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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1908
Page
3
In Utah on Friday March 27 1908 a rising sentiment favors local option prohibition. The next legislature session may be asked to enact a law allowing counties to submit the issue to voters. County citizens quietly discuss the measure with many showing support.
The Express will publish a fully illustrated Bear dance article next Friday and a special piece on the Crazy Indian offering new theories on why he has slept in the open for forty years. Extra copies will be printed and sold for five cents at the office. Friends in any direction may receive copies.
A move to hold a county fair this fall gains momentum as residents in the valley advocate exhibiting horses sheep cattle hogs and chickens. They praise local products and urge immediate action to ensure success and potential entry to the state fair in Salt Lake City.
The Ashley Valley hosts ten registered stallions with additional quality grade horses. Native mares bred in high altitude mountains contribute hardy nerve and endurance. Crosses with local purebred stallions promise a superior horse class and a growing industry expected to bring wealth from eastern markets.
Correspondents report higher arrival rates than the 1905 rush with homestead demand rising as land office contests mount. The Express claims credit for fueling the influx via its Christmas edition sent worldwide. Many men were drawn here by that information and more will follow. it pays to advertise.
An advertisement urges readers to try Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Pills described as mild and pleasant acting. It promises a pleasant cathartic effect and offers a free sample at Vernal Drug Co's drug store.
John T. Pope disputes an editorial claim about oil discoveries in Uintah county near Virgin. The Inter-Mountain Republican report says a tunnel flow near a refinery in Vernal yields high grade lubricating oil and by products, with plans for expansion and a market built to counter Standard Oil.
Notice to owners of seins or seining that a license is required prior to fishing activities. Licenses available from justices of the peace for five dollars. Deputy Game Warden at Twoon reports enforcement.
At a March 7 1908 directors meeting an assessment of 35 per share was levied on the capital stock payable 1 cash and 41m labor by April 27 1908 to David Bennion treasurer Bank of Vernal Utah. Unpaid shares become delinquent April 27 and may be sold May 15 1908 at public auction to cover the delinquent assessment costs. David Bennion secretary Vernal Utah March 27 April 17
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