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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1923
Page
6
The article details a Vernal Fourth program with a parade down Main Street to City Park, a 1 pm baseball game between Vernal and Lapolat, a 3 pm Wild West Rodeo, and a pyrotechnic fireworks show costing 248 dollars. It notes scaffolding work and three nights of entertainment July 3 4 and 5 at Orpheus Management venues.
William S Powell a longtime pioneer teacher and bee keeper died after a long useful life. Born January 1850 in St Joseph Missouri he came west at sixteen and later settled in Amey valley Utah in 1877. He left a widow six children from his first wife and one stepdaughter. Funeral services were at Ashby school house with Bishop Cramer presiding and speakers praising his honesty kindness and citizenship. Interment followed in Vernal cemetery.
Senator Borah of Idaho said he will not be a candidate for presidential honors or lead a third party. He spoke to farmers in Coeur d Alene and predicted Harding would be renominated by acclamation. He named McAdoo, Smith, Ford and Underwood as likely Democrats and noted Ford could lead a third party if pursued, though costly and time consuming.
The market notes a shortage of strictly good cattle due to feed drought in California. Demand favors premium cattle with Imperial Valley steers selling at 7.40 to 7.60 per cwt at the Los Angeles Union stock yards. Top cattle may reach 7.75 to 8.00 within thirty days as buyers remain active. Dressed beef prices rose while common grades lagged.
The Union Sheep company of Napa county California sold 565 head of lambs averaging 74 pounds at 13.60 dollars at Los Angeles Union stock yards. The sale went to Newmarket company of Los Angeles amid strong demand for choice lambs.
Scorching summer sun yields little burnout of local activity as residents continue routines, events, and commerce despite heat. Officials report steady attendance at markets and gatherings, while outdoor venues see resilient participation through peak season.
A social observation notes love can be blind yet quick to spot rivals, while some profess piety on Sundays but ignore it in the workweek. The piece laments such hypocrisy, contrasting holy talk with daily behavior.
Bible Thoughts for This Week presents daily verses and brief reflections. Key passages include James 1 27 John 3 16 Proverbs 16 18 Proverbs 14 34 Luke 6 31 and Jeremiah 22 20 guiding worship themes and moral reminders for the week.
The quote asserts that a woman given power over a man will oppress him, but claims the outcome depends on the woman's attractiveness for most men. It reflects a casual stereotype about gender and influence, implying visual appeal governs authority dynamics.
Inspector Dan H Hillman reports improvement in the foul brood situation after visits to Vernal Fort Duchesne and surrounding areas. He notes the disease endangers local beekeeping but praises bee keepers for awareness, urges strict disinfection and burning of combs, and points to late honey flow with better feeding and strong swarms as a path to recovery. the National Live Stock and Meat Board backs the campaign.
The week of June 25 to 30 is observed across the United States as Meat for Health Week. Livestock producers, meat packers and retailers join in boosting meat consumption with streamers, ads, posters, and recipe book distribution. Department of Agriculture experts emphasize meat as healthful and sustaining.
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