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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1928
Page
4
Independent politics driven publication lists advertising rates per inch for foreign and local ads, with varying charges by length and format. Mentions classified readers per line and special notices such as sympathy resolutions, with emphasis on political stance and affiliated business figures.
An editorial laments the erosion of the Golden Rule as some local merchants profit from the community yet source outside vendors for job printing and goods. It critiques self serving rivalries that hurt neighbors and leave the less fortunate hungry while trading at home is urged as a civic duty.
Dr John E Mohler noted poultry diseases matter as the American hen, generating over one third of global poultry and egg supply, now valued at more than a billion dollars annually. The industry accounts for about 1 6 percent of total livestock value with dairy 40 percent and swine 22 percent. The hen lays about 760 eggs per second, around 2 0 million dozen eggs yearly.
The article argues installment buying leads to debt and stress. It describes a man overextending to pay, risking injury to earn compensation, and facing persistent debt collectors. The piece links financial strain to physical and mental ill health.
In Vernal the constant demand for the time from the public burdens telephone operators and delays lines. The Uintah State Bank corner clock helps but many homes and businesses still rely on calls for the correct hour. A proposal urges more clocks in homes and public spaces to ease the load on phone exchanges and daily routines.
The Senate Agricultural Committee reported the George bill expanding federal support for rural vocational education. It starts with 360000 for 1929 and rises by 500000 annually until reaching 6000000. Half of new funds fund agricultural instruction and half home economies, with distribution by rural population share.
Mr Cunningham of South Cooking Lake Alberta planted 1916 wheat taken from King Tutankhamun's tomb. The rose bearded durumlike wheat produced 144 grains per stalk, with 12 heads per stalk, yielding a heavy crop after reseeding in 1927, differing from local wheat and suited more to macaroni. Dr Katren of Edmonton reported 87 bushels from seed obtained from Egypt.
The United States consumed about 1.19 billion pounds of candy last year. Cardboard boxes handled 71 percent, 11 percent came from wooden pallets, and paper bags moved about 6 percent. If candy sold at 50 cents a pound, total spending would reach about 566.31 million dollars.
A driver skidded on ice and got stuck near a farmhouse. A nearby farmer appeared, pulled the car free with a team, refused payment, saying helping others is its own reward. This tale, though hard to believe, is reported as true.
State Highway department seeks bids on 21 miles of gravel road from near Kremmling toward Rabbit Ears Pass and Steamboat Springs. Project funds include 11 million dollars with bids opened March 16 and a 240 day completion. The plan covers earth and rock excavation, culverts, concrete, timber bridges, and extensive gravel surfacing to improve wet stretches and connect to Meeker and Craig areas.
Eli Caldwell Sr and brother Birt with family arrived Saturday, stayed overnight, left Sunday. he has stomach trouble but is improving with treatment from Dr Christ. Mrs Josh Hall and daughter visited Friday night, returned home after business. Rain fell Friday to Sunday. Gabreath family moved to Charles Colton place. Mrs Hatl is unwell. Fav Alexander works at Colton home. Chellus Caldwell works for Dus Hatch this week. Sem Rolfe spent Friday and Saturday in town. Sam traveled to Price for Allan Chevrolet cars. Akhurst family visited Byron Thomas on Sunday. mud made travel difficult. Mrs Gola Hall remains quite ill.
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