25 Nov 1899
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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1899
Page
1
State news note recounts a smallpox outbreak near Mant six miles north of Sterling with cases in Manh and Ephram, school closures, and quarantines. A Canada-born youth and others are linked to the spread. authorities report multiple exposures and ongoing health measures.
November reports describe Boer destruction of Colenso bridge hindering relief for Ladysmith. Bombardment of Epicourt continues, with English dispatches noting a major action at Ladysmith from dawn to afternoon and heavy Boer losses. London warns that British victory reports may be unreliable amid sparse current fighting.
General Fred Tunston and wife reached San Francisco on their way to the Philippines as of November 20. General Lawton reports division 19 spreading thinly beyond San Jose while General Young’s cavalry regiments sweep into new territory. Major Swigert’s third cavalry squadron holds a tight forward position northeast of Dagupan awaiting reinforcements. Navy reports General MacArthur entering Geronova with inhabitants staying in homes and treating soldiers hospitably during the advance from Ban Fernandes.
General news notes report Vice President Garret A Hobart death in Patterson New Jersey at 830 am and a presidential proclamation closing executive offices and half mast. Funeral set for 2 pm. Also mentions Central Park access, Pan Exposition, canyon irrigation, a Brimstone murder suicide, Moody health scare, and a Salt Lake City wireless telegraphy project plus a stake conference with talks on temple, tabernacle, and community duties.
Campaign ad style notice invites 500 ladies to shop a new stock including dress goods headwear underwear and 400 other items at New Stone store offering wide selection and savings to customers.
Notice states that coal dealers have advanced the price from 160.82 to 175 and 250 at the mines with terms to be settled upon receipt. Names listed include Joszm Ricu Atma N Tisotorsy Jognrut Loans Lov Bantuciomuw.
Classified notice seeking a good hustler to sell water proof goods for Windsor Dollar Company. Commission terms described as big and handsome. Contact Pitt and Towler, general agents, Corinne Utah.
The excerpt markets general blacksmithing services with bedrock prices and guaranteed work. It cites 1884 Madagascar mortality figures and discusses acclimating Europeans by eradicating micro-organisms to live in the tropics, followed by brief, disjointed lines about a concert and a chatter of townsfolk.
A fragmentary Chicago Tribune excerpt mentions Hap Tie advantages and a quoted exchange where a Chelsea pensioner jokes about marriage prospects after service. The text includes critical remarks about Tichh.s and a terse reply about blessedness and bachelorhood.
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