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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1920
Page
8
Advertising and legal notices detail rates for display ads, small line notices, water notices, final proof notices, and contest notices. Prices shown per inch or per line, with 2 cent per word minimums and advance payment required. Publication is in Vernal Utah under the 1879 act.
Uintah Academy plans a return to classes Tuesday morning with a fresh start after a brief recess. School officials urge students and families to arrive on time as activities resume across grades and programs.
George Bigelow of Lapoint traveled to Vernal this week on business, engaging in meetings and local inquiries related to his interests.
County Superintendent Earl Thompson is anticipated to return home on Sunday after his extended trip to the east. He was expected to depart early in the week and will resume duties upon arrival.
Jed Luck performed the first plowing of the year on Wm. Siddo way's farm located east of Vernal, marking the start of spring field work in the valley.
Readable notes describe horses and rigs used on the Uintah Rail Way stage line starting from Watson. The fragment hints at early transport methods and route details, with names and places likely tied to the Uintah region and Watson hub. Further specifics are unclear in the fragment.
Brigham W Carter travels to Salt Lake City to secure a large truck for freighting operations and to enhance transport capacity.
Q Trugillo of Lapoint was in Ver nal this week transacting business renewing old acquaintances and meeting local residents during a brief stay.
Frank Berry, who has been very ill with the flu and pneumonia, left for his home in Jensen yesterday.
The price of Ford cars, like all others, increased this week and new prices will be published next week.
E L Wilkins of Jenson visited Vernal this week to see friends and conduct business.
John P. Nielson of Lapoint told reporters in Vernal this week that the file in his section is practically all gone. He described the loss as complete enough to hinder work and called for a review of records and storage practices.
Gilbert W Anderson, constable of Leapoint precinct, resigned the position. County commissioners appointed Wm Sprouse in his place to fill the vacancy.
A dated witticism on romance notes that when two men chase the same girl, the final choice may spark regret for not selecting the other suitor. The quip plays on fickleness and hindsight in love.
People unable to afford their home paper will be glad to know that the patent medicine almanacs for 1920 are now being delivered free of charge. The initiative aims to help rural and low income readers access medical remedies and household tips distributed by patent medicine firms and local sponsors.
The infant of Mrs Carl A Rosenblum has been seriously ill with pneumonia for ten days but is now past the crisis and on the road to recovery.
A skeptic who talks about improving the hometown but does not contribute or help, seen as no more helpful than a squeak on an axle. The remark underlines the call for tangible effort rather than empty rhetoric.
Mr and Mrs H Gilbert from Spokane Washington arrived in Vernal on Thursday morning to be with their son A Gilbert manager of the Vogue theatre in bereavement. They are visiting for a short time before Mr Gilbert must leave Sunday morning due to his work with the Spokane Chronicle.
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A man and his wife were seen shopping, with the man boasting about the value of a dollar while touting his spending. The incident highlights frugal attitudes amid rising prices.
The piece notes how Mop ia vera gg lags behind because it devotes excessive time and effort to trying to level with other players, rather than focusing on its own progress and strategies.
The piece argues that people resist wage cuts even as they accept falling prices. It critiques the inconsistency between desiring lower costs and tolerating reduced earnings, warning that wage declines could hurt living standards and economic progress.
As we go to press, all county schools that are accepting Jenson will reopen near Monday morning as usual.
Voters remain unsure as politicians prepare fresh topics for discussion amid lingering questions about local governance and community concerns. Analysts expect debate to focus on infrastructure funding and public services.
Horne women discuss spending on appearance, yet many stay content with their natural hair color. The fragment notes concern over fashion costs while values remain tied to original tints and personal style.
A sparse comment suggests the president might bypass cabinet reshuffles by adopting a rubber stamp approach to approve policies, implying quick, minimal changes to governance without broad shakeups. The idea frames a strategy of indirect control over reforms through streamlined approvals.
A usual crowd of loafers congregates at the bank comets on Thursday afternoon. The scene shows many people gathered with idle activity and chatter, marking a busy local moment.
As road access opens, hauling will begin for the new garage at the Newton and IOS corner, with construction material transported to the site as work proceeds. The plan outlines material delivery routes and expected timeline for completion.
District Court starts Monday morning with Judge A B Morgan presiding. The term features a light calendar since no Court is being held in December.
The editorial notes that drag has been out on the roads all week, urging steady work to keep fronts of business houses neat and extending the effort to the street exterior as well. It expresses hope the improvements will continue throughout town.
The spread of flu cases is diminishing and officials expect to resume schools churches and public gatherings such as picture shows within a week. The statement notes ongoing progress and aims to return normal town activities soon.
Delbert Timothy of Roosevelt and Alice Rasmussen of Bennett were married Monday March 1 by Bishop Fuller Hoemington in his first ceremony, conducted smoothly without blushing.
An elderly woman, recovering from the flu, comments she feels a bit better yet dreads future worsening, saying she always anticipates feeling bad again even as she improves. The remark captures a stoic, wry mood common in light health notes.
A food inspector entered an unadvertised store and questioned the source of a foul smell. The proprietor blamed the business on rotten work, explaining the odor came from rotten goods.
City lawyers report cows and pigs are being pastured in the city and county park lawns and flower beds. City Marshal Eaton warns strict action will follow against offenders to stop damage.
