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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1921
Page
4
A public notice recorded from Vernal Utah shows an entry filed under the act of March 3 1879 with a 2 50 PEH SEA TN ADVANCE annotation. The fragment indicates a mailing or postal matter processed as second class at the Vernal post office.
The Saint George flower committee has received its first rose consignment for Saint George citizens, with thirty orders and another shipment planned. Vernal should launch an organized movement to grow roses, aiming to become famed for its blossoms and enhance the city’s beauty.
A Michigan editor reports a town resident keeps a cow whose milk is so rich that a sponge is placed in the bottom of the milk pail to prevent churning into batter during milking. The anecdote highlights extraordinary dairy yield and local wit.
The visit by distinguished Frenchmen to discuss European policy ends with clear American positions. We favor noninterference, justice for Germany, and no revengeful punishment. The exchange aims to promote a broad humane policy and mutual understanding.
The piece notes a trend in the United States with booze declining, tobacco facing crusading pressure, and motor cars reshaping church attendance. It argues these three examples illustrate a broader movement altering daily life and social structures.
A critique notes repeated stories of disabled ex servicemen facing neglect after wartime sacrifice. It contrasts public praise during enlistment with scarce government aid on return, accusing the nation of prioritizing amusement over gratitude. The writer calls for fuller support for veterans.
A reflective note calls advice the medicine and condemns gossip as highly objectionable to many. It asserts that those who dislike rumors are often the ones who listen to them, highlighting a paradox in social commentary.
A brief remark notes a young man who avoids love by collapsing into mishaps rather than forming lasting attachments. The line suggests a comic or ironic take on his romantic failures and persistent clumsiness.
A local message urges residents to believe in their town, praise its character, and unite for improvement. It stresses faith, loyalty, and collective action, noting the town is built by its people and encouraging constructive advocacy over criticism. The call is for shared responsibility to strengthen the community.
The piece argues that prices may not return to prewar levels due to supply and demand, with each group resisting cuts. It credits farmers for lowering prices while others lag, urges individuals to work harder and be productive, and notes Germany’s impact on the Allies while hinting at changing fashion toward cotton over silk.
A terse reflection on an undertaker’s view of a crash involving a lady driver, noting that blunt replies can be awkward. The fragment suggests sensitivity around fatal incidents and public curiosity without graphic detail.
A speaker cautions readers against trusting land promoters who lure people to new regions with rosy climate and dreamlike promises. He warns of deceptive “Elsdorado” pitches selling unreal hopes, citing Vernal and other tales of failed schemes, urging readers to avoid fleeing known ills for unknown ones.
A terse wartime note contrasts Japan and Yap, suggesting Japan clings to Yap but the writer dismisses concern. The line hints at imperial strategy with a dismissive tone toward the Japanese stance. No concrete dates or events are provided.
A brief adage notes wealth counts less than inner peace as the one who is most content with what he has holds true riches. It emphasizes happiness over material gain and reflects a timeless, philosophical view on wealth and fulfillment.
The piece satirically notes that money and influence do not fix flaws and that hard times affect Egypt and households alike. It suggests eggs are affordable yet labor remains, questions marriage as proof of head of family, and opines on gardening, fishing, and a possible baseball thriller as alternate entertainments.
A brisk note on women’s gowns argues that many contemporary outfits are costly for only minimal embellishment. The critique centers on price tags outweighing apparent value and suggests simplicity should be worth less.
A vivid portrait of a cheerful, benevolent local character known as the Good Scout. He spreads goodwill, keeps busy with private work, and endears himself to everyone while facing common troubles.
Walter Sk A Coleman is named adjutant of London Post No 1 of the American Legion and a founder of the Legion. Born in Philadelphia he studied there and in New York, worked for the Pennsylvania railroad, and lived in several cities. He served in the American Destroyer Flotilla during the war and later worked with the U S Embassy in London. Memorial Day 1920 saw Legion members decorate graves of American soldiers buried in England.
Nashville area Legion Post operates a full time employment bureau to aid ex-service men. Applicants fill forms with personal and education details and tests cover languages, card-index use, switchboards, typing, arithmetic, and driving. Trades include electrician and machinist among others. Introductions are issued to employers, with endorsements and post-backed funding.
Miss Ray Sawyer, chairman of the Women’s Auxiliary Committee of the New York American Legion, urged the New York Assembly military committee to favor World War veterans for civil service jobs. The bill, supported by the New York Legion, seeks employment preference for veterans in state civil service.
National Judge Advocate Robert A. Adams rules that holding an elective public appointment makes a Legionnaire ineligible for Legion office. The decision recentingly cites Chavoning Follette, elected commander in Los Angeles and later appointed justice of the peace, as an example. The ruling may affect Legion stretcher members appointed to political posts.
F W Galbraith Jr national commander of the American Legion inspected Minds posts with an honor guard of two World War II heroes. Left Sergt Jack Hiley MC of Chicago bears the Congressional Medal of Honor French Military Medal Croix de Guerre palm and star DSO Navy Cross Belgian War Cross and Victory Medal with five battle clasps. Right Robert Waiterhonsge a veteran of the 83rd Division Chicago holds the Distinguished Service Cross British Distinguished Service Order Croix de Guerre and Belgian War Cross.
A reflecting sports figure admits he knows everything except what he does not. The remark highlights humility and the limits of expertise, noting how rare it is for someone to fully live up to or fall short of a strong reputation.
The Story of Our States recounts Georgia's 1788 ratification of the U.S. Constitution and statehood. It explains Oglethorpe's 1782 land grant, Savannah's founding in 1783, and Georgia's rise as a rice and indigo producer. The state spans 50,265 square miles and earns 14 presidential electors.
A local oracle hints that high brow parties may feature gowns with no visible necks, suggesting puzzling fashion at a refined social event.
Postmaster General Hayes urges postmasters to stay in touch with community events as Congress resumes activity. Some people remain skeptical, seeking the worst in government while others follow the news and stay informed.
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