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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1920
Page
6
A farmer authored piece argues farmers endured a long strike to feed the nation and support the war, urging shared burden and fair prices. It cites 1919-early crisis costs, calls for unity among bankers merchants and professionals, and notes state receipts totaling $30,908.11 for a recent period alongside other revenue streams.
Republican Columns challenges Mr Bennion with figures on Uintah County road funds. The piece questions the effectiveness of $75,600 in work claimed against $43,000 contributed locally plus $32,500 bond money, arguing workmanship and overhead doubts. It urges voters to evaluate state road handling before November 2.
George A Slaugh argues that pressuring prices below production costs risks public welfare. If farmers strike or producers are weakened, everyone bears the cost. A strong pull and unity among producers and consumers is urged to protect the economy and ensure stable food supply.
The USDA issued a bulletin on alfalfa weevil control noting its appearance in Utah years ago and its spread at about 10 miles per year. Recent reports show encounters in Reno and Lippett Nevada Castledale Utah Twin Falls Idaho and the Malheur Valley Oregon. Damage this year has been limited but efforts intensify to halt its advance toward major alfalfa regions.
The report shows receipts to the state fish and game department for the past quarter, including a $390 refund, totaling a stated amount. Specific figures beyond the refund are not provided in readable text.
The Vernal Commercial club awaited a telegram from the Craig Colorado Commercial club dated the 18th. Weather permitting about thirty members would depart Craig the 22nd and spend Saturday the 23rd in Vernal. Secretary Henderson of Vernal wired the road conditions and offered to meet them, but no reply had been received.
The test run of Western Shale company’s unit near Watson shows strong results. Galloupe process nearly consumes shale, yielding gas oil and 17 other products from shale averaging about 465 gallons per ton. Plant capacity is 10 tons daily with plans for five units within 30 days.
G Whitfield Ray famed explorer who spent fourteen years in South America arrives at the Chautauqua Festival with a lecture likely to inform on regional conditions. Known as the Livingstone of South America, he served as Official Explorer for Bolivia and earned recognition from Brazil for his services.
Classified notice stating a boy's bicycle is for sale in good condition. Buyer must come to the office to inquire or purchase. No further details or contact information provided.
Evanston Wyoming October 13 Charles Myers Democratic nominee for state senator failed to file for the general election and his name does not appear on the certified ticket. Myers has served as state senator from Uinta County for four years. Louis Kabell Jr is the Republican candidate for state senator. His opponent may be named by the Democratic county committee soon.
W. H. Allen of Fort Duchesne has filed for a permit to use one and one seventh second feet of water from an unnamed wash in Uintah County. The water would supplement irrigation for eighty acres.
Omaha Neb Oct 14 Western Newspaper Union of Omaha announces purchase of the paper pulp mill of the Menasha Paper company at Ladysmith and Thornapple Wis and an electric power plant at Port Arthur Wis The purchase price is said to be three million dollars
A Sunday sermon joke unfolds as a preacher asks his flock to read the 17th chapter of St. Mark. The following Sunday he notes there is no 17th chapter in Mark, prompting amused hands and a punchline about the misread request.
Summary of Rexall straw vote results across states with Harding and Cox tallies. Utah-Harding Cox figures include 3469 209 Idaho-Harding Cox 6966 8049 Colorado-Harding Cox 6643 4148. Male votes total 3,767,111 for Harding and 3,661,62 for Cox. combined 6,308,73. Female votes Harding 1,323,30 Cox 797,28. total 2,120,68. Overall Harding 6,080,41. Cox 2,120,58. Vernal city supported Harding 115 to Cox 60. Duchesne county valuation $6,420,943 down from $6,765,310 last year due to livestock losses from storms.
Notice states that at a Vernal Utah board meeting on October 16 1929 an assessment of 40 cents per share was levied payable to W H Henderson the treasurer. If unpaid by November 20 1920 stock becomes delinquent and will be sold at public auction on December 20 1920 at 2 pm to cover assessment costs and sale expenses for building a new head gate.
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