11 Aug 1898
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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1898
Page
1
Reports indicate a pending armistice with Spain and ongoing peace negotiations. Queen Regent backs Spain's cabinet action while fires in Strawberry Valley threaten timberlands and Indians are blamed for arson rumors. Ex editor W E F Gibson plans a tri weekly Democratic paper in Provo around August 16.
The article notes potential saw ing plans to harvest about 20 tong in the strait side, claiming abundance nearby and unlimited supply. It also recounts a Pleasant visit by a leading lawyer and a civil engineer en route to Marysvale mining district who knocked at a Mt Pleasant residence to buy fruit, provoking a local reaction from a young lady who scolded men in overalls.
A speaker advocates a youth led event to entertain the elderly with a festive gathering on a warm day. The proposal urges young people to arrange a special outing to ensure the elderly enjoy light amusements and companionship.
The article cites 1806 counts showing natives and diverse groups in Hawaii, noting Americans under 3 percent and arguing for a growing American majority. It discusses high 1896 taxes, rising public debt, wage levels for workers, and a treasury report warning of an overstocked labor market as ships bring in many jobseekers. It previews rapid island development ahead.
A compact verse emphasizes consistent advertising over sudden bursts. It praises steady, well crafted campaigns and warns against erratic, sloppy ads blaming printers. The message highlights thoughtful ink use, clear plans, and solid future business through reliable promotion.
A surveying outfit under Joste Knight of Provo Utah maps a preliminary line from near Springville up Hobble Creek to reach Denver. The route may link with a former Colorado Midland line, running 50 miles east of the city. It would descend Duchesne valley to Hobble Creek and on to Sault Lake, claiming a 200 mile shorter path between Salt Lake City and Denver.
Notice is given that Uintah Null jingood Home Company will apply to the Secretary of the Interior for a permit to cut pine balsam and spruce from a surveyed public land tract described as starting at Baldy mountain southeast foot four miles west and ten miles north of Dry Fork Post Office and running three miles each direction to claim bounds. The action is dated in Vernal Utah with attorney JF 8 Leathi.
A promotional notice from The Dominion Company Chicago asks readers to send $150 commission and 50 percent credit to obtain the Gladatone book. It promises freight paid outfit and aims for $200 monthly income with a large illustrated catalog and endorsements.
The Bullock 15 chain remains the headquarters for fresh meats groceries tranite and lin ware candies and nuts at the Vernal Avenue location.
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