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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1931
Page
8
A child seeks angels along a road, meeting a royal carriage and a blue gingham apron mother. A white dress maiden lifts the boy but leaves him to learn her dusted dress and hat. The mother consoles, declaring no true angel appears, yet the boy insists his mother is an angel as they walk home.
A local colportage style exhortation argues homeowners must curb nuisances and keep premises clean to preserve neighborly peace. It condemns stray hens and dogs, urges weed control, and suggests municipal action to enforce upkeep on vacant lots.
A Virginia woman reports dropping from 217 to 170 pounds after three months of Kruschen salts. She says morning doses in warm water improved back and abdominal pains, increased strength, and made her look and feel years younger, with friends noting the change.
Mr and Mrs Acel Chivers welcome a baby girl born Monday April 27 at their home. Mother and infant are cared for at Mrs Nathan Chivers' residence. Mrs Emma Smuin sang at her daughter Mrs Benjamin Slaugh's home. Falne Lee has been employed at Vernal aiding construction of a new house. A stockholders meeting for Diamond Jack was held at Walter Simper's home Wednesday evening.
Several residents visited relatives in Jensen and Gilnes wards including Mrs David Jenkins, daughter of Giines, at her parents home with Mr and Mrs Steven At Wood. Funeral services were held in Vernal for Maud Young and Caroline Wardle in Clines ward. Community events included a Primary children’s dance with cookies and punch, music by Mae Jackson and Lorene Simper, and Mutual program preparations for May 5 closing social. Angus Slaugh returned from Deep Creek to work at John Hacking ranch. Miss Martha Richards of Naples visited Lorene Simmis. Dan Oaks of Vernal traveled to Colorado with Showalter’s cattle herd.
Delinquent notice issued for Ashley Upper Irrigation Company with location and principal place of business in Vernal Utah. Official action seeks payment or remedy under applicable statutes and notices. Identified entity to respond by required deadline to avoid further enforcement.
New York Pricase Ring Sing originated as Mount Pleasant prison, the third state facility after Newgate and Auburn. Begun May 1825 and completed 1828, its cell blocks were built entirely by inmates using stones from the prison quarry.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a Bowie knife described as a strong single edged blade, 10 to 15 inches long, with a straight back for most of its length and a curved tip. No event or attribution is clear from the text.
An aphoristic note cites work as the root of most human woes and miseries, reflecting on the value and burden of labor. It frames honest work as both the remedy and source of trouble, attributed to Thomas Carlyle.
A fragment from the Geographic Society Bulletin questions whether Cuzco, Peru, is the oldest existing city of significance in South America. It notes it may have been founded by the Incas around the 10th century AD, or possibly even earlier.
The Canadian northwest generally comprises Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia and Yukon with Vancouver serving as the western port.
A fragmentary 1561 record notes a German prince’s intrusion and lists 3000 pails of wine and 1000 barrels of beer as part of the extant details. The pale evidence hints at confiscation or payment but lacks full context.
A report notes that the new fountain pens are nearly flawless but often slip into an old habit of writing the letters le. The issue appears as a minor defect in otherwise smooth performance.
A fragment references Pastor Sarai and John Andrew Holimnea in a discussion of faith and belief. The text appears as a brief, unclear note lacking concrete events or dates.
Western Union messages offer birthday and holiday wishes with quick timing and special greetings. D R Barr, operator, notes these telegraph night messages are appreciated, though use small sums under 100 dollars.
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