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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1926
Page
3
A historical note describes Moslem communities in Syria where two thirds of the population are Muslim, noting strict gender norms and veiling under Ottoman influence. It mentions women seeking Western dress and access to movies with special matinee allowances, while Druze women also veil less, exposing an eye, reflecting shared but varied practices.
In a Colchester rubbish heap a fine 15th century edition of Boethius De Consolatione Philosophiae dated 1478 was recovered. The manuscript, once moved for safety during wartime, lay hidden in Birch Hall’s cellar and was rediscovered after long search efforts.
The Order of St John of Jerusalem plans a grand pilgrimage from Venice to Mediterranean strongholds. About 100 members and noble ladies will travel aboard a chartered steamship with notable attendees including the Countess of Cymer and Maj Gen Sir Jerelval Wilkinson. An 1700 admiralty order directs naval salutes for the voyage.
A fragment describes a rancher named Edwin J Marshal in Los Angeles as a wonder. It notes a tale of a boarding house where a landlady’s ham satire implies miracles and economic oddities among young clerks.
Telephone wires span the Sinai desert linking Fayat and Palestine enabling long distance service between Jerusalem Haifa and other principal cities to reach Cale Alexandria and Port Said in the land of the pharsoha. Boses and Aaron lead Tarael’s children as telecommunication expands.
A brief, lively quip contrasts workout advice with daily labor as a person jokes about taking more exercise by walking blocks to the office while dodging cars. The exchange highlights common views on health and routine.
In a clipped exchange Harold explains a proposed quick retaliation if he believed he might be kicked first. The brief, unclear dialogue centers on mutual distrust and defensive action.
Fragmentary OCR mentions a cautious traveler avoiding guide services and a preference to avoid a hotel arrangement amid reports of robbers in the area. The text is garbled and lacks clear names, places, or dates.
A ward social Friday evening honored F L Noel and families and Carson and Thomas Kidd and their families for services. Ward changes described as due to a ward vision, now joining the Vergal First ward. Attendees enjoyed refreshments and good will.
A Glas firm has patented a process described as colored muslins for wearing muffins in 14 colors on a single shuttle. The odd mixture of terms suggests OCR garble but indicates a patent filing involving textiles or fashion machinery in Glas city.
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