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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1926
Page
5
Delinquent tax sale records list owners and parcels across multiple townsites including Independence Leeton Lapoint and Randlett. Entries show lot and block designations, acreage, and amounts due ranging from tens to thousands of dollars, with numerous individuals such as Alberta Sorensen Darla Emery Caldwell and Clara B Marshall among those listed.
A collage of aphorisms and moral reflections from various authors and voices. The lines critique pride, ambition, and social behavior while offering wry observations on friendship, duty, and self awareness.
A joint program is planned for Vernal Second Ward Chapel on Sunday May 2 at 8 pm. The Vernal First Ward MIA renders a varied program with violin solo by Mrs May Haslem, readings by Little Miss Nevar Freeman, vocal and instrumental items, and a piano duet by Mrs Bryant Stringham and Mrs Mahbet Young. General public invited.
A fragment shows a family exchange about meals and encouragement with phrases like cheer up and soon eat. The tone hints at domestic conversation and a belated attempt to share a meal together.
Tom muses that the play prompts deep thoughts while Babe calls it a miracle play and the Judge weighs in on the idea.
Carbon paper and typewriting blanks suitable for office use are noted as available in various quantities at the local office. The listing emphasizes practical supply items for administrative work and does not include additional details or prices.
A fragmented dialogue reveals a declaration of lifelong affection followed by a fleeting mention of an ex, suggesting a love triangle or unresolved past between unnamed speakers. The exchange centers on commitment and a brief reference to another person named Louhal.
A brief quotation notes a witty remark about a wife’s affinity for bridge. The line suggests she excels at the game more than she recovers from it, cited to London Blalt.
A fragmentary dialogue shows Flora describing curiosity about Dora with a playful tone. The lines imply a domestic scene focused on a character named Dora and a gentle interaction between speakers.
Local note reads playful exclamations like Eddie-Chee and Just Boys as residents confirm stock of twine at their house. The fragment hints at a casual, humorous exchange and a domestic item check without broader context.
A fragment from the Detroit Free Press shows a playful exchange about candy and siblings with the line Nice candy. No further context or details are provided.
Helene asks about golf and Beth replies she does not play and does not know how to hold the club. The exchange shows playful ignorance and light social banter about sports.
A quirky post from The Modern Way notes a joke when George asks to be high. The response says he could beving, a playful coinage reflecting the era’s slang and humor.
A brief dialogue fragment shows a girl replying to her father with a playful constraint about becoming a perfect lady. The line hints at family dynamics and social expectations without broader context. The exchange centers on childhood aspiration and parental commentary.
The text is garbled and unclear with missing words. It appears to be a short dialogue fragment asking about arrival time and confirming a direction or affirmation. No identifiable people or organizations are present.
A brief, period tone remark features Walter asked if oysters are in season and a reply confirming several weeks of availability. The exchange captures a simple seaside or market scene with informal humor.
A Cleveland banker recalls John D Rockefeller dining in the city, noting a 35 cent roast beef dinner rose to 50 cents and Rockefeller cut his tip from 15 to 10 cents. The waiter protested, and Rockefeller replied that if he squeezed his dimes as hard, he would not be a waiter, offering a sharp rebuke on tipping practices.
Commander Donald MacMillan of the American Arctic expedition returns to Sydney Nova Scotia claiming to have located Viking ruins in Labrador. He plans to return next year to conduct excavations.
Four year old Mary Martha Wilson visits her grandmother in Indianapolis. When asked for more entertainment she asks to play whiskey, then corrects herself to mum. The exchange highlights a child probing for adult topics during a family visit.
A day boss directs an order clerk to handle a caller's complaint. The caller demands medical help while the boss insists the message should say this is a grocery store. The Progressive Grocer records the exchange.
Birds eye a 34 foot flagpole at Camp Tewls Wash with woodpeckers guarding the area. Officials plan to tar the pole to deter the birds and protect the national emblem from damage.
A Louisville Courier Journal report notes a stern judge ordering a cease despite defenses invoking thunder as a factor. The exchange centers on legal action and a firm ruling overshadowing weather-related pleas.
Classified blurb states printing services offered by Vernal Express Publishing Co for any amount above 149 with a single line tagline about value and butter wrappers.
Chilean hydrographic commission reports discovery of large marble deposits on islands north of Punta Arenas near the straits of Magellan. Islands show pure white marble resembling Carrara with peaks up to nearly a thousand feet, promising long term supply at low cost and harbor entrances suitable for nets.
The famous Challapin tells of a New York moment when a bank refused to honor his identity until he sang. He performed an ot'a as clerks watched and cheered, then the teller agreed. Also notes that the government spent 144 dollars to collect each hundred in taxes last year, implying a 1.44 million dollar potential saving if taxes drop by that amount.
The city unveils hosiery designed to match each wearer's skin tone. Observers wonder if women will adjust appearances by changing stockings or makeup to suit occasions.
A French fashion note describes chains for women that replace fine pearl necklaces with heavy neckpieces. The long pearl lace has grown into a massive chain with weighty knobs of carved stone as clasps, resembling ancient stnge jewelry.
An old New Yorker recalls the reign of Queen Alexandra and praises the era’s many beautiful women. Among them Lady of Abernon stands out for a state banquet moment in India when a young rajah fixated on her and pleaded for pity, asking not to be looked at.
A fire at a Portland Lutheran church left charred timbers and waterlogged debris after the firemen withdrew. The interior was devastated and none of the oil painting of the Last Supper above the altar remained unscathed.
The text argues that age brings intellectual power and wit, countering the belief that the brain stops learning after forty. It cites Macaulay on books published after forty and notes Lord Lyndon’s ninety year speech praised for clarity and ability.
City officials push a 20 story structure while prospective tenants of the top floors are warned that in a quake they may feel little or no tremor. Experts stress structural safety and risk to residents in high rise units.
A man attempted to film activities at a local quarry to make a motion picture. He was told to return with equipment to Vernal where ample material would be available, but work at the quarry was proceeding with limited access at that time.
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