The article emphasizes early diagnosis and treatment as the sole way to reduce mortality from cancer. It notes cancer ranks sixth in overall disease mortality in the United States over the period discussed.
A stranger judges a city by its appearance and upkeep. If it is clean and sanitary it carries good word far and wide. if dingy and neglected it spreads a poor record. The aim is a superior, self-made reputation through effort.
France faces the worst industrial turmoil in its republic history as rail workers strike. Premier Millerand has failed to broker peace between workers and employers. The government has deployed troops to protect transportation facilities and deter disorder.
The Republican state committee selected Price as the meeting place for the year’s first state convention in May. About 407 delegates are expected, with proxies possible, and many prominent Republicans and party workers will attend to mingle with the crowd, requiring preparations to entertain nearly 500 people at convention time.
The article proclaims the end of government control of railroads with their return to owners. It notes fears of a presidential veto by Wilson, which did not occur, and states the compromise bill approved by the conference committee has become law with executive approval. The piece reflects relief across the nation.
Leonard Farnsworth of Vernal wins the first prize for penmanship in the February Missing Letter contest. Second prize goes to Mrs Carl Curtis of Vernal and third to Miss Vura Carpenter of Maeser. Many contestants from Vernal and Maeser receive honorable mentions for readable, well punctuated entries.
Stake Presidency announces the March 13 and 14 conference will be postponed due to influenza present in the community. If conditions justify, the conference will likely be held one week later, with final dates to be announced by Don B Colton Ernest Eaton and A G Goodrich.
Theintah Academy closed for two weeks due to flu with home study plans sent out and student health generally excellent. Uinted Academy students excelled in the Army essay contest on The Advantages of an Emoloment in the United States Army. many showed strong study, and several essays are strong enough for prizes. Prize money was provided by loyal local businessmen and the winning essays will be published in the Express.
W S Henderson departs Sunday morning for Salt Lake City on business connected with his firm the Manker Henderson Realty Co.
The conference dates originally set for March 3 and 14 are deferred to the next weekend, now scheduled for Saturday March 20 and Sunday March 21. Members are asked to note the new dates and adjust attendance plans accordingly.
Reporter notes Martin Atwood remains seriously ill as editors push to publish. Authorities say efforts are ongoing to stabilize him and address the situation with caution. Multiple medical actions are reportedly underway to aid his recovery.
County commissioners agreed to hire a leader for the boys and girls club this year after selecting a candidate. They were prepared to appoint a well regarded man but were unable to secure him for the post.
Road supervisors in the Indian Beach section graded the approach toward the Ward dugway until it became necessary to employ mule teams to pull cars up and down the slope.
James Monaghan from the sheep camp near Whiterocks says roads between here and Lapoint should be passable for autos in three or four days if weather stays favorable. He notes the condition depends on continued good weather and road crews clearing damage.
The Vogue manager Gilbert leaves in the morning for Salt Lake City to secure attractions for the venue's reopening. His father and mother accompany him for the trip and plan to return to their Spokane home afterward.
The Express reported the Naples resident Martin Allred’s death. The editor phoned the Allred household for details, and Allred answered the phone. He agreed to provide data personally when the time came for a write up.
Former postmaster E J Young remains a candidate for the postmaster position after a Civil Service review certificated four applicants Merrill Bantam Ed Young Jr Walter Woolley and Reuben A McConkie Washington confirmation shows Bantam leading Young by half a point Woolley became a bookkeeper at Ashley Coop and McConkie would not resign as county treasurer for the post after taking the Fort Duchesne exam
The Utah Mining Review begins a series on the Uintah Basin by Prof East Couslnss a Smithsonian geologist at Jensen. He writes on prehistoric bones and the basin's mineral potential to attract investors miners homeseekers and art lovers, noting its isolation and appeal.
Permission granted by the public utilities commission allows Salt Lake and Denver railroad to construct a new route through the Uintah basin linking Colorado and the Moffat road at Craig. Governor Bamberger led the company's hearing last week.
Wiss Madiline Johnson and James Brooks were united in marriage at 6:30 pm officiated by Rev Geo A Downes. Only immediate relatives attended. The bride wore white satin Georgette crepe and lace. A wedding dinner followed. Mrs Brooks taught at Maeser for four years. Mr Brooks served nine months overseas in the 91st division and was twice wounded, returning home in 1919.
A rustic verse portrays the panic in a household when the father falls ill. The family sinks into fear as he groans and performs odd stunts hoping for quick help from a doctor. Ma and children scramble to manage the chaos and restore calm.
Almond and apricot trees are in blossom in St George. The first to bloom were on the lot of Mr and Mrs William Brooks. A bouquet of almond blossoms was sent to the office by Mrs Brooks. The note continues with plans for Red Cross bazaars and Y M C A activities including talks by Jean Romney Crawford and Miss Ann Nebeker. General Y M V A sessions are set for April 4 at 10:30 in the Bishops' building. Dates for stake meetings and reunions have not yet been set.
Volney Nielsen a 17 month old child of Mr and Mrs Harvey J Nielsen of Moffatt died February 17 from pneumonia and spinal meningitis. Funeral services were held at the home with Bishop Colton and Chris Bodlly speaking. Remains interred in Moffatt Cemetery. A wife and mother is left with a young son born January 26, 1920.
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