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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1931
Page
7
Acknowledging a curious eight year old nephew absorbed in a basement find, the narrator notes his fixation on a magazine page that reads Watch this cot pmo and has yielded no visible results yet. The moment underscores a puzzling reading oddity from the Chicago Tribune.
The text states the President is commander in chief of the army and navy and that naval operating expenses are paid from regular navy appropriations, not from presidential travel funds. It notes the president’s travel arrangements relate to official duties but uses the navy budget for ship costs.
New York City is incorporated as five boroughs with separate local governments. The Manhattan borough hall houses city government offices and the borough administration for the Stanhattan area.
The American Game Association cautions against handling or moving young wild birds and animals that appear abandoned. It says parents are likely away feeding or driven off by strangers and should be left undisturbed to avoid harming the offspring.
A central definition of a yellow dog contract in which employers compel new workers to sign an agreement forbidding any negotiation or activity that might disrupt the established wage system during their period of employment.
Fragmentary OCR shows a will by Yee Lang written as health declines. He directs property control to Yee Suey via brother Lee Suey as executor or controller. The passage indicates a transfer of all property, though the exact terms and date are unreadable.
An old Glasgow racing program features unusual horse names including Jacka 3sy Favorite Britons Strike Home Fear Not Vittorious Alas in a Corner and First Time o Asking. The list highlights quirky monikers of competing thoroughbreds from a bygone era.
The Somelites likely produced only dried bricks from four parts clay and chopped straw or reeds mixed with water to form a stiff paste. Bricks were shaped by hand and dried, reflecting a simple brick making technique.
Soapstone Production Virginia is the chief producer of soapstone. The purer mineral used for making powered talc is obtained mostly in St Lawrence County, N Y, but some is produced in less than North Carolina and Carrag.
The text discusses per capita motor vehicle registration in Archtina within the Americas outside of the United States and Canada. It notes a high registration rate and references local or national popularity. Specific figures or entities are unclear due to incomplete OCR.
An African buffalo of noted danger escaped into thick brush during a challenge in E afilat. A bystander attempted to approach the creature, but it remained elusive and stirred nearby wildlife before retreating deeper into the brush.
Noe in Germany claims the first hour quest to Sanease Dell, drawing nerves to four centuries of Franco influence as it attracts tourists and nearby towns.
Readable text mentions Uncle Eben and a race related to Leiant Star but details are fragmented. no clear event, date, or entities to confirm.
A garbled note describes buoys and steel angle use in a coastal setting, mentioning uniforms or devices linked to a crew or group. The text appears fragmentary with unclear references to methods and tools.
Fragmentary text hints at themes of knowledge versus ignorance and the limits of understanding, presenting a philosophical note rather than a concrete event or report.
The Sons of Gideon organized on July 1, 1890 to unite Christian travelers of America and win commercial travelers for God. Their aim is to supply every hotel in America and Canada with a Bible for each guest room and to prepare travelers for arrival.
In 1689 William II ascends the English throne as colonists revive old governments in New England. The People in Weston and nearby towns seize the harbor fort and imprison Andros, restoring local authority.
The text explains ventriloquism as taking a full breath and keeping chest and neck muscles fixed while speaking with a nearly closed mouth. Air is expelled slowly through a narrow glottis and must pass through the nose, with lips and lower jaw kept still.
The Aztecs and Toltecs long favored chocolate, a drink enjoyed across the continent well before Europeans. Columbus later recognized cacao's commercial potential and brought beans to Queen Isabella as a gift and symbol of wealth.
Mrs John Adana led her campaign visits walking the footpaths with a basket of fresh vegetables, hops bundles, and bottles of yeast as she made daily dozen calls in search of support for the Presidential larder.
The article explains that tramps use symbols as a form of alga language with a cross marking places “good for a handout.” A circle estimates coins and a 60 marked tag shows money is sometimes obtained there, indicating a rough system of place signals.
A fragmented meditation on cyclical nature and endless beginnings. The text hints at philosophical journeys through circles and dawns, mentioning midorea and op ns-Frelange as abstract loci within an allegorical exploration of truth and depth.
Black materials absorb heat and light while white reflect them. The cooling effect depends on color as well as texture and material type, influencing how much heat is retained by fabrics.
Explanation of man miles as an aeronautical term showing the product of crew count and miles flown. An example notes a two man plane traveling 150 miles would accumulate 300 man miles to its credit.
In San Diego County California a Pizem field tourmaline has been found close to the surface. In some places it is picked up from the ground, indicating accessible mineral deposits in the area.
A playful clipping notes an exaggerated claim about the number of kitchen aprons among Jone brides, imagining them lined end to end to span from the front door to the breakfast nook. The tone is humorous and satirical, reflecting light domestic curiosity rather than a factual event.
A Central American republic faced a failed revolution as government forces retreated, civilians and rebels described chaotic scenes. Report notes retreating troops abandoned weapons and supplies, fueling further instability in the region.
