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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1932
Page
4
The Vernon Express shows editor manager Wallis and publisher Wallis at 2 Doughty Street London. It records second class mailing in Vernal Utah under the 1909 act, indicating a historical newspaper imprint and postal status.
A brief note outlines a political stance of independence with optimism for greater unity in the county. The text signals a state press association affiliation and emphasizes editorial unity in coverage.
The piece argues a shift from fierce competition to cooperative planning in 1932. It endorses Swope plan and Chamber of Commerce program, urging industry to cooperate to meet human needs, improve living standards, and reduce wasteful competition. It cites Christian Science Monitor editorials on unity, Sermon on the Mount, and social progress through self-improvement and consumer benefit.
The Bureau of Public Roads highlights the benefits of oiling dirt roads based on Reed's experience. The report notes smoother surfaces, reduced dust, and improved maintenance efficiency for rural transportation networks.
The Missouri State Highway Department reports oil treatment can improve earth roads at low cost. Oil type should match soil: light oils for clay, heavy oils for non cohesive soils. It reduces wash and erosion, lowers maintenance, and enables rural areas to obtain weatherproof shoulders without extra rights of way. traffic helps knead the surface, but tractor use is advised against.
Agriculture seeks a way out of its predicament by moving toward cooperation. About 12 009 farmer cooperative associations in the United States handle annual business of over 2 800 000 000 dollars, with many centralizing in large organizations. The movement reflects broader industry efficiency and bargaining power through unite efforts to secure ready markets and profitable prices.
The article notes that farm served electric lines have quadrupled in ten years and 640000 farms receive service. It cites a 16.9 billion annual horsepower hours for farming and electricity providing under 1 percent of that power. A good farm would use 500 kilowatt hours monthly, driving an estimated 16 billion kWh yearly need with $3,000 to $1,000,000 additional investment for equipment and grid access. It highlights drought year 1930 growth in farm electric service and the link to stabilizing agriculture through affordable power.
The American Gas Association forecasts that better class homes will be cooled in summer as they are heated in winter. Negotiations proceed to mass manufacture gas operated summer air conditioning equipment. Four residences in various climates will be cooled with gas as part of the association’s research program.
Forty states and territories will spend a total of 201 917 to plant farm forests in 1932. The federal government allocates 73 293 under Clarke McNary Act cooperative planting. States add 645 299 for forest protection and reforestation efforts, nearing the 5090 gap from 1931.
The report outlines federal and state cooperation for 1932 farm reforestation with a total federal allotment of 95 000 and 3 150 for administration plus 13 561 for a contingent fund. States like New Jersey and Indiana increase cooperative funds while New York and Hawaii cut, Missouri temporarily withdrawn, and West Virginia budgeting 2 800. Trees go to actual forest or shelterbelt planting, not ornamental landscaping, distributed by state forestry departments.
A London festive season feature details brisk parcel handling, ships of mince pies and puddings, and a surge in theatre demand with packed houses, pantomimes, and expensive kept seats. It notes jokes from judges, walking fish from Java, and broad social curiosities about drinking and spending.
Village ward plans a January 22 gathering with drama old time dances and a supper at the ward chapel. Local families report illnesses, hospital visits, travel to Salt Lake City for operations, and community club meetings with plans for the year.
Ogden reports optimistic outlook for honey production as Utah Beekeepers Association holds its annual convention at Hotel Bigelow. State Apiarist D T Hillman praises last year's high crop after harsh winter and drought, predicts improvement this year. A W Anderson notes legislative progress stalled by congestion, with bee culture bill amendments deferred to next meeting. President T L Ball of Ogden chaired sessions.
Miss Marie Singleton a student at Utah State Agricultural College and member of Alpha Gamma Chapter Chi Omega earns a place on the honor roll for her scholastic averages.
Miss Gingleton earns place on the A honor roll acknowledging her outstanding student record. She is active in physical education, serves as athletic manager of the Junior class, writes for Student Life, belongs to the International Club, and plays in the college band.
Mrs Vera Murray Vincent gave birth October 24 1931 to their first child infant daughter died early Sunday from indigestion George Lewis and Vera Murray Vincent funeral at ward chapel Wednesday with speakers Bishop Fred Wall and Andrew Dudley. Interment in Tens en cemetery.
About 3000 poultrymen from Utah and southern Idaho will attend the Utah Poultry Producers Cooperative Association convention January 19 and 20 at the Newhouse hotel in Salt Lake City. Circe D Edmonds announces the event, which follows the Utah Turkey Growers association meeting January 16 and precedes the Utah State Farm Bureau meet January 21 to 23. The program covers feeds, disease control, production efficiency, and marketing. The convention opens at 10 am January 19 with A DeMar Dudley as chairman and reports from Dudley, B M Mendenhall, and Ko Jensen, among others.
A letter from Mrs Mat West of St Louis claims she lost 20 pounds in four weeks using Kruschen Salts. She states she weighed 170 pounds and now weighs 150, praising energy gains and no hunger. The ad urges others to try a bottle with a four week money back guarantee.
The Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce sponsor W M Nelisen announces Eat More Lamb Week from January 11 to 17 to bolster Utah's sheep industry. Railroads and Salt Lake City restaurants are urged to feature lamb on menus and window displays. A January 11 demonstration by the Utah Woolgrowers association women’s auxiliary showcased lamb cuts.
Announcement of a recent change in ownership of the Helper Times. Wat Brandon of Sheridan Wyoming will publish with his son DeLos E Brandon, both veteran newspaper men across multiple Wyoming and Idaho papers.
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