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Show t'A HOME PAPER FOR I DEVOTED TO THE $ I HOME PEOPLE X TheTmes, Vol. 15 Nephi, Juab County, Utah, Friday, July 24th No. 27. ON RIDGE i, First Demonstration at Experiment Farm Created Wide Interest Success Attained Has Fully Justified The Establishment of Farm. Last week the farmers of this valley celebrated "Wheat Day" and the result of years of dry farming were viewed by a large crowd of the citizens of East Juab County. Many of the farms showed results of careful attention to the scientific principles involved in successful dry farming. Considerable of the time spent on the ridge that day was taken up at the government experiment station, and Dr. J. A. Widstoe, who was one of the leading spirits in having the land set aside for this farm was present, and expressed great satisfaction at the present progress that had been made since the station was established. In looking over the files of the Nephi Record which at that time was published by J. L. Ewing, we find that a similar celebration was held 21 years ago last week at which time demonstrations were given by Dr. Widstoe showing what the station would eventually mean to the dry land area of this valley, and giving the results of the first years work. We are presenting this historical article published July 15th, 1904, in the Nephi Record in the belief that it will be read with interest, not only hv those citizens who remember the event, but by the young men who have grown to manhood since tnat time. The article follows: "The gathering at the experiment farm was an event well calculated to encourage the promoters of that enterprise to renewed and continued efforts. Hereafter they will have an additional incentive in the knowledge that the people are interested in their achievements and that their On the labor will not be in vain. other hand the days exhibition was a' decided revelation to 'many people. Those who have confined their entire attention to the more expensive and certain methods or irrigation were somewhat surprised to find nearly if not quite as good crops on the dry lands with none of the expenses of irrigation. "Fully 300 people were present to witness the progress of the first years work. At 11:40 a. m. Dr. Widstoe mounted an open carriage and was driven by Presidtnt J. W. Paxman over the entire farm, stopping to name the kind of grain on each plat and to explain the depth and time of seeding, and the various conditions under which the grains were planted and cultivated. Dr. Widstoe stated that the officers of the experiment station did not claim to know that anything conld be grown on this soil that the farm Is subdivided into 160 plats represented so many question marks, and this yers work has re- COUNTY VALUATIONS CELEBRATE JULY 24TH CAR SKIDS AND TURNS TURTLE Neff and Rulon 7 ! R vA 1 If ?-- -- i ' '. ' At: "L . . . . "Improvements" and "Banks" in Juab County. Before any changes are made however, the Board wishes to discuss the matter with your Honorable Body, and the You are therefore County Assessor. requested to meet with the State Boartl at its office in Salt Lake City. July 28th, when an opportunity will be given to discuss the valuation of J each class of property mentioned above. Roscoe E. Hammond, Secretary NEPHI TEAM LOSE TWO LEAGUE GAMES The local ball team have played in hard luck this week, losing both league games. ""At Eureka Sunday th score was 7 to 2 in favor of the miners, and at Provo Wednesday, the locals lost to the Utah county boys with a score' of 12 to 7 against them. In the Eureka game the home team was minus several of the players, while at Provo they failed to hit Dyer until the 8th innings when they tallied up to 6 runs. Mont Sperry and I. M. Pety pitched the Eureka game, while Ole Boswell did the twirling at Provo. At the local ball park this afternoon there will be a game between Nephi and Lynndyl for a $100. purse with a division on a. 0 basis. 60-4- MISS ATHELIA BOOTH .ENTERTAINS t hmi follows: Juab County Commissioners Nephi, Utah Gentlemen: It appears that it will be necessary for the State Board of Equalization to maka raises in the assessed val uations of "Improved Farm Lauds". 9, No. 27. ureen will act as marshel of tho day. Ray Skid Severely Injured--Ca- r There will be a dance for the .children at two o'clock, followed by races ded When Brakes Applied. at .four p. m. A baseball game be' ' i 1 tween the "old tinvers", and the town team is anticipated, A dance i Ray Neff, "and : Rulon Green, two the evening will end the days festiviyoung men residing '.at Mona, met " ;" ties. .'