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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1928
Page
2
In Provo a penniless elderly man, once a city builder, laments his absent sons after returning for the Fourth of July celebration with friends. He recalls a life of joy, later tied to care at the Utah county infirmary, and speaks of sorrow as his family memory fades.
A contemplative piece argues towns fade when civic pride and progress wane. It cites eroding memory, deserted streets, and the need to support culture and commerce, urging readers to back the two day Pioneer celebration to keep the town alive.
A reflective piece asserts that the world owes nothing and urges self‑reliance, warning that many graduates end with "Graduated and nothing to do." It contrasts drudgery with visionary dreams while noting the Amundsen Italia mystery and a renewed search for survivors.
The report cites warnings against misbranded olive oil and reveals cans of pure olive oil opened and diluted with cottonseed oil then resealed. Some brands labeled pure Italian hide phrases like table oil or vegetable oil, effectively masking cottonseed oil. Seventeen dealers have been prosecuted within the month by the Department of Agriculture.
The piece argues the 1932 race will feature a clash between Hoover and Smith with strong personal appeals. It predicts party realignments and possible minority victories for either side, suggesting the election could fracture party loyalties unseen since Lincoln.
President Coolidge warns that mounting costs of federal state and municipal governments threaten prosperity. He notes federal spending cut by 2000 million while state and local costs rise by 330600 million, driving high tax rates and debt burdens across communities. He argues essential needs can be met at reasonable tax levels within proper government functions.
A Houston convention signaled harmony to a major builder who plans expansion, citing the Democratic platform as an imitation of Republicans. He asserts the country remains prosperous but cannot afford a Democratic administration, predicting a Republican victory.
A Missouri survey finds every town above 700 population gets electric lights and phones, with 173 villages over 250 population served by electricity and 211 by telephone. The piece contrasts modern rural life with twenty five years ago, noting industry expanding civic comforts and a booming motion picture audience of about 35 million weekly viewers.
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