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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1933
Page
3
A proposed joint resolution to add a new section to Article 16 of the Utah Constitution would authorize state legislature to establish minimum wages for women and minors and to regulate their welfare safety and health. It preserves existing powers to grant commissions authority to enforce wage rules.
A joint resolution proposes amending Article XXII to repeat Section 3 and regulate sale manufacturing advertising of intoxicating liquors. It directs the Secretary of State to submit the amendment to voters at the next general election and sets a January effective date if adopted.
The article outlines water rights for about 25 000 acres in Ashley Valley with 6 600 acres already acquiring rights and mentions a survey cost near 6000 dollars, about 21 cents per acre. It discusses irrigation methods, water loss through seepage, evaporation, and the potential economic impact on farmers, plus opposition from some stockholders and calls for organized irrigation districts.
Beaurice Vernon and Shirley Smith returned home early Monday after visiting the World’s Fair in Detroit and trips in Canada. The report notes an interesting journey with several stops and observations during the travel and exhibits visited.
Mr and Mrs Joe Neal and Mr and Mrs T B Scott traveled via town en route to the Vernal Rodeo. Accompanied by Edna Moore, the party included Mr and Mrs J H Coltharp as they passed through on their journey.
Dr and Mrs Wallace Calder of Vernal visited Mr and Mrs J I Coltharp on Douglas Creek while Mrs Coltharp received dental care. Joe Hahn is undergoing treatment from Dr Calder for serious trouble after a tooth extraction. Surveyor N Hopkins Meeker is engaged in local surveying work here.
In this local column the writer questions ignorance about how the other half lives and notes the community’s perspective. The playful jab suggests the town is aware and skeptical of such generalities, framing a tongue firmly in cheek.
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