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Show THE CITIZEN $f is at an elevation of say 150 feet above sea level, land to be irrigated from this supply must be located at a lower elevation. If far removed from the source of supply, the land must be much lower to allow for the fall" given to the ditch that the water may flow. The little, wavy contour lines show differences in elevation of 10 or 20 feet; the legend on the map will say. That means that between these lines the land level rises or falls from the nearest elevation point. There may be open spaces free of lines, probably a valley, in which there will be given the elevation figure. Back from this open space there may be a group of contours, crowding each other closely. This will indicate the wall or side of the valley. If the valley partakes of the na-- q ture of a canyon or gore, the contours will almost ride one another; a gentle slope will show them reasonably spaced. A peak, or butte, or mountain will be indicated by concentric circles or curlicues. Contour maps are not difficult to read and are interesting in their faithful presentation of the topography of a section. There will be valuable land served by the Boulder Dam project; it will become more valuable as the years pass. But the intending purchaser should know what he is getting; should have first-han- d knowledge that water from the ditches will be at least on the same level as his holdings. That is, of course, if availability of Water is a factor in his purchase. the great Dead Sea sixteen miles to the West, and the city has attractions unsurpassed anywhere. All common things to us, perhaps, but only because we have grown up in this section. No arguing, they are tourist attractions such as are rarely assembled, and Salt Lake is mighty lucky to have them here if for no other, reason than for the eminence they bring the city. The fellow who almost got appointed to office now knows how the fisherman feels after the best one got Governor in signing the old age pension bill, and it commends, too, the legislators who saw fit to provide for builders of the state in the face of rather heated opposition. People who have reached an age beyond 65, with few exceptions have aided in advancement of the state, and is really a small measure of appreciation that the inhabitants of the state should help keep them in fair degree of comfort for the years which they have before them. The opposition of charity organizations is difficult to understand, for by provisions of the law the annuity will be paid only to those in impecunius circumstances and administration of the fund will be made to people without means of support. away. Cleanup Week to the week of April 1 to 6 SALT LAKE has turned week, and home owners and business men are turning to it with a vim. Its a mighty fine thing to get out the old paint brush, don the overalls and pitch in to help brighten things up. And, no getting around it, theres a great deal of satisfaction in the appearance of a place after it has been renovated, repainted, repaired and somewhat renewed. There are six days next week to do the job, and that should be enough for cleaning up of any home. And as a postscript, there are many automobiles that would look much better minus a few coats of mud. . p The old fashioned boy who used to sneak away to the haymow to read Nick Carter and Old King Brady has grown rich now and buys the same thing in a better binding at two dollars a copy. An advertisment for Salt Lake from a commercial point of view VIEWED anentirely attraction to the city and the state, the L. D. S. church is Salt Lakes and Utahs greatest single attraction and its greatest publicity agent. The Mormons are the attraction which bring about many extra days of time spent in Utah, and days spent are dollars spent. Tabernacle Block, perhaps the most The famous ten acres in all Western America, is not neglected by a single tourist, and the great Tabernacle with the little demonstration of dropping a pin, and its daily tourist organ recitals also earns its homage. At the opening of the tourist season, it is interestthe walled ing to note the clusterings around the gate of and the square. The temple, Eagle Gate, Lion House Church Administration buildings attract far more attention than all other of Utahs attractions. It is these things that have made Salt Lake City the to that the unique city of the continent. And then add mine at Bingham and Utah Copper company's open-cfar-fam- ed p 5 ut Queen Mary of England went shopping recently in a ten cent store. But of course she can afford to buy new jewelry every time it turns green. A Word Too Soon? spoke too hastily in its last reference was made to the fact that the winters grime was still on the streets and that the street department had not made any attempt to get it moved PERHAPS The Citizen off. At any rate, the street flushers are on duty now with a vengeance, and we are pleased to notice that the city is looking out" from the dirt that has ac- cumulated. It is a mighty fine thing to get the city cleaned up at this time of year, and if for no other reason than to put on a shine for the 10,000 visitors that will pour into the city next week. A Step Well Taken . HPHE CITIZEN commends the final action of the If this cigarette testimonial business keeps up it wont be long until they will be advising us to smoke em to cure bronchitis. t People Pay the Price RATHER a sad commentary on our Western honesty bonding houses double the bonding rate for city and county treasurers in Utah, Idaho and Nevada. And vet, a just one in light of the enormous losses that they have been called to bear during the past ten years which they cite as their basis for raisins the rate. It all revolves back to the unescapshle wail of the taxpayer that he pays the price for dishonesty. Double the rate to bond the city and county treasures, end almost universally the bond required is from Si 00.000 to $150,00 although it is lower in some less heavily populated districts. But one thing should be evident! Public opinion is close to the breaking point regarding manipulation of public funds, and unless utmost integritv in all departments is maintained the taxpavers of the citv, countv and state are going to rise and demand thorough reform. For it is out of such government that anarchism is bred. We join in the efforts of the great maioritv of public officials in keeping conduct of public affairs beyond reproach. For the American system of government is sound, and it will take more than the acts of some dishonest people in public service to blind our sight to the justice of the system as a whole. |