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Show THE CITIZEN 16 PEOPLE LOYAL TO MABEY H - Governor Charles R.': Mabey was the unanimous choice of the Republican state convention held Wednesday at the Salt Lake Theatre. His selection for governor and standard bearer of the Republican party in this state is approved by a majority of the people, and soon after the delegates had gathered at the theatre it was qutie' apparent that Governor Mabey was the hero of the day and that his nomination was a foregone conclusion. William JH. Wattis of Ogden, one of the big business pillars of our community, was an opponent of Governor Mabey at the convention, and he received an excellent endorsement by the heavy vote polled, but before the conclusion of the roll call, when it was seen that Governor Mabey, was the favorite, Mr. Wattis support graV ciotfsly- withdrew from the contest and Weber county moved that Governor Mabey be nominated by acclamation and his choice be made unanimous. This was a fine thing to do for Weber county, which was solid for Mr. Wattis. William H. Seeg'miller of Kanab did not develop the strength allotted to him previous to the convention, which made it possible for Governor Mabey to go over on the first ballot. The Republican convention held at the Salt Lake Theatre was the greatest ever held by the party, the most enthusiastic, and while rivalry was very keen, the convention was conducted in an orderly, unbiased manner, and all who participated are now as a unit for the election of Charles R. Mabey for governor. The theatre was so crowded that it was impossible to gain admittance after the convention had been called to order ,and it appeared as if all the prominent people of the state were present. Many prominent Democrats were there also, including Mayor C. Clarence Neslen, who is a candidate for nomination on the Democratic ticket, and who appeared to be very greatly interested in the proceedings of the convention and the people present. To the ordinary observer it would seem impossible to defeat the Republicans at the coming election, and a finer and more select and representative body of men and women never met in convention before in this state. It is indeed a great tribute to Governor Mabey to be endorsed by such a great gathering of representative business men and busihess women. If these party, workers interest themselves in the work as they did in the convention, Governor Mabey will nearly carry the state unanimously and there is no reason why the Republicans should not get together and work harmoniously for the entire ticket. If Coolidge is to be president, dont tie his hands at home here, but give him the support that is essential for the great progress of our country. Governor Mabey and the state ticket is ably supported by some of the best men in the Republican party. ; The people have confidence in these men, all of whom have the best interests of the state at - . pre-electi- on heart. sk sk - sk UTAHS FILM WONDERS Utah, industrially, socially and civically, has developed to that stage where its wonders can scarcely be described by mere words. That is the justification for the forthcoming project of a great motion picture which1 will actually visualize and describe in the great universal language of the world the motion picture the remarkable facts, about Utahs industries, scenic, social and educational facilities. The Clawson Film Producing Company of this city has interested local financiers in with them in' a mammoth screen portrayal of this state from every important angle of interest. It is not to be a mere travelogue ;. but a real, human interest story, with a touch 'of romance, pathos and humor, and all setting forth the remarkable facts that people both at home and abroad should know about Utah. ' The action of the picture play opens on the observation platform of a railway train traveling westward through the prairie country. Several passengers, with divers purposes and interests in their journey to the West, engage in conversation with a Westerner who is returnto his home in Utah. He first tells them how the very trail over ing 4 -- co-operat- i ing which their train is passing was broken by the intrepid pioneers' of Utah, who arriving in the barren valley of the Great Salt Lake, determined to make that resert land become a fruitful field and blossom as the rose. With dauntless faith and courage, they struck their plows into the stubborn, thirsty soil, and began to lead the mountain streams down to water the. dry plains. Then is shown what has miraculously come out of that desert, waste beautiful homes, schools, churches of all denominations, pleasure resorts, lodges and clubs, with all things to bless the community with health, wealth, and happiness. During, lunch in the railway diner, it develops that the wondrous good things to eat on the table are Utah products. Later the conversation takes up the industrial development of the great Intermountain Empire, with all her vast resources and production of wealth. Then one of the, passengers, who is. interested in hunting and fishing, is shown by motion pictures that Utah is the Mecca of the sportsman. A young artist in the. party is enthralled with the picture description of the scenic grandeurs of the state, , A lady .of the partyf agrees it must be a paradise for all men but what about a woman used to the social and club life of the east? She is informed that Utah has always led other states in championing womans rights, politically, socially and otherwise, and that womens club activities in Utah are notable as compared with other communities of the world. Among other things of general interest, Utahs record in the World War is cited. Finally the party arrives at Salt Lake City, and takes a short trip around the business district, marvering at the fine buildings, and all things beautiful and praiseworthy that go to make a real and growing city. They register at a beautiful, modern hotel, and later accompany the westerner to his fine home on the east bench of the city, from where they behold the City and Valley of the Great Salt Lake, and are so impressed wtih it all that they decide Utah is the place to make their future homes and invest their means. The story is the work of Mr. C. Byron Whitney, a local writer, and the picture is being produced by the Clawson Film Producing Company. It is to be circulated throughout the world, and it goes without saying that in making this wonderful motion picture catalog of Utah, the promoters deserve and will receive the hearty support of Utahs best citizens and commercial organizations. Manager Ed. S. Diamond of the Pantages Theatre says that the picture will be one of the great works to boost Utah, and he highly endorses it. . . , ' sk sk sk sk . OUR ROADS There has been a great deal of unfavorable comment from the tourists who have visited us regarding the poor roads entering our state. Sometime ago we called attention to this fact and our road commissions should have paid more attention to roads entering tlir state than to roads leading from our larger cities. It does not take very long for the news to travel among tourists as to the best roads across the country. No party will travel the road from the Colorado line to Salina unless it is an absolute necessity, and our western entrance is about as bad. The Chamber of Commerce has spent a fortune the past year advertising Salt Lake City and Utah, but our poor roads have killed part of this advertising, and our mercharits are losing a great deal of maney they would otherwise make on of our bad roads. Many of the prominent periodicals of the country are placing this state in the poor road class and we are - ac;-cou- nt suffering thereby. W. D. Rishel, manager of the touring bureau of the Utah State Automobile association has called attention in a signed article appearing in the Salt Lake; Tribune, and it is about time that our officials pay some attention to these poor roads. This shale Along most of our roads we have plenty of shale. could be hauled dumped into the ruts and the roads evened up without grading them and they' would make good temporary roads. We spend too much time in trying to build perfect roads. For instance construction is now under way,- and has been for nearly two years, on a three mile road over the summit in Parleys canyon. It is common comment by tourists who pass over this. road that they seldom see any' one workifig although there appears to be a large i |