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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1912
Page
2
A scattered column discusses preservation versus culling cows, a Washington Columbus statue by Loranda Taft in Georgia marble, and the role of diplomatic dress and influence. It ponders party platforms, luxury in diplomacy, and the power of attention grabbing ads to draw trade.
Walde mar Lyndert of Vernal writes of harsh weather across Canada from January to February 1912. He mentions Chinook winds, extreme cold, heavy snow, and early frosts impacting harvests, with wheat oats and barley yields high in places. Transportation and elevator space strain markets, while government plans to expand grain storage in the United States. He lists local residents visiting Cardston area and notes altitude figures for several towns.
Uintah Stake Academy held an open air concert on Main Street to celebrate Lincoln's birthday. The student body marched with the musicians, flags waved, and patriotic speeches followed led by Professor Nelson. Prominent voices praised the young musicians including a strong cornet section and several standout soloists. A fundraising concert is planned to raise money for their band uniforms.
An Agriculture Bureau circular summarizes bark beetle and other insects wrecking red pines and sugar pines in national forests. The report notes vast timber losses, historic tree deaths in Yosemite, and emphasize the economic and aesthetic impact of insect damage on forests and parks.
Local items report a painful accident near Vernal with a missing detail, plus Poultry arrivals from Island Red flocks and a courier from Canada. Leland Bartlett, 11, son of Gevae and Clara Bartlett, dies at grandparents home after illness. funeral held in Vernal with local clergy officiating.
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