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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1903
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR records show an entry at the Vernal Post Office in Section J as part of a larger administrative notice. The readable text confirms a formal mail service action linked to local governmental processes.
The note claims Watts will undertake a large three act circus tour this winter drawing big crowds. It hints the Pope question settlement redirects public attention after rail wrecks and disasters. The piece frames Watts as drawing on a fresh tour without repeating past falsehoods.
The Tribune claims clear sight into crime with their detective bureau and promises positive guarantees with every bottle as part of a bold, decisive stand. The article positions the Tribune as a dictatorial source of truth in unraveling complex cases.
The election of Cardinal Sarto, Patriarch of Venice, to the papacy as Pius X is announced, signaling a return to stability for the church and world.
The county commissioners set the current year tax levy at nine mills. An eight mill tax is also noted, totaling seventeen mills aside from the district school tax which remains unlevied. Sheep owners face an additional four mill tax for sheep inspection.
About 20,000 acres of coal lands were taken up in Routt county over the past year as Glenwood Springs land office records show receipts near $250,000. The rush follows the Moffat road plan penetrating Routt's coal fields, with lands sold by the government at $10 per acre within twenty miles of the line. The estimated acres sold reach 20,000.
A quotation emphasizes constant self-promotion to embed a business in public memory. It asserts newspapers as a community-building ally and warns that without press coverage the public loses a vital chronicler and advertiser.
The paper invites reliable citizens to share thoughts on any subject for the town or county. Editors seek constructive input on local questions and improvements. Personal attacks and biased crusades are not allowed, only solid public discourse.
The Old People’s Reunion is set for Wednesday August 12 at Lree Stone’s grave in Uintah County. All residents over sixty, widows, and missionaries wives are urged to attend with personal eating utensils. A forenoon hat, noon lunch, and an afternoon program are planned by the Central Committee led by Duartes Arwoon.
A short price rundown lists items such as hay rope per pound, small rope, and various canned goods. Items include Arbuchles coffee, tomatoes, corn, and tea, with prices shown per unit or per can. Bullock's is noted as the source location.
The Uintah reservation surveying contracts total many small sums for various firms from Salt Lake Provo and other towns. Awards include Arthur He and Pred M Brown 41205 Jas M Tents 14617 Page Kershaw 6957 Swan Musser 7077 and more. The area covers 2 892 000 acres with work to begin as approved by the Interior Department.
An old prospector hinted the Dyer mine ore dump contains uranium and a test by Mr. Wilder confirmed a high uranium content. Samples have been sent for assay and officials anticipate renewed activity if the results prove valuable.
Jensen items report new meeting house construction starting with Walham Cook of Vernal winning a 4000 dollar contract to burn brick and complete by December 1. Local residents Bulings heads to the metropolis for new goods orders while Andrew Dudley Sr joins Black Hawk War veterans’ exercise in Provo. John Angna engines a threshing week as harvesting and crop work continues across the district amid school consolidation discussion.
The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session Monday August 3rd with William Ashby as chairman and members Joseph A McKee and A S Richardson present along with Attorney T W O’Donnell. Claims were approved for various county expenses including officers salaries mileage janitors and court costs among others.
An exhibit titled liquid art factory will showcase a kettle of art boiling on ice, steam rising from a spout, and boiling intensified by ice added to the kettle. Air over a candle brightens flame, while alcohol and whiskey are frozen. Strawberries freeze and steel melts, with a summer snow storm also produced.
Mr Geo E Wright of New London New York reports his wife suffered years with a severe sick headache. After costly treatment by eminent physicians she grew worse and became unable to work. About a year ago she began Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets and now weighs more than ever and is well.
The Brooklyn Life excerpt notes a court scene where evidence hints at personal feelings. The judge and five jurors reportedly expressed romantic interest in the respondent, suggesting a highly unusual dynamic within a divorce case.
