack Republican misrule, call for tariff reduction and bank deposit guarantees, oppose nonresidents in Indian affairs, seek local option liquor bills, and push for good roads and open lands for settlement. They endorse state and national platforms and pledge candidates to fiscal restraint and responsible county administration.
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Uintah County
W. J. Bryan
Denver
Bryan
Republican Party
England
France
Germany
Great Britain
United States
Uintah Indian
Department
Ilall
Uintah Reservation
Uintah
John T Nichols outlines saloon stance for county commissioner race
The 1908 statement from John T Nichols, Democratic candidate for County Commissioner, pledges to oppose saloon licenses if local opinion supports abolition, to revoke licenses for disorderly houses, and to assist law enforcement. He emphasizes opposition to selling liquor to Indians and supports high license fees. The document appends a note about the Pioneer steam locomotive exhibit and museum interest.
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Uiital County
John T. Nichols
Snow Damages Apple Crops and Orchards Across Valley
Heavy snow from last night caused extensive damage to orchards with many trees snapped or split to the ground. Estimated losses include $10,000 to orchardists and $2,000 to Clarence Bird, as fears of a freeze threaten further fruit losses and power and phone lines suffered damage.
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Clarence Birds
Muay
FF Dillman
Suspected Burglary Arrest Reported in Moffat Case
Mas Susie Guy was arrested on burglary charges after allegedly entering the home of John H Gustice in Moffat while the family was away. Authorities say gold and silver items, including knives, and a note for 569 paid were found at the scene.
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Mas Susie Guy
John H Gustice
Moffat
Justice Appears for Preliminary Hearing
A defendant named John A Justice was brought to Weinal for a preliminary hearing to be set within the next day or two.
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John
Weinal
Democratic Convention Nominates Two for Local Seats at Heber
At Heber the Democratic convention ratified the reservation ticket portion giving William O Neil the nomination for representative and John G Davis the nomination for commissioner for a short term.
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Heber
Wm O Neil
John G. Davis
Piano Lessons Available After Oct 26 1908
William F Hanson announces piano and organ lessons to begin after October 26 1908. Applications invited before the date with studio located south of Court House at 42 2th Street.
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Court House
Wiite
William F, Hanson
Railroad Ties Improve Honduras Line to Ceiba
A Honduran railroad opened to traffic to Ceiba, 35 miles, uses creo soted pine ties from the United States. Meanwhile Honduras ships hardwoods to the U S. An American company has a 8,000 acre tract to cut mahogany and other hardwoods for export.
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Honduras
Ceiba
United States
Remembering a Rainy River Road Chase
A Los Angeles Express reminiscence recalls a Sunday walk with a woman that ends in a rainstorm as a rival in a stylish turnout offers a ride, changing the relationship for good and leaving a lasting grudge.
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River Road
Los Angeles Express
Cotton Seed Industry in the Southern Belt
The great cotton belt holds 48 mills crushing seed and processing byproducts. It employs 2,608 presses and 2,762 gin stands plus 3,12 linters. Investment exceeds 85 million dollars in oil, cake, hulls and linters. Annual seed use about 4 million tons costing 60 million dollars with product value around 39.2 million. Only about half the seed is crushed today.
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Cotton Belt
South
Red Parasol Stops London Express Near Carlisle
A London express was halted on the Caledonian main line near Rockcliffe station north of Carlisle when a red parasol appeared as a danger signal. The driver stopped the train after spotting the parasol carried by a woman waiting to cross at a level crossing.
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Red Perase
Conn
Rockecliffe Staton
Carlisle
Railroad Scraps in Stock Classifications at Convention
At a western city convention of railroad storekeepers a speaker stated that the average big railroad system stores 55000 items in stock. Scrats or scraps are classified into 183 groups to optimize profitable sales.
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Belle
Chicago
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Martinsburg
Meld Museum
Field Museum
St. Louis Fair
Jamestown
Bow
Chicago American
Shepherd Advised to Wear Scotch Kilts for Duty
Baltimore park board orders shepherds on duty to wear real Scotch kilts. Peter Mackenzie of New York appointed to oversee the jeep in Druid Hill and an envoy sent to Edinburgh for kilts supply.
