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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1908
Page
4
A commentator muses that William Jennings Bryan would quit racing after projecting a loss of twelve of seventeen states in a future election. The piece notes shifting Republican strength, cites a 1900 limitation, and hints at Bryan’s waning prospects amid broader political talk.
Itia notes the Optimist Club of America will organize a Vernal branch. The article quotes several principles praising optimism as hope’s offspring and a remedy for discouragement, urging readers to join the club.
A joint board of the war department and the bureau of forestry moves to preserve forest areas on military reservations. It plans a beneficial timber cut while preserving remaining trees, with the wet department retaining control and gaining support from the forestry bureau.
Ogden city council approved a 10 mill tax to finance the construction and operation of its own water works. The measure aims to secure municipal water supply and improve local infrastructure.
The letter argues Justice Merkley of Whiterocks may have lacked full facts in last week's report on Simon Jones. It notes Deputy Bracken attempted arrest, Jones fled, was shot at, and later returned to surrender after advice from Mr Murdock. The piece questions whether the case warranted a trial and calls for thorough investigation.
Mrs Charles Carter entertained at supper last night in honor of Mrs Car iess of Salt Lake who was the guest of her brother Bishop John N. Davis.
A holiday mood fills the city as celebrations at Naples and Ghnes Park attract large crowds while many residents take part in festive activities. The city appears depopulated as people attend events and enjoy the day.
Dr. Garrett O'Donnell has his new Buick, arriving after a fourteen mile trip from Green River in forty five minutes as he begins to learn the car.
The infant child of Sheriff McNeill and his wife died twenty one hours after birth late Friday. Funeral was held at the family residence last Sunday with burial at Mieser cemetery.
Ed Samuels purchases a registered black Standard bred trotting mare named Loweard in Salt Lake City. The mare, arrived in Vernal yesterday, is described as a fine stepper. A grey Standard breed stallion was also bought by a group including S R Bennion Enos Bennion and others for 800 dollars, with Bennion bringing him in.
E. W. Davia is arranging to buy an automobile. S. A. Shipman, a special agent of the land office, is a familiar visitor today after returning from a Washington D. C. business trip.
Professor R S Northrop of the University of California reports east coast fruit markets steadily declining while western crops improve. He traverses eastern fruit sections yearly and notes reduced interest among orchardists, predicting a ready market for western fruits to fill western demand.
The piece notes opposition to feathered hats facing counterpoints. It cites Atten and a Paris figure claiming 30,000 girls could lose their jobs if feather fashion ended. A working girls’ advocate argues that if a bird or a girl must perish, the girl should not.
Ivy Baldwin, performing a high wire crossing across South Bowlder canyon near Denver Colorado, was struck blind temporarily yet spoke to assistants at the far end and completed the perilous walk. The span stood 560 feet long and the wire 583 feet above the ground.
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Salve for itching from skin diseases promising quick relief. It lists price at 25 or 26 cents and notes Vernal Drug Company as the seller.
At a July 6 1908 board meeting Dry Gulch Irrigation classified all capital stock under article 18 of the incorporation. Shares are allocated by area and share class with specific area names and per share values. Stockholders must present old certificates to receive new classified stock from secretary J E Strain.
Washington story notes Speaker Reed visits a book store near the Peace Monument on Pennsylvan ia Avenue where an engraving of the prince consort was priced at 150 dollars but later claimed to be 16 after the owner said it had been approved by the speaker. The eccentric shopkeeper refuses to sell freely, drawing interest from the public and press.
Edna recalls Ed Jack hunting in the Rockies and eating bear steaks for a week. Katherine asks about temperament effects and Edna notes he could hug something terrific upon return.
A Broadway shoe dealer’s circular notes a high rate of wear with 22 pairs of shoes worn out every minute in New York City, illustrating heavy daily demand and disposal.
A Cleveland man recalls a sign spotted in a Galion restaurant that asserts the proprietor runs the place and warns patrons who cause trouble. The sign reads If You Want to Know Who Runs This Place Just Start Something, reflecting a bold stance on order and authority.
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