A brief exchange shows a patient complaining of insomnia and hunger while the doctor warns against veterinary consultation, reflecting a quirky, clipped dialogue in a humorous or satirical local page item.
A fragment shows Maud and George in a flirtatious exchange about parental consent and affection. The lines reveal social tension over meeting expectations and approval, reflecting intimate social norms in a bygone era.
The Lievenuth Irrigation Congress will convene in Ogden Utah from September 15 to 18 1903. Utah Legislature funds 6000 and citizens add to reach 25000 for the event. Delegates tour Ogden canyon Bear River irrigation canals Great Salt Lake and Southern Pacific bridge a moonlight trip. Ripple stopovers and one fare round trip are offered with representation for each county and ladies eligible.
The article discusses how faith precedes understanding in Christian Science, citing Jesus at Lazarus and sayings about walking by faith. It asserts belief as the doorway to faith and healing, noting that signs do not guarantee belief and that steadfast faith yields ongoing knowledge of God and healing as taught by Christ Jesus for over eighteen hundred years.
Cholera Infantum fears fade as Chamberlain's Cure, Cholera and Diarthosa LI remedy proves successful in bowel complaints of children. The product is now widely sold by patent medicine dealers and touted as valuable by users.
Naples ward held a forenoon program in the large ward house, a lunch, a 2 PM children's dance, and sports that lasted to sundown. Net proceeds surpassed $52 for ward house improvements, with no accidents or arrests reported. Reports note births, a baby’s death, and a rumored early week marriage between Charles Bascom and Miss Alice Guer.
The Ward AfA secured Prof Hickman for a Conjoint meeting but moved to Vernal Opera House for his lecture on The Progress of the World and Education. A large audience attended and inspired local youth joining the B Y A. 105 youths surprised Mrs C A Stingham with a midnight lawn gathering and treats. The J A Conjoint meeting postponed from last Sunday will occur Sunday at 8:30 PM.
John J Patton of Patton Alabama credits Chamberlains Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with stopping a violent diarrhoea attack after three doses. He bought a 25 cent bottle on a friend's recommendation and considers it the best bowel remedy. Corante by all dealers in patent medicine.
A Chicago youth notes teachers prize pupils with stamp packets to boost geography. Chinese empire plans rapid postal expansion under the imperial maritime customs, with 700 branches and world cheap rates. A retro Honduras stamp features Queen Victoria retrait.
Ida says Charley Stumbles claimed a deep impression at their dance. He told the Chicago Daily News he was down at the dance and made a strong impression on her toe.
A fragment captures a tense exchange about a father figure and a concern over a potential mistake if routine classes are skipped. The dialogue references a mother and two individuals named Judith and Cholly in a casual street scene.
The notice records a land allotment filed with the United States Surveyor General for a town plot in the South Range area. It specifies dates in August and December 1903, a right to contest, and a ceremonial release window for potential claims and ceremonial actions.
Public notice dated June 26 1208 and June 24 1975 announces a court matter in Meridian Utah. It lists witnesses to be excluded and names George Vo Green FL and several Chapman and Vernal residents as involved parties. The document references a public sale and calendar deadlines at the US Tank Office in Melthake Clee.
Jesse Walghe of Vernal Utah applies for a United States patent for mining claims in Uintah County Utah. The Dewey mine Little Brush mine Sampwon and Guzzley mine corner surveys describe 1500 16500 1600 feet with a total area of about 7118 acres, located in the Duchesne Cartons Mining District per plat and field notes, as recorded in Uintah County. The filing notes corner references to Sampson, Dewey, and Little Brush claims and requests publication in the Vernal Utah Herald for a six week period.
The United States Land Office Salt Lake City publishes a notice dated June 15 1900 stating the State of Utah has filed a survey and selection for permanent water servitude and mineral lands under section 22 of the 1804 Act. Tracts in Sanpete and surrounding areas are described with dates for protests or contests by interested parties and a deadline for filing.
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