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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1897
Page
3
A tale from the era of Charles I shows advice to a courtier about history versus proverbs. The courtly debate features Let and a retort from the king urging wisdom and restraint. San Francisco Argonaut
The notice predicts fair upside for grain prices this season with 60 cents per bushel for choice wheat. It urges farmers to prepare with quality machinery including the Minnie roller beating Mower and the Diuw Cut Champion. The Cooperative Wacow Macmxe Co offers Linders and Mowers from 1895 pattern at low prices, limited stock.
A clever horse thief is jailed in Clayton California after stealing a black horse at Big Bend. The owner later recognized the horse which had since been branded a bright sorrel and sold to a farmer. The horse had been trained in tricks by its owner, confirming its identity.
The Rio Grande Western Railway offers a Commercial Mileage endorsement valid for travel across Denver and Rio Grande, Colorado Midland, Rio Grande Southern, Florence and Cripple Creek, Midland Terminal lines. Holders may take the Colorado trip without buying extra mileage. Contact RGW agents for details.
A curious Icelandic mineral yields two images of a single object when viewed through it. The unique double refractor, scarce since the mines closed years ago, is on Iceland's east coast near Tvikfjord and now leased back to its former owner by the Danish government. A pound fetches about £5 15s.
The Passenger Department announces an up to date map showing mining districts, outlines older areas, and notes newly developed regions with gold and copper. It urges prospectors and investors to obtain copies by writing to PO Box Wapreiar GPA, Salt Lake City. Also mentions a centist’s remark on expensive walls and that bull fighting is waning in Spain amid declining popularity.
A narrative recounts a reunion of hoboes led by Jim and Van aboard a freight train. They recruit Raymond, discuss dress and scams, share a night on the rails, and gather for meals cooked in tin and can stoves. Wilkins, Diamond Kit, and Missouri Kid reveal backstories, including a New York engine man who left a troubled home to live as a tramp.
Readable fragments outline Pioneer Jubilee and Semi Centennial events at Salt Lake City from July 20 to 4 inclusive with low round trip rates via Western Railway. Zones include Ogden Salt Lake City and intermediate points, plus dates July 10 20 and 26 1937. notes about ticketing and limited passage. Also contains pasted unrelated material about Halls Catarrh Cure and a stray dialogue line from a New York World item.
The State and Mila Company will examine your application with the State Board of Land Commissioners of big cities. There are no charges to write and you may be greatly benefited by this service. Address State Land iti Company 14 Dagla Block, Salt Lake City, Utah.
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