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Show Nearly All Utahns Now Living Elsewhere Are Homesick For Utah! Thats Significant Ja(t la Casrt Ctme$ SUGAR HOUSE, SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, JUNE 27, 1024 I. VOL. fee NO. 46. S.L. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LAUDED IN LOS ANGELES UTAH DELEGATES AT ADAMS PUTS QUIETUS LOS ON ITINERANT ANGELES START NATIONAL MOVE AGAINST ITINERANT EVERY STATE BUT MISSISSIPPI REPRESENTED IN ENTHUSIASTICALLY. AND JOINED For the first time in the history of American business, a countrycampaign against the itinerant peihller has been inaugurated. movement was put under way last Friday by the Utah delegation st the National Retail Grocers association in session at Los Angeles. The resolution which was passed with great enthusiasm was prepared bv and advocated on the convention floor by The Times editor. Every state excepting Mississippi Is Scores of eminent state or federal government, and was represented. of the interests menacing increasingly deleretailers congratulated the Utah and ac- the permanent grocer; gation on their enterprise THEREFORE, DE IT RESOLVED, claimed this work one of the most vithat we, the National Association ot of the convention. tal und wide This Important The word is, therefore, now being carried throughout the entire nation that I'tah is becoming an unhealthful place for the itinerant peddler. THE RESOLUTION. The following is a copy of the rough draft or the resolution as it was car-tie- il the convention. in WHEREAS, one of the most din. turbing menaces in the field of retailing in America today Is the menace of the itinerant merchant and peddler, and WHEREAS, this Itinerant is making inroads into the markets of our country without sustaining his share of the maintenance costs of our municipal. Retail Grocers in convention assembled, pledge ourselves to fight this menace with every honorable means in our power, and FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED, tliai we commence an intensive, systematic, educational campaign within our respective local areas throughout the nation, using every proper medium, to achieve our objective and to arouse the people of the nation to the fair ness and justice of their exercising a fine loyally toward these retail firms that bear a large proportionate tax burden and that incur especially heavy hazards to maintain a type of retail business service that is commensurate with the dignity of America. UTAH EXCELS AS A PLACE ENVIRONMENT MAKES FOR SOLIDARITY. There is among numerous others, one big, distinctive selling point that you can put down to the credit of Utah. Its this: Utah cannot be excelled as a place in which to rear a family! Nw. just what does that mean? It means that, taking everything Into and educational atmosphere balanced to effort on the young folks. places, young people are traveling In a sort or vaca-tiohigh gear all the time. They livo from function to function, and appear to have ciirriculty in settling down to that is sufficiently well make Tnr serious-minde- d part or the children and Thjit counts. In some n hard work. In 11 ah, the foods in feeding a that really count family are, as a rule, moderately priced. This economic aspect of tin- situation Is important where the feeding i,r a half dozen children is in- volved. n rtaii. the general, natural onment envir- is such as to Inspire lofty deals ideals that make for real solidarity as a citizen. ta I'luli, one ran be assured that, here reasonable precaution Is taken, 0B, ' hildren will contact with deslr hi associates. Utah citizenry are vharaeicrized by qualities of sleadfast-B"1,0,1 stability. A predominating "uml-eof families that have really "de the H(aie look to Utah as a place 0 peunanent residence a place in i'li to live to build a home a e 'oj tl;,t Is terribly hard to leave m. win. n the time conies, a place in huh on., can die In peace. s'li considerations make Utah a me Inline place and one In which a nnHj can he reured along lines that ,Uiie wiiii the ideals of the finest Al1'' r Mls Malilc Hall left Tuesday afire for New York, where she will ,'1 six weks attending Columbia n her way Miss Hall ex- iH. to npend sometime visiting In " 'I "''n slington, D. C. PLEADS FOR PEDDLERS E NATIONAL VOTE? Have you ever thought of the desirability or having both of the major political parties announce their srlce tions for proposed members in their national cabinets in the event or sne cess at the polls fully sixty days before the election? In state politics, every rlllzcn has the privilege of voting for those very cabinet members, but in national poll tics, the plain people have mighty little if anything to do with this vital mailer of cabinet choices. Experience has proved that, loo frequently, these have been important assignment banded around as something with which to pay political debts. Would you, as a citizen vote for that sort of cabinet choice? Well, you do any way! On this vital time a far western contemporary says: This proposal to announce cabinets in advance will not please reactionaries, who regard government as a little matter between