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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1911
Page
8
The July 24 Bridge Day in Jensen drew over seven thousand attendees for the dedication of the State and County bridge. The event featured bronco riding and roping contests, with praise for Grand Marshal Wm M Anderson. Health concerns and a county treasurer reimbursement case were also noted as part of the proceedings.
Uintah County Utah to host a new town on the reservation twelve miles from Vernal on State Road one mile north and one half mile east of Bennett. Founder Henry Lee aims to establish Leeton with a post office, a store by September 15th, and a road to a proposed rail terminus.
The week ending July 27 1911 saw generally warm conditions with several hot days and brief cool spells at night. Rainfall was light with scattered showers in coastal counties and more persistent storms inland.
State health bulletin stresses typhoid fever is spread by germs in discharges from bowels and bladder. It calls for disinfection of discharges, proper sanitation, and public awareness to prevent outbreaks, with emphasis on carriers and contaminated water and milk.
Naples reports a four foot white fish caught in Green river below Alhindra with a large gut containing a fourteen inch gucker. Notes weddings, homecomings, a bridge day, harvest celebrations, and multiple social events in Vernal area including Miss Merley Massey and James Gall wedding plans. Also covers sundry notes on crutches, school exams, sunstroke, legal matters, and community notices from Naples and Vernal.
The article reports on Deputy Fish and Game Warden appointments in Utah to enforce state game laws without extra state expense. It notes seven rangers in Ashley National Forest receiving questionable commissions, with dismissals threatened for violations or duties nonperformance.
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