. i. with a serious accident Wednesday 8 l--t (h'-w- J Mrs. Annie Jackman,, we.ll known evening at p. m. while driving from both in Nephi and Levan is suffering Eureka to their home in this valley. from a severe attack,. of high blood Arriving at the foot of Santaquln Hill i I j v f 1 ' ' f pressure, but at this writing is some- they attemped to pass a truck when they noticed another car coming from what better. the south, and in order to prevent a .. Miss Edna Anderson spent Sunday collision they applied the brakes with In Levan, motoring back, to Salt Luke such force that their car skidded and turned over two or three times, pinin the evening. ning the boys under the car. Mart Sherwood of Beaver City Hep was immediately extended pent Sunday with his mother here, by Mr. Wilson of this city, and the driver of the truck Air. George Winn, A birthday party was. given Jn hon, of Preston Idaho, who was on his way or of Miss Nina Painter, Usoful to this city to visit relatives. Mr. gifts were received, and a dainty Green Was taken. lo Payson where it luncheon served to those present. was found that he was cut and bruised considerable about the head. Mr, and Mrs. D. Griffith, motored Young Neff was brought to the home to Beaver' City to attend the reunion Of his father near Mona and Dr. All-re- d of the family of Mrs. Griffith. of this city was summoud. Investigation showed that he had a broken, Mrs. N. B. Fillmore, 6f Eureka, arm, a dislocated shoulder, and a formerly Miss Ruby Sherwood, whose fractuTed hip. Medical aid was renV took place in Eureka a few dered and he is doing as well as could i ntse goou looking young people, who were married in Los Angelea, marriage weeks age, Is spending a few days be expected. ure true Americans, being Indians. However, William Martin with her mother here. Mrs. Fillmore year-ol- d McComb, twenty-siOsage Indian, knows more about real estate was popular among the young people business than he does about tepees,, while bis wife, Chrystal May Askew, of Levan and Rise, known in Nephi KIWANIS CLUB twenty, a Choctaw Indian, Is a graduate of the Missouri university. Tbe' where she, was employed for same will In their Honolulu. couple enjoy loneymoon time in the office of county assessor PROVIDE SEATS Joel Taylor as copyist. fir information that the State Board were contemplating an increase in The valuations in Juab County. The letter which is self explanatory t LEVAN PLANS TO Pioneer Day wilt be celebrated here in a fitting manner. A program will be given in the 'morning, also a parade. Music for the day will be furnish ed by the Levan band. Henry Gunder-so- n -- County Clerk Earl Gadd received a letter this week from the State Board of Equalization, conveying the Shares", The News, Vol. J tJ MAY RAISE JUAB "Water 1925 Two Real Americans Are Wedded TWENTY ONE YEARS OF SUCCESSFUL EXPERIMENTALWORK , INTERESTS OF JUAB COUNTY CLUB The members of the EntreNous club were delightfully entertained Friday afternoon at the home of Miss Athelia Booth. The time was pleasantly .spent and delicious refreshments were served to the following. Mrs. T. O. Durham, Mrs. Spencer For rest, Mrs. Paul E. Booth. Mrs. J. R. Ostler. .Mrs. A. V. Pyper, Mrs. Clarence Warner, Mrs. F. H. Beckslead. Special guests. Mrs. Gerald Cazler, Miss Nell Golden, Mrs. Irving Jensen of Boeman. Montana, Mrs. R. G. Richardson of Lynndyl, Utah, Miss Edna Haynes, Miss Luclle Sorenson of Gunnison, Utah, Mrs. W. J. Stdi'o-waand Mrs.' Vvs McMurrln of Los Angeles. The hostess was assisted In serving by her mother Mrs. E. R. Booth. sulted In the answering by nature at least 160 questions of mankind. The doctor pointed with pride to the growing crops about the farm and said, that while the experiment is yet in Its Infancy and the management has labored under great disadvantages during its first year's work, the fact has been demonstrated that man can master nature and that fine thrifty crops can be grown on the most unpromising soil when a knowledge of the natural sciences are applied in fann practice. "In the course of his address valuable hints were dropped on the formation and classification of soils with reference to their agricultural value; the conditions of fertility and the curcumstanees that Influence it. and the methods by which the orgin-n- l STAKE AND AUXILIARY soil fertility may lw maintained. MEETING SUNDAY, The constituents of plants, sources and action of the various elements of plant food, the selection of crops The monthly Stake Priesthood and for the particular soli, the value and Stake Auxiliary Board meeting will the correct munner of summer fal- be hold In the High School auditorlowing, and the habits and growth ium Sunday afternoon at 2: p. ni. of the various farm crops were also On account of this meeting the reguldiscussed at considerable length and Sacrament meeting will ar to the entire satisfaction of all pre- be afternoon held Sunday evening In the ressent. pective wards. The Stake Presidency "Dr. Widstoe expressed himself as desire that a, Rood attendonce of the being highly elated with the results priesthood be present. of their first year's work at the farm and as being especially pleased with A Marriage license was Issued Mon the services of Stephen Boswell, day to Win. Nichols, and Miss Bertel their foreman at the station. He la Robinson, both of Fillmore, Utah commended Mr. Boswell as one of the Bishop Thomas Bailey performed the best foremen In the state. He also ceremony. the citizens In high complimented terms of praise for the Interest manThe Veyo Bee Hive Swarm met at ifested In the days work, and for fur- the home Florence Chase Monday nishing free conveyances lo the farm afternoon. The time was spent In for all who desired to attend. sewing. Those present were Maida "At the close of the demonstration Foote. Wanda Francom. Mary Mora vote of thanks was tendered Dr. gan. Wanda Petty. Alice Cowan, Widstoe and his assistants and it was Fiometta Kendall. Mildred Sperry, and the hostess Miss Chase. (Continued on page four) y, d x NEWSPAPER MEN ENJOY CACHE HOSPITALITY Every newspaper man who atteiid- - v'FHarfreturn journey was taJtn dur- ed, tteUjxee.vM-Ouaus-tftiJS- -' thartern'6"onV"'sfbp"sDe"Tng "r.'