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Show Midvale Journal, Thursday, September 11, 1930 What You Can Learn From the Rocks (Continued from another page) Mesozoic era--are represented in the formations of Zion National Park, where a most remarkable example of a stream-cut gorge, with nearly vertical walls about 3,000 f~Jet high, is exposed to view. These rocl{s were formed under desert conditions although the climat~ in other parts of the world at that time was favorable to the growth of many forms of animal life. The reptiles were highly developed and were the dominant creatures of the time. There were a few marsupials, mammals of the lowest types, and the first bird of which we know anything lived as the rocks in Zion were being deposited. The first indication of the existence of such a bird was found in 1860, when the impression of a single feather was found in a lithographic limestone quarry in Bavaria. Later two other specimens were found in the same locality. These animals had flown from the not very distant regions to the north, fell exhausted upon the mud flats exposed at low tide and became buried by fine sediments as the flats were again covered by the rising tide. This peculiar creature, Archaeopteryx, possessed many distinctly reptilian characteristics and is regarded as a connecting link between reptiles and modern birds. It had many small teeth in both jaws, free clawed fingers and a long, vertebrated reptilian tail, but it lacked the beak and the large bredst muscles of modern birds. The era known as the Tertiary (age of mammals), which followed the Mesozoic is represented by the sedimentary rocks of Bryce Canyon and the lavas of Yellowstone. Bryce Canyon is interesting on account of the fantastic shapes that the brilliantly colored Tertiary rocks have assumed as erosion proceeded. Yellowstone National Park is one of the three localities in the world where the visitor has an opportunity to observe geysers in action and to examine the results of dying igneous activity. Geysers are springs which intermittently erupt columns of hot water and steam. They occur in regioml of comparatively recent volcanic •activity where the lava is hot at a relatively shallow depth. They originate as a spring in a fissure and as long as the circulation of the water is unimpeded a spring will flow. But the heated water dissolves soda and potash in its passage through the lavas, which is later deposited about the openings of the springs. Eventually, the flow is lessened by the deposits and the water at some distance below the surface opening will increase in temperature more rapidly than that at the surface. Finallly, it reaches the boiling point with the resultant formation of bubbles of steam which causes a flow over the edge of the opening. This overflow promotes boiling by reducing the pressure upon the deeper water. As a consequence '· • !'oint Toroweap, SiXty Miles West of Bright Angel, Claimed by Some to be the Most ' Spectacular Section in the Grand Canyon Region, a large quantity of water will suddenly burst into steam and eject the overlyin g column from the geyser, sometimes to a great height. . And so we close this rambling journey after having endeavored to delve into a few of the secrets of the earth and find the underlying causes that are responsible for some of the scenic features of our western country, for the rocks and mountains may be made to yield their treasure of knowledge with a little study, thought and observation.- U. S. S. R. & M. Axi-ident-Ax. · SANDY Mrs. Chris Hansen and daughter, Claire, returned home Saturday, after spending the summer in California. The Misses Fern and Farrell Bodell of Herriman were visitors Friday of Mr. and Mrs. J. Thomas Ostler. The officers and teachers and partners of the M. I. A. of the Second ward enjoyed a party in Little Cottonwood canyon, Tuesday evening of last week. Thirty guests were present. Mrs. Clyde Swenson entertained at a birthday party on Friday, honoring her ,son, Archie. Games were played and refreshments served 20 guests. The presidency of the First ward Relief society entertained for all the ladies of the ward Tuesday afternoon on the lawn at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Larson, on County street. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Allsop, Miss Velora Allsop and Miss Anna Gunderson of Sandy, Mr. and Mrs. Revearl Allsop of Salt Lake, and Mrs. Amelia Kragrug of Los Angeles enjoyed a canyon party Monday in Little Cottonwood canyon. Miss Myrtle Slagowski of Lyman, Wyo., returned home Tuesday after spending a week with Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Ostler. She also spent the weekend at Herriman visiting with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. H. Bodell. Mrs. John Anderson visited relatives in Salt Lake, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Grundvig and little daughter, Lau-Wana, of Ephraim, are visiting with Mrs. Grundvig's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Alsop. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Erickson annotmce the birth of a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Ostler and their guest, Miss Edna Slagowski, of Ly- man, Wyo., were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. :r. S. H. Bodell of Herriman. Mrs. Hazel Peterson and daughter, Barbara, of Gunnison, returned home last week, after spending the past month here with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Baguley of Idaho visited relatives here the past week. The Sunday school of the Sandy First ward gave an entertainment Wednesday evening in the basement of the ward chapel. Mr. and Mrs. Wilford Tolman and Mr. and Mrs. :r. T. Tolman returned Monday of last week from a trip to Idaho. The Beehive Girls of the Second ward enertained their mothers at a party at Saratoga, Monday afternoon of last week. The farewell party for Miss Beatrice Lindell will be held Wednesday evening, September 17, at the Sandy amusement hall, where a program will be given, followed by dancing. Miss Lindell will leave soon for the Southern States mission. Mrs. R. W. Born was the guest of honor at a party gj.ven at the home of Mrs. T. E. Anderberg on Pioneer avenue, Thursday evening of last week, given by the Ladies' Aid society of the Congregational church. Twenty-five guests were present. The opening party of the M. I. A. of the First ward will be held Monday evening, September 15, at 8 o'clock in the basement of the First ward chapel. Mrs. Margaret Christensen was a dinner guest of Mrs. Lawrence Christensen of West Jordan recently. Miss Edna Slagowski of Lyman, Wyo., who is taking the nurse's course