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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1907
Page
2
F. W. Davis & Co promotes Peninsular Steel Ranges claiming top grade Planished steel and riveted construction. The unit features tubular oven doors for air flow, double steel walls, cold rolled bottom, reinforced top plates, and durable duplex States. Ten styles available with claims of best value and fixed low price in Eastern Utah.
The February 4 1907 Uintah County commissioners approve L McNaughton as special constable for Jensen precinct appoint Lafayette Richardson deputy sheriff unite road districts 6 7 create Naples Jensen Glines and Dry Fork districts salaries and licenses set. They order road supervisors to focus on Uintah roads approve bonds and pay numerous claims and expenses.
A garbled notice describes advertising rates per inch and legal notices including cards of thanks and local announcements. It reports a sensational duck story at the Jordan River mouth where a deputy game warden found one wounded duck, not thousands, suggesting the tale aimed to pressure legislators to curb game marketing.
The Price Advocate denounces the Uintah railway as it fights to block its construction. Price printers accuse forwarders of graft while asserting the railway will remain and handle most regional freight until Moffat lines reach Uintah county.
The Express calls for reconsideration of a two year old game law to allow spring duck shooting in Northeastern Utah. It argues ducks do not breed here and migrate quickly, making current seasons unfair and encouraging lawbreaking.
The column notes warm weather affecting beverages and warns Green River is unsafe to cross. It reports a recent Missionary Campaign near a ward meeting, cattle moving with Marcus Jensen and Pard Dodds toward Colorado, and Jens Jensen building a sawmill to process cottonwood for fuel and lumber with small profits.
One three year old mare and one five year old mare offered by J. Hacking. Both horses are broke to work drive and ride. Inquire of J. Hacking for details or terms.
A fragmented telegraphed list shows multiple arrivals and departures including Mrs L Glenn and Mrs McAndrews with children, J C Bates in Salt Lake City, George Huscher and J H Reader in Salt Lake City, and others in Dragon, Denver, Grand Junction, Goldfield, Chicago, East Dake City, and Lygraph. The readable items indicate transport movements and associated names across several cities.
The five year old Myrtle May Collett died after a long heart ailment. Her funeral was held at Naples ward house last Saturday on January 30 at 10 o clock, with a ceremony conducted by the Naples ward bishoprick. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Mark Collett and the family brought her remains from Dragon for the services.
The partnership Edwards and Lee known as The Dragon Saloon in Dragon Utah is dissolved by mutual consent. W W Edwards retires and Henry Lee purchases the business and will collect all accounts and pay all bills. Vernal Utah February 6 1907.
All shareholders are requested to meet in the Studebaker Bros Company office on Saturday evening Feb 9 07 at 7 30 for electing new officers and transacting necessary business. Gro Loung watermaster and RoCALDLR secretary are noted.
Chamberlain's Pain Balm provides quick relief from pain for rheumatism sciatica lame back and deep seated muscular pains. Sold by Walter Lloyd Drug Company.
Long, fragmented summary notes tensions with Japan and U.S. domestic decisions. Reports speak of possible war funding from Europe, San Francisco school exclusions for Japanese children, Patama project awards to Oliver of Fnex, and a Senate amendment on Indian reservations for infrastructure. The text references Roosevelt’s January 21 declaration and a January 16 1907 Senate bill.
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