.a'tTe and Cache Valley, and enjoyed the firig at the Boy Scouts camp which is whole souled hospitality of the peo- maintained by the four stakes of ple of that section of the state, re- Cache county. This camp is a large turned to their homes Monday nieht house built of and is fully equipwith a warm spot in their hearts for ped with all logs conveniences for the wonderful entertainment and scout work and camping purposes. boy At royal reception that had been accord- about 6 p. m. the party arrived at ed to them by the citizens of that the summer homes of Earl and Engwonderland. land, publishers of the Logan Journal Everything that was humarely whore the party camped for the night. possible was done to make the visit After disposing of another fine spr of the newspaper scribes enterta'ning ead, at the England camp, a bonfire and profitable. From Friday even- party was enjoyed until 9:30, Adnoon not a minute until ing Monday was taken to the summer journment was wasted, with one continual round home of Mr. Earl which, by the way, of pleasure from early morning until is one of the finest and best equipped late at night. we have ever seen, which has among Friday evening at the U. A. C. cam- other things a fine hard wood dancpus a very fine Recreatlontl Demoing floor where the light fantastic nstration was given by a large number was tripped until midnight. Good of the teachers attending the Nation- beds had been provided and the tired ; al Summer School, consisting of dan.-- pencil pushers were soon sound Ing numbers and other exescist--s which was greatly enjoyed by everyBreakfast was served Sunday morn one present. Ing in real camp style at the conSaturday morning at 8 a. m. the clusion of which the party were Boon trip through Logan canyon to Bear speeding towards Logan. A stop was Lake, a distance of 40 miles was made at the Girl's camp which Is taken. The canyon Is one of the most maintained by the Logan and Cache beautiful In Utah and Is well worth stakes . This is a model home cona visit from any person who apprecistructed of rock and lumber and ates picturesque mountain scenor of throughout to take care of the most graphic type. Arriving at about 50 girls on a camping trip. It Bear Lake, the visitors were the is beautifully situated with an abundguests of the management of the Lak ant supply of good water a few feet ota Resort, who provided free bath- from the building. Arriving at Logan a rest for one ing and suits. After the swim adjournment was taken to the home of hour was taken. At 10: a. m. tho Mr. Pugmlre, the owner of the resort visitors headed for Richmond located in the north end of the valley. Stops where a real banquet had been p. the tables fairly groaning wi'h were made at several of the dairy the weight of good things to eat. farms whore the fine Holsteins and Needless to add that full Justice was Jersey dairy herds were inspected, done by tho newspapermen and their this section of the state being on page five.) wives. . . especl-(Continu- Miss Kloise Ord left Wednesday for Salt Lake City where she will attend the L. I). 8. business college. Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Chappell of Las Vegas, Nevada, are visiting with relatives here this week. Wilford Belllston left for Myton Mr. and Mrs. Otis Horton spoilt the week end visiting with relatives yesterday morning where he will look after his bee interests for a few days. In Salt Lake City. Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Bailey, Jr. are Mr. and Mrs. James A. Starts and daughter Viola, motored to Provo spending the week at Logan attend yesterday where they will spend Pio- ing the Farmers Encampment. neer Day with friends In Provo Mr. and Mrs. George A. Sperry went to Salt Lake Wednesday, where Dr. and Mrs. J. A. Booth, and the Mrs. Sperry underwent a slight oper Cole Sisters, were the gin-stof the at ion yesterday morning. Provo Rotary club at an outing to Miss Pearl Allen, and Miss Marian Vivian Park Wednesday evening. The Cole Sistera rendered several select- ChristeiiHcn. returned home Wednes ions during the program. day afk;r a ten days visit with relat ives In Salt Lake City. Mrs. Irving Jensen returned to her The Sicnola Bee Hive Girls spent home at liozeman, Montana. Monday after a two months visit with her Tuesday evening nt the