fossils, or handl'd pillage, accustomed to barter national delegates for cabinet jobs and and name presidential nominees at 2 oclock In the morning. It may not pleaae candidates; they may fear its political effect, but, ir so, they would hardly make good commanders-in-chief of the army and navy. But tha proposition does appeal to the trillions from Maine to California, and they are tha United States! States elect their cabinets; they elect their treasurers, attorneys general. etc., and were It proposed to let How shrewdly some itinerants inveigle themselves ittin tin1 graces of local people was indirntod during the week when Wither C. Adams, publisher of the East Salt Lake Times, called on Secret an I .mi Fisher of 1 ho Sugar House Business Mens League niul handed him ifi.'il in cash. Turning over that money represented a week of arduous work on the part of the publisher against a group of foreign working in Salt Lake without a license and in many instances pcrpcl rating downright misrepresent at ions. Nearly every firm in Sugar House was a victim to the allurements of these men. HERES THE STORY. About two weeks ago these foreignWard Notes ers came Into Sugar Houbc with a piece of paper on which was printed n admonition entitled TRADE AT In observance of National Music HOME, with some explanatory mutter urging loyalty to the home town. week, the choir of Highland Park The sheets could not have cost more ward last Sunday evening rendered a than a fraction of a cent apiere us program consisting of solos and choc they were apparently printed on the uses from the Creation by Haydn. With Verdure Clad, soprano solo, by coaat in lota of thousands. These pedOn Mighty dlers, however, charged the merchants Mrs. Spancer Cornwall. $1.50 a piece for them. By checking Pens, soprano solo, Mrs. G. A. Alien. up with the license bureau, Mr. Adams Most Beautiful Apiiear, trio,-M- rs. found that these foreigners hnd no li- Clarence Cummings, J. Spencer CornAwake cense. It soon became apparent that wall, Ira B. Lloyd. Choruses The Heavens Are Tell-ing- , they were also representing, at least The Harp, The Lord Is (Treat, rendered In numerous instances, that The Times On the by the choir, under the direction of J. was backing their work. strength of that Adams went to the Spencer Cornwall, with piano and or Pianist Leigh county attorneys office to swear out gan accompaniment a complaint against the men. Officer Marline; organist, Mrs. E. J. Glade. Gus J. Lund was also personally very of the evening was El. The speaker active in helping with the mailer. der William I. Lund, member of the Mr. Adame gave these peddlers (he council of Granite Slake. alternative of returning the money high dethey had taken in or being made On Tuesday evening ilie bishopric fendants in a suit. They elected (o Of the ward were hosts to the f 851 was the return the money which the recreational committee and which Mr. Adame turned over to the heads of ward organisations. About Sugar House Business Mens League. forty people were taken in automobiles The enterprising merchants of Su- (o Pinecrest Inn, where a real banquet gar House may well protect them- was served. The guests were seated selves In cases of this sort by check- at one long table placed on the north ing up on the pedigree of unique ad- veranda of the cottage. Blahop Stay vertising propositions which are pre- nor Richards RCtcd as toastmaster and sented to them from time to time. If responds were made by Carl Burton, peddlers appear, inquiry ought always Sterling Edmonds and Rulon Owens. to be made as to whether or not they have a license. It is also well to After the banquet the balance of make sure that If possible the matter the evening was spent In dancing and purchased has been handled through all returned to the city to report a Salt Lake or Utah firms. most wonderful evenings enjoyment. Sugar House has won a brilliant The Relief Sorlety held the last name lor its enterprise in fighting itinerant peddlers. It Is appropriate, of meeting of the season Tuesday after course, that everyone, the business noon. Mrs. John G. Gubler gave a very men Included, be exemplars in this interesting talk on the life and writmatter, otherwise how can they ex- ings or Oliver Wendell Holmes, after which light refreshments were served. pect the people to be. Highland (Continued on page 8.) ARE WE TU HAVE A NATION OF CLUB OF CALIFORNIA AS HOSTILE TOWARD UTAH RETURN MONEY TO SUGAR HOUSE MERCHANTS. COMMITTEE APPOINTED TO WAITl ON CITY COMMISSION. The mass meeting .Monday evening held in the interest of the Sugar House, library revealed a live Interest in this' great Southeast instil in ion. The pro posed move to do away with the li brary entirely is lonsiilered a serious blame to to Ihe ml In section. Hard hereaUiul lias ly any institution served so many people with such fidelity as the local library. Thousands of children eaeh month have depended on it for their books. The city commission proposes to keep both of the west side libraries in operation, but to disiMise of the Sugar House institution. Southeasterly dont begrudge the west aiders such consideration, but they cant see the Justice