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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1896
Page
2
A private letter from Senator Brown expresses belief the Uncompahgre renovation can open soon. The piece notes plans to thwart Hoke Smith’s scheme to auction asphalt lands, mentions Nye’s humor, and briefly covers boxing talk and Ashely Valley fruit nurseries as local business ideas.
Major Randlett reports January 14, 1900, on the Ute allotment plan under federal act. He criticizes commissioners for delays and warns that white settlers would claim lands, while he lambastes “greedy capitalists” seeking asphalt and mineral deposits and supports irrigation to bring bench lands into cultivation.
A Brasor Frandlett report attacks Hoke Smith and his Congress recommendations as aims to seize Indian lands in Utah. The piece criticizes government commissioners and openness plans, arguing settlers deserve homes while Indians hold vast territory. It mocks policy and urges action now.
A speaker argues the Utah Territory and state constitutions guarantee free common schools for all children. The article discusses per capita funding, enumeration issues, district eligibility, and the accountability of trustees for ensuring universal access to education and preventing obstructions to attendance.
The Washington Celebration at Vernal Opera House drew record forenoon crowds and a dance crowd capped the event. The evening was financially short of expenses, covered by merchants and others, with teachers planning an assessment to cover the deficit and reinvest in the public library.
Coal at the Gibson Mine offered at $2 per ton with dump at the Gibson mine. Produce taken at market prices. Details unclear due to damaged text.
An old notice promotes rag carpet weaving with low prices and cash or grain payment. It also advertises land for sale near Raynolde mill, with water rights and good title, plus all wool clothes made to order and a cream baking powder product.
Item lists include a price of $1.50 for a coat at the Gilneas and Gillman mine dump miles northwest of Vernal. Also mentions $300 de Hyered and decorating services for weddings and birthdays offered by Dona Dona.
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