Vernal City Ballot Fight Promises Tax Burden and Prohibition Clash
A heated Vernal City election pits the Republican and Citigena tickets over taxation and liquor, arguing that a Citigena win would raise about 4800 in new taxes for public improvements and water works interest. Voters are urged to weigh long term costs, local loyalty, and whether liquor regulation should override growth and fiscal needs, as tax implications and city services loom large.
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Meandering Speech on A Vital Meeting in Vernal
A fragmented edit discusses a city like gathering led by a captain with guns and a lady minister aiding her family. The auto scene is compared to a gas house while Vernal is named as a Mecca of the region in a speculative, periodic voice.
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Regulation of the saloon and liquor traffic
The Citizens ticket calls halting liquor traffic in Ver nal while high license and strict saloon regulation are tested as the best methods. State and city face liquor issues regardless of prohibition. police courts handle drinks daily as communities seek order.
Revenue Needed to Run Vernal City Says Voters Must Act
Citizens are urged to support revenue for Vernal City as the treasury remains nearly empty after funds from saloon Neenve. The piece argues cutting three quarters of income endangers beautification and town improvements and endorses the Republican ticket to continue revenue.
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Questioning Jonny’s suitability for Uintah county seat in 1910
A frustrated note questions if Jonny qualifies as a councilman and thus a representative, warning that a vacancy would leave Uintah county without representation during a possible special session. It asserts that John N will qualify if elected but warns friends not to push him into a squeamish post position.
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Utah Law and Uintah County Rep Question
The Utah Constitution bars holding a paid federal or state office. The article notes Utah County’s representative who resigned from Provo City Council to serve Utah County residents. It urges Uintah County not to follow by having a councilman from Vernal accept a similar position.
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Verna Cit Voters Approve Judge Hoothe Ticket On Ballot
Judge Hoothe's decision wins wide support in Verna City as a Citizens party led effort to bar the Republican ticket fails. Prohibition aligned leaders challenged City Recorder Kelly arguing improper convention. Kelly allows the ticket. They appealed to the district court and Judge Booth required the ticket to be printed. Voters generally favor multiple tickets on the ballot.
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Contest Notice of Land Claim in Uintah District Utah
George Potter of Roosevelt Utah files a contest against John J Malmstrom for Homestead Entry 2383 Uintah Indian Series. Allegations claim abandonment residence cultivation and no war service interruption. Notice requires response by December 3 1905 before the U S Land Office Register and Receiver in Viah. Publication authorized by Charles Pewolsk Register with dates October 29 November 26.
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Pleasant Purified Tablets Promote Healthful Body and Mind
Reading the fragment, the text touts Chamber lains Stomach and Idyer Tablets as creating a healthy body and mind. It claims pleasant effects experienced by users and overall well being. The message implies broad personal wellness benefits.
Vernal City Water Works Bond Ordinance 1909
The Vernal City Council adopts an ordinance to issue twelve thousand dollars in bonds to fund water rights and a municipal water works system. It prescribes bond denomination, interest at five percent, a twenty year term, and options to prepay after ten years, with sale, sinking fund, and tax provisions.
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Dr Gulch Irrigation Company seeks water rights in Wasatch Utah
State Engineer office notice that Dr Gulch Irrigation Company proposes to appropriate 33 acre feet from Dry Gulch Creek to irrigate 320 acres across multiple sections in Township 1 South Range 2 West and nearby, with domestic use allowed year round. Protests by affidavit in duplicate must be filed within 30 days after publication.
Notice to Water Lisers State Engineers Office Salt Lake City Utah
Notice details an application by Dry Gulch Irrigation Company through secretary J ID Strain to appropriate 50 cubic feet per second from North Fork of Dry Gulch Creek Wasatch County Utah. It describes diversion point, canal length, period from Axil 16 to October 15 for irrigation of 3620 acres and domestic use year round, with protest deadline and publication dates.
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