Arrowhead parents in this city. She was accom Bathing liesort. returning to Pfiyson pani'il home by her mother Mrs. Park for lunch. A very enjoyable C)rs'fi Cazier, who will visit with her time was had, there being fourteen for some time. girls making the trip. Canyon. s BATTERY BOYS ARRIVE AT CAMP Word from Fort Russell conveys tne the NepjiLbays arrived at camp Saturday morning feeling fine. According to the letter the battery boys were very much sur prised to find the location of the camp much better than was expected The idea, had gone out that the camp was out on some June grass flat with the blazing ' hot sun pouring down like an African desert. Imagine the surprise of the boys when they found the camp located amid beautiful trees surronded by grassy lawns; with a fine barracks equipped with all modern conveniences and the iuturnip-tluiutha- nights delightfully cool. The entire organization attended the Frontier parade Tuesday morning, there being a number of military units, also about one hundred and fifty Indians, and a number of cow boys and cow girls in the parade Although battery E is composed of about seventy-fiv- e per cent re cruits, our organization is making an excellent showing, and will com pare very favorably with other units of the regiments. The drill program this year gives the men a period of massed athletics each day, and the boys thoroughly enjoy playing games under the direction of Captain Durham. The following Is a list of the men attending camp this year: Captain Thomas O. Durham 1st Lieutenants, Spencer E. Forrest Brent D. Hall. 2nd Lieutenants, A. B. Gibson. 1st Sergeants, Vermeil A. Beck. Sergeants: Arthur V. Pyper, Terry C. Hall, Walter J. Olpin, LeRoy T. Lomax. Eugene Lunt. Corporals: Claude R. Lomax, Homer K. Lunt, William J. Starr, Gordon P. Wood, Timothy M. Golds- brough. Privates 1st CI: Charles R. Lunt, Wayne G. fildwell, Ray L. Belllston, Walter Broadhead, Lewis C. Beagley, George B. Ingram, Loran J. Kendall, Archie X. Luiulsteen, Arvel L. Sperry, Rulon C. Winn, George F. Bowles. Privates: Joseph B. Belllston, George M. Bean, Sheldon J. Broadhead, Murrel Bigler, Malin i5. Bowers, Van E. Miller, Eugene G. McPherson, Clar ence J. Oi key, Henry A. Orme, Leone Pay, John H. Painter, Fay L. Salisbury, Richard Salisbury, Clyde S. Sanders. Elbert E. Warner. Harold A. Warner, Francis D. Warner, Boyd Vickers. Bishop and Mrs. P. B. Cowan, and Mrs. Nellie Schofleld motored to I.oKon .Wednesday where they will enjoy a few days vacation. They will be accompanied home by Miss Helen The local Kiwants club have pro- -' vided seats at the Scout grounds near the Ranger Station to accomodate 500 people. These seats are made of logs and when securely braced will make good seats. Monday evening 15 of the members went to the canyon and placed the logs in were position? but otr account of unable to finish the job. Another evening will be given over to the work at an early date when the logs will be braced, and the surface hewed The members of the club are to be ns congratulated' for the need of suitable seats at this place has long been felt during the occasion of public gatherings In the canyon. their-enterpris- MARRIED AT THE HOME OF PARENTS The marriage of Miss Athelia Goble of this city, to Mr. A. V. Dim-ic- k of Payson, Utah, took place Monday at the home of the bride's parents Mr. and Mrs. William Goble. The ceremony was performed by Bishop Thomas Bailey. The bride Is one of the popular young ladies of this city and for several years past has been employed in the Bailey Grocery store This paper joins with their many friends In extending congratulations. ENTERTAINED AT BUNDLE SHOWER Mrs. J. It. Price and Mrs. F. A. at a bundle Searles entertained shower at the home of the former Friday evening in honor of Mrs. La- Mar Searle a bride of last week. Many beautiful and useful presents were received by the guest of honor. Re freshments were served to the follow ing: Mr. and Mrs. Wilford Belllston. Mr. and Airs. John Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. John C. Hall, Mr. and Mrs. Heber Fowkes, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Fowkos, Mr. and Mrs. Loris Kay, Mr and Mrs. F. A. Soarle, Mr. and Mrs. Topham, Mrs. Laura Ingram, Mrs. Ellse Cooper, ,Mrs. Mary Pitt, Mrs. Mayscl Goble, Mrs. Jane Bean, Mrs. Sarah Hall, Mrs. Elliott Miller. Mrs. Lizzie Allen. Mrs. Ester Tranter, Mrs Alice Smith, Mrs. Sadie Ingram, Mrs. Elva Bailey, Mrs. John Fowkes, Mr. J. R. Price, Blanche Francom, Vivian Tranter, Priscilla Wilson llortense Price. Delma Hall, Tearl Price, the guests of honor Mr. and Mrs. La,Mar Senrle. and the hostesses Mrs. J. R. Price, and Mr. F. A. Searle. Mrs. Pearl Huffman left Friday for Salt Lake City where she met Mr and Mrs. G. M. Whitmore who were returning borne after an extended visit to California. Milton Rees. with a number of his friends came down from Salt I.ake Cowan who has been attending the for a few days vacation at the Rees National Summer school the past six summer home near the ranger weeks. station. |