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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1898
Page
4
A mixed Vernal scene reports Lem Merka moving from HK ranch to near Vornal for the winter, local store ads for oysters and groceries, a Notary Public opening, and a railway of small incidents. It notes the death of Ed Y Harmston after a long illness and a child’s accidental death, plus weather lows and a Utah reservation bill hope.
A garbled local item discusses Mrs Chadwick convalescing under Dr Spornsen care and a Tear River group in custody awaiting grand jury, plus a party at Carter residence with music and games. It reflects winter hardship, stock provisions, and plans for future work by committees and officials in the coming spring.
A grand masquerade ball named the Grand Anaquerade Mell Shorve will be held at the Bool Vial on January 230h. Everyone is invited to dress in costumes and join what promises to be one of the season’s top events.
Fragmentary ad text claims rising yearly sales of cigarettes and candy by a company, mentioning two to three million boxes annually and a New Year gain. The source is garbled with nonsensical phrases and misspellings, making precise details unreliable.
A fragmentary report describes Academy locals reviewing art class pieces and echoing disruptions in the lab week. It notes a Commercial Arithmetic class, a second Wednesday meeting from 9 to 10 am, and mentions Mrs. Cora Johnson of the Yoda M T Association.
A community medical column discusses membranous croup in children, its nomenclature, symptoms, and diagnostic challenges. Dr Vorry Northimp cited as authority, with notes on the controversial link to diphtheria and the masked presence of a membrane in the windpipe.
The Uintah County Utah Board of Commissioners adopts a resolution for a bond issue to fund government debts. Bids will be received at the County Clerk office in Vernal up to noon Friday for bonds of two denominations 500 and 590 10, interest 6 percent yearly, payable at the county treasurer.
Notice to stockholders and creditors for the estate of Alfred Johnson. Public auction of private land five acres in Lovewnshin area near Vermal Utah. Bids due after January 28. Contact undersigned for details and to verify heirs and claims.
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