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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1923
Page
4
Statistics show farmers are the era's largest consumers and face higher tariff costs as buyers than they gain as producers. The tariff issue sparks a sober awakening among farmers who have grown in awareness since pioneer days. With voters thinking deeply, farmers plan new tariff ideas by next election.
Old dilapidated structures in Vernal, once useful during pioneer days, linger on the main business street as fire traps and eyesores. Some owners maintain them well, repainting and upgrading fronts, while others leave them deteriorating, harming surrounding property values and town aesthetics.
A column notes rising railroad traffic and manufacturing optimism despite unsettled conditions and price fears. It recalls a western mayor’s decisive booze crackdown raising jail capacity and fines, and jokes about a profanity tax amid tax season pressures.
The editorial urges business leaders and town authorities to emulate a progressive spirit and condemn neglected buildings. It argues owners must take pride in the town or face condemnation to spur renovation.
A prominent businessman notes that prices will not revert to prewar levels due to unprecedented leisure. He cites longer factory and farm breaks and broader labor take time off, arguing the extra leisure is financed by the overall cost of living.
A quirky column notes how brief ribbing shapes the makeup artist's creed, linking humor to ritual. It explores community norms, playful banter, and the role of satire in maintaining belief within a local troupe.
A salesman recalls a fable about a rooster who ate, using it to illustrate a point about facing hardship. The story connects with a statue placed atop a barn, suggesting a moral about reward or resilience.
A fragment from a rustic verse about a girl and a boy planning simple outings, with lines about a bath and a stated intention to go forth. The dialogue centers on a pretty maid and a youth named Bir voicing light flirtation amid a rural scene.
A man explains why he avoids church events. He recalls being splashed with water on his first visit, then tied to a woman he has to support, and speculates that next time dirt may be thrown in his face. The quip reflects country humor about church social mishaps.
A fragmentary report notes Jimmie peeped through a keyhole while a sister’s visitor called, but he learned nothing of consequence beyond the sight of the electric light in the scene.
A sharp remark from a flippant youth asks about sports and receives the retort that they neither participate nor date players, reflecting a cool distancing tone. The brief dialogue captures a social moment with implied tension and distance.
A youth recounted a city trip where he attended a performance with a friend believed to be lowbrow. When the orchestra played Little Brown Jug, his companion stood as if it were the national anthem, and others followed in error. The tale ends with a humorous remark about the friend.
Weekly devotional notes present daily Bible verses and themes. Sunday emphasizes safe and sane salvation with Psalm 62.5 6. Monday offers the gift of peace from John 14.7. Tuesday cites Proverbs 14.7 regarding enmity. Wednesday highlights safety of the righteous from Psalm 37.29 81. The burden breaker on Thursday quotes Psalm 65.22. Friday covers transposition of riches from 2 Corinthians 8.9 and ends with Ask Seek Knock from Matthew 7.7.
A rambling account describes Mister Biddoway’s return from the legislator trip to Salt Lake. It notes judgments by Judge Hanson sending Mister John Alme to prison, details about local folks, family movements, and various travels, with casual mentions of friends, jobs, and a scare of trouble with a neighbor.
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