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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1909
Page
2
Friday, August 27, 1909 calls for action on weed control warning of seed spread. Writer scolds indifferent farmers and property owners, suggests longer workdays, enforcement of noxious weed ordinances, and holding owners responsible for cleared lots and streets.
The Uintah Stake held its ninth quarterly conference August 21 with about 683 in attendance in the tabernacle. Leaders urged temperance, weed control, and community responsibility, while praising obedience to gospel duties and education. Leaders warned against Sabbath breaking and liquor, stressing personal and collective reform.
Reporters note a Colorado group led by C McDonald and J Green traveling from Colton to Steamboat Springs to explore land purchases of 2000 acres in Ashley valley. They discuss irrigation, rail development, and looming prosperity with other investors from Victor Pueblo and Routt county. commentators warn Hold on to land amid rising prices and new projects.
The standings show numerous names with scores from 1491 down to single digits. Notable participants include Mra A M Walker Vernal 1491 and Stella Nellaon Vernal 1422, with others from Maeser Fourth Ward Naples and Maeser. Rankings feature many titled wives and masters, reflecting a community event.
James Snook of this city had an elk hunting mishap near Occidental Marin County after firing twice at a buck. Believing it dead he approached and the deer suddenly charged injuring him and knocking him unconscious. He later found the deer dead about 200 yards away with two severe injuries and multiple bruises.
Notice of intent to make final commutation proof for a homestead entry by Leroy Goodrich of Whiterocks Utah. Verification before the Vernal land office on August 23 1909. Witnesses listed: Stephen Ross Mason Lyman William Green of Whiterocks and Simpson W Ross of Tait Utah. Charles Dewmossy Register.
H Nichols of Oakland Ind Ter extols Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as his faithful friend for 18 years of commercial travel. A thirty five year user asserts its value and competence. Grant Carpenter and family return from Kamas White. he sold most of his Trent estates and plans to buy near Vernal.
A fragment suggests a discussion on wealth and a man with nine children who can afford to write poetry as a sign of ample means. The wording hints at social status and cultural pursuits in a perhaps domestic scene.
An estray notice states a one day gelding about twenty years old without brand is impounded in Vernal Utah. If unclaimed and costs unpaid within ten days, it will be sold to the highest bidder for cash at the City Astray Pound in Vernal at 10 am on September 2, 1907. City Pound Keeper ED Summer signs Aug 24 1909.
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