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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1908
Page
4
A 1908 op ed condemns public slander and the harm of spreading rumors. It argues a false accusation ruins reputations, hurts families, and can destroy a life. The piece urges readers to consider the impact of careless talk and the theft of a good name.
Public school trustee elections were held in Naples Maeser and Old Ashley with nine candidates in Naples and three trustees elected A G Goodrich William Gillman and Mrs Addie Longhurst for the long term Mrs LaGrande Young and B Q Col ton Jr elected in Maeser and Mrs Joseph Hardy in Old Ashley In Vernal no interest was shown David Bennion ran unopposed in Vernal Central school budget shows about 3000 dollars for the year but maintenance exceeds this and a special fund must be drawn upon.
The article notes line 19 completed and a new telephone office planned near Bishop Murdoch’s store. Mrs Bennett suffered ivy poisoning after a horse riding incident, swelling rapidly but reportedly improving. Andrew Murdock family left for Heber City. Arlington hotel guests listed. Ellison Murray welcomed a son on July 4. Roy Daniels from Provo plans homestead stay. Ed Hart family expected soon. Clyde Stevens travels to Colton. Herrick’s business trip to Myton.
The piece notes oil, railroad, and agricultural reporting as well as inquiries from several regions, indicating the basin is attracting substantial favorable attention and interest.
The passage notes Republicans favor Taft and Democrats favor Bryan, suggesting broad public satisfaction with either side. It frames a nationwide mood as divided yet content with the two main choices. The text implies a polarized yet agreeable electorate.
The call urges all parties in Uintah County to nominate the very best men they can find this fall to ensure capable individuals hold public office. The statement stresses choosing qualified candidates to strengthen local governance.
Citizens downstream of the Post complain sewage discharge into the river renders water unusable for people and livestock. The pollution worries locals about health and livestock use of the waterway.
Fragmentary text discusses a system affecting people and wages, questioning where funds go if not to the river. Mentions a present army, officials, and assistants as part of a past timeframe. The passage is garbled and lacks clear names or dates.
Music by Prof Moore and his Military band of twenty six instruments will perform at intervals throughout the Glines park celebration on July 24, providing continuous entertainment during the day.
Hayden first reported Rangely dome twenty two years ago and since then experts confirm Dakota sands lie beneath Colorado shale at 1500 feet and Montana shale at 2000 feet with sands 1000 to 1500 feet deeper. The oil belt ranges from Texas to Dakota along the Rockies and a gusher is anticipated in the Colorado, Montana shale or Dakota sands, drawing millions of investment to the Uintah Basin.
The city recorder reports a balance on hand July 1 of $77.16. Bills allowed include Richard Pope for one day special police, Acorn Mercantile for merchandise, Rupte 6030 feet lumber, and H. S. Meeks as per payroll with totals $54.
Community chatter reports hot growing weather and good crops with first alfalfa harvests and lucerne seed prospects. Local figures include school trustees elected A N Billings J T Rasmussen and re-election of A G Goodrich plus William Gillman Addie Longhurst. Teachers J P Rudy Geo A Slaugh Leona Goodrich named. Naples aims for a big 24th celebration.
P J Whalen sues Pardon Dodds Jr to recover 36950 damages plus 750 in attorney fees and costs. He claims a contract to buy 600 head of stock cattle at 1850 each, with 700 paid, but Dodds refused delivery on June 25 and stated he would not deliver as agreed.
Sunday school officers and teachers enjoyed a sociable at Abner Richens's Tuesday night. C. J. Winder and Theodore Johnson of the Stake Superintendency attended. Mrs. B C Slaugh and Mrs. Hyrum Rasmussen presented their husbands with night watches. Annual school election showed about 500 dollars cash on hand and 1,000 dollars total indebtedness. The census indicated a decline in school population over two years. Trustees vacancies arose as John C Bates moved to Vernal and D S Richards left for a government post, A G Goodrich's term expired, seven trustees to be elected.
The keeper mocks a snake’s toothache and reckless fangs as the captive reptile rages in its enclosure. He quips about a snake dentist and fang hygiene while noting other animals and their ailments in a humorous, if odd, aside.
A partial clipping recalls Kid McCoy buying a New York office building for 350000 and a St Joseph romance rumor. A friend recounts a young couple with poor prospects, noting embroidery that hints at hidden jewels and the man’s lack of means to pay for his own travel.
A母 tells of a farm vacation moment as her son asks where corn beef grows while they walk past the cabbage patch on a summer day. The line captures a playful misunderstanding between mother and child on a farm visit.
After twelve years of stomach trouble and about five hundred dollars spent on medicine and doctors, Mrs Boyer of Folsom Iowa used Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets and found lasting relief. The medicine is sold by Vernal Drug Company.
Announcement of a reservation stage line operating between Vernal and Theodore via Moffat Ft Duchesne Roosevelt Independence Whiterocks Myton and other reservations. Connections at Theodore to Colton stage. Departures Vernal for Fort Duchesne Tuesdays and Fridays at 1 pm. Departures Fort Duchesne for Vernal Mondays and Thursdays at 8 am. Express purchases solicited, reasonable rates, inquire at the Cottage Hotel.
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