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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1920
Page
11
A political piece extols the Federal Reserve System as a credit to the Democratic administration highlighting war financing and bank lending to Uintah County farmers. It notes the Land Bank loans, cites farmer benefits, and ends with a political exhortation to vote the Democratic ticket under the rooster symbol.
Reform minded Uintah supporters tout I W Curry as a re election candidate for State legislature noting his service in the council of defense during the war and four years in the legislature. They highlight bills for road funding tax repayment, state bus inspection, a Uintah Basin Railroad, and educational measures while praising his work for the county and prosperity.
Democratic central committees offer speakers to present the affirmative League of Nations argument in county and state debates. The piece critiques opposition as selfish and frames the league as steps toward a world government foreseen by prophets, poets, sages, and seers.
At 8 a m on Thursday Thurman of Salt Lake will address Uintah County voters at the Vogue theatre at 7 30 Saturday evening A free picture show will be shown during the evening Seats are reserved for voters as the building has limited seating Thurman is described as a fair unprejudiced and entertaining speaker Everyone regardless of politics is invited to attend and hear him and view the show
The remark contrasts GOP and Democratic approaches urging citizens to study the League of Nations treaty and form their own judgment before voting. It highlights partisan rhetoric about civic responsibility and constitutional questions.
Senator Harding in a Des Moines speech rejected the League of Nations obligations saying he wants to turn his back on them and that interpelation is not his aim. He signals a clear stance against clarifying commitments and favors nonparticipation.
A World War era note states eighty one thousand American soldiers lie in French battlefields and Utah will ensure their votes are counted for the League of Nations.
George L. Goodrich cites a telegram from Democratic headquarters listing New York New Jersey Connecticut Massachusetts Rhode Island and New Hampshire as added to the Democratic states, signaling a shift in party alignment.
The reader asks why munition plants and war supporters push adoption of the league while fearing war. It argues churches colleges banks and major institutions back it claiming adoption brings Peace Progress and Prosperity to the United States.
In the season of shared decisions couples discuss how spouses will vote. Men claim wives will vote similarly and follow their lead, while women question if their choices will align with their husbands, noting possible mutual influence.
Voters are urged to vote yes on School Amendment No 2. The call to support the ballot measure focuses on funding and governance changes for local schools. Community groups advocate swift turnout ahead of the election.
Frank H Smith a resident of Ash ley valley for 23 years seeks the county treasurer post. He studied at the University of Utah and worked at ZCMI for four years before Uintah County service. He served three terms as Marsar school district treasurer and is active in regional improvement efforts.
Democrats nominate Grant Carpenter for county sheriff highlighting 16 years of service in Uintah County. He held temporary deputy roles for special tasks and served as a ranger on Ashley National Forest since its creation until three years ago, when he resigned to devote time to his farm. Carpenter is described as prompt and thorough and pledges to discharge duties to voters' satisfaction.
Democrats long claimed the west side deserved a county commissioner. A caucus of Reservation delegates elected a candidate from their group who was then nominated by the convention to fill the two year term, aiming to pick the best qualified man for the post.
The Democratic County Central Committee backs Parley H Goodrich of North Liberty for County Assessor. He has broad knowledge of property values, a clean record, and pledges fair, equitable assessment across Uintah County. John G Bolton of Bennett, age 44, University of Utah graduate and farmer, is also noted as a progressive, honest candidate with strong Uintah County ties.
The Democratic party executive committee selected Ferry L Hadlock to fill the vacancy after Archie Johnson resigned as county clerk candidate. Hadlock, a returned soldier and former teacher, served in the 12th Infantry and 31st Infantry in Siberia and North Carolina missions, witnessing severe combat and Bolshevik actions. he married Jennis Steele in January 1920.
Mrs Rowena Haws, candidate for county recorder, spent years teaching in Salt Lake County and after moving to Uintah County married Heber Haws. Since Heber's death from influenza, she has supported herself and three children. As assistant in the records office, she has made many friends and shown familiarity with the work. Mrs Mabel Hacking, her employer, says she is accurate and efficient and would run the office satisfactorily if elected.
Nile Hughes the candidate for a re election as County Surveyor is well known and his work on the roads has been satisfactory since he was first elected. There has been gradual improvement of roads across the county and his competency has never been questioned. His re election is assured.
Joseph A McKee has long served Uintah County as commissioner and is praised by Republicans and Democrats alike for fourteen years of service. A farmer, progressive citizen and conservative businessman, he is seen as best for Uintah County affairs if elected next Tuesday.
A stringent blue sky law has been enacted to curb fraud in selling securities. The state securities commission now regulates unscrupulous stock salesmen peddling wild cat stocks. The law reserves state mineral rights and leases mineral lands, expected to boost state revenues and support education.
In a quarrel narrated by Nellie and Anita, the speakers claim their fathers hold superior knowledge. Nellie asserts her father is a university professor and a Republican, while Anita counters with differing claims, asserting unknown authority on the matter. The exchange centers on credibility and authority within a family-induced dispute.
A party urging voters to cast a straight Democratic ticket cautions that any split ticket choice risks diluting party support and affecting outcomes across contests. The message emphasizes coherence and loyalty to the party platform.
Major Richard W Young spoke in a city to welcome returning soldiers. After his address a veteran urged support for the League of Nations, warning that lack of approval could lead to another war and calling on the audience to stay home if war reoccurs.
A straight Democratic vote is framed as delivering four years of peace, progress, and prosperity for the nation. The message underscores stability and forward momentum under endorsed leadership.
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