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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1931
Page
6
Maud Hart Lovelace discusses her new book Petticoat Court set in the Second Empire France noting echoes of crinoline days in current American culture. She credits New Orleans music with African French and Spanish influences shaping modern melodies and hooks.
Mrs Lovelace of Mankato Minnesota argues crinoline fashion revival reflects a revolt against harsh modernity. She predicts a back to the home movement among some women and mentions Petticoat Court, Farry Candlelight, and The Black Angels in her novels.
The article quotes J C Penny founder J C Fenny urging hard work to revive prosperity. He argues money is cheap, urges individuals and retailers to set sales goals, improve effort, and rely on leadership and discipline to restore business strength.
C O Paulk of the State highway department notes progress in oiling roads. Since New Rex. co began this experimental road three years ago, the program has expanded, and the state now has over 600 miles of oiled surface highways.
The article notes surfacing costs about 41 000 dollars per mile with 4438 dollars annually per mile including 6 percent interest. It compares gravel upkeep at 380 dollars per mile yearly and claims road users save 1095 dollars per mile yearly in automobile wear, while waterproof surfaces reduce dust and mud, urging taxpayers to demand low cost highway surfacing.
The United States Department of Agriculture notes honey ranks among the oldest human foods. Early peoples found wild honey before bread. ancient honey rivaled modern in purity, though floral sources differed. Honey is unique as a non manufactured food with simple sugars easily absorbed and nearly all elements of a perfect diet except vitamins. It is safe, clean, and legally defined as honey only when produced by bees under federal law.
Five year old Lapo int girl Rulon Rasmussen dies at home from diphtheria. Funeral held outdoors near Norton home with hymns Cease Ye Fond Parents and Some Time Somewhere. Interment in Lapoint cemetery. Community mourns amid quarantine. no Sunday meetings. Numerous locals visited, neighbors from Dry Fork and Ouray Valley mentioned.
Alfred Simper made a business trip to East Lake City last week and returned Tuesday. Numerous locals and visitors including Merret Karren of Naples, Henry Winward family, Henry Slaugh household, and VLA members hosted gatherings. A relief society quilting day, play preparations, and cattle drive to White River were noted, with a threshing accident injuring Mr Workman.
Raymond Bigelow and neighbors Mr and Mrs Thermar Rasmussen plus others traveled to Palisade Colorado and returned with a load of peaches and other fruit. Miss Esther Timothy of Roosevel t visited Sunday at the home of Neldon Nyberg.
A dance occurred at the mountain camp of Mr and Mrs Bert Owens. Earl Brimhall of Vernal was fined 450 dollars for trespassing on cattle range and failing to pay 45 in jail. Miss Caldwell of Cedar Edge will teach at the lower Rangely school. Mr and Mrs W G King and son Willam of Watson visited en route to Grand Junction where Mrs King and two daughters will remain. William will return to Wasatch Academy. Mr and Mrs W Gross visited Vernal and stayed with Mr and Mrs J H Coltharp, the latter’s parents. Mr and Mrs W F Brown of Ventura were en route to their old hometown, Mecker.
A local report notes a serious injury case with forty two stitches after a rushing incident and updates a general road meeting with over fifty attendees. It also lists visits, hospital improvements, travel to Diamond Springs, and a melon party at Green River with numerous youths and families named.
Glines 4 Sacrament meeting convened at 8 o clock Sunday evening with Beatrice Stringham and William Pearce as the speakers. Sirs Emma Johnson and daughter Orpha returned from Salt Lake.
The column records a weekend visit by Vernon Caldwell from Yellowstone Park and returns of residents to Lone Tree Wyoming and Bright on. It reports a baby girl born in Brighton to Mr and Mrs Raymond Gardner, cared for by Mrs Birchel Goodrich, with Zelda Goodrich a nurse. Various relatives visit, travels to Salt Lake City and Los Gatos noted, and local events at churches and schools announced.
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