at the county hospital, was a guest Saturday and Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. J. Thomas Ostler and family. The M. I. A. of the Sandy First ward entertained with the following program at the First ward chapel Sunday evening: Singing, "We Thank Thee, 0 God, for a Prophet;" prayer, Merla Bishop; harmonica and piano dulilt, Miss Betty Boberg and Carl Sorenson; vocal duet, Misses Helen and Vera Gunnerson; piano and violin duet, Mrs. Lucile Nelson Kuhre and Harold Bradley; poems, - Melvin Strong; remarks, Joseph Pierson; reading, Mrs. Thelma Greenwood; singing, "Redeemer of Israel;" prayer, Elvin Korth . Mr. and Mrs. Bert Hyatt were guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Bateman of West Jordan the first of last week. - tiJ 11/ll 0 • • , ' • MLDER, YES-BUT SOMETHING MORE. Chesterfield offers richness, aroma, satisfying flavor. BETTER TASTE-that's the answer; and that's what smokers get in Chesterfield in fullest measure-the fiavol' and aroma of mellow tobaccos, exactly blended and cross- blended. Better taste, and milder too ! LIGOUt & Mvns ToBAcco Co. UTAH TAXPAYERS ASSN. DISCUSSES Al'WENDMENTS (Continued from Page One) duty and responsibility to analyze and study for themselves the proposed amendments dealing with the subject of a new tax system; that they read the proposals as they will appear in the press; that they weigh and consider the effects which the operation of these proposed changes might have upon the financial stability ()f the state; that their vote on these amendments shall be in strict keeping with proved facts which their own study has brought to light. Withhold Judgment We especially urge that no taxpayer commit himself on this subject until he has made his own investigations and has convinced himself of thethe weakness or the strength, the hazards or the safety ,the merits or the demerits of each proposal. It must be assumed that all taxpayers will approach this whole subject openmindedly; that they will not be swayed by any specious sentimental arguments; that they will not permit themselves to be stampeded into any premature acceptance or rejection of any of the amendments. It must be remebered that the interest of the entire state over a long period of time is now at stake. Taxpayers must be careful not to let the present depression and uncertainty sway their judgment; for existing conditions are world wide and are not the result of any local situation. The questions involved in the amendments deal with dollars and cents and should be treated in the same calm, judicious manner as one would consider any other financial proposition. Confine Study to Amendments We submit, further, that the taxpayers cannot afford to be influenced by statements about the manner in which these amendments came into being. No taxpayer should concern himself about the personnel of the legislature or the bickerings, the compromises, the trades, the eleventh hour decisions, the charges and counter charges associated with this legislation. These are all irrelevant. All that the taxpayers should consider is the amendments themselves. If we should order the construction of a dam we necessarily would withhold our approval and acceptance of it until we had first made a thorough test and found that the dam would hold water and would stand the strain. We should not be interested in any of the difficulties which the contractor might have had about materials, or men, or any lack of knowledge on his part about dam construction. What we want, and what we demand, is a dam of the kind and character that will serve our purpose. It's the dam and not the builder that is to be investigated. So with the proposed amendments. We are not interested in the troubles or trials or perplexities of the legislators. They have nothing whatever to do with the merits or demerits of the amendments; and it is the amendments that we must study--not the legislature. What happened at the capitol is no argument either for or against the validity of the amendments. If a taxpayer ,after analyzing the amendments, believes they possess real merit, he should support them. If, on the other band, he is led to the conclusion that the amendments, singly and collectively, are a makeshift and would prove a disappointment and would not produce the p\.'omised relief, he should, in justice to himself and to the state, register a negative vote. Apply This Test We suggest, therefore, to all taxpayers of all classes in all sections of the state of both political parties, that they lay aside all preconceived prejudices; that they close their eyes to all demagogic and class appeals and apply the following test to every amendment: 1. Is it sound? 2. Does it fit conditions in this state? 3. Is it specific and definite? 4. Has it the earmarks of stability and certainty? 5. Will it achieve the results promised? 6. - Will it advance the economic a.hd industrial welfare of the state ? If the taipayers will soberly consider each amendment in that light and will apply such a test, there need be little concern as to the outcome of the election. The Taxpayers' Chief Concern The result of the November election will in no wise affect the activities nor the policies of the Utah Taxpayers association; for whatever the vote may be, the Taxpayers association will continue in its important undertaking to investigate and analyze public expenditures and to resist any and all attempts to place unjust burdens upon the backs of the overloaded citizens of this state, Its proved effectiveness in this field has won for it wide spread recognition, approval and support and it is in this field of endeavor that it hopes to inspire in the minds of public officials and taxpayers alike a growing spirit of economy-mindedness; for it is clear that no matter what the tax system may be, it will necessarily have to be administered and money will have to be exacted from the taxpayers. So that after all the important and continuing problem which confronts the taxpayers is the matter of expenditure control. It is therefore our conviction that no matter under what tax system we may labor in this state it is necessary that we shall have a permanent state tax commission to administer its affairs and to regulate and control the amount of money which is to be exacted from the taxpayers for the upkeep of government in all the taxing units of this state. So let every qualified voter enter in upon a study of these amendments. Let him do his own independent thinking so that he may be able to vote intelligently on this highly Involved question. Respectfully submitted, GENERAL COMMITTEE, UT Ali TAXPAYERS ASSOCIATION; By A. P. Bigelow, Chairman. |