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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1903
Page
2
In Utah on September 19 1903 critics argue the free text book law is too narrow and fuels unequal funding. They contend districts levy heavy taxes to cover books while wealthier counties benefit from the state university and public school system, calling for equal statewide support.
The town faces a hotel shortage since the Lik hotel closed. Citizens urge an investor to build a quality inn, arguing strong demand and immediate public benefit for Vernal. A capable businessman could secure a solid venture from the outset.
Taxpayers show confusion over a new four nulls sheep tax levy aimed at enforcing the recent sheep inspection law. State officials have begun sending statements to residents to explain the assessment and due dates.
The county treasurer explains the sheep tax is separate and applies only to sheep. If you own no sheep the four mill strand does not affect your property. Taxpayers should sum all levies minus the sheep tax and apply the remainder to sheep. In school district No. 3 total sheep levy is 26 mills and 22 mills on other property.
The report notes a week of grain from Bills Brothers Ranch with oats heads at twenty three inches and wheat heads from four to six inches, well filled with grain and plump to Colorado weight as described by the White River Review.
Local dealer Jos McAClurex of Linten, Iowa touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy selling over twenty tons and giving complete satisfaction. The ad endorses the remedy as a quick relief for coughs and colds and pleasant to take, available from all dealers.
Cash or installment piano sale offers many makes such as Pia n o Ss iP ian s Or £ a and Stexaway. Local dealers Coltharp Hanson Burton Wian Hacking Lennion Nebekker promote Kimball pianos as merits. Call to view starting from S225 and up.
Editor asks if summer school can excuse state exams and if districts may hire teachers without exams despite applicants with first class certificates. Attorney General Breeden answers negatively and cites historic statute on certificates. Moffat line right of way notes by Craig Courier reporter.
Mary L Dudley wife of Andrew Dudley Sr of Jensen died yesterday after a brief illness. Born fifty years ago at Spanish Fork she was a daughter of Stephen Markham. The family moved to Uintah county in 1887 and settled in Jensen where five children remain at home. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
All kinds and colors of yarn are available at Burton's, inviting knitters and crafters to explore a broad selection for projects. Local shoppers can find textured skeins, soft wools, and bright hues for handmade creations.
The article explains sour stomach results from overeating or rich food, especially with weak digestion from constipation. It advises slow eating, thorough chewing, five hour gaps between meals, and chamfer stomach and liver tablets to avoid sour stomach, with the product sold by patent medicine dealers.
The Hatch and Popper outfit and the Rifle Reveille report fifteen head of cattle sold for Kansas City next Wednesday. David Karren sold his ranch to an unnamed buyer and, with his family, moved to Vernal Utah to reside. Ver nal hosts welcome Mi IXairen who has a new layout awaiting him and many county friends wish the family good luck.
Teachers convene at the Central school building on Saturday September 26 at 2 pm to arrange institute work and discuss the state course of study. All teachers are requested to attend. Manx Onser, Co Supt.
At the Beers Store shawls and fascinators, 5 cent calicos, ginghams and 10 cent outings shoes guaranteed not to rip if desired. Winter fleece cotton hose and wool items featured. Small profit and quick returns. Try us.
A rancher offers five dollars per head for fifty three four year old steers branded with crow foot on the left side stolen or strayed from his Range to Brown's Park Routt County Colorado in June 1903. Delivery at the ranch to J S Hon.
Mr John Hamlett of Eagle Pass Texas recounts a week of bowel trouble before trying Chamberlain's remedy He reports relief after one dose and full recovery after the third dose He thanks the authors for making the remedy available through all dealers with patent medicine pricing noted
A quick acting Balm claims to ease pain and speed healing of cuts and burns, reducing recovery time by about one third and preventing blood poisoning if used early. Sold by patent medicine dealers for home convenience.
The Uintah County Board orders physicians midwives clergy and undertakers to maintain detailed birth and death registers including names ages residences and other specifics. Certified copies must be filed quarterly with Uintah County and violations incur fines up to 100. County Attorney O Dowvery signs the order.
Vernal Academy will open between the first and middle of September with thoroughly educated teachers offering graded courses in grades and academy branches. Tuition is 18 per year for grades and 20 per year for academy, payable half at opening and half at mid year. reductions apply for multiple siblings. Run by Educational Society of the Congregational church, it aims at business, literary and scientific education, grounded in universal Christian culture and citizenship.
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