A lighthearted note contrasts diplomas given by colleges with those from the school of experience. It jokes that college grads receive standard prints while experiential diplomas are described as printed on rhinoceros hide, highlighting a playful distinction in credentialing.
Scientists report extensive studies on the lateral line system of fish, a key sense organ running along the body that detects water movement and vibrations, aiding navigation, schooling, and predator avoidance. The research highlights its significance in fish behavior and environmental sensing.
It is estimated that New York saves five hundred thousand dollars each time it receives warning of an approaching cold wave or ferocious starts.
France's premier Pierre Laval lands in Washington for talks with President Roosevelt. Discussions focus on disarmament and security guarantees linked to a potential consultative pact, moratorium extension on war debts, and finance. Japanese and Chinese positions on Manchuria and pacific settlement are noted, with Spain's Azana gaining emergency powers.
One minute of darkness on Wednesday night honored Thomas Alva Edison with a national tribute requested by President Hoover. Far says Hoover stayed in Washington while Mrs Hoover Henry Ford and Firestone attended the funeral in West Orange, where his body lay in repose.
The article reports Japan dropping objections to American participation in League of Nations talks on Manchuria, a move seen as a procedural step while China and Western powers push for Japan to honor Kellogg Briand pact obligations. It notes tensions over whether Manchuria’s occupation would be allowed to continue pending guarantees of security and the start of talks between Japan and China.
The British campaign devolved into roughhouse scenes with fist fights and insults. Prime Minister MacDonald held his own amid jeers while Sir Oswald Mosley faced disturbances with his bodyguard, and a Birmingham court issued summons for Efe after a stormy meeting. Winston Churchill was nearly mobbed in Birmingham and police intervened. Airplane aides appeared for National government candidates, owned privately under Mrs RR Dent.
The article notes widespread opposition to a blanket 15 percent rail freight rate increase as unjustified by current conditions. The Interstate Commerce Commission denied a carrier request, proposing a temporary rate rise on specific commodities until March 31 1933. Any extra revenue would be pooled to cover later deficits in bonus payments and other obligations, with figures suggesting up to 125 million dollars from the temporary hike versus 300 million hoped for from a blanket increase. Worries arise that railroads might cut wages for 1.26 million workers, risking freight quality. Additional dispatches describe protests in Philadelphia over navy economy actions including hospital construction delays, and congressional pressure on farm credit relief in the western regions.
Representatives Ernfst R Ackerman and Fletcher Wale, both Republicans from New Jersey, died during the week. Democrats hold a 214 to 213 House edge with one Farmer Labor member and five vacancies. Two vacancies are in normally Democratic districts and will be filled at November 3 special elections. Governor Largin may call a special election to fill the New Jersey Fifth district vacancy before Congress convenes December 7, but Attorney General Stevens says time is insufficient.
Harry E Rowbottom a former Indiana representative sentenced to a year and a day at Leavenworth for bribe patronage offenses in the First district was approved for parole to begin November 9 though the full term would not end until February 1832. Parole recommendations came from Senators James T Watson and Arthur S Lobingon both Republicans and Circuit Judge Charles F L Woodward along with Evansville officials. Evansville District Attorney George Jeffery opposed the parole.
Capond, reputed boss of Chicago crime, awaits penitentiary after conviction on income tax fraud. Government agents, directed by Treasury Secretary Mellon, move to seize all property to recover taxes ranging from zero to one million dollars.
Residents on the Island of Cyprus rose in revolt against Bellah rule demanding union with Greece. Mobs attacked government buildings and clashed with police as fires raged. Four British warships from Crete and aircraft ferried soldiers from Egypt to quell the unrest.
An advertisement asserts that colds are common from carelessness and promises prompt relief using Boyer or Bayer aspirin. It advises two tablets at first signs, repeating if needed, and warns aspirin won’t depress the heart. For sore throats, dissolve three tablets in water.
IN A CHICAGO luncheon Irene Castle and others heard an animal story about a dog named Moreover and its biblical name Junius. A colored gentleman explained the dog’s name and quote about the good book. Meanwhile Leonard Smith in Calcamonga missed a watch while deep sea fishing and later found the watch still in the fish.
A health-boosting appeal for California Fig Syrup and Larative, endorsed by physicians for over 50 years. The ad features a Kansas mother praising her child Donnie for her health after using the laxative tonic since infancy, citing bold cheeks and bright eyes.
Hla married the girl at the flor lety Idnden Oploton. The fragmentary column appears to reference a local social note or anecdote about a boy once delivering flowers and a couple’s marriage, but the text is garbled with OCR errors and names unclear.
A brief note explains that when a young man selects the work he loves, it keeps his feet from resting on the desk. The comment frames diligence and personal choice as keys to steadiness and focus.
A terse fragment notes that ugly things exist in the world and questions the desire to hear about them, addressed to readers of a chaptered novelistic context. It hints at a conscience about exposure to grim topics within literary chapters.
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