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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1906
Page
2
Two troops of the Fifth Cavalry, about eighty men total, camped here over Sunday en route from Fort Duchesne Utah to military maneuvers. They did not wait for the tram as scheduled, departing Monday morning. Local notices warn of pending legal actions if matters are not corrected promptly.
The Utah Railway urges shipments via Dragon for fast freight service to Heber City and TRA Utah, warning against abandoning the relay system. Managers claim the move benefits local merchants and the region through improved freight movement and country development.
The passage argues for a Vernal to Heber mail line as the best route for reservation settlers. It notes current routes require about 500 miles and multiple transfers taking days, while a Vernal Heber stage would deliver mail within 24 hours from Vernal Land Office or the county seat.
The Uintah County Teacher's Institute convenes August 13 directed by Prof Horace H Cummings. He heads the UW on nature study and recently resigned to lead the church school system. He led the Utah School Exhibit at St Louis World’s Fair and is famed as an educator in manual training and nature habit. Evening lectures will be in prominent districts with free admission to boost attendance.
A quote from a patient muither describes a machine at the state agricultural college that milks cows. The device allegedly attaches four suction lines to cows, enabling rapid drying and facilitating bran feeding. The report mocks the invention as impractical and unsafe with vivid, satirical language.
Bids will be received by J W Bullock for construction of a Brush Creek reservoir at East Park near Sawfall with scraper and 000 yards capacity. The company may reject any or all bids. Sealed bids due August 10 for specifications by J K Bulloch on August 28.
The notice urges immediate attention to a child's first loose bowel movement during hot weather and recommends Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy followed by castor oil. It includes a testimonial from Mew M Stockland, pastor of First M Church, Little Paris Minnesota, and cites Walter Lloyd Drug Company as the seller.
Weather slows harvest as farmers rush to gather grain while hot days affect ripening. Citizens warn of armed night riders and housebreakers, urging locks and window protection. A note suggests using a trap and dog to reveal intruders.
A newspaper editor urges readers to stop publishing cards of thanks after sickness or death. He argues the custom is unnecessary and intrusive, noting personal gratitude can be shown in private, more impressive than a printed column.
Vernal City invites bids for surveying and platting with a due date August 14 1906 and bid opening August 15 1906 at 30 o clock pm in the County Court House Council chamber. Mayor Johnson and the City Council reserve the right to reject all bids. Ben P Kelly city recorder Aug 4 11
A notice seeking a man to manage water duties in Vernal City for about one month or more. Apply to Ll Johnson, Mayor of Vernal City, or Bens, P. Kelly, City Recorder.
Unnecessary expense and sudden colic and diarrhoea prompt relief claim for Chambertiuns Cholkty and Diarrhoea remedy. A dose purportedly relieves before a doctor could answer, with assurances it never fails in severe cases. advertised as essential, sold by Walter Lloyd Drug Company.
Dr Chas Baldwin of Edwardsville Illinois reports chronic constipation and stomach troubles improved by Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. The ad touts a 25 cent package and urges purchase from Walter Lloyd Drug Company.
The advertisement promotes Chamberlains Salve as instantly relieving intense itching from rheum and eczema and claims it is unequaled as a cure for skin diseases. Sold by Walter Lloyd Drug Company.
The city council of Vernal establishes sprinkling limits by boundaries along Uintah Avenue First Last Street and Vernal Avenue First North Street and First South Street. The ordinance takes effect upon approval and was published August 4 1906 in the Vernal Express. Attest Major Jonson and City Recorder BenJ P Kunny.
Notice announces a 25 cent per share assessment on stock in the Roosevelt Lateral and Harding Lateral areas. Payment is due to the secretary in Roosevelt by August 1, 1906. Unpaid shares by August 16 will be sold at public auction on August 27 to cover the delinquent assessment and costs. Cash only after delinquency. credits not accepted after July 9.
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