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Newspaper
Gunnison Valley News
Location
Gunnison, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1925
Page
4
The article forecasts a bright 1926 with stronger manufacturing in the east, revived mining in Utah, a larger beet sugar output, new coal fields, and promising oil discoveries in Southeastern Utah. It notes 1925 was solid with good crops and price gains, and urges optimism for health, happiness, and wealth in the new year.
A sermon urges residents to keep streets and yards clean to spur moral and material progress. It links cleanliness to godliness and argues that untidy towns breed decay, calling on all to beautify homes, repair fences, and paint exteriors to uplift community spirit and duty.
Advice warns drivers to be extra cautious at crossings where roads run alongside tracks. Emphasizes looking both ways before crossing and shifting gears far from the track to avoid accidents caused by careless driving.
A sweeping plea urges readers to inform editors about any noteworthy events real or trivial from pig killing to speeches and personal milestones. It comments on urban Sunday closures and compares athlete pay to future public worship of sports heroes.
A New Year’s Eve party plan at the Palace hotel aims to create a romantic moment for BI Johnson with Miss Jenkins, the schoolteacher. Johnson plans to present a heart to Miss Jenkins during the blackout, then return to his wife with the second heart to keep peace at home.
In a Western Newspaper Union item from 1826 a rural wedding tale describes Wespite and Mrs Jotusem in formal dress, Bill Winsely in a strategic position with Miss Jenkins and a wife on the other side. A signaling error plunges the hall into darkness and the bride smiles as Bill excuses the moment and vows better discretion.
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