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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1935
Page
4
The Vernal Express notes publication every Thursday with editor William H. Wallis and publisher J. Wallis. It records its second class matter status at Vernal Utah and cites March 3, 2579 as the act under which entered, reflecting archival printing conventions.
An advertising notice outlines subscription options strictly in advance: one year for 250 Giz Mo, $1.50 for three months, and 100 for three months. It declares the paper as independent in politics, optimistic in disposition, and a member of the Utah State Press Association.
The piece argues another wheat shortage looms due to storms and droughts and criticizes unmet farm relief. It urges farmers to organize into agricultural cooperatives owned by members to counter disorganized markets, low prices, and chaotic distribution, asserting self-help as the key to recovery.
Misa Jessie Coston daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Coston and LaRue Pickup son of Mr and Mrs Allie Pickup were married in Vernal. Bishop John Hair officiated as families attended. Relatives arrived from Ohio and Salt Lake for the ceremony and celebrations.
Ashley Ula Atwood, daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Atwood, is critically ill with pneumonia. Mr and Mrs Paul Murray have moved to Joseph Strowsmith place and are using there. Ada Winn of Provo visits her parents Clarence and Ada Winn.
State director outlines program of the Rural Rehabilitation Division under the Emergency Relief Administration. It aids eligible farmers on relief to become self supporting through seeds, stock, equipment, and expert guidance, with repayment and gradual reintegration on the land.
Utah farmers should plant more field corn for silage to conserve water. Corn silage provides high feed value with lower water use per acre and should supplement alfalfa rather than replace it. Last year Utah produced forty thousand tons of silage. next year production should rise with trench silos aiding storage.
Silage costs are low with trench silage. cutting and stacking three alfalfa crops requires one pass for harvesting. Field corn silage details include corn varieties, growing season length, and trench area construction. Extension Circular 60 covers plans and methods and is available free by request.
Agronomist J C Hogenson of Utah State Agricultural College urges all Utah potato growers to plant certified seed. He notes certified seed costs little more and is largely free from virus and visible diseases, boosting yield and quality, with roguing of diseased plants ensuring true-to-type, vigorous growth. Dr William Stuart of USDA backs certified seed as essential for profitable production.
Morning mall pages carry a wedding jewelry advertisement for Mr and Mrs Harry Robson Coleman inviting readers to join their marriage event in Greenville.
Vernal merchants in electrical goods met with Charles Sessiong of Provo and Layton Baldwin of Salt Lake City to discuss the 1935 Utah Idaho sales campaign. The drive will emphasize the advantages of home electrical products with a Utah focus. A luncheon at the Commercial Hotel followed the meeting.
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