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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1920
Page
4
Official notice of advertising rates and types for Vernal Utah post office periodical. Display ads priced per inch or line, non contracted display at higher rate, notices of sale, wanted, and other notices charged by word. Legal and water notices listed with per insertion fees and advance payment required.
Editorial comments on Shakespearean epigrams about crooks and good men, noting that sometimes rough justice is supplanted by finer shades. The piece observes doctors taking unfamiliar medicines lawyers hiring counsel and politicians clamoring for votes amid shifting outcomes.
The piece argues that modern newspapers have become commercial ventures rather than partisan organs. Advertising drives revenue, shaping news as a commodity. Readers and advertisers determine value, while favorable political pieces lack news value and may mislead when used to boost candidates.
A tax notice urges voters to compare current figures with past years before voting. It cites recklessly high state government overhead tied to highway spending, with Joseph Ririe, state auditor, reporting that for each dollar spent on highways the overhead was $2.42.
Citizens away from home on election day are urged to vote by mail under the new law. Write to the county clerk, who will send the necessary blanks to record a choice of candidates. Send letters early enough for ballots to reach voters and for votes to reach home polls by election day.
A fragment suggests a casino or home game context with a question about losses and a mention of two prescriptions. The readable text is limited, offering no clear persons or organizations.
Assessment of money held on hand by business interests under Utah taxation laws is urged by a circular from the state board of equalization to all assessors to include such cash on the property rolls. The Union Pacific Railroad, a Utah corporation, reported having 10,014,414.58 on hand January 1920, with no location of where it was assessed reported.
Secretary Bennion asserts state road work benefits Uintah, Duchesne, and neighboring counties. He cites bond funds spent in Carbon, Duchesne, Uintah, Wasatch, Utah, Salt Lake, Provo Canyon, and Parley's Canyon, with Uintah receiving substantial state and local funds and a remaining balance to be used with federal support. He invites further discussion and offers to answer questions.
Editorial endorses Fred Feltch as the Republican four year road commissioner candidate. Cites experience building roads in Grand County Colorado and current work on state, county, and reservoir projects. Urges citizens to support Feltch for modern cost saving road leadership and progress.
A fragment warns against attempting home brewing and drinking under influence. The speaker notes missteps when friends are affected and claims personal reluctance to pursue such a recept. The wording reflects garbled OCR and lacks a clear event or speaker.
Two privates argued about the height of men in their outfits. One finally claimed victory by asking if the other knew Flannigan of Company D. The dialogue hints at a comic scene as a man kneels to put his hands in his pockets.
The American Red Cross plans a 48.2 million dollar budget for 1920 21 a 21 million cut from 1919 20. Domestic relief tops 16.7 million including 7.8 million for civilian aid and 5 million held for disaster relief. Foreign aid totals 31.5 million with 11 million in supplies. Administration costs drop to 1.8 million.
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