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Newspaper

Vernal Express

Location

Vernal, Utah, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1919

Page

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Caine urges cautious cattle herd strategy in Basin

Prof John T Caine visiting Uintah Basin advises farmers and stockmen to avoid overbuying cattle or selling out. He notes feed will be scarce but Utah cattle outlook remains fair. Emphasizes preserving breeding stock, prudent horse feeding, and cost effective shelter, storage, and feed practices to weather the drought.

Uintah County John T. Caine Drouth Utah Rale Tita

Fatal Hay Stacker Accident Claims Lapoint Man

N G Peterson a leading farmer of Lapoint was killed Saturday on the Greeka farm when a hay stacker malfunctioned. While readingjusting the machine its teeth, full of hay, crushed him instantly. He was thirty five, survived by a wife and four children. Funeral services were held at the Lapoint meeting house.

N. G Peterson Lapoint Peterson Sanpete County Lapoint Meeting House

Thirteen horses sold in Vernal for one hundred dollars

Farmers and cattlemen dispose of surplus stock amid heat and looming winter. The Jowett Livery Barn sold thirteen range horses to Mr White of Crown's Park for a total of one hundred dollars. Misa Mary McAndrews of Uintah State Bank travels from Salt Lake City to Vernal for a week and then to Green River Springs, Colorado, with other Vernal girls for a short vacation.

Jowett Hvery Mr White Crown’s Fark Misa Mary McAndrews Uintah State Bank Salt Lake Otty Salt Lake Grenn Wood Springs Colorado Springs

Ashley Central Irrigation stockholders meet at Vernal Utah

Stockholders of Ashley Central Irrigation Company are called to convene at the Court House in Vernal Utah on Monday August 11 1919 at 2 o clock p m. The meeting will review information from canal company reps about Ashley Creek headwaters and discuss storage reservoirs or other means to increase water supply and consider joint action by all Ashley Valley water users to prevent future shortages. John D Karken is named president.

Ashley Central Irrigation Company Court House Vernal Utah Ashley Creek Ashley Valley Seazon agvaEs Centratairmigation Company John D Karken

Colorado woman to open mercantile store here

Mrs E G Wale formerly of Oak Creek, now considering starting a mercantile store in the area. She has sold her interests in Oak Creek where Vernal Mrs Hale started the first store and served as postmaster. A recent visit to Vernal impressed her with favorable conditions for opening a mercantile establishment.

E G Wale Oak Creek Vernal Mra

Travelers arrive and depart Vernal by Uintah route

Town notes list numerous travelers and connections with Vernal over the past week. Passengers bound for Kansas, Texas, and Colorado rode via Watson and Mack, Uintah stages, and the Uintah railroad. Local residents reported visits in Salt Lake City Denver and Oregon with several returning home.

Atwood Watson Kemper Dangatora Fruita Colorado Mack Wim Rickers Carl Nickelson Kansas M Greshall Abe Hatch Warren Slaugh Runquell McAndrews Salt Lake City O B Hendrickson Hendricksong Mra Carross Texas Mack S F. Connell Iowa Vernal Judge McConnell MecConnell J .I. McConnell Henry Levi Willams Rifle Colo Lagt Bunday Mra Wm Richardson Dragon Ethe Jooming E [Sutherland C J Jon Jorgenson CG Olsen KF C Price Jay Medden Tom Winward Mrd Brian and Son Woelk

Hay surplus near Roosevelt prompts disposal report

Word from President Ira S Bryant of the Wilson district farm bureau says about 600 tons of alfalfa hay are offered for disposal east of Roosevelt. Previous reports noted a hay shortage among farmers. Mr and Mrs John Pope and son returned home from Salt Lake Monday.

Ira S Bryant Farm Bureau Wilson District Roosevelt John Pope Selt Lake Mondey

Uintah County Fair Appeal Prompts Local Action

The article urges broader citizen backing for a Uintah County fair, stressing its value to agriculture and livestock and calling for decisive leadership and timely preparations from executive officers. includes notes on local residents Roland L Colton and N J Toland, with Toland recounting his World War I service and return.

Uintah County Ite

Father Mowrey Convalesces After Brief Illness In Ward

Veteran of the Mormon Battalion Father Mowrey has regained some strength but remains frail. The article notes the desire to ease his final years with comfort and discusses fund allocations for his lasting welfare. Also updates on the Duchesne to Fort Duchesne road project and south side survey adjustments for a hard surface route with fewer sharp turns.

Father Mowrey Avery Enginerra G A. Gregory C A Hibgee J E. Blackwell Nouth Duchesne Myton Fort Duchesne Vernal Here

Cloudburst Triggers Major Landslide on Indian Canyon Road

A week ago a cloudburst caused a serious landslide on the port road eight miles west of Duchesne and another stronger slide twenty miles farther up the hill. In places the road was destroyed, trapping mail trucks and passenger cars until rescue and rapid repair began to restore passage for mail deliveries and travelers.

Indian Pennyon Duchesne

County Commissioners Move to Levy Library Half Mill

Uintah County commissioners met to set a half mill library levy with final action due Saturday at a special county building session. The state law enables counties to levy one mill for library purposes and several counties have already adopted similar measures. The board also granted Uintah Power and Light a temporary franchise to extend lines to Fort Duchesne, and the inspector’s report was presented.

Utah Uintah County Uintah Power and Light Company Fort Duchesne

Program for Conijoint Mutual Sunday in Vernal Ward

The Vernal First Ward Mutual program promises a strong lineup with vocal and piano solos, a lecture by Clive Davis, and guest singers Misa Pear Bhimmin and Jesele Hislop. Services begin at eight, with cordial invitation to all attendees.

Conijoint Mutual Vernal First Ward A Criterlaw Misa Pear Bhimmin Clive Davis Misa Lucilia Hacking Jesele Hislop

Three Girls Rescued From Deep Creek Drowning Threat

Misses Mabel Anderson Pern and Well Johnson of Deep Creek narrowly escaped drowning while learning to swim. They ventured into a six foot deep hole and could not exit until a brother arrived to pull them to safety.

Mabel Anderson Pern Well Johnson Deep Creek Annette Kellerman Sofety

Automobile Strips Horse and Causes Runaway near Veral

An automobile driven by Von Johnson spooked a horse near Ernest Eaton's residence just outside city limits. The horse bolted, throwing Willard Gilligan and a passenger from the buggy, causing injuries including a broken arm and two broken ribs. Johnson faced a formal complaint for intent to destroy life and property.

Ernest Eaton von Johnsen Willard Guhgan Mr Gilligan Misa Laura Duke Vernal Becime Johnson

First Grain in Valley Threshed at Perry’s Place

Walter Anderson underwent successful appendectomy Monday by Drs Christy and O Donnell. The first grain in the valley was threshed at the George W Perry place in Glines. Six acres yielded 180 bushels, a half crop, from the grain.

Geo. W Perry Walter Anderson Christy and O'Donnell George W Yerry Place Glines

Spear Special Agent Visits Springfield Fire Insurance

Spear special agent of the Springfield Fire Insurance Company was in town Tuesday, transacting business with I. A Manker, local agent for the company.

CTL Spear Springfield Fire Insurance Companys I. A Manker

Fathers and Sons Outing to Baldies August 25

Uintah county fathers and sons prepare for a four day excursion to the Baldies starting August 25. The program includes sports and entertainment with visits to the ice cave and the Baldy Mountains. Segai commissioner John Taylor and Salt Lake City officials will join, promising a pleasant and profitable time for all participan ts.

Uintah County Baldies Stake Segai John Taylor Salt Lake City

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