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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1908
Page
4
The article notes the extent of dry farming in the state with 1907 figures: 108,661 acres sown to wheat on arid land at 15 bushels per acre versus 111,918 irrigated acres at 28 bushels per acre. It also cites 1905 data: 93,799 arid acres at 153 bushels and 99,169 irrigated acres at 28.2 bushels.
The second homestead bill passed both houses and is likely to become law as the ten day limit for presidential signature has elapsed. The Interior Secretary supports it, but local land offices have not yet received official notification, so prospective second entry men should wait for Washington authorization before applying.
A measles case is under quarantine at Thos Bingham’s home west of Maeser post office. More cases may follow as many exposures are noted. Relatives from American Fork recently arrived and attended services. children from the house were at Maeser school when Dr Garrett O Donnell ordered quarantine.
The Uintah Stake of ZionQuarterly Conference meets at Vernal Tabernacle Feb 15 at 10 am with four sessions across Saturday and Sunday. Church officers and members are urged to attend Saturday sessions and the public is invited to all gatherings. Signed by Wa H Smart Don B Colton J H Harpy.
The City Council held two adjourned meetings to revise defective ordinances and revive the liquor sale law, which has passed a second reading and awaits a third at the next regular session. Bids were ordered for ten cords of rock to repair Vernal avenue, and the night watchman was temporarily laid off by the city marshal.
Delinquent listing for Roosevelt and Wasatchee Utah shareholders as of February 7 1908 shows amounts due on stock from an August 1 1907 levy with names and balances described in the notice.
Notice is given that Woody N Alexander of Roosevelt Utah has filed for final homestead entry No 208 U 1S for the N14 wv 7 32 14 BM 4 and SV to bhig Section 20 Township 2S Range 1 US. Proof will be made before the Register and Receiver at Vernal Utah on March 23 1909. Witnesses: Lession Hancock Walter L Rollins Andrew B Icaberte Milton Alexander all of Roosevelt Utah. Charles Devery Feb 11–Mar 20 Register.
Two Greek laborers are believed dead after a series of explosions at 1 10 am on February 12 at the Gilson Asphaltum Black Dragon mine near Dragon. The mine is on fire. a water line is being laid as crews seek access. Timbers were hurled 2000 feet, a pick was found 700 feet from the shaft, and relief efforts face intense heat with unknown total losses.
Ethel Shaffer daughter of Bishop Shaffer and Cliff Hatch wed at Vernal courthouse while parents served in ward. The bishop learned of the marriage later and lamented the hastiness. The piece notes community, a runaway wagon incident, a hospital patient’s decline, and a Lincoln birthday school program.
The Columbia graphophone has won all first prizes at world fairs. They are the best or could not win so many prizes. See the big Columbia sensation the B C Aluminum tone arm. No more horn stands will be shipped in a few days. Pantha Calder agent north of creamery.
A historical notice promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a remedy for stomach troubles caused by excess meat. It urges revised diet and moderate appetite, claims cure through small doses, and notes Vernal Drug Co as the selling outlet with free samples.
A damaged OCR fragment hints at a reflective piece with scattered phrases about thoughts and ugliness. The readable bits mention a stern statement that implies criticism of inner notions and a striking gesture. No clear event or proper names are identifiable.
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