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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1909
Page
4
In Vernal widespread asphalt paving is noted but a stronger foundation is urged for the proposed sapharium. Officials anticipate spring inquiries from settlers and investors and emphasize delivering reliable water as the best possible investment for Vernal’s future.
A local note highlights Omery county’s shift from poverty to prosperity by growing alfalfa seed and shipping carloads of seed. It suggests Utah county could follow suit with a specialty crop like sugar beet seed to lead in a new agricultural line.
Senate bill No 1144 by Senator J G Wilson to create new counties was killed. The measure would have allowed Uintah settlers to form a separate county away from Wasatch but now they must wait two more years. Several settlers fear losing progress while others feel the time is not ripe for a new county in the vast undeveloped empire.
On February 27 Ashley valley trustees and the county superintendent reviewed school matters. They favor consolidating districts for efficiency and emphasize hiring top teachers with certificates and summer study. They urge normal training for teachers and note two year high school work aids the normal course.
The outlook for Valley farmers is encouraging as demand for nearly all farm products exceeds supply. Oats, hay, and wheat are in strong cash markets, with Vernal mill paying 85 cents per bushel for wheat in cash. Farmers are urged to replenish bins and stacks to be ready when buyers appear, as potatoes have also seen good demand in recent years.
The town reports a bachelor dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Fred Wattrous. Twin arrivals at J A Fortie residence mark six pairs. Bishop A M Murdock and Commissioner Moffit of Bonita left for Heber. meeting postponed one week due to snow. Washington entertainment at town hall by Public School pupils. Homes of Akon and James Ivy welcomed twins. John Grant returns from Lebi winter. Ill man William Pulley very ill. parents arrive from Wallsburg. AM Murdock and wife return from Heber and Salt Lake City. Surprise party at L J Marsing for Miss Cle Marnin. John Bond recovering from cancer operation. Robi Julke and V S Pratt travel from Colton. no ride found. Passengers arriving from Colton include J L Lindsay, Syl Broadbent, Ed Jones, Erastus Nielson. Standard Dealers entertained by Mrs Andre Murdock.
Daily life notes from Fruita include J H Coltharp promoting Coltharp Bros store now managed by George Finscum with Mrs Wm Koehler assistants. Visitors Nessrs J T McConnell and P Hansen, Mrs George Tinicum arrives from Fruita, snow delays travel, and community events such as church supper and Sunday school enrollment are reported.
The Napless choir performed at the ward house Friday night featuring songs recitations dialogues and a temperance farce. Audience praise led to a vote for a new amusement hall. Also: Almeda Perry lectured at Jensen. school attendance records show strong participation with several students never tardy or absent over five months. The piece notes snowy conditions at Green River and local illnesses and bridge issues. Captain G Hall corrects a notice about a four month leave of absence, stating no such plan exists.
Local Uintah county reports glanders in some horses along with a note that veterinarian Ira Massey has requested guidance from the State Veterinarian but no reply received. The Vernal Express notes C B Cook leaving for a homestead five miles above Myton, and a parents and patrons meeting at Glines school house featuring Principal St. Dubendorff Miss Gerber and County Superintendent F M Young with broad approval of the discussions.
Utah's Governor and Legislature memorialize Congress requesting 1,000,000 acres to be sold under the state land board. Proceeds would fund remuneration for Indian war veterans and widows, replacing pensions. about 1500 elderly would receive benefits.
The text argues that apples are scarce and peaches are insufficient to meet home demand. Prices for winter fruit range from 25 to 650 cents per dozen. The Uintah creamery pays cash for milk and butter fat and can increase purchases. Watermelons tomatoes and celery also cannot meet local demand. sow now to reap later as farm product demand rises annually.
Notice announces a stockholders meeting for Whiterocks Irrigation Company in Vernal Utah on April 2 to consider and amend Articles of Incorporation. The proposed capital stock limit is thirty thousand dollars divided into six thousand shares at five dollars each. Secretary signs the notice.
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