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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1907
Page
4
Red steer calf branded TT on left side at Joe Campbells east Vernal. Red brindled two year old steer branded K on left hip at A F Richens farm. Two year old Holstein steer branded 69 on left hip at Thomas Mantle Jr farm. Owners may claim at the office after advertising.
A New York correspondent notes fashionable women wear bracelet cocktails that hold a small amount of cordial. The hollow gold shells allow a near invisible trickle of liquid with a discreet lift of the wrist. Broadway goldsmiths sell many, with buyers often seeking secrecy despite the high price.
A Boston reader recounts a family tale about using counting to help a seven year old sleep. The father, a physician, suggests counting to 100 or more to induce sleep. As he leaves the room the child whispers a final question asking what comes after trillions.
The article contrasts idealized Burmese women with those deemed less virtuous, noting good girls are rare but desirable. It argues some women would accept elopement if expected, while others resist the hassle of arranged schemes preferring simpler, noisier unions. The piece anchors its view in sensational stereotypes from the era.
R E Jones, returning from a bird buying trip for Big Island park, faced a penguin escape during a storm in the mid Atlantic. The crate broke, the penguin roamed the deck, and a team pursued it amid rough seas to recapture and secure the rare bird.
A Lawrence dentist, per the Kansas City Journal, claims to have a clever ploy to keep patients open wide. He displays a yard of yawns picture showing a whole family yawning, and says the contagion makes patients yawn constantly during examinations.
A station farewell scene records a man and woman bidding each other goodbye and giving domestic instructions. The exchange includes reminders about Brid, feeding the canary, locking the silver, renewing gas burners, buying wood, and keeping a kiss private as onlookers might think they are married.
A brisk exchange questions management and timing in a stock deal. One speaker doubts the company’s business judgment while another bets the price will double in a month. They debate waiting versus selling now.
An economist notes rising living costs while an energetic man argues higher expenses enable faster business and more life achievements. The exchange highlights tradeoffs between price, time efficiency, and perceived life gains.
A small farm on the north side of the valley for sale includes a house, stable, and corrals plus a good young fruit bearing orchard. Cheap. Enquire of Chas. A. Hardy.
Fragmentary notes frame a discussion of ancient racing rites and esoteric curses used by chariot owners in Carthage. It cites Douglas Sladen and a Roman context, referencing imprecations to bind horsemen and hinder horses, with stray quotations on pride and directory notices.
Notice is given that F Horn of Independence Utah has applied under the Utah water act to divert 444 cubic feet per second from Drs Gulch branch of Green River for irrigation of 220 acres from April 1 to October 15 and domestic use January 1 to December 31. Public protests must be filed within thirty days after publication. First publication April 6.
A Manitoba editor notes as an inside worker that Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets help with biliousness from a sedentary life. He describes their action as gentle and effective, clearing the digestive tract and the head. Price is 25 cents, sample free. Walter Lloyd Drug Company.
Tedward W Pyane of Vernal Utah seeks proof on desert-land claim No S020 for unsurveyed tract 445% BWigard HWYNWM se HL 1 th before the Register and Receiver at U S land office Vernal Utah on Wednesday May 22. Names listed include Herbert Tyeack Hart a Ilas and John G Brvant of Vernal for irrigation and reclamation proof.
Notice is published by the Department of the Interior Land Office in Vernal Utah. Charters of Stooosavelty Utah filed intention to make foral confingoration Troulin support at his claim. The applicant lists witnesses John F Sheehan William Hugh A Carmen and John L Otnell all of Utah. The land is described as NW Section 83 Township 3 4 Range 1 M. The filing date is April 14 1907 with appearance May 14 1907.
Harry Po Cuan mloze of Myton Utah has filed notice of his intention to make commutation proof for the entry of the SE quarter section in township 8 range 7 west. A proof hearing is set at the US Land Office in Vernal Utah on Tuesday May 1907 with witnesses listed to prove continuous residence and preemption of the land.
Notice from the State Engineers Office Salt Lake City announces Horace W Woolley seeks a water right for 50 cubic feet per second from Whitewater Creek in Uint a County Utah. The plan diverts water by dam and conveys it 500 feet for irrigation of 425 acres from April to November 15 yearly and domestic use November 16 to March 31. Public objections must be filed in duplicate within 30 days.
State Engineers Office in Salt Lake City announces John Glenn of Vernal Utah has applied under Utah law to divert 44 cubic feet per second from Wilite Rocks Creek branch of Green River for irrigation of about 2000 acres in sections 24 28 26 26 27 39 3 and 46 township 1 north range east in Uintah County. Water would be taken from a dam and canal 2600 feet from the NW corner, to be used April 1 to November 15 with a domestic use from November 16 to March 31. protests must be filed within 20 days.
Notice is given that Alben V Moore of Whiterock Utah filed intent to make final commutation proof for the BLM Lotry Ac 50 018 for the BWI NL 1MNWhy and Ni NW in township 14 range 2W UTM. Proof will be before the Register and Receiver Vernal Utah on May 7 1907. Witnesses: John G Davis Nelson of White Rocks Mark A Kusgell Simeon A Ru eliot Roosevelt Utah
Albert A. Henry of Roosevelt Utah files for final proof on his homestead claim in Skiy Section 27 Township 26 Range W. The hearing is set before the Register and Receiver in Vernal Utah on Wednesday April 2 1907. Witnesses: Oren Bemnpion Charles Bingham Harlen A Mibllzan John L Sheban.
Jamen Veter and others of Whiterocks Utah petition to appropriate eight cubic feet per second from the Uintah River branch of the Green River in Uintah county Utah. Water to be diverted by dam and ditch near section 24 township 1 north range 1 west. Conveyed 21 120 feet to irrigate 480 acres in sections 2 and 11 township 1 south range 1 west. Domestic use allowed Oct 16 to Mar 31. Notice No 1140 with protests due within thirty days. Publication date April 15 1907.
Notice published that VW Prowinol Jinosevcit of Utal seeks proof to establish continued residence and cultivation of land as required by law. Hearings set before Herlateran officials at Land Office on April 16 1907 with witnesses Jolo Garrett Holmes Torin Caldwell Henry Harding and Heaney Gochirt all of Roosevelt Utah.
State Engineers Office in Salt Lake City announces George IL Mulvey of Vernal Utah has applied under Utah law to divert 1267 cubic feet per second from the Darting river fork of the Green river. The water would irrigate 420 acres in sections 29 30 86 township 8 south range 1 west Uintah and Duchesne counties. Protests must be filed within 30 days with duplications. First publication March 16, completion April 15, 1907.
State Geological Office Salt Lake City Utah announces Jacob J Nullan of Vernal Utah filed an application under Chapter 108 laws of Utah 1905 to appropriate four cubic feet per second of water from Bye Heap Spring Uintah County. The water is for irrigation of 270 acres and domestic use with seasonal periods from April 1 to October 31 and November 1 to March 31. Public protest must be filed within 30 days.
United States Land Office Vernal Utah announces Louisa Thorne assignee of Tohu Louk filed intent to prove desert-land claim No 4082 for unsurveyed Bi BMA and SW St VW in Utah. Hearings set before the register and receiver at Vernal Land Office on Friday March 23 to prove irrigation and reclamation. witnesses Jensen Utah Samuel P Harmon Bert Snow Williams Allen.
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