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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1898
Page
3
The item reports widespread shortage of binding twine and raw fiber across Latter and Western lines with prices rising to 13 to 15 cents a pound. It quotes a eastern manufacturer offering 13 cents to any buyer, notes widespread supply exhaustion, and mentions related price pressures on imports and domestic products amid broader market volatility.
In dense fog off Halifax on July 4 the French liner La Bourgogne with 225 aboard collided with the Cromartyshire and sank within minutes. The Cromartyshire rescued 173. about 200 bodies were recovered as the wreck settled. Survivors report brutal panic among passengers and crew amid chaotic attempts to reach lifeboats and rafts.
Reports from Key West say the Spanish warship Alfonso XII was sunk while attempting to run the blockade near Washington. Secretary Long later received confirmation of the rumor without details. the vessel carried 18 large guns five machine guns and five torpedo tubes and had a crew of about 270.
Washington reports Sampson orders sending prisoners to the United States. The Har vard will transport some wounded soldiers and cannot convoy Spanish prisoners. Enlisted men and NCOs go to Portsmouth New Hampshire while Cercera and his officers are to Boston.
F D Coburn warns grass cattle ship poorly and buyers can be misled by appearance. Ship dry cattle with minimal moisture, pen fed for a day, and water upon arrival. Salting or other tricks fail. buyers spot deception and bids often drop. Emphasizes cattle in good condition for sale and warns against overwatering. Also notes women as poultry raisers, value of poultry moms, and advises on setting turkey hens, chicks, and strawberry prospects.
A fragmented passage contrasts worldly advancement with moral restraint, urging diligence, kindness, and fidelity to Christ. It includes dated religious topics, a note on improving homes and conduct, and a railway travel snippet, ending with a stray line about the army overdoing things.
The Nationa Guard response to McKinley’s call for troops is praised as prompt. First Sergeant Max R. Davies of Company B, Detroit, a longtime resident, is featured. He formerly worked as a bookkeeper for Ferrand, Williama & Clark, and credits Dr Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People with curing his chronic dyspepsia.
A garbled passage extols childhood hope and future promises but drifts into nonsensical phrases and stray brand-like terms. The text hints at glowing tomorrows and spiritual language, ending with an abrupt, unclear phrase about a toilet product.
A message urges readers to study the ads for bargains and valuable information. It notes advertisements are reliable and encourage forming the habit of reading them for excellent deals.
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