of It. Just a very few cents per $100 of tax valuation levy will keep the Sugar House plant in operation. A roniuiil-lee- , to muke this nuttier impressive before Hie city commission, was appointed Monday evening. The immsoii ncl is: J. A. Roekwood, George A. Goff, A. J. llngcn, John Hurt, Mrs. George A. Allen, Mrs. Mart Malson, Julius Druk. ROY FREE NEW mem-hereo- IN WHICH TU REAR A FAMILY consideration, Utah offers real opportunities to build Homes. The environment is right or st least can be made : right. It means that educational opportuni-li'- s lor children are unexcelled. Utah MAKES FOREIGNERS CONDEMNS SOUTHERN AUTO BALD-HEADE- CASHIERS GOFFS REPORT 8HOWS IN SUGAR BANK SPLENDID CONDITION A TANNUAL MEETING OF BOARD. At the annual meeting of the directors of (lie Sugar Banking company, Cashier Goff's report showed Ihe bank lo be in splendid financial condition. The following directors were elected: N. J. Hansen, Hyrum Nielson, George A. Goff, W. S. Rigby, Samuel S. Stillman, Samuel Neff, R. H. Winder. Robei-- t Young and J. Roy Free. The directors met and chose the following officers: N. J. Hansen, president; Hyrum Nielson, vice president, and George A. Goff, cashier. The regular dividend at the rate of 8 per cent per annum was declared for the six months period ending June 30. The fixed surplus of the institution was increased to $19,000. semi-annu- WOMEN D PERTINENT INQUIRY ASKED OF SHINGLED BOBS. Water Is Gold! Come on Utah get (bis clear; Water is liquid gold No farmer needs a second foot of it to irrigate forty acres! EXCORIATES GREAT ORGANIZATION ON COAST AS AND LITTLE INTERESTED IN THE STATE. SELF-CENTERE- Bv NY. 1). Kisliel In an article, a y pea tit nr in the issue of June 20, of die East Salt Lake Times, disguised under a Los Angeles date line, die writer speaks in glnwinir Iittiih of die Auto Clnl) of Snutlu-n- i California anil then proeceils to lake a slam al die Utah State Auto association. He IclL ns tliat this two million ilollar organization, in soutliern California, is willing to Imstow it s womlerful henelils upon die poor hcuightcii stale of I'tah hut, lirsl demands: Good Apropos of Mr. Rishel's Article In an article by W. D. Hisliel appearing on lids page of The Times, vigorous Issue Is taken with our Iasi week's story on the Scenic Highway nssociallon, written by Ihe eilllor while in Iain Angeles a week ago. Mr. Rlsliel even queslions Ihe dale line on our iirllele. While it is our sincere desire to du everything in our power to aid ihe Salt Iaike Chanihor of Commerce in 11s fine activities, we are having difficulty III selling ourselves on the proposition Hint the attitude taken by Mr. Rlsliel toward the Automobile (Tub or Soul horn California as is so evident In his article Is really helpful in Ihe long run Inward Salt Lake . We accredit him with a masterly direct service for Salt Lake. At the same time, we realize how very bitter great portions' of rural Utah feel in this matter and that this bitterness Is hurled directly toward Salt Lake City. And it hurts! Our contention has been tliat Mr. Rishel's work for the city should be aided in every way; but we certainly have not been convinced that this should bar others from doing equally fina work in other parta of the state. It Is also very evident that central and southern Utah are not convinced of it either. Tho spirit of Mr. Rishel's article is its own best reason why the powerful Aulo Club of Southern California will not work with him. Wo may be miataken, but from our personal contacts in this mat- (Continued on page biggest floek of bald-lieade- girls ever known d Well, you have got your nerve! Always! Certainly! Now, Just a minute; lets look at this thing. In thla year anno domlnl. one sees men everywhere with hardly a hair on their glossy domes. Did they start out to bob their hair? Yea. Did they start out to cram their hats s as the modern on their little flappers and grandmothers are doing today? They did! Men have been the great or history. And men are the creatures who have broken all records for shiney pales. Is it not logical to contend that with women doing the Identical thing that results will be Identical? Yes, Al, dear, that Is perfectly logiair-tig- top-not- high watera must be inpounded how and conaerved. deto meet the strengthen themselves, Loa Angelo ha had to order a remand made uixin them? of 25 per cent of her electric duction But 1 am not arguing that a well-cu- t because of low water supply. lighting lawn looks better than a shaggy How true It is that In this arid section one. Im trying to get over the point water Is the great limiting factor. that youll kill a tree by Let every Salt leaker. every Utahn it. treasure every drop of this liquid Now, wiih the tresses of American gold! girls, may H not lie Just the same? But how s unilerously easy it will be ! for us to make the necessary adjust- history ments. When flappers are the style we shall all rave about them just the same say. Such a condition would not he one whit more extraordinary Ilian the present slilnglc-bobbeshnveil neik beauties would bo eimnnisecurs like Lord Byto ron or Washington Irving. Well, no mailer how things