Critical Paper Shortage Forces Publication Cutbacks
The Wypress and Western News warn of severe paper shortages that threaten many papers. Publications face mandated size reductions and potential closures as paper costs soar and supply remains uncertain. Government action is urged to prevent widespread job losses and newspaper failures nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ad Western
Cnion
Salt Lake City
Congress
Kanses
Chicago Tribune
Kansas
Vernal Depress
Sis
The
Express
A Father Letters to His Absent Son
A lengthy historical letter discusses Christ’s life and teachings, urging the son to follow divine laws, shun pleasure seeking, and build strength of character. It warns against sin and stimulants, emphasizes obedience, and promises parental support in pursuing a righteous path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Christ
Lowell
Bream
Mathood
Tam
John Austin Receives Christmas Cake Gift of Friendship
The Vernal Express notes John Austin, famed for leading YMCA work at Fort Douglas during the war, received a belated Christmas cake from a mother of a Fort Douglas recruit. The cake, a Holly wreath frosted marvel, was shared with the paper’s staff, honoring his cheerful service to the troops and home sickness relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal Express
John Austin
Austin
Fort Douglas
al Ag
Douglas
M. Austin
Mickey
Notice of annual stockholders meeting for Vernal Milling and Light
Notice is given of the annual stockholders meeting of the Vernal Milling and Light Company at the Ukithira Abstract Company office in Vernal Utah on Monday January 12 1920 at 10 00 AM. The meeting will hear the 1919 annual report elect officers for the ensuing year and address any business before the meeting. Herbert Tyzack secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal Milling and Light Company
Ukithira Abstract Company
Vernal Utah
Vernal Minling & Light Company
Herbert Tyzack
Sec
A Father's Letter Encourages Prudent Living and Strength
A personal note from L J Hardy extols prudence, honesty, and usefulness, urging the recipient to seek happiness, respect, and civic power. The letter compares hardships to water striking rocks, promising growth from adversity and promising daily joy with loved ones.
Farewell to the Old Year Poem Reflection
A reflective poem bids farewell to the Old Year, contrasting its gift and pain, and greets the New Year with praise and hope. It invokes imagery of winter, funerary dirges, and a hopeful virgin year, urging kindness and healing for wounds from the past year. The piece imagines a steady shift from tyranny to renewal as the community welcomes the new beginnings.
Local notes from Whiterocks and surrounding area
A December homecoming details Aijag Batty returning from Northwestern mission work in Portland Tacoma Olympia and nearby towns. Updates include Cecil Billings visiting Tahiti plans, mumps cases Afton DeVere Marrolt, Grand Rasmussen visiting, Christmas gatherings with Herring family, Batty knee injury and typhoid recovery, Andrew Tietring Whiterocks trip, and a ward program with singing stories and public speaking plus a pneumonia illness for Vere Cook.
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Aijag Batty
Portland
Ashe
Tacoma
Wash
Olympia
Mary
Umatah Academy
Walter Boren
Whiterocks
Josh Herring
Jennie Herring
Don Batty
Jr Ie
Joe Carroll
George Wardle
Albert Thoman
Misa Gernteé
Len
Roberts
Roosevelt
Roberts Tig
Mra Finsler
Hireckroh
East Lake City
Ahe
Solfaut
Alafives
Peter Wartsod
Sponidt
the Sunshine
Christmas at the School Brightens Holidays
Readable fragments describe a peaceful Christmas with family and good cheer. Teachers organized a program for children at the school, gifts were given, and a vote was set for February first amid reports of extreme cold and long travel distances to Athena.
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Shertle
Clausa
Stelter
Athena
Move Tobaccos Advertisements in the Express
The Express announces a policy change ending tobacco advertisements. The current manager will stop accepting ads after existing contracts expire next month. Columns will be cleared of tobacco ads once the remaining terms conclude.
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Ek Pressionis
Jiaper
bin Itteogheyt
Danatier
Comse
Missing Word Contest Begins In Vernal Express
The Vernal Express launches a twenty six week spelling contest with prizes each month. Readers must rearrange missing letters to spell the town, submitting clear legible answers to Contest Editor. Only non staff may enter. entries postmarked by end of January win.
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Verodl
Vernal Business
Naples
Sixtlettera
Che
Fera
Whe
Ithe
Elty
Agild Pommel
Conjoint Program for Sunday Night in Vernal
The Conjoint Program of Vernal First and Second Wards to be rendered in Vernal Second Ward chapel Sunday at 7 30 includes a quartet Markey and Gony anior boys chorus Eva atch vocal solo Walter Woolley public address Harold Sowards jun girls chorus selection Academy orchestra. Heating updated. all welcome.
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Lraas Quartett
Tat Markey & Gony Anior
Reading
Evaatch
Walter Woolley
Harold Sowards
Academy Orchestra
Heavy Parcels Post Holiday Shipments Reported
The article notes unusually large parcel shipments during the holidays, with many packages entering and leaving the Basin area. It reports heavy loads, strained roads, and efforts by authorities, including Superintendent Laker Young, to keep routes open and coordinate federal aid and local logistics.
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Syert
Colton
Laker Young
Helpern
Washington St
Federal Aid’ Department
Berrien Ag
Wwe Ourgalvey
Washington, D. CO
Yoyngvot
Young
Dangerous sport on skates risks on packed roads
A historic note warns that dangerous skating on packed streets endangers boys who cling to carriages and each other. The piece laments fatal accidents from rope slips and urges parents to curb the practice before more lives are lost and police intervention becomes necessary. It mentions Oliver P anford’s funeral and a local call for drastic measures.
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Rho" Young
Tay
Arboy
Myron
Pariats
Oliver Panford
Atvthe Dillman
Palloy
Juidor
Pward
Winder
John N ‘Davismad
F.g. WU ‘Wittser
Hennion
Vee Windegse
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Bethlehem
Jeter
Sotice
L J Hardy
Kaward
Mrg
M. M_ Batty
Andrew Tietring
Reynolds
Frank Bigelow
Generya Ross
Ella Mikea
Frances Harrison
Muggle
Fern Kosar
Celestia Batty
Leona Perry
Chotus
Ward House
Cecil
Vere Cook
Albert
Kheale
Indigma
FE Ducheend
Avna Morrison
Geo
la Poul
Aleo
Warson
Atwood
Logan
Jte
Haslam
David Karren, Jr
Blud Mountain
Trelis
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