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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1923
Page
4
Uintah County citizens praise the road system as a county asset funded by taxpayers. They note local improvements and contrast with city reports of poor roads, expressing hope neighboring counties will follow suit and continue support for road prosperity.
A civic appeal urges residents to clear weeds across properties to prevent disease and insect breeding. The message stresses personal responsibility and warns the community that neglect invites epidemics, urging action before the dangerous season peaks and noting drift into inaction by some residents.
A newspaper observer argues US oil refiners hold a large gasoline surplus but resist price cuts. The writer questions if laws of supply and demand will curb costs for consumers, accusing profiteering of preventing fair pricing. The piece condemns profiteering by refiners.
An editorial condemns refiners who shut down operations for a month to maintain high gas prices, arguing workers lose jobs and the public bears the burden. It accuses profiteers of disregarding consumers and retailers, sacrificing babies’ welfare for profit.
Paul Stephens urged the Illinois Press association to focus on boosting agriculture over attracting factories. He argued local chambers and clubs should aid farmers to raise farm value, noting Illinois farm values average about 28000 dollars and asking editors how many local merchants match that level. He linked farm prosperity to town prosperity.
The article reports on President Harding's estate valued around 750000 dollars, noting the will’s chief beneficiary, Mrs Harding, and his Marion Star control sale, a Blooming Grove farm disposal, and about 250000 dollars of other Ohio investments. It mentions his bank stock and Marion lending enterprises and that minor beneficiaries could not be ascertained.
Memorial services were held Friday at 2 o'clock for President Warren G. Harding. The house was filled with Rev Howey and Edward Hutchinson speaking. A letter from Mrs LaPrense Hooft described attending the funeral with family. Electric lights along the band stand add a festive look for the convention.
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