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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1911
Page
2
The Vernal Xpress lists that Verde Lx Pleen Publishing issues the paper every Friday and bears Ashley Bartlett as managing editor. It notes publication entered in DE as second class mail matter at the test office in Vernal.
A reflective piece argues joy comes from personal contentment not envy, and that Christmas centers on the birthday of Jesus. It cautions against gossip fueled by “They say” and urges simple living, family duties, and appreciating daily pleasures.
A nostalgic 1911 Christmas scene recalls slang growth through industry and language. The piece describes returning home on Christmas Eve and waking to a festive morning, cherishing Santa’s gifts and the bright page of childhood memories. It emphasizes joy, anticipation, and family customs on Christmas day.
A local columnist recalls the barber pole’s red and white stripes symbolizing historic bloodletting by barbers who served as early surgeons. It notes Washington’s era beliefs that patients were bled, tying the red stripe to bandages used after bleeding.
In an era of advancing nations and rising human sympathy the National Civic Federation emerges as a cross section of society. Its annual report notes ongoing progress and belief in further improvements under President Seth Low.
A raspy quip about learning to edit and influence readers contrasts puff pieces with party politics. The speaker mocks paid endorsements and biased praise, suggesting editors shape opinion for political gain and calling out cleanly the contrast between noble rhetoric and partisan manipulation.
A musing recalls a long dead editor who once ran a local paper from a New Hampshire home. The anecdote describes a frail, nearly naked figure in a vivid first-page photo, surrounded by animals and noted for stark poverty.
In Washington the American Association for the Advancement of Science prepares for its sixty third meeting with thousands expected. Affiliated societies will also hold sessions as editors rush to obtain abstracts of proceedings. Dr L O Howard invites inquiries or membership at the Smithsonian. Senator Newlands states he seeks legislative progress, not a presidential bid, while praising his record in Congress.
A conversation among growers Dr Atlen Oesman and Fredrik A Hazard in the piece notes English walnuts could be cultivated in Missouri as climate suits the crop. The Department of Agriculture backs successful nut trials as far north as Maryland, signaling potential expansion beyond traditional areas.
Mary Cordle Justice born October 19 1855 in Millinsburg Kentucky died after a long TB illness. She married John K Justice in 1871 and had eleven children eight survived. The family moved from Utah to Maeser in March 1906 later relocating to Moffat before returning to Maeser where she passed away. Funeral services were held at the family residence with the Maeser choir performing.
The article notes praise by Karmon Sowarda and Bishop Cohen Jr for a deed and the burial of relatives. Remains were taken to Mount by Cordla, a brother of the deceased from WilturbY, with interment planned at the same place.
Myton editor John Carlisle’s home burned with all its belongings and his dog inside. William Carlisle struggled to save items and was burned. Mrs Seaton moved from Duchesne to enroll her daughter in school. Visitors, teachers, and locals linger in town for canals, irrigation, and road work. The Episcopal Guild of Theodore held its annual bazar.
The Myton community advances its church fund with a Sunday School room likely by spring and a public Christmas tree project. The Mormon and Union schools join for event planning, and local figures discuss lectures, building changes, a popular firework ball, and various civic activities including library book arrivals and hospital nursing studies.
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