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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1903
Page
2
The note suggests a Cleveland nomination could leave the Democratic Party without a strong state presence west of the Mississippi, including territories like Texas, and discusses regional political implications.
Carbon county plans potential road improvements on the Price to Nine Mile stretch to direct Ashley valley traffic away from current routes. Officials say the project could reduce congestion and improve regional travel efficiency.
A flood from the Kansas rain belt pushes St Louis to its highest water level in 20 years. Local authorities report unusual river surge and widespread street flooding across the city.
An invention by Dr Alexander Graham Bell is described as a flying machine that truly flies. The craft uses numerous small silken wings or kites to support a boat like structure in midair.
Report says Chief Engineer A C Nidgway and a companion were en route to Salt Lake from Vernal but have not yet appeared in the valley. editors acknowledge prankish misreporting and no sightings to date.
The writer would not object to voting for Theodora Roosevelt for president in 1904 if given the chance. It notes President Roosevelt is liked across classes but conflicts with money power, suggesting doubts about his renomination.
Clef Engineer Thidgway and a party of surveyors are traveling overland from Denver to Salt Lake City to view the country the Denver Northwestern and Pacific will traverse. The article suggests Yarnal citizens appoint someone to meet the gentlemen and provide needed information, noting it could be of considerable benefit to Vernal.
A reflective note compares printing one paper to a poker win and a subscriber’s fluctuating satisfaction. The writer laments that readers condemn papers for a single flaw while ignoring past merits and questions whether a universal edition could ever satisfy all publishers and audiences.
Help needed to work during haying season starting June 18. Apply to A Miller at the Mease and Julious ranch for employment.
Beginning June 15 a general roundup on Blue Mountain invites all interested parties. Nearly all owners plan to sell their stock at the roundup, making it the place to buy. Investors in this kind of venture should attend the event.
The 1903 assessment became delinquent on June 10. All stock not paid up will be advertised no later than June 27. Payments should be made to George A. Slaugh or George A. Davis.
Thursday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs BD Neboker Bennion united in marriage Mr Rebera Calder and Miss Astella Wehitlock. It was a small hour wedding with relatives and close friends present. The couple, well known in Vernal and this county, will be at home after July 1 in rooms west of the Calder Bros store.
A wedding held June 10 at Garrion Hotel united Sergeant Rudolph Geisler of H company 12th infantry and Miss Minnie Pearson with Rev M J Hersey officiating. Private Cecil Paylor served as best man. Witnesses included Lewis Knudsen and Miss Linnie Meyers. many guests attended. The reception featured a fine dinner and dancing into the early morning.
A dated letter from A Q Doan at Soldier Station Inn addressesPrank Loan and Coltharp. Doan notes paying $3-$150 for bad duces and $150 renewal. He claims to have kept the valuable title paper since 1890 and reads the Salt Lake Daily Herald as part of his routine.
The Wasatch Wave reports a bounty on squirrels ended at 1 pm sparking a rush of feet amounting to over 200000 square feet unloaded in the clerk’s office. Deputies counted feet while warrants were drawn as the trade occupied county offices, with total payout exceeding 1500 dollars in forty days.
Notice to Quahtc Electors of School District No 2 Uintah County Utah of an election on Monday July 13 1903 at 2 pm at the Central School building to elect a Trustee for three years. Polls open 2 pm close 6 pm. Also hearing of the financial report at 1 pm on July 13 1903. Clerk Coas B Atwoop, Vernal Utah.
Instructions call for immediate settlement of all Vernal Drug Company accounts prior to June 1 1903. It directs alleged settlements at Geo A Lowe Hardware store G13 3t and mentions a Reaper in relation to payoff location.
The piece argues for government ownership of roads telegraph and phone lines with low uniform rates and cites New Zealand as a model. It contrasts public works and education funding with U S military spending and argues for peace over armed force citing religious teachings. The tone urges voters toward socialist ideas as path to better producer and worker conditions.
A garbled text sequence presents a patchwork of names and phrases with forest and city references. The readable elements include mentions of Bubone Ghote and a set of unclear proper nouns, suggesting a damaged archival excerpt rather than a cohesive narrative.
For sale or trade. My place one half mile southwest of city Jinits 18 is offered. Interested in city property and 2B, Lam.
The horse known as the Billings horse will be at the Woewanp residence for the season. W. A. Woewanp invites wishes for those seeking its services.
The Salt Lake Daily Herald advertises subscription options including weekly and monthly rates. It mentions the Sunday Herald with magazine section and various pricing plans such as annual and six month terms, with different frequencies and special editions.
A list of missionary visit dates and locations including Mountin Dell Naples Vernal Mountain Dell and wards such as Glines Gard and Millward with multiple names like Joseph V Haching Alma Timothy and M A Ross. Dates span May through August across Naples Vernal Mountain Dell and surrounding wards.
A Chicago teacher duo encourages pupils to pursue stamp collecting by offering prize packets for top geography records. The piece notes stamp washing damages from ink, and reports on China expanding postal service under the imperial maritime customs with 200 branches and ultra low rates. It adds a new ten cent Honduras stamp from January featuring Queen Victoria, reportedly the last to display her portrait.
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