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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1911
Page
4
An analysis argues the one cent postal rate spurred vast growth in mail volume and revenue. It notes deficits fell after reductions, highlights 1910 figures, and stresses second class matter as essential to the postal system’s vitality.
A long profile recounts VY 4g OReilly a former Chicago newsman turned Texas rancher and AP correspondent. He rode to meet President Taft at Chicago, then ventured into Mexican insurgent camps riding 200 miles through hostile terrain. Now based near Marfa, he files letters home twice weekly while his wife and two children stay in Sanderson Texas.
The Chapmen Herald notes the Grand Station Meeker Salt Lake railway line progress begun six weeks ago. Over two miles of grade have been prepared with a large force of workers. first twenty miles of grade expected by spring opening and Meeker reaching by fall. The project promises major labor demand and regional impact on Colorado’s western slope.
The article touts new railroad and development projects across western Colorado. It argues the Balt Lake line will unlock wealth for the western slope, create thousands of jobs, and draw homeseekers, capital, and labor to northwestern Colorado as settlers rush to seize opportunities. The piece highlights Chapman's proposed junction between Grand Junction and Pueblo as a key growth pivot.
On Wednesday January 27 the Vernal UM and VWanset basketball teams clash at the Opera House. Promised to be an exceptional game, officials urge strong crowd turnout for this season’s best.
Clerks from Vernal merchantile houses gathered last night to organize a grand ball to be held Friday January 27. Lyle Fisher elected chairman and Benjamin F. Kelly secretary. Committees appointed to arrange a refined event with invitation-only admission.
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