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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1902
Page
2
The Vernal Post records discussions on forming the next Uintah County Board of Commissioners. It notes a $70,000 government payment plus regular annual funds, implying the Uintah Utes should be in fairly good financial standing for the coming winter.
The county faces a notably engaging representative election between two popular young men raised in the valley. Each candidate garners strong local support and familiarity with regional concerns.
A reader notes Ashley Valley farmers struggle to profit with corn at 165 per hundredweight and wheat at 73 cents per bushel this fall, fearing prices may rise to 2 and 1 dollars by spring, implying economic pressure and uncertainty.
Itio Blanco county Colorado shows total valuations of 1 171 982 dollars in the last assessment. This is about 5000 dollars less than Uintah county and Itio Blanco has a population around 1300 while Uintah reaches about 8000.
The Rio Blanco county claim notes the only gilanite veins in the United States with 400 tons mined monthly from Ft Duchesne Utah. Uintah county hosts the majority of veins, prompting questions about production scale and transportation from the mines reaching Utah.
Public notice from Warren Doisson explains his stance on increasing the county water supply. He recalls being asked to attend a water meeting at the Opera House by the Ashley Upper Insugna tion Company and to veto shares for others. He states he is unqualified for the increase and affirms his Democratic platform pledge to use influence to that end.
Winter blooming plants offered at a cheap rate on October 20 at Cone One. All kinds of plants available. Mina Ms Apows invites interested buyers to view and purchase.
Uintah County issues a financial statement up to September 30 showing Geo A Davia as counts treasurer and detailing receipts disbursements and balances across funds. The document outlines expenditures by department and highlights cash on hand and outstanding warrants.
In Uintah and Utah counties Democrats endorse national and state platforms urging irrigation, forest reserve reform, and anti-discrimination measures while Republicans mourn McKinley era legacy and pledge Roosevelt era open policies and county fiscal restraint.
The article notes Charles Searle returning to Magrath area for winter with family after buying land about five miles west of Magrath and planning to reside there through the growing season. It contrasts his view of the country with John Slagh and mentions cattle numbers near Magrath and local land purchases by Virnals and the Lingham and James families.
Misa Davia Marlow of Philadelphia recounts her capture by Turkish brigands in Constantinople and forced marriage in a harem. She claims she escaped with help from a Logtishman and reached Paris then Boston where she now resides.
A clipped line from a Philadelphia Bulletin piece references a quoted remark about drinking habits and ease of action. The fragment hints at a public or cultural anecdote but provides limited context or clear subjects.
A review notes a bronze statue in the Attilio Tolkweed at Chelsea London and hints at future art trends. It cites American pottery, Greek archaeology, and the tentative reassembly of the Acropolis ruins as continuing art influences.
A quirky exchange features a tailor and a speaker debating a clock that has stopped. The tailor quips about using it as a motto, while the other asks what the matter is, delivering a playful, wordplay driven item.
Fragmentary text mentions a society and scandals but provides no concrete events or identifiables to summarize into a newspaper card.
An excerpt from the Chicago Tribune shows a playful exchange about a person's marriage status and name spelling. The dialogue mocks how opinions shift over time and notes a name variant Dyrdye.
A Lonkers Statesman observer notes a swan can balance on its own but cannot carry a baby, highlighting a humorous distinction between self sufficiency and parental care. The remark reflects on preparedness and responsibility in daily life.
AIAOA Woman's Ciabb quote appears with a sarcastic line on executioners and bold social wit. The item reflects satirical humor typical of the Smart Set era and notes a witty aside by a contributor or fictional speaker.
Odd clipped line recalls a mother figure and a roasting metaphor as a personal reminiscence. The fragment hints at family tension and a past joke or insult about roasting a father, attributed to a Sun source.
A fragment quotes a Chicago Tribune line as a weary remark on provisioning for a partner. The source presents a terse, provocative sentiment without broader context or identifiable events.
A Philadelphia Press transcription notes a statement claiming a wealthy uncle is dead yet someone remains alive and misleads others. The fragment hints at a warning or accusation of deception surrounding an inheritance scheme.
A Washington Star excerpt shows a boss defending the choice of a candidate to a henchman. The henchman challenges the man’s political knowledge while the boss asserts the candidate will be easy to remove if he fails to perform.
A fragmentary dialogue echoes Demosthenes and Dato debating wealth. The speaker laments the rich growing richer while the poor grow poorer, noting a historical reference in a political economy book.
In a playful exchange the speaker thanks Dr Smiley for inspiration from a fountain pen given by his Sunday school class. A feminine chorus affirms, and a judge comment closes the brief scene with optimism about improved hermons.
A Philadelphia Press quote notes that a man cannot rid himself of his love habits, remarking on how such habits cling more tightly than any other, highlighting the paradoxical pull of romance on behavior.
In clipped dialect snippets, speakers discuss why someone hesitates and fears pride taking over. The brief exchange hints at concern about vanity and losing judgment if powers rise.
A garbled historical text fragment presents a muddled dialogue with mis-spellings and unclear references. The lines mention Priests Philadelphia Portha and a husband, with hints of remedies and illness, but no coherent event or identifiable figures emerge.
A.M. Gir paxstreyn, a live stock and real estate broker in Rock Springs Wyoming, offers to list and sell sheep for clients. He claims buyers exist for an unlimited number of traders, watchers, lambs, yearlings, stock sheep, and provides delivery, inspection points, and pricing details upon request. Clients may wait for interested buyers.
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