December coldest reading noted by Mr Collier
A mild winter record shows December with a coldest temperature about one degree above zero according to Mr Collier's report.
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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1907
Page
2
A mild winter record shows December with a coldest temperature about one degree above zero according to Mr Collier's report.
Experts note dry farming works when annual precipitation reaches 12 inches. In 1906 Uintah County received 14.72 inches, implying every foot of arable land could yield a crop without irrigation.
A note describes budgeting 35 cents from the growler fund to buy two towels for the print shop. The old towel, worn and stained after a playful act by an office worker, is replaced to maintain cleanliness amid health officer visits and city council scrutiny.
The transfer of duties from retiring to incoming county officers occurred last Monday January 7 1907 with ceremony and few spectators. Retiring officers helped new incumbents and explained work details. New officers prepared for their responsibilities and aim to continue able county governance with integrity and uprightness.
Mr and Mrs Kabell returned from Moulder Colorado where they spent the holiday with children at State University. They noted many locals and discussed the Moffat road plans to Salt Lake City. F S Luethi has become Boulder county attorney, a hard won post in a 60000 population area.
One three year old mare and one five year old mare for sale or trade for hay or grain. Both are broken to work drive and ride. Inquire of J. C. Hacking.
Nephi Beach settlers enjoyed holidays with a forenoon program, a ladies served picnic, children's and adult dances, and a New Year ball in the new adool building. About 100 attended. winter has been mild with light snow and persistent gloom. School to start around the 7th with 25 to 30 pupils. Sunday services in the new schoolhouse.
A large crowd packed the Ward house last Friday for a successful old time costume dance followed by an old time lunch. The evening featured hoopskirted girls and men in rustic outfits with mock trials, recitations, and songs recalling 40 years past.
Grant Carpenter reports from Moseley Mountain on deep snow while noting Vernal Land Office receipts have exceeded $100,000 in the past six months.
A new girl arrived last Monday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Colton marking the fourth daughter in the family.
Roy Colton returned Saturday night from the White river winter range. He found his sheep in good condition with little snow and bare southern exposures noted.
Mrs James O'Neil Sr. left yesterday morning for Dragon due to the severe illness of her granddaughter's two year old child, who is suffering from pneumonia.
A Maine woman reports two years of stomach trouble cured after using Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. She bought twelve bottles and now is well. Sold by Walter Lloyd Drug Company.
The notice states that at the December 3 1906 Vernal Utah stockholders meeting a resolution authorized canceling all stock certificates and issuing new ones per amended articles. Certificates will be issued by the secretary free of charge through March 1 1907 to stockholders. By order of the Board of Directors Maeser Utah secretary pride residence
The new county commission board elected John S Hacking as chairman with John C Bates as Poor and Pauper chair and Warren F Billings heading Roads and Bridges. Bonds for several officers were approved and refunds ordered for an erroneous tax assessment. The county physician role remains with Dr M Garrett ODonnell for the new term.
A play titled Out in the Streets will be staged by a strong company on Saturday and Monday January 19 and 21. It invites audiences to attend performances in the city in a formal notice style.
A dealer invites shoppers to peruse a bargain table offering greatly reduced prices on assorted items. The notice emphasizes ASIS and urges quick inspection for desired bargains.
A terse note from a reader expresses readiness to handle all chopping tasks and grain processing. The message mentions Geo and a reference to Reestone.
The Odd Fellows installed officers last Saturday night with Geo S Bennett as Noble Grand Grant Cowan as Vice Grand L El Woodard as Treasurer and SP firm Secretary On Wednesday night the Rebekah degree lodge installed its officers for the ensuing term Als Lizzie Bennett Noble Grand Mrs Me Ne Vice Grand Ellen Woodard Treasurer and Mrs Mina Meadowa Secretary
The notice advertises real estate near Vernal including a 4 cylinder tractor in good condition for 145 dollars a 5x13 rod building with shade trees yard space and a 35x182 foot lot with a small four room house. Also a building lot 82-3x12 rods on the block west of Uintah Stake Tabernacle inquiry at Vernal Express Office or JT Thompson 1149 Maple Ave Salt Lake City.
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