Uintah Basin road spend totals near 700000 since 1917
Ezra C. Knowlton reports to Preston G Peter son that about 700000 has been spent on Uintah Basin roads since 1917, outlining four Federally aided projects including the Castle Gate railroad link and Vernal area connectors, with federal and state bond funds and county contributions. Additional small bridges and stretches add about 50000, totaling near 700000 for basin development.
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Ezra C. Knowlton
Preston G Peterson
State Road Commission
Uintah Basin
Dridgea
Salt Lake City
Castle Gate
Vernal
Uintah County
F. A P. No
Jeneth
Weber-Fruitland Forest
Wasatch County
Witt
Helen Richardson Dies Saturday
Ten year old Helen Richardson daughter of Sheriff Lafe Richardson dies from complications after appendicitis and anesthesia. Funeral services held with Bishop A E Cramer presiding and a large turnout including classmates, siblings Kenneth Lowe Glenn Harold Iona Sarah. Speakers praised her character as a gifted vocalist and helper. Burial at Rock Point cemetery with brief rites by Charles S. Carter Jr.
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Ward
Margaret Helen Richardson
Sheriff
Lafe Richardson
Kenneth
A E. Cramer
Ashley Ward
Ldessie Noel
Thelma Carless
Beatrice Murray
Hilda Oaks
Gladys McCoy
Alfreda Herbert
Voica
Mima Davis
Charles Neal
Charles Colton
E. H. Spelcher
Miss Davis
Jesus
Mina Jens
Mina Jens] Wellman. the Speakers Were Principal N. G Sowards
John N. Davis
Hyrum B Calder
Kenneth Richardson
WU Winrth Academy
Arthur Manwaring
Wallace Calder
Rock Point
Charles S. Garter, Jr
Congressman Colton Honored Guest at Heber Rally
Representative Don B. Colton opened the Republican rally in Wasatch County with a night event at the stake house. He was greeted by a large Wasatch county Republican delegation in Provo canyon and escorted to the Turner Hall banquet for 60 guests. A social hall reception followed the rally with a crowd drawing attendees.
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Heber
Don B. Colton
Wasatch
County
Stakes House
Colton
Provo Canyon
Wasatch County
Turner Heel
Ball
Solal Hall
Monster Buck of Ashley Forest Taken
Forest Ranger Bev Hardy captured the largest deer seen in the Uintah mountains, lifted from Ashley National Forest. The dressed weight reached 320 pounds, with the hunter planning to mount the head for his collection.
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Ashley National Forest
Bev, Hardy
Uintah G Mountains
Fhreemer
Hardy
Utah alfalfa seed sought in Basin
In Utah Basin, Michigan officials including C. Brody and seed experts J. F. Cox and J W Nicholson visited to buy Utah alfalfa seed, mainly from Millard County. Utah Farm Bureau leaders Capener and Evans described Utah seed as Michigan growers' top choice last year. Meetings in Delta, Fillmore, Belver, Panguitch and Cedar City covered marketing and tax issues, with Capener noting farmers support income tax only if their own rates stay unchanged.
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Balt Lake City
C. . Brody
Michigan Blaze Farm Bureau
J. F. Cox
Michigan Agricultural College
J W Nicholsin
Michigan State Farm Bureau
Uintah Basin
Utah
E. T. Capener
Frank Evans
Utah State Farm Bureau
Michigan
Millard County
Capener
Michigan Farm Bureau
Bureta
Evans
Delta
Fillmore
Belver
Pangulch
Cedar City
Beekeepers Warned Over Delinquent License Tax
About 300 beekeepers received notices from the department of agriculture regarding overdue annual license taxes. State inspector Dan H Hillman issued a warning that prosecutions would follow if taxes are not paid within days after receipt of the notices. The department will consult county attorneys to bring individual prosecutions.
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Department of Agriculture
Dan H. Hillman
Aniartesy
Cass
Uintah County Republicans Rally Opens With Oldroyd Speech
J T Oldroyd headlined Uintah County Republicans opening meeting in Commercial Club hall. He praised Ben Galton and Ernest Bamberger, urged support for Utah representatives, and lauded wartime tariff measures while highlighting state land board finance issues amid a large attentive crowd. Assessor Wilkins, Treasurer Henderson, and County Attorney DeNolay spoke earlier.
