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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1920
Page
4
The council orders cutting excess weeds as part of a broader inquiry into proposed special school tax. The passage hints at political rivalries and public skepticism, with references to graft, extravagance, and local reactions amid evolving fiscal questions.
A feature on a Father and Son outing starting Monday argues the event will reveal fathers' humanity to their sons and foster mutual understanding. It envisions boys learning campfire skills and dads seeing their sons as capable, aiming to birth stronger manhood and lasting bonds.
Peter Hanson, a longtime Uintah County figure, has died. He was praised as a man who never harmed another and lived by the Golden Rule. Friends recall his conscientious service, willingness to sacrifice health and comfort for others, and four square character.
A Vernal sheepman blamed school fund shortages on supposed School Board extravagance and urged citizens to form a committee to carefully investigate board finances and report findings to Uintah County residents. The piece defends fair play and calls for accountability in local government.
The Marion Star echoes Warren G. Harding's guidelines urging reporters to seek accuracy, present both sides, avoid sensationalism, treat all parties equally, and protect readers and families from harmful content, especially in political or religious coverage. The creed promotes candor, decency, and responsibility in reporting.
A quirky column profiles helpful parcel clerk Travis Moore at the mall, praises Dr. Homer Rich for heroism in saving a child at the Vogue cinema, and notes lively Relative Contest entries. It also riffs on local habits and a mystery about a handsome bookkeeper and Vernal barbers, blending humor and community chatter.
Mr Lafo Richardson has been very ill from a cold. Mrs George Adams aided in the relief. Mr and Mrs Albert Smith of Ogtion left to make their home. Lewis Allen last Saturday. Mrs Maggie Cramer hosted a candy pulling for Lily swarm at Mrs Thomas Caldwell. Joe Herbert went to Price on business. John Winn and daughter Mrs George Walker returned from Price after a pleasure trip. Mrs John Stagg came back from Salt Lake and other points. Robert Cooper, 12, of Mrs Daphney Cooper, is feared to have typhoid fever. Reginald Noo] joined the Father and Son outing. David Victor and Thomas Karren left with wagons to build a mountain home. Mrs Jane Beddo returned from Brush Creek with her children. Cilla Campbell left for Salt Lake. he went with Forest Weeks.
For sale or lease a 160 acre hay ranch with good water. Complete set of machinery, fine barns and corrals. No wire fence. 100 tons of hay this year, plan 160 tons next year. About 300 bushels of grain and potatoes. Good free range. Will sell livestock and machinery. Lease price $2500, sale price $6000. Write for particulars.
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