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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1909
Page
6
A local retailer announces a full line including shirts jumpers duck cloth garments and a complete range of correct work clothes for daily use. The catalog emphasizes durable fabrics and practical designs for trades and casual wear.
A concise summary of a historical decree attributed to Napoleon differentiating beggars from vagabonds, mandating public care for incapacitated vagrants, confinement for able bodied beggars, and police supervision after release, with notes on the unintended growth of infirmaries over workhouses.
A southern mistress guides her maid Lucinda through a gloomy mansion called the haunts of the great grandparents. The next day Lucinda leaves for the station saying she cannot work where there are haunts, insisting she cannot help it and cannot work in such a place.
A rural upstate man visiting New York ignores a police warning at Grand Central after being told not to smoke near a wax figure display at Eden Muse. He peppers the officer with sharp wit claiming the wax figure is real and mocks the rule.
George Searle writes that the county will gain a bridge over Green River based on talks with House members. He serves as a messenger in the hand. The report notes Ray Horn of Independence and Edith Raesnyder of Akron plan a wedding near the end of April or early May.
Notice to stockholders of Uintah Telephone Co. annual meeting set for Monday March 8 at 2 30 pm in the Uintah Abstract office. secretary LO HM BELCHER announces. FOR SALE A few milch cows near Reynolds Mill. 10 2tp.
Public notice from Uintah County Utah states an estray red spotted steer, two years old with no marks, taken up by Abner Richens in Naples Precinct on February 28, 1909, will be sold to the highest bidder at 10 a.m. on March 12, 1909, at the pound keeper’s Naples precinct.
An advertisement urges readers to try Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for a mild pleasant cathartic effect. Free samples available at Vernal Drug Co. plans to distribute.
In Naples precinct an estray red and white spotted heifer about one year old with a hole in the left ear was taken up by Amanda Remington on March 2 1909. If unclaimed it will be sold at public auction on March 15 1909 for the highest cash bid. Damages amount to $1. Naples Precinct.
Philadelphia lawyer John G Johnson reflects on ambition learned from youth. An aged millionaire asks why rise. the reply frames success as doing what one dislikes, not what one likes.
An automobilist spots a hen killed on the road and stops at a farmhouse. He apologizes to the owner, offers to pay for the bird, and expresses relief that the hen’s keeper can finally cook it for dinner. The exchange ends with thanks.
A New York Press recounts a hungry man who asked for food and received a nickel after a courteous exchange. The giver notes the man did not inspect the coin and a second scene shows a man washing clothes on a rooftop as a family tragedy unfolds below.
A Pitts man, newly arrived from Ohio, wins over a merchant circle by singing Home Sweet Home. He then touts his real estate firm offering sales on flexible terms within twelve miles of the city, calling it a life changing investment chance.
Notice that Carrie Hinsmen of Roosevelt Utah filed intent to make final proof on homestead entry 1934 for Lot 18 SW Section 18 Township 2 Range 1 West Uintah County. Commissioner William A Brittain to hear claims April 9 1909 with witnesses Edward Eller Albin Merch Jeremiah Murray and Charles Hart of Raga Utah.
Local figure Harry Wilson of Waynetown touts Chamberlaina Cough Remedy as an excellent cure for colds throat troubles and croup. He says early use when a croupy cough appears can prevent an attack and many homes report success with Vernal Drug Co. sale.
Citizens discuss a dramatic revolutionary arrest in which Gen Mates endures public indignities. The talk centers on white gloves, hard benches, handcuffs, ankle chains, and eating with fingers as the crowd imagines punishment.
The ad touts Chamberlain's Liniment as a remedy for muscle sprains and deep seated pains. It promotes 25 and 50 cent sizes and notes availability from Vernal Drug Co for relief of back and rheumatic discomfort.
This collection fragment lists missing items reward notices of goods and animals, sales ads for eggs and hogs, farm services, seed catalog requests, and general classifieds. It includes names and places such as Deseret News subscriptions, Acorn market, Grand Junction Colorado, and Vernal Utah references.
Notice that Hugh Coltharp of Whiterodha Utah filed for final commutation proof on land described in Homestead Entry 1074 and Verbal No 6778 in Uintah district. The hearing is set for April 6 1909 before the Vernal Utah US Land Office with witnesses Hort Whittemore Charlen Keil Henry Olsen and William L Coltharp.
Public notice announces a special election on March 23, 1909 in Vernal City Utah to decide on incurring bonded debt of 12 500 for water system upgrades and 12 600 for general municipal purposes. Ballots at City Marshal office open seven a m. conducted by City Council and City Recorder with official seal.
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