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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1919
Page
8
The Express goes to press a day early for the Welcome Home celebration to grant the force a holiday and allow returning servicemen to participate. The week’s factual notes include local events, business updates, a hospital relocation note, and various community highlights from Vernal and Duchesne areas.
A consignment of 88 hogs weighing 20,000 pounds departs Vernal on Wednesday under the Uintah county Farm Bureau led by CHO Samuels. Vern Shimmins directs the route between Vernal and Watson with four wagons ferrying the animals. This marks the third Uintah county farmer shipment. Mrs John N. Davis, Uintah county Women's Liberty Loan chairman, returns from Salt Lake City confident Uintah county will exceed its Liberty Loan goal, urging every resident to contribute. Funeral services for little Alro Cook, 14 months, were held at the Vernal cemetery with Bishop Calder officiating and a quartet singing.
Uintah County faces a pivotal road bond vote described as a crisis and vital choice between progress and decay. The piece argues good roads transform commerce, connect communities, reduce local jealousies, and outstrip the cost concerns of bad roads, urging support for the road bond.
The Vernal Commercial Club hosted the St Patrick's ball at Orpheus Theatre, a standout social event since health restrictions eased. Decorations and a creative punch setup impressed attendees as band directed by Pat Markey played well. organizers included Carlos Critchlow and Henry Millecam.
A young baby girl joins the Ashley Bartlett residence on Monday. The father, amused by the tidbits of her voice, jokes about whether she will inherit Geraldine Farrar or Madame Melba tones.
Mrs Sarah B Ross died Monday in Glines ward from a stomach complication. A long resident of Ashley Valley for 36 years, she was born in Midway, Utah and married James Ross. two children were born to them, Isaac Ross among them. Her husband and a daughter and son predeceased her. Funeral held Wednesday in Gilmes ward chapel with Bishop Batty presiding. speakers included Bishops Batty and Mckee and President Ernest Eaton. Music by Gunea ward choir. George Bigelow sang a solo. Interment followed at Maeser cemetery.
Uintah County residents are urged to vote yes on bond issues to fund road improvements. Advocates argue better highways aid farmers and markets, boost town prosperity, and foster regional understanding by linking communities, with strong, decisive countywide support expected.
Utah plans a broad road program with up to 10 million dollars for highways by July 1, 1921. State funds totaling 3.66 million plus 6.34 million from state sources, over four years, plus federal road act provisions, aim to lift construction. The road commission notes this will be Utah’s most ambitious four-year effort and aligns with federal allocations of over 3.1 million for forest roads in the state.
Governor Bamberger signed Senate Bill 26 and House Bill 7 approving a $4,000,000 state bond plan backed by federal funds to build roads. The package designates state roads, allocates Uintah Basin routes to Strawberry and Price corridors, and totals about $9,000,000 with highway commission oversight and county road distinctions. Also notes a Vernal ward YM meeting with O'Donnell vocal solos and local performances.
Utah's new mine tax law shaped by compromise clears both legislative chambers. The bill taxes metalliferous mines at three mills on net proceeds plus 65 dollars per acre, with coal mines valued at actual cash value and a four member state board of equalization. The Senate and House resolved a long deadlock, choosing to renegotiate with a new set of conferees after rejecting an earlier olive branch.
A feature on the Fordson tractor describing its engine design with four cylinders and a six inch piston, speed at one thousand RPM, and two rear drive wheels. It notes a three speed forward and reverse transmission, absence of a traditional tractor frame, and the Dearborn plant’s expansion plans for mass production and employment.
In the District Court of Uintah County Utah the administratrix of Edward A Silka deceased announces a private sale of the south half of the southeast quarter of Section 24 Township 1S Range 1W containing about 80 acres with 66 shares of Dry Gulch Irrigation water stock Class G. Sale after April 10 1919 at residence Bennett Utah. Terms cash or ten percent down with balance a year at eight percent interest. Mary T Silka Administratrix.
Hay and Grain Ranch produces an $8000 cash crop with cultivation only for summer pasture. No swamp land, full water rights from Ashley Valley canal. Positive cash flow of $6000 yearly. Terms arranged to allow you to farm with teams and machinery, and a trust until crop sale. Don’t waste time. all snaps cleaned.
On Monday March 24 at Snellen Johnson's ranch 412 miles southeast of Vernal farmers and others are invited to witness an exhibition of the tractor's claimed abilities. The event starts at 10:00 a m and attendees are urged to bring friends.
Postponed house warming for Vernal Second ward chapel now set for March 28. Dr G W Green returns to continue practice in Vernal at Coltharp Building, phone 261, with Dr Japeke 10-4. Nellis Smith opens dress-making rooms Calder building. Needles Institute adds optics course by Nellis Smith. Kansas City optometrist Kan sas City Mo now in Vernal to handle age troubles with latest methods. J and Lewis O D Vernal Utah note newly listed eye practice details.
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