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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1908
Page
4
A dated reflection notes that generosity in words and deeds enriches others and brings blessings to the giver. It also observes that 210 states voted on national and state issues differently, signaling growing voter independence and party campaign anxiety.
Mrs. J. A Carney, at eighty five, has used the warm simple hymn in Galesburg Illinois. The children’s song with tender analogies has become widely popular and brought lasting fame to the author, surpassing more pretentious poetry in appeal.
The article notes broader women’s political rights in England than in the United States, referencing their eligibility to serve on parish and county councils and vote in municipal elections. It then reports a lad elected mayor of a city in 1809 with the largest mayoral majority to date.
Post election reflections note that winners feel gratified while losers are disappointed yet both sides expect future reversals. Time may turn today’s unelected into tomorrow’s victor, and once excitement fades, all parties appear earnest for the nation's good despite differing principles and methods.
Roundup notes from Routt County Republican predict cattle feeding will continue into April. High hay prices are anticipated as supply tightens and feed will likely be fully utilized this year.
Speculation runs high on whether the Moffat road will reach Steampoat this winter as several wagers have been placed on the proposition.
Clarence Peacock of Theodore visited Price this week after a freight run. He notes the country around Theodore is coming to the front as price advocacy grows. Unsettled weather with frequent snow squalls dominated early the week. little snow in Routt county, but Boulder saw snowfall and several feet fell west of there. Moffat trains delayed for hours Wednesday due to drifts on the top of the range. Col D M Tuost of Weyton visited on Monday en route to Provo on business and met the so called great moral and religious force. Col Frost and L A Lauder, once in the newspaper business at Dodge City Kan, have not seen each other for about fifteen years.
A movement seeks to form Hot Springs county from parts of Big Horn and Fremont, centered midway between Lander and Basin. Citizens face long trips to county seats as petitioning begins for legislative division.
Retired lieutenant Burdett formerly served at Duchesne under Lieut Colonel Randlett. He led a troop of colored cavalry on a forced march into Colorado to rescue the Green Colorado militia from destruction by the renegade Indians led by Thistide. Burdett's bravery earned belated credit as Colorado militia returned to Denver amid public praise.
Lottie Haight files in district court for divorce from Ged Ilght citing cruelty. She seeks custody of the children and alimony of $20 per month. The couple reportedly married on April 27, 1906.
Denver and Rio Grande Railroad releases Red Book on Utah with articles for homeseekers tourists and investors. Leading piece covers oil fields while others discuss agricultural horticultural prospects and regional resource growth aimed at promoting Utah’s future beyond mining. Thousands of copies distributed to boost awareness and development.
Stockholders are invited to the annual meeting at the County Court House on Saturday December Sth 1908 at 10 o clock a m Items include repealing current by laws adopting new ones considering a new splitter at canal head waters reviewing year 1967 officers report electing a three member board and other business By order of the Board E J Young Jr WM Hodpt Sec Pro Tem President Nov 2027. Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets advertised by Vernal Drug Co offering health advice and product.
Advice to prepare for burns and scalds with Chamberlains Salve applied to a cloth to ease pain almost instantly and aid healing without scarring, available from Vernal Drug Company.
In Canton the grave of Revolutionary soldier James Sayres is marked by an unlettered sandstone stone and a growing hickory tree. Sayres admired Andrew Jackson and wore a hickory sprig, directing a tree be planted on his resting place. After repeated dig ups, a large tree remains and sheds its nuts over his grave, honoring the Old Hickory admirer.
Board of Directors of the Dry Gulch Irrigation Company met October 19 1908 and levied assessments of 62.4 cents per share on capital stock classified as C and 50 cents per share on stock classified as B and D. Assessments payable to the secretary at Roosevelt Utah on or before November 20 1908. Unpaid stock after November 20 1908 becomes delinquent and will be advertised for sale. if unpaid by December 16 1908 it will be sold at public auction to cover delinquent assessment and sale costs. I Strain Secretary.
The piece notes the habit in London and across England of late rising and late meals, with breakfast often not until ten, lunch at one to two, and dinner at eight or nine, creating difficulties for those traveling or accustomed to earlier schedules.
The English Admiralty diving committee recommends new suits include lacing to secure legs and thighs. This measure aims to prevent divers from turning and shooting upward when crawling on the sea bottom, which risks collision with a ship or boat bottom.
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