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Show Juab County Times Successor To The NEPHI Local Notes. Dry Farming. Continued from Fage RECORD 1. form. The first foot is of a black loamy nature. Under this for four feet, one finds a reddish Regular price $2.00 per year. clay and sandy loam. The sixth In advance S1.S0 per year. foot and the three succeeding feet show more of a red sandy Published weekly, every Friday texture and beneath this for about eighteen inches there is a atNephi, Utah. stratum of blue clay, underlaid JACOB COLEMAN, Editor & Prop'r. ft. J. HENRIOD. Manager. a fine gravel. Scattered throughout the soil are particles of gypsum and theoretically, this might have a great deal to do with the apparent complete drought resistance of the wheat on the Ridge. The manager of the Nephi Plaster and Manufac turing Co. states that 25 per cent of the gypsum, as found in the mountain, is water of crys tallization. Under the existing conditions on the Ridge that amount of water of crystalliza tion may be increased or decreas ed. If the former, then the gyp- sium in the Ridge soil is bene fiting the crop. This is a mere theory but it offers room for valuable research work. This article is written merely to state the true conditions of the crops on the Ridge. The re port has recently gone abroad that at least half of the Ridge crops would fail. That report is entirely unfounded and is high by Why Not? This issue of the Times is de voted largely to dry farming Why not? Is there any one thine- that has done and will do more for Nephi and Juab county than dry farming? When success has come through a long dry and hot season to our very door, why shouldn't we say something, a great deal, about our resources? In other parts of the state crops are failing under no drier conditions. Why shouldn't we "crow", we who are successful in growing crops? It may be premature but we will take our chances on that issue and spread our wings so that when the wheat is in half bushel measure and success is ours, we can herald to the entire world the possibilities of Juab county as a dry farming center. - o Reflections, Now that the bond election is over, and we have had time to reflect on what bonding means these few words will not be out of place. It is believed by many people that when a municipality sells bonds, it has received the money and does not have to give anything in return. In short some people think that printing bonds creates a kind of paper money good for its face value and requiring nothing in return. It should however, be borne in mind that for each dollar of bonds sold there is standing a mortgage debt equal in value erroneous. The onlv crops which are suffering at present are those which have been struggling under poor methods of farming, such as the continuous ly cropping of the soil. Those who have done suth a foolish thing as to crop their land each year have surely learned a valuable lesson and they admit it. Farmers here are careful farmers. True, but they must better themselves. They must not swell with pride and "stag nate." Dry farming is in its infancy and there is much to le learned. The desert is being made to yield more. The science of dry farming is the diamond in upon the property of the muniand the hearth rug of the twentieth bonds, the cipality issuing must century. further that the interest be paid upon those bonds from the taxes collected from the peoIt has not been the practice ple in the municipal district Sec 1907; of our city officials to provide 310 compiled laws of Utah council the that city provides any means of payments of bonds must levy a special tax to pay the issued in the past and when their interest upon the bonds. attention has been called to the During the agitation prior to statutory provision regarding a the recent bond election an argufund by the city attorney ment was advanced that we sinking well we can refund should vote the bonds and enjoy they reply them for a longer period. Rethe improvements, and let our is only a putting off of children pay the bills in the funding for a longer time and future. Such an argument as payment us in no better position than this is based neither upon reason puts when we began. or common sense, because if the Before long the city will offer bonds are sold in the near future and the law is complied with a the new bonds for sale, and if special tax must be levied to there is a provision for prompt meet the interest on those bonds payments of interest, and to then we vote our children must c reate a sinking fund for repay the bills. Suppose the bonds demption of the bonds, the bonds are to run for 20 years and draw will be more readily taken up; five per cent interest, then the because such provisions will show interest on $15000. in bonbs for the good faith of the city. the 20 years will be $15000. or a It is without a doubt a very sum equal to the original princi- snon 10 or to policy signieu iry pal, and we are still owing the avoid doing something that is a fifteen thousand dollars. If the duty because someone else is to sinking fund has been in exis- succeed you who will get the tence and is veady to pay the blame. This ha3 been the policy bonds then we are paying at the with regard to paying off bonds end of 20 years 30,000. or just of Nephi City for the past sever twice the amount we borrowed. al years. Sec. 310 compiled laws of Utah jrovides a method of paying off We hope that when the new the bonds at maturity. That bonds are issued there will be a section says the city council provision looking toward paying must levy a special tax to create them at maturity for if Nephi a sinking fund to be put away makes improvements as it grows, each year to meet the bondj we may have in the future ne cessity for bonding again, and when they become due. Com310 sec if none of the Iwnds are paid we not or Whether manda1907 will reach the limit and will le Is of Utah piled laws . t has council unauieto get neelel improve tory upon the city never been actually determined ments. bv our Supreme Court but con There is no reason why things struing that section in the light of cannot be done in Nephi the decisions interpreting other sec same as they are done in other tions of the same chapter; there cities of the state, and be done seems to be no question but that legally. When they are done right it is mandatory upon a citycoun there will be no blame to fall on cil. someone who