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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1911
Page
2
The Vernal Express reports New Year musings on optimism and resolutions. It notes a formal notice to Mutual Improvement Association members about debate circles beginning January 7 1912 with wards selecting speakers on civic and educational topics.
A New Year meditation urges self examination and reform as the old year departs. It notes the habit of not changing habits and questions readers about their worst faults while urging acts to make others happy and to focus on a better future. An old anecdote contrasts labor times from Nero to Roosevelt.
A garbled local sheet lists a fire threat against nuisance water workers, a January Uintah meeting at 2 pm, cold wave temperatures from Sunday to Thursday, and health notices warning abatement under law. It also mentions a Verdal Vernal wedding, a Newell wedding in Grand Junction, and a Christmas gathering at the Ruple home.
The Kingsbury Church outlines the New Year program with morning communion and a church day on Wednesday January 3rd. An annual dinner and officer reports follow, inviting all members and friends to attend. the notice also details the Vernal Camp W O W installation and audience invitation.
Mrs Kate Hillis of Macer reads foreign firm list for Uintah Stake Academy fund and Sears Roebuck Co Chicago replies on Dec 16 1911 offering a fifty dollar contribution once the treasurer is named. The letter mentions optical work and a Utah optometrist reference.
Advice on starting poultry culture notes that hatchings mature in about four months and water temperature near 200 degrees is needed to scald chicks. Experts warn against pale yolks, suggest 2 extra corn in feed, and stress minimal water use to keep eggs looking fresh. A damp floor issue is resolved by replacing window glass with muslin to remove dampness.
Utah bank report shows assets totaling 218 784 3 with loans, deposits, currency and certificates. Bank official N J Meagher certifies the statement as true and correct for the Bank of Vernal in Uintah County.
The writer warns that outdoor days vary by month and urges good sized humane houses and clean quarters to prevent disease. Cannibalism among hens and chicks is blamed on insufficient meat scraps and poor conditions, with advice to keep birds well fed and the flock carefully managed to avoid fatal pecking.
Take Drings New Life Pills on the first sign of constipation and biliousness to prevent indigestion stones and gall trouble. They regulate liver stomach and bowels and build up sour heart. Only 25c at Vernal Drug Co. Electric Bitters kill fewer people than other remedies and cured a severe case of virulent liver trouble. Only 60c at Vernal Drug Co.
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