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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1911
Page
9
At a Wellesley College reception, Caroline Hazard voiced a remark about the graduates. She referenced a Western saying about a girl who, caring for her mother, muttered a farewell to a professor, who responded with a dismissive admonition.
A brief quip from a Detroit Free Press item notes a fan asking why the catcher wears a wire face mask. George explains catchers sometimes get mad at umpire calls and may bite, so officials muzzle them to prevent trouble.
The Boston Record recalls a Lincoln anecdote about a man tarred and feathered then ridden out of town on a rail. Asked how he liked it he said if it were not for the honor of the thing he would rather have gone on foot.
A fragmentary Scottish conversation shows Donald asking for money to drink on a journey as his cousin departs by train. Wullie feigns regret and refuses, citing not sharing earnings with his mother, prompting a dispute over pity and duty between relatives.
A comic remark on a man’s dating troubles as he shifts between partners with distinct fashions. The speaker notes his awkward gait as he adapts from a hobble gown wearer to a harem skirt partner, trying to keep in step with changing styles.
A fragmentary note mentions Grace Lidnt Noah and a voyage tied to historical references. It references Lot and a first female salt but the meaning is unclear.
A concise reflection on shared bonds and enduring friendship across distance. The speaker muses on universality and loyalty, noting how true companionship thrives beyond borders and time.
A disputed remark questions women drivers on country roads, contrasting safety with urban conditions. The dialogue features a cautious man noting potential danger of women driving beyond cities, where they contend with horses and streetcars.
Markley recalls Gaddle as vindictive and grudging with a grudge and unpaid debts. Cathole Standard and Timea report the exchange noting hiring risk and character flaws.
A fragment from a period tale shows a child and the doctor’s boy exchanging taunting lines. The child admits sticking out the tongue, while the boy claims the insult was poorly coated and overheard by a parent or guardian.
A brief light exchange notes how a four man in love and a man who hits his head on a low chandelier see things differently in a playful Yankers Statesman item.
A photographer prompts a softer expression but the unpopular officeholder refuses. The scene accompanies a newspaper feature about Mr Squallinger resigning his post amid dispute.
A quirky line asks why a new play is judged by its dog test, joking that it often raises a bowl as audience reaction.
A wife insists on a fresh dress for Ellen’s wedding, arguing she cannot wear the same gown she wore to her friend’s previous wedding. The exchange highlights social expectations and fashion norms.
The dialogue hints at dramatic critics giving favorable notices to the actor D'art. A journalist questions how such praise is earned, while the actor contemplates the possibility that his acting conveys the effect critics seek. The exchange suggests strong praise and self-reflection.
A vivid verse recounts a near fatal air crash with the flyer’s narrow escape, the crowd’s mocking birds, and sarcasm from a London cabman as a joke on a passing lady. The poem attributes blame to faulty gear or a broken plane and notes the flyer’s pain after landing.
In dialogue from Starper's Weekly a doctor beseeches Mr Speeder to support the hospital. Speeder snaps back blaming his chauffeur for bringing in patients to the charity and questions what more the doctor wants. The exchange highlights tension over hospital fundraising.
In a terse local tale a man feared bank repossession and burned his funds. He failed to blaze the land deed to show ownership and the owner posted a no trespassing sign on the grounds.
An exchange reveals a tense scene where a man offers devotion but faces a demand for courage in labor. The woman replies that true heroism lies in going to work, prompting the man to despair. Their dialogue hints at class and duty under pressure.
A sharp exchange unfolds as Mr Jlarks questions witnesses attire in the Suiggs case. Mr Hanks retorts that he knew better but questions the judge's restraint, highlighting courtroom tensions and attitudes toward justice.
A witty exchange reveals a child’s sharp view on fairy tales and marriage. The grandmother challenges belief while the child insists happy endings imply lasting unions, prompting a playful clarification on divorce and happiness.
A fragment notes a family claim on the house mentioning a father or paternal figure and a mortgage or option. It reflects a potential property arrangement or legal right affecting ownership and future decisions. Further context from the original report is needed for clarity.
An oral testimony quotes a child describing new neighbors as In hard luck yet formerly part of exclusive society The child reasons on their status by noting the parrots language highlighting social tensions and perception in a domestic setting.
A fragmentary exchange notes a character described as a boor with wealth. The speaker calls him a man of marked individuality and remarks on his worth, signaling social perception of a rich figure.
Official census release summaries Utah's 1909 crop values led by pay and forage at 7.43 million dollars, wheat 3.77 million, oats 1.67 million, potatoes 874 thousand, and barley 473 thousand. Hay and forage rise 4 percent since 1899, total 1,016,913 tons, average 26 bushels per acre. Wheat declines 6 percent to 178,423 acres in 1909, oats nearly doubles, potatoes up 362 percent, barley up 2095 percent. cereals total 298,613 acres in 1909, wheat highest in acreage and value. Overall hay and forage still exceeds cereals in value.
A fragment shows a judge and a policeman bantering over time in New York. The exchange mentions arresting Cy Hendera for getting tipsy the same night, illustrating a humorous or opaque courtroom moment.
A Detroit Free Press item recalls a visitor who glimpsed royalty for a price of 375 dollars, noting the seller also drew two additional cards during the exchange.
A southern visitor in St Louis asks a hotel porter who is the head nigger. The porter replies no such word exists, declaring all are men of color. The visitor then offers $100 to ensure service and is told the porter is Walter from Allen Town, asserting his own status.
A late night scene in the neighborhood drew close attention as residents reported a near finish moment for a local musician. Neighbors described a chaotic chase spanning about ten blocks as authorities investigated the disturbance.
A girl in a new frock sits on the front step as boys play nearby. A boy compliments her shoes and sash, then mocks a girl’s waist and beads. He declares he would not want to be a girl after seeing the washing needed.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes a morning picnic was planned but rain began early. A quoted boy prayed for good weather, observed dawn rain, and later asked where idols are sold to worship.
A Welden woman details how breakfast cereal Grape Nuts restored her health after a period of severe stomach trouble and headaches. She recounts rapid weight gain and sustained well being, credits the product and Postum Co with saving her life and aiding her recovery.
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