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Commercial Club
Uintah County
H &. Reed
Ira Thomas
Mima Davis
C J Neal
Father Hunt
George FE. Wilkins
Tssensor Gan
Henderson
Charles DeNolay
Handerson
Trensurer
J. T. Oldroyd
State Land Board
Rich
Ben
Galton
Utah Firat
Congress
Ernest Bamberger
United States Senate
Utah
Fatal accident above Duchesne claims teen died
A 17 year old, daughter of Lato Alfred of Duchesne, died after a Willy Knight car rolled on the rocky dugway above Duchesne. The crash, near a creek bend, involved Mr and Mrs Alfred and four children plus Mrs Stott. Mia Stott died. Alfred and others were injured. Law Jones and Ferry Allred were involved. rescue aid arrived at Duchesne.
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Daugter
Lato Alfred
Duchesne
Willy Knight
Alfred
Stott
Salt Lake City
Ferry
Law Jones
Guy Pritchard
Mia Stotts
Duchesen
Truth About Utah as Seen by B C Forbes
A San Francisco Examiner piece notes Utah's rise beyond Mormon lore, citing Utah banks gaining 100 million dollars in sixty days, cheap money postwar, and revived metal mining. It highlights Tintic Park City Big Cottonwood Alta and labor shortages, with 1921 ore output at 22 million dollars and a note to continue on page 7.
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San Francisco Examiner
Forbes
la Perle Hoeft
Pregidlo
San Francisco
Calif
Utah
Examiner
Uintah Basin
America
New York
Chicago
Salt Lake City
Mercy
Teh
Federal Reserve
Tintic
Park City
Cottonwood
Alta
Littl
Uintah Roads Open Year Round Debate
A Uintah Basin road funding discussion shows $700,000 spent over five years with a Salt Lake Commercial Club delegation urging year round winter access. Details include bond funds, county taxes, and specific project costs such as 10 A and 10 B. Uintah County paid heavy road taxes since 1917, while state road work totals stretch across multiple years and projects.
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the Tribune
Uintah Basin
Salt Lake
Grand Junction
W. Henderson
Salt Lake City
State Road Commission
Utah
Uintah
Uintah County
W. C Nuttall
Henderson
Senator Reed Smoot Leaves Utah to Return to Washington
Senator Reed Smoot, who had campaigned in Utah for ten days in support of the Republican party, was summoned to Washington and departed this afternoon accompanied by Mrs Smoot. No public statement was made, and the move comes amid reports of White House calls to administration leaders for immediate consultation after Premier Lloyd George’s resignation in England.
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Salt Lake City
Reed Smoot
Utah
Republian
Wahington
Smoot
Ltroyd George
England
White House
Senate
House
Washington
Small Fire Sunday Threatens Barns and Sheds
A small boy allegedly set fire to James Coupe’s barns and chicken sheds on Sunday. The fire department acted quickly, saving the sheds and preventing spread to nearby buildings. The incident caused excitement and drew a large crowd.
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James Coupe
Kelly-Ashton Mercantile Company Renamed in State Papers
Jensen based firm changes name to Kelly Mercantile Company as filed with Secretary of State E H Crockett. Mrs F W Kelly remains president and Benj P Kelly secretary treasurer. Incorporation value set at 10000 dollars.
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Kelly-Ashton Mercantile Company of
Jensen
Kelly Mercantile Company
E H. Crockett
F. W. Kelly
Benj P. Kelly
Senator King Coming to Ver Nal Next Week
As we go to press word arrives that Senator Wm. H. King will be in Ver Nal next week.
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Wm. H. King
Mass meeting of citizens to organize volunteer fire dept
A mayor and city council call a mass meeting for Monday evening October 30 at the Commercial Club hall. The goal is to organize and equip a volunteer fire department with modern motor driven apparatus and chemical tanks to provide reliable water pressure and protection, reducing fire risk and insurance costs for Vernal residents.
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Commercial Club Hall
Verttat
Sach
Vernal
Audi
Largest Inland Town Post Office to Be Built in Vernal
Postmaster G J Young Jr reports federal approval for a new inland post office in Vernal. Bids for construction and equipment will be opened in Washington on November 15, 1922. The two story building will house the post office on the lower floor and basement, with space for the Land Office Forestry Service Farm Bureau and local Elyjy service officials on the upper floor. Estimated cost around 60000 dollars.
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G J. Young, Jr
Washington
D. C
Ceast
Vernal
Mr Young
United States
Forestry Service
Farm Bureau
Elyjy Service
Post Office Department
Nap- Bio Peten
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Monster Buck
Ashley Forest
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Uinta County
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Wilson
Democratic Party
Oldroyd
United Basin
Duchesne City
Truth About
B. C. Forbes
Capitol
Kelly Mercantile: Company
Senator King
PLANB
Bank of Vernal
National Bank
Masin
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