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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1931
Page
3
Tomb of Thomas Jefferson, third U.S. president, born April 13, 1743, died July 4, 1826, same day as John Adams, his presidential predecessor.
The article reflects on Thomas Jefferson as a prophetic founder whose rural idealism clashed with evolving industrial power. It traces American government shifts from Jeffersonian yoked to centralized authority, noting urban growth, unemployment, and the enduring value of local self rule and democratic liberty. It also mentions Monmouth County’s 150th anniversary of the Battle of Monmouth and Molly Pitcher.
A concise account recalls the Monmouth battle as a rallying moment for Revolutionary Patriots. It highlights the clash near the New Jersey battlefield, praises endurance of Continental troops, and frames the campaign as a turning point in the struggle for independence.
Seltz notes Washington favored Germans identified as alans and urged prisoners to remain and support their families, while many chose to leave or resist.
Ohio State University specialists advise careful spraying in August to protect potatoes from topperburn and sunseal. Bordeaux mixture spray repels and kills leaf hoppers, reducing leaf area loss. Regular sprays during the growing season can raise yields by about 40 to 46 percent, with late blight control in fall.
A. Rke discusses inbreeding as a disciplined approach for elite breeders in dairy cattle. He warns it requires skill to discern weaknesses in lineage and to apply ruthless selection to avoid undesirables. Used properly it is highly valuable. misapplied it poses great risk due to inherited traits.
An old method describes grafting wax made from four parts resin two parts beeswax and one part tallow. Melt slowly to avoid boiling then pour into cold water and handle with greased hands as it firms into sticks. In usual grafting weather the wax softens and becomes plastic with the warmth of the hand.
Practical advice on growing cowpeas and alfalfa, seed timing for strap beans, and managing pests. Emphasizes August vaccination for young chickens, use of steotine solution to protect crops, and choosing varieties like Wippoorwit New Ira for acidic soils.
The Itoman ballista resembled a Roman catapult. A trough in a frame used animal skin ropes twisted with sticks to create spring power. A fuizalle projectile launched from the trough demolished walls in siege use. The device could elevate and traverse to adjust range and direction.
A fragmented notice names inventors. George Weaver of Path is noted for a small legacy. Joseph Hudson is credited with policesy whistle fame in 1834, securing a 21000 contract for his early work. The text mentions Afr Indson and Longton An awern as firm names.
The copperhead is not a rattlesnake and has no rattle though it can vibrate its tail to mimic one. It can reach three to four feet in length. Some observers say it does not strike from a regular coil. A hoop snake myth claims it rolls with its tail in its mouth. The rattlesnake typically forms a coil before striking.
The article notes clocks and clock cases spurred invention and art in the Fifteenth and Sixteenth centuries. It cites Basle museum examples where pendulum motion makes a long tongue protrude and other clocks depict scenes such as apostles. It mentions astronomical clocks and weekly monthly date displays as great interest, plus striking clocks using flint and steel for night alerts.
In Bristol England professors form the Red Lion Club where seniors called red hon and cubs perform a ritual. The event features the Xing Lion crowned Your Majesty and members drinking Encilah ale while jackals attend and initiates crawl and bow.
The Kansas City Star cites arguments against woman suffrage in Massachusetts from Alice Stone Blackwell’s piece Fucy Stone: Pioneer of Women’s Rights. Legislators claim men need relief from political choices and warn women voters would stop births or produce only girls.
The article catalogs historical figures of short stature who achieved prominence across politics, military, science, and culture. Names include Napoleons, Van Buren, Adams, Douglas, Lincoln rivals, Farragut, Solmes, Jones, Sheridan, Beethoven, Chaucer, Milton, Robespierre, and Carnegie among others.
The Literary Digest reports fears that Alaskan mosquitoes could invade the mainland are unfounded. It states Alaska’s mosquitos hatch in warm water, cannot survive harsh winters, and pose no risk to Kodiak bears or broader migration.
In Asia Magazine, Pitman describes monitor lizards observing crocodile nests. Guardians lure crocs away, allowing monitors to raid eggs. The scene unfolds as multiple monitors scoop eggs, often fleeing with their prize before the owner returns.
In Seville the Giralda Moorish minaret, a famed 12th century monument, is described as a beautiful city landmark. The text notes its cultural weight, mentions a heroic conflict over its fate, and references the cathedral housing Columbus’s sarcophagus, situating the site as holy ground despite changing eras.
Eight year old Mary from Irvington moves to a small Indiana town with factory whistles. She learns the whistles mislead her about time until she admits she cannot tell time by them.
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