is to follow. "lo him that hath coal on given." at II. D- Goldsbrough's. Have you ever stopped Our Ice Cream wagon out daily. to think it is only those We take and deliver your bread who ha,v saved someand cake orders X. L. Bakery. tliat corporations Ice for sale. Hez. Carter. (1) thing and people w ill trust w ith Wanted, an apprentice to learn Apply at the responsiblity. a i r? Times Office. Liinpiuyers iiKe 10 see For sale a buggy mare. See empleyees saving someFrank Russell. thing. An eighty acre farm to lease Saving money then, on easy terms apply to Zee Whit-take- r means' increased income at 510 west, 2nd south as well as responsibility street, Provo Utah. comes with the ownthat Gleason Cooling Board for of property. laying out the dead, for benefit ership You cxiti start a savings me when of public. Notify account to I this bank with it will needed, and bring 1 home without charge. $ or more. your J. R. Downs. Dr. Bennett and family went up to Salt Lake Friday night in Nephi, Utah. their auto returning Sunday Plenty of good Diamonds shall hand be - type-settin- g. ERICKSEN There are quite a few people in Nephi who would buy a diamond, If they knew they were getting a really fine stone at a very reasonable price. Just now we have a special let of very fine white diamonds, which we secured at a very low price and are selling the same way. They are all mounted In rings and are priced from J40.00 to Each one of these Is a bar $90,00. gain and we would like to have our Ne. phi customers get in right on these you All Leiful iniittcra at First National Bank In all Uie Courts. tflven prompt aud oarefj altfiitlon. floor of ih MOUNT PLEASANT, Offlco-Ki-co- Blocl nd UTAH Nephi City Blacksmit Shop. Particular People pat ronize us can't come in and see them. write us and we will send cne on ap prova. Why not write now? Every one fully guaranteed. CHRISTENSEI LAWYERS (if goods. If & Why? Their work is done exactly t their order. It is done well, an satisfaction is guaranteed. All kinds of blacksmitbWand horse shoeing. 4 59 East 3rd Sotttb Silt Like City, Ul Evening. THE W. G. Wooley a representative of the A. C. U. spent a few days on the ridge in the interests of He visited the arid farming. orchard of David Broadhead and declared the fruit crop to le equal to any he has visited in any market price for Beautiful oak fountain, furniture and everything else to match. Freshest. Chocolates, of the McDonald, Sparks and CREAM. Sweet make. Full line of Tobacco and Cigars. The famous Royal bakery cakes and bread always on hand. part of the state. Education For Wonieni. Continued from OLY MP i A. We pay the highes All kinds of hot and cold drinks, and ice cream I'apel. Why send your cream 10 miles from home to get less money? In addition to these important things she learns her to select the best location for her home. how to have the rooms arranged so as to get the most pleasant effects, the proper way for the plumbing to be done, the kind of materials .which are most suitable for the sink, bath-tub- . floor, woodwork, windows, and walks; the kind and the arrangement of furniture, the best pictures, ornaments, decorations, and draperies as well as the lest color schemes to use for the different rooms. She learns how to select and cook foods pro perly, and finds many ways of cooking different things so as to get the most nutritive value them. She knows the varfrom . : I. mat veruuu ious compounds foods contain their effect upon the body and the best time to use them. She also learns the proper way to serve meals. In condition with this she studies how the different organs of the body act, its proper care and treatment under certain conditions; she knows the best foods for invalids, and simple treatments and antidotes for different A. V. HAGUE, ENAMEL Nephi Creamery. Proprietor. WARE What you are looking for Nothing bettor than a nice Nephi Percricron Horsi Company. Stand their registered Perchero Stallion at very reasonable prices. Will accomodate parties. T. I. Large Enamel Preserving Kettle fr put' ting up your fruit Call or .t.i for we know Telephone just what you want ttawMns & Phone No. Alex Jennings NEPHI UTAH deal in I Real Estate and Money to Iyan on Improve! Farm Projierty. OGKey. Razzle Dazzle, Nutty Corn, Cracker Live-stoc- k, Only licensed Teal ewtate iloaler it Juab County. 1. ailments. Jack, Chums and popcorn, Sparks', If she is observant she will learn what is the best literature McDonald's, and Sweet's famous chocofor her to allow her children to read and to read herself. By lates, KeeJey's famous Ice Cream. And teaching her children from their all kinds of ChewingGum.arc just a few earliest childhood to read the the them do will which books of the good things to be had at the old most good and not'allowingthem to read cheap novels, she will inreliable still in their minds very early in life a love for good literature and a desire to read only the Phone 41. Ph one 41, best books, which will be of in after much benefit to them life. She will have tact and ood judgement and will be able Leaves little money home on Priday. to help her children out of diffiThat's the day we deliver laundry. culties and correct them when necessary. Besides preparing a woman for this kind of home life, education prepares her to get along if she is ever left to support herself without bending over s wash tub from morning until night. She is able to enter the field of labor well equipped lr carry out her part and support herself and others dependent upon her if necessary. By being prepared for a liftof business or equipped as r. home maker does not mean that she must study all grades r.f higher niathmatic.i, dive into. Mach incf Agents for CASE the more advanced branches rij other i science, philosophy, higher branches of learning, it! in means simply that she leeorri educated along the lines which! lead to her true developme SMITH, Keeper. George McCune NEPHI UTAH Real Estate, Loans, Insurance. gc, and PEXTON l. M. NKHI, X Thrashing J UTAH Ml Ebc Mmnona - Broken WELLS - BRIMHALL L- - .sto;c:k rr N.Aca.kfny Hotti A- . - -. UTAH. PROVO, fri'e Tift. r o k e Prompt 12. No. Phones, f 1 GOTOROSENVALL'S ;ii v rt i i mill t I Machinery Repair Shop! If you want your work don promptly. Wagon and Buggy repairing and painting. r ! character and womanhood Everything Hardware. complete stock ot wagon and busrgy maj terlal and hardwooa umber, brass casting; A HOUSE SHOEING. |