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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1913
Page
6
A local discussion shows Vornal merchants offering fifteen cents a dozen with few sellers. Mrs Reader and Mrs Meredith argue production costs exceed fifteen cents. They calculate one cent daily feed per hen totaling sixty four cents yearly, making profitable prices above twenty cents unlikely.
The Watson market reports a price around thirty seven cents a dozen, causing concern among valley residents as incomes and costs adjust amid fluctuating demand. Local sellers observe a steady decline from previous levels, impacting household budgeting and market stability.
Denver and Salt Lake line promoter Newman Erb outlines a chain of mountain hotels along the Moffat Road to serve summer tourists. Framing by a New York architect, with a dining room for 200, the first hotel at Tolland will set a modern, adaptable base for camping parties and summer visitors. An April 13 call invites Vernal Studio patrons to place orders by April, with completion expected in coming weeks.
A chaotic reader’s note depicts characters Gitap Queen and Citap Queen urging rapid mall delivery and gate access. The scene shifts between postal chatter, people waiting by open gateways, and references to letters, money orders, and a right of way. It captures a stalled humorous post office moment with repeated calls to action and local figures.
Court proceedings list multiple divorce cases and dismissals. Rosetta and George Massey divided issues. Helen Smith and Gilbert Smith case dismissed. Thos Ford DeJournett and Maggie DeJournett divorced with custody granted. John J Slaugh and Lina Slaugh granted divorce on abortion grounds. Petco Dumgard and Lulu Dumegad marriage declared null. other cases include Dowd and Dowd divorce granted. Hattie Keays and David Keays finalized. Gertrude McKee and Edward McKee divorce by default. one case awarded J. H. Arnold $600.50 plus $2,860 costs.
In a state data call report, the Bank of Vernal is described as thriving and highly regarded, praised not only within Utah but nationwide. Depositors, including Stefrendea, express confidence in the bank’s safety and reliability, likening their deposits to Uncle Sam’s.
The Bank of Vernal Uintah County Utah filed with the Utah Bank Commissioner a full true and correct financial condition report as of February 20 1913. Assistant Cashier David Dennion swore to the statement and it was certified by Bank Commissioner David Mattson on March 4 1918.
Vernal First defeated Maeser 46 to 10 as Vernal Second won 857 to 16. A clerks versus professionals game ended 21 to 16 with the pros ahead after the second half. Roosevelt versus Vernal was postponed as Uintah Basin titles loom with each side at one win.
The Uintah Stake hundred second quarterly conference met at the tabernacle on March 15 and 16 with broad attendance from stake leadership and ward counselors. The main theme was the liquor question as Vernal nears another possible dry vote, with exhortations to uphold prohibitions. President Don B Celton presided. Patriarch Samuel R Bennion and Judge A E Morgan spoke, and the music and special selections contributed to a strong, hopeful spirit.
Vert Ia chamber pushes for designating the road to the K ranch as a highway. The Utah legislature created a road fund and released 64 000 dollars for road work. Residents seek county funds and subscriptions to improve the route from Rifle to the K ranch. Allen pledged to build the road but delays persist as lawmakers withhold access to the fund.
Governor William Spry announced ninety three appointments to state boards commissions and departments some new members join key bodies Amos Gabbott William Bailey and Hardin Bennion new on the board of equalization replacing retired members W J Thelin and M M Steele Sr Thelin and Steele are succeeded by Judge John F Chichester and J I Merril Beers succeeds Caleb Tanner as state engineer after two years as engineer for the state road commission Other officers were reappointed including Fred W Chambers Willard Dene John I Pettit Willard Hanson and HT Talnes
An advert promises quick relief from constipation stating regular use will stimulate the gut improve digestion and purge poisons from the system. It credits Vernal Drug Co with the ad and urges readers to obtain the remedy.
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