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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1936
Page
2
Historical note recalls a 1802 US decision favoring Mussel Shoals over Bhoala. The rapla allegedly derived its name from many freshwater mussels gathered near river rocks. Local spelling varied, with "murcle" and "inssel" used, both linked to a Latin root meaning mouse.
Odd customs on tipping emerge in historical notes with examples from personal service and an executioner, including a condemned man giving money to his executor on the scaffold. The article notes the fashion reached Austria as late as 1818 with tips to street car conductors.
The text details Maine fauna including the lordly amooro and white tailed deer, black bear, beaver, Canada lynx and wildcat, fox, and numerous other furbearers. It notes the rutted grouse as the principal upland game bird, plentiful across the state.
The appearance of Halley's Comet, famed for its 76 year-plus period, is noted as it becomes visible again after its 1910 sighting. The piece references its historical returns and mentions the Medical Society of New York discussing causes of death, highlighting broad mortality factors.
A fragment describes Yucatan bread and tortitas wrapped in hunang Jeaves before baking. It mentions the banana and suggests leaves are first softened by soaking in ashes, with unclear references to Teeddeep and Mayer.
A damaged OCR fragment cites an exceptionally low reading at a site with a thermometer attributed to Gatliel Pahinbett in 1720. It mentions a vote or measure and a Begredry Juwer, but details are unclear.
The article argues starvation does not kill fish. instead, during ice cover the lake loses oxygen due to stagnant water and decomposition. Reduced circulation and buildup of organic matter cause suffocation of fish as temperatures drop and conditions worsen.
A fragmented text contrasts glory and suffering, urging the reader not to decipher worn inscriptions but to seek the true lesson the earth offers. The prose blends poetic vision with cryptic phrases about light, fate, and moral guidance.
The text defines the upper earth layer that can be dug plowed or excavated as the looser surface material in which plants grow. It notes this layer consists of weathered rock mixed with organic matter and other substances.
A study indicates five and a half hours per day is the average leisure time for people aged fourteen to twenty five, as reported by respondents in a university council project.
The foggiest area in the United States lies near the mouth of the Bay of Fundy a few miles from Machiasport Maine. It has reportedly an annual average fog of more than 3 000 hours.
The original Uncle Sam Sami Wilson served as supply inspector during the War of 1812 and died July 21 1854 in Oakwood Cemetery Troy.
A fragment shows Anete rhen speaking about politics and a political figure, noting little difference when a dishonest candidate wins and nobody can sleep. The garbled quote hints at public unease about leadership and accountability without clear names or events.
A midweek reflection emphasizes the milk of human kindness as a path to leadership. The author argues that gentleness and considerate suggestion build trust, guiding others toward cooperative effort rather than coercion.
The article outlines trade rumors and player status notes including a potential deal to add a reserve infielder, mentions interest in Walker or Hallahan, and references Jimmy Jordan or Woody English. It also hints at other sports gossip, umpire trivia, and chatter about Hank Greenberg and pitching tricks.
A garbled account mentions Breadon and a Card President owning a menagerie alongside a stable of eight horses and numerous dogs and guinea pigs. It references Toddler-like athletics personalities, a Brooklyn training camp, and various sports figures with scattered notes on photography, journalism, and Notre Dame. The text also notes dog racing legality across states, with Greyhounds praised for speed and a list of notable racing dogs and owners, including War Cry by W. I. Burnett and other famous breeds and trainers mentioned in passing.
A historical report on greyhounds diet and weight rules outlines meals of raw hamburger pearl barley and cod, daily cost about 25 cents, and racing weights from 47 to 74 pounds. It notes weight variation limits and recalls early betting spectacles including a mechanical rabbit invention in 1920 and large wagers at Springdale Ohio.
Fragmented text recalls a boxing knockout and a series of disjointed sports and personal notices. The piece mentions Jack Johnson defeating Stanley Ketchel, oddities in horse racing names, and a chaotic mix of names and events, with no coherent single story.
Fragmented text discusses Lloyd George warning against dragging England into another war, World War I era geopolitics, naval arms headlines, and a London conference outcome. It mentions U.S. and Britain attitudes on building ships, Sloan's annual report, wartime destruction in Europe, and civic resolve amid disaster.
The text advises straining fat through cheesecloth after use to remove food particles and improve flavor if not overcooked. It mentions rolling in cracker crumbs with egg and crumb, then frying, and hints at preserving freshness of cat flowers by refrigerating after meals.
A garbled home decor column discusses dressing table items and room decorations for a young girl, noting sheer white organdie fabrics, use of a clothespin to handle wool, and precautions when repainting exterior paint. It mentions removing perfume stains from bureau scarfs, protecting surfaces with blotting paper, and using ammonia to brighten cut glass as it dries.
A 19th or early 20th century note argues that work and play balance enhances mental and moral growth. It claims alternating labor with recreation keeps judgment sound, fosters harmony with nature, and regulates liver and bowels, though some phrasing is unclear.
A garbled note asks for language lessons for a son and lists languages including French German Russian Latin Spanish, with unclear spelling and punctuation revealing a casual, piecemeal inquiry into which language is most foreign.
A fragmented Windsor Star item centers on a query about a 14 year old named Pall Pull Joe About. The readable text is incomplete leaving the exact context and outcome unclear.
A garbled excerpt from a Toronto Globe item shows a man and his wife in a flustered exchange about a lawsuit. The text references a darky and a slang exchange, with unclear context and misread spellings.
A fragmentary exchange recalls Mrs Wyfe-Lod and Mrs Clyfe discussing an inn towel from a summer resort. The speaker laments a missing item and asks what kind the towels were while noting theTraveler left suddenly with nine of my very Lent items.
Customer and Walter exchange terse lines about a sandwich with odd phrasing and fragmented names. The dialogue suggests frustration and a repeated attempt to find a satisfactory bite, with nonsensical terms like Feu and Dolletin appearing as unfamiliar references.
A fragmentary verse fragment celebrates the idea that beauty and virtue arise from simply being rather than doing. It suggests harmony with a higher order, a peaceful state free from obstruction, and a sense of fittingness in a vast, dignified space.
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