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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1908
Page
4
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The Express notes Uintah county is on the map as Utah oil activity grows. It cites earlier farmer use of surface oil for wagon lubrication and mentions the Tunnel Oil tapping crevice. The article asserts high quality lubricant oil from the tunnel and growing mineral and oil potential in the basin.
A proposed Vernal to reservation direct mail route would speed delivery to Ft Duchesne Myron and Theodore, with first day service to other reservation points and a faster road improving travel. Local business notes report irrigation, farming expansion, grain and produce plans, rising lumber demand, and townsite planning as Vernal hosts company representatives and construction activity.
The town sees a surge of land seekers and new businesses as 100 plus homeseekers arrive since spring. Utah and Colorado supply many arrivals, with George Walker and party from Woodland among the latest. Contests over land rise as buyers prove good faith, while social events, ranch visits, and nursery promotions accompany the bustle. Real estate deals loom as arrivals plan to buy land this spring. Road conditions are poor but streets stay dry and trade improves.
Saddler St Bird moved tools to his home. William Mott after BYU return goes to Nevada to shear sheep. Frank Roberts returned from Provo. District school reopened with primary class quarantined due to measles. Thomas Smuin Jr is ill and restrained for safety with suspected relapse from over study. Measles not sole cause. religious study noted. Community hopes for his recovery. Cattle in the district still suffer from black leg. Geo A Slaugh reports thirteen head lost in a year. Geo A Goodrich and others affected. most cattle vaccinated with apparent success.
Public notice requests Vernal and surrounding residents to attend a March 17 meeting at 7 30 in the Vernal Ward meeting house to discuss establishing a free public library and funding until a tax can be levied. Temporary Chairman C B Cox urges full attendance.
Ladies skirts offered at four dollars for two ninety cents at Vernal Trading Co. A small freight box was lost between Vernal and Maeser on March 10 addressed to M. Gerber.
Socialists call a business meeting at the Vernal Opera House on Monday March 16 at 7 30 p m. Charles H Gray serves as secretary and will preside.
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