Postal notice from Vernal confirms second class mail
The Vernal post office records indicate the item is entered as second class mail matter.
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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1909
Page
2
The Vernal post office records indicate the item is entered as second class mail matter.
Frulia and Ashley Valley see rising shipping activity with seven carloads of fruit shipped last week and two to three carloads of sugar beets per day sent to Grand Junction. A railroad is expected in a few years boosting future production and market access. Apples struggle elsewhere but in Frulia apples are larger and finer, selling at five cents each.
A fragmented essay urges support for local business and editors, praising home industry and honest advertising. It critiques town envy, kicks by cynics, and stresses that prosperity comes from buying locally and fostering good editors, farmers, and merchants. It also notes social scenes and wedding gossip in a nostalgic, opinionated voice.
The Galloway river party travels Desolation Canyon toward the Grand Canyon of the Colorado down the Green and Colorado rivers entering Green River Utah by Oct 1909. They describe ideal weather, fast progress, occasional meals with river valley hospitality, and the challenge of canyon rapids as they near Green River Utah.
The message notes that beginners have run their test through all upper canters but most likely will be here by October 12 and may reach White about October 26 if we have our former Jack.
County superintendent invites teachers from Vernal and surrounding districts to attend a three day Teachers Institute October 25 26 27 at the Vernal Central School. Sessions begin 750 pm with leaders A C Neilson Moolah Ilal Howard Driggs and visiting educators. trustees are urged to arrange facilities transportation and a closing meeting Sunday at 2 pm.
Department of the Interior contest notice from Vernal Utah alleges abandonment of a parcel in Uintah Indian Series Serial No 01287 and sets hearing for November 20, 1969. Contestants Roowlateh Vernal and Mike Tlowman must appear, respond, and present evidence at 10 am before the United States Land Office Register and Receiver. Publication is ordered due to inability to serve personally.
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