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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1919
Page
7
An ornate verse joke sketches a late 19th or early 20th century debate among politicians and scholars about creation and eggs. It humorously questions sacred certainties, with figures like Doc Magruder, Tug, Dos, Joel Tabor, and a Bee dictionary entry debating primal causes and whether eggs or chickens came first. The piece ends noting that even after death, the argument endures in mock earnestness.
In a hushed scene at Caster a small circle of friends, mourning and hopeful, reflect on the grain’s death and the promise of fruit. They recall the master’s words about death and resurrection, and one by one affirm faith and joy as the "fruit" emerges from sorrow.
The article discusses legends about the wood of the cross from olive trees or poplars. It links olive leaves to the Transfiguration scene, recalls the poplar as the material for Jesus’ cross, and notes French Canadians avoiding cutting poplars due to a belief it carries suffering or Judas’s hanging branch.
United States Department of Agriculture figures from 1 668 cows show butterfat output drives income over feed costs. As butterfat rises from 150 to 800 pounds, net income over feed cost climbs from 18 to 56 dollars, tripling with production. Better cows, not just feeding, raise profits. high feed costs threaten small producers and call for more good cows kept well.
The barrel type of churn is cited as most satisfactory by dairy experts. The plunger type costs more, interior churns are unstable unless tightly sealed, and exposed pores absorb milk and cream leading to decay. Mechanical inner churns are hard to clean and can injure butter. Churns should be scalded before use and cooled with water prior to loading cream.
Strong calves start with turning the cow dry six weeks before birth so she rests and gains flesh. If not dried, weak calves result. Calves should nurse quickly after birth and be disinfected immediately to prevent white scours using carbolic acid or iodine solution.
Raising dairy heifers aims for animals with strong constitution and capacity. Bulky feed with ample protein and minerals supports bone and muscle development. Alfalfa, clover hay, and silage provide excellent forage for dairy heifers.
An Indiana experiment compares rations using corn stalks and straw with and without hay. It finds straw and stover support wintering beef cattle, outlines feeding schemes for breeding cows and fattening steer programs, and notes cattle will eat three to five pounds daily when straw is accessible.
Look frequently at the feet of the colts and remedy issues before they worsen. Trim toes to proper length and prevent heels from overgrowing. Keep feet rounded at the toe to reduce cracking and ensure the frog remains in proper shape with regular cleaning and trimming.
Alfalfa, if carefully fed and pasture, is among the best roughages for sheep. The rapid rise in alfalfa production in the Caled Btazee prompted more study of its suitability for all classes of livestock. Once mainly a cattle feed, it is now used as feed for horses, swine, and sheep.
A Vernal City Poundkeeper announces public auction of four estrayed horses on January 6, 1919 at 2 30 pm at the City Pound Vernal Utah. Horses described include a sorrel mare branded B on thigh a blaze-faced buckskin saddle horse branded heart on left shoulder a heavy buckskin saddle horse branded Lazy B with bar and a bay yearling with two white hind feet and faint left shoulder brand. Estrays were taken up December 24, 1914. Dated December 26, 1918.
Notice announces Lavna Sohnson of Vernal Utah filed intent to make final proof on land parcels in sections 13 and 14 township 3 south range 19 east Salt Lake Meridian with January 3, 1919 as the claim date. Witnesses named Ivan Turner Lapis Point Jiah A L Johnson Verry Johnson A J Johnston. Also notice of annual meeting of Slackholders of Uintah County Sheep Sheep Company to be held January 13 1919 at 2 PM at Mintah Artifact Company office Vernal Utah with secretary James H Fowles.
Notice to all applicants seeking permits to graze cattle horses and sheep within the Ashlay National Forest for the 1949 season. Applications must be filed by February 1 1949 at the Vernal Office. Details on fees and penalties available upon request from supervisor Anderson in Ogden.
U S Land Office Vernal Utah August 18 1918 notice of application for patent regarding placer and shale claims in Uintah County Utah including Nos 21 22 24 26 69 72 122 127 and others with coordinates and sections. Names include Nile Hughes Avon Gihandu Frank P Smith and C M Curry with associated locations and adjoining claimants. Delinquent notices and warrants payments also listed with dates and offices.
The Ulutasurrigation & Power Diaputib, Salt Lake City, Utah, applies under state and national law to appropriate 1000 acre feet of water from Ashley Creek in Uintah County for irrigation. Protests must be sworn, duplicate affidavits with a $250 fee and filed within the publication period.
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