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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1903
Page
2
Vernal Express reports Moab has become an incorporated town and Grand County plans to build a new courthouse. The issue, published February 21, 1903, discusses the move to Moab and county development efforts. It notes subscription pricing and office notes.
Residents complain of record cold with the thermometer below zero last week. Local forecast sees a warmer trend. crowds plan a Vernal trip to witness milder conditions and a touch of heat.
The writer argues protests against Smoot should end after the election as his regular election makes him inevitable to take the seat. Ongoing protests are seen as stirring up trouble that harms the state and achieves nothing.
The Interior Department will continue to enforce its regulations on sheep trespassing in forest reserves, despite District Court rulings that may deem the rules unconstitutional. The department argues that nullifying these regulations would undermine water storage objectives of forest reserves.
The Pack Record marked its 23rd birthday last Saturday and claimed unusually good health. Its pages showcase large ads and local notices, inspiring country readers to dream of publishing big legal notices and earning small profits.
The article notes a broken winter backbone but expects more snow in the mountains at month’s end and in March. Farmers are assured of a bountiful water supply next summer and urged to start soil stirring in spring. No danger of glut in wheat, oats, or hay in the valley.
A memorial from Uintah County students notes the loss of Dro Jo Dinted Collier. It expresses mournful sympathy to his parents and siblings and requests the resolution be sent to the family and printed in the Vernal Express. The statement emphasizes Collier as a bright, beloved fellow student with no enemies.
Property listing describes a farm of 0 acres located 2 miles southeast of town with reliable water rights and brick residence. For more information contact Mary Caldwell at Sapte 2b.
Washington dispatch reports the Indian appropriation bill passes the Senate with committee amendments. A likely House fight concerns the Uncompahgre Gilbertsonita lands while Uintah and Port Hall reservations receive no major opposition. The act would allow pre Jan 1 1891 mineral discoveries by qualified persons to be patented if properly recorded in Uintah County Utah within ninety days.
The Ioesl marble dealers led by Bulings Manwarag and Flayden rent the building near Stake Hots. They display finished monuments and head stones and plan to market marble from quarries in Castladala County 30 miles away. The vein is 14 feet thick with a mottled pattern and a reliable water wave finish. 902 overalls 75 cents noted at Mandows Trims.
Public invitation to the U Cc T A meetings highlights February 23 discussion on school law and trustees duties. The notice urges trustees to attend to hear teacher political views and perspectives on school matters.
The text describes a chaotic scene with pranks and forged claims surrounding a marriage license, a clumsy dispute over infidelity, and a man reporting a divorce case. It also mentions a craftsman called Jack and various absurd remedies and anecdotes about animals and farm life.
A large blaze destroyed the Jensen Ward house Sunday night. Plans to rebuild were discussed at a Monday meeting with about $2000 subscribed by Wednesday. The pew building will be 85 by 60 feet of gray sandstone, located half mile north and east of the new schoolhouse. Sixteen to twenty men work on rock quarrying and hauling. Local ad lists Joseph Dudley 13 seeking a pony and saddle for his son. Bangley road snow drifts nearly block the route, delaying mail delivery for three days.
An estray sale notice states unclaimed described animals to be sold at public auction for cash to the highest bidder at a corral in Nay ca precinct on January 2, 1903 at 10 a m. The animal branded A on the right shoulder caused 60 cents in damages on premises of Jd Slausk February 1 1903. Leeper Pound Keeper Nayles Precinct dated February 16 1903.
Readers praise the Uxpregs office for clear printing and good paper. The note commends neat technique and reasonable quality. An appreciation message highlights satisfactory material and presentation.
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