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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1898
Page
4
Fragmented ad style text notes a Valentine dance at a local hall with oysters served and a masquerade theme. Mentions hosts RoC Camp agent Salt Labe Torald and a parade of names, stores, and events in a crowded 19th century newspaper fragment.
The report details unprecedented cold in Ashley valley with many days near twenty below and locals preparing for harsher winter as residents cope with shortages. It notes business ads urging stove and range sales and mentions community figures and long supporting families affected by the weather.
A garbled notice describes Cascarcta Candy Cathartia promoting drug sales with references to ten cent boxes and a Vernal Drug Company endorsement. The text mentions broad price cuts and consumer excitement amid unclear terms and dates.
The Senate and House authorize a three member commission to oversee designated lands in the Uintah reservation. The act provides for farming, grazing and allotment provisions including land, water, and grazing rights for families and individuals under specified sections and ages.
Provisions authorize allotment of land to Indians under 18 with consent from the tribe and a majority of adult residents. The commission may acquire non allotted lands, report agreements for Congressional ratification, and transfer ceded lands for entry under general or state land laws. Expenditures capped at 25,000 dollars with daily allowances for commissioners and a clerk.
A fragmentary report from Salt Lake Labino outlines bids and current payments for several mail contracts to Eastern Tiditory and nearby routes. It notes present pay vs new bids for Duchesne to Ouray Pregent and other segments, suggesting bids may undercut contractors and reduce service quality.
A garbled vent of insults and crude jokes about journalism and sexuality, with scattered names and terms. The piece resembles a damaged 19th century newspaper fragment mixing mock dialogue, unspecific threats, and advertisements, ending with chaotic references to Paris Post.
Public notice from Uintah County Utah announces a sale of five bonds totaling 1 132 400 payable twenty years after issue with a 6 percent interest rate. The county will open bids at Vernal County Clerk’s office and bids must be secured by a Bank of Salt Lake City instrument.
Conanlt County Clerk publishes a probate and guardianship notice for the estate of Alfred Johnson deceased. The administrator announces a private sale of property in Vernal Utah after January 25 1809 with terms to be revealed on request at the undersigned residence or I G Lueths office.
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