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Shepherd
Notice to Water Users in Uintah Basin Utah
Notice from the State Fugingera Office regarding water appropriation on the Duchesne river fork of Green river Utah. Jigit acting as agent seeks to appropriate twenty cable hits per second for irrigation of 1005 acres on the Uintah Indian Reservation. The alienation covers land described in ranges and sections, with diversions and conveyances to a north bank at a specified point. Objections to the diversion points must be filed within thirty days after publication by the State Engineer.
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Otica
Ulo- Crh
Peatoncen
Menue
Airam
Bares
Merlilan
Irelgatan
Utah
Lintal
Desuule
Burdaan
Darkugaife
Notice to Water Users in Salt Lake City Utah 1908
Notice from the State engineer regarding the Red Creek irrigation water rights and the application by the canal company for a water right in Utah. It cites Chapter 103 and states protests must be filed in duplicate within thirty days after publication. Publication dates listed as October and November.
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State Laenera
Salt Lake City
Utah
Hoiety
iNu Dtenc Canal
Nevertak Company
Jakeman Herrick
Theodore
Linthe
Appica
Nantes
Orneral
Lawi
Firth Renge
West Liuted
UG Tardeauvete
Lownatey
Liglaeca
Anc Med
Nabi
Notice to Water Users Utah 1908
State Engineers Office Salt Lake City Utah October 12 1908 notice to water users that White Lake Irrigation Company led by president John Coates of Vernal Utah has applied under Chapter 108 session laws to appropriate twenty.
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Dngineers
Salt Lake City
Utah
White Iake Irrigation Company
John Coates
Vernal
Water diversion request for Uintah county irrigation project
Utah State Engineer announces application 1517 for a water diversion of 26 cubic feet per second from Whiterocks Creek in Uintah county. Canal will carry water 85 900 feet to irrigate 1 600 acres across multiple sections and townships from April 1 to November 30 yearly. Protests must be filed within 30 days after publication. CALUB Tanner, State Engineer. First publication October 16. End of publication November 16, 1908.
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Whiterocks
Uintah County
Utah
Noth Quarter
Bettion 6
Uintah Base
Tounship
Noth
Meridian
Salt Lake Base
State Engineers Office
Fuld
Calub Tanner
Water User Notice for Ashley Creek Permit in Uintah County
State Engineer Office Salt Lake City Utah issues notice that N A Zeh and partners of Ye nal Utah filed for appropriation of 1 2 cubic feet per second from Ashley Creek Uintah County. Water to be diverted near Section 8 Township 4 South Range 21 East and conveyed 2200 feet to irrigate 25 acres in Beetlans 8 and 4. Public protest due within 36 days after publication November 16 1908.
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State Engineer’s Office
Salt Lake City
Utah
N. A. Zeh
Yenal
Ashley Creek
Uintah County
Salt Lake Base
Metillan
Beetlans
Township
Mange
Meridian
State Engineers Office
CAI Tanni RR
State Enginers
Water appropriation notice for Blue Peak Canal and Reservoir
State Engineer CALEH TANNIR announces Blue Peak Canal and Reservoir Company seeks to appropriate six and two thirds cfs from Stock Creek Wasatch County Utah. The project would irrigate 4660 acres across Uintah base land sections 82 and 6 with a dam and canal system 151,720 feet long. Affidavits in duplicate must be filed within publication window. notice dated November 16, 1908.
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Iingineeita
Salt Lake City
Utah
Blue Tench Canal and Reservoir Company
Ita
Jakeman Stlerrick
Theodore
Stock Creek
Wasatch County
Uintah Base
Meridian
Uintah
Caleh Tannir
Amver
Remedy for Diarrhea and Cholera Morbus in Household Use
A universal remedy for ordinary diarrhea and severe cramps. It also helps with cholera morbus summer diarrhea and cholera infantum in children, saving many lives yearly. Tastier when diluted with water and sweetened. printed at 25 cents for a size 500 bottle. Families should keep it at home.
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Democratic Rally
Agalin
Hamberlains
Uintah & Ouray Agency
Ishereby
Uktah & Ouray
Act of Congress
Lion OF
LAN
George Paumbiteh
Terrya
Alen Lerras
Fohn Blair Co
Tin
Charles Sieech
Rae
Tarlump
RZN
Inurney Rodge
R&w
Tecumese
Rsv
NPG
SWS
John Yeato
Atrate
Vary Robinson Lan AL
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