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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1902
Page
2
The Park Record souvenir edition arrives as a neatly printed pamphlet with handsome illustrations detailing the mineral wealth of Utah's leading mining camp. The piece notes recent heavy rains and blustery weather affecting soil absorption, and the paper is described as a welcome visitor to the office.
In 1901 the United States sent 37,465 head of horses to South Africa. export of horses and mules to all ports amounted to 116,655 head valued at $12,059,112, up 8,000 from 1900 and 62,000 from 1899.
A critic argues that some state publications stain the profession and are unworthy of being called newspapers. The writer notes that even small communities with post offices and blacksmith shops can produce substantial local news.
The writer mocks six column eight page papers in one column towns. They argue papers should shrink to four column folio two pages patent and two pages home matter. This would improve value to subscribers and aid publishers.
A petition drawing rapid signatures protests leasing of mineral land on the Uncompahgre reservation. On April 16, a Senate bill by Rep Lacey would regulate leases to prevent monopolies, set terms, royalties to the United States, and bid procedures with three months public notice in at least two newspapers. The bill allows rejection and readvertising, limits leases to twenty years, and aims to gain mineral benefits for the United States.
Notice states warrants Nos. 178 179 180 181 182 and 155 of the funds of 1596 will be paid in person at the treasurer of Sand County office in Vernal. Signed Geo A Oasis Treasurer. Don’t forget the number. Jen sen in the Dillman block.
The Uintah Creamery fired up on Thursday with 1200 pounds of milk pumped for the first run and 60 pounds of butter produced. Officials expect milk intake to reach 3600 pounds by week’s start, enabling daily churns. The plant starts its third year debt free with good demand for butter and plans to expand into cheese by mid June. Routes remain the Aiwanl and Naples lines as dairy producers improve herd quality.
Andrew Berkley and Harry Yarnell fought in a Little Chicago saloon when Yarnell struck Berkley. A shot fired through the front window followed as they were separated. Berkley pleaded guilty to assault and lottery and was fined five dollars plus costs. Four witnesses testified, including Armel Woallans and Jos Howard.
The defendant argued the public faced fatigue with the procedure and disfavored his price of business. The fixed fine was $35 with costs totaling $48.65, reflecting the court's assessment in this case.
Reduced first class passenger rates take effect on June 10 11 and 12 from Ogden and Salt Lake City Utah to Missouri River and return. Rates to Chicago and St Louis and other points listed with September 5 1902 return date. Inquiries to C Pr Warren General Agent AAT SF Ry Salt Lake City Utah.
A Chicago store advertises mens and boys underwear at 25 cents each, drawing shoppers with a low price for basic garments. The notice emphasizes wide selection and quick purchase options for casual customers.
Anyone with accounts or business with ZW Dyans harness maker and saddler will settle with T. W. O'Donnell Johnson Bloch during this absence.
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