turn cal. out, theyll bo the most wonderful girls And now, listen a minute, there is in history, an how . So thats that. aome more to tills. Conversation in 1932: Doesnt it sound a bit logiral that a "Well, anyway. I dont like Marjorys would more hair long, healthy require topee at all. If you ni,lii see the way your growth stuff for sustenanre than a litone? And tliut, ac- stlcka up In the back, you certainly tle, the halrroola would wouldnt holler, yourself. cordingly, hair-cutter- s close-croppe- d Congratulations hald-pate- old-tim- e The entire sertion should forward its felicitations to the Chamber or Commerce on its newly elected officer personnel. Freshlont Conk Is Just thn type of enterprising city builder needed to lead the chamber. Secretary Rayburn has amply proved Ills outstanding qualities for the important assignment. He has brought this secretaryship to an exceptionally high level and Is, we believe, responsible, in very large part, for the gloriously constructive work of the clia liber. Now for Ihe bigger year of real achievement in the history of Salt Theres Nothing Artificial About Utahs Development. 8.) Road. Itoad Signs. A friendly organization GimmI In area served. Well, let's see. The lmd roads between Salt iJike I'ily and I .os Angeles are in California. There are some bad roads in Nevada. Over uinely per rent of Ihe roads in Iluli Is first class, completed, and up lo government specifications. Tills .ion Park highway, in Utah, is the liesl road we have in I 'I nil for nny considerable length. It is better Improved Hum any Interstate highway between (ho Missouri river and the Pacific, coast. The article speaks of the sum of one hundred thousand dollars the Auto Club or Southern California got someone else to put up, not. to build roads in Utah, but lo build roads in California, from Bar-sloto the Nevada state line, leading toward Las Vegas, yet this California organization demands good roads from Utah If that organization bestows its benefits upon us. Now comes good road signs. It definition of good road signs are signs with the name of the Auto Club of Southern California emblazoned thereon. The state highway commission of Utah asked the southern California association to please sign our roads and leave their name off. The pleadings were in vain and back came the word : Our name on the sign on your roads or nothing doing, and so their demands were conceded In order that Utah might receive the benefits from the two million dollar a year association from California. A friendly organization in the area served comes next. Lets see again. By that is meant an organization which would appear before a Utah state highway commission and plead for road signs advertising California, on Utah roads. It means an organization which would appear before the (Continued on page 8.) CORDIAL GOODWILL A BIG PART our petite young flappers go tossing tlieir shingled heads To let the early high waters get about with an abandon that is distinctly refreshing to Bee, a mere man away is like dumping our most precicant help hut wonder if the next ten years are not goingI to sec the ous treasure into the ocean. Those MUTUAL someto As D OF SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS UNDERTAKING IRONS OUT DIFFICULTIES. At the risk of boring our loyal Souiheasterners to the breaking point with too many stories of Calirornian happenings, we shall just try our hand at two or three (dozen) more. During the past week, the Utah Retail delegation has been the guest of representative Californian business institutions lik: the California Fruit Growers exchange, Joannes company, the Ryan Fruit company, the Los Angeles Soap company and many others. Certainly it i good business to be kind lo one's friends, but so many firms the country over don't seem to realize it. One will have to give the (inlih-Gate institutions rredit for knowing how to make the most of every opportunity in this direction. These firms want to cultivate an intimate acquaintance. They want the people handling their products to know them intimately. To this end, numerous courtesies are always arranged for to make this acquaintance possible. And now. there is no question about the result of this business-buildinac g MANY BUSINESS tivity. Take the matter of raisins alone. In Utah the service retailers, have been bitterly arrayed against the packs ers of because they grant-e- r to chain store prices that they would not grant to service stores. The discrimination was outrageously uilia ir. At the recent retail convention in Las Angeles, the manager of the great association came right into the gathering. He met Ihe Issue fairly he told why he explained without mincing matters and gave assurance that It would not occur again. On the strength or this frank understanding and this getting together, all of the difficulties were ironed out. It will be a happy day when all business men appreciate the value and power of this way of doing business. California certainly can point the way. Her institutions apparently feel that business cannot any more stand on a false premise than society can. Sun-maid- Were Building For Permanence |