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Show UINTAH BASIN RECORD, DUCHESNE, UTAH: — -HIGHLIGHTS ‘| the greatest achievement of the year has been made,. Every month has witnessed definite both workers The end of 1933, so far as busiClaire Johnson of Roosevelt was Duchesne a visitor seesThursday. Grant Reusch of Roosevelt was ness is concerned, was characterized by marked improvement in some ment basic lines, smaller improvein others, and retrogression in only a few. The business indexes Covering the year present a Thursday. : ; strange, confusing picture. When —o— the summer upward surge started, Sheriff Emery Johnson of Uin- in direct opposition to usual seatah County was in Duchesne Wed- sonal tendencies, it was hoped and nesday. He was accompanied by ‘believed that it would continue. An transacting business the three members - County in of the Board of Commissioners County. Duchesne of Uintah ek. Mr, and Mrs. Ralph Halstead are moving into one of Andy Ciemmons’ Duplexes. —O— C, was B. Stevenson a business of Mt. visitor to Home town Thursday. —O— After a very pleasant afternoon spent riding, the four horsemen, namely Miss Mildred Stephenson, Miss Veda’ Poulson, Ed Carmon and Dwight Wadleigh, enjoyed dinner at the home of Veda Poul- son, unlooked-for fall drop, also opposed to the seasonal ience Gloom Smith, Albert Rochel and _ projects in the North Country. The delegation met with Paul P. Alien of the Duchesne Post of the American Legion, and promis_ ed that. at: least 14 men from’ Altonah and Mt. Emmons would join - were reported for strikes and “FINANCE ment to even their creators. ‘Tne Agricultural Adjustment Act been particularly unsuccessful. has But during the year a start toward rewas made, and strengthened gthening which has the public never been - - a stren- more evident than it is now, with 1934 opening. 2? NOTES ON BUSINESS. FOLLOWS COMMODITY PRICES - - In January the commodity price ‘index stood at 61. ed up tinued to 68. By July, it had mov. The without advance a major has con-. break, | DOMESTIC TRADE - - Every effort of the Administration since March has been given to moving more goods into the hands*6f consumers, It has been moderately ernment costs, The. farmer lower than ment more ever. Now improve- and farm circles. LUMBER - - No important indust- unprecedented total to have $900,000,000. Government been thawed of Federal banks of close “Politics makes lows, it has often “*Bunk’ fellows ry experienced so sharp an advance in prices as lumber - - and none was more at sea over what to do an Reserve have reserves likewise been good for more strange bed felbeen said.” would express it nearly, don’t you think?” STEEL BOTH SIDES the REAL ESTATE - - In October, for which complete figures have been issued, construction contracts awarded were, with a single ex- ception, the best for any month since November, 1931, The industry had:a bad year, ment is setting in, RAILROADS - - but improve: 1932 many railroads to the bankruptcy, endangered brought verge others. of In They expect the Duchesne Post. successful, in the face of definite 1938, business was better, profits to get.a larger membership than consumer-opposition to higher pri- were up. Most encouraging of all this, and next fall to organize a ces. Of late, trade in urban areas to the railroad managements is the Post of their own, drawing mem- has been less satisfactory than in friendly attitude of the AdminisNorth-berships from all of the the major agricultural centers. tration. Country towns. Most striking advances in sales The Duchesne Post of the Amer- have been made by mail-order UTILITIES - - Here the experience ican Legion held their regular was not as favorable as was hop‘ houses. ed. Sale of power in many localin. .the meeting Thursday night, Legion Chateau. EMPLOYMENT - - Here is where ities has risen. But profits have around 26 Date High per “Whatever is Jan, 5 Jan, 6 Jan, 7: worth doing worth doing well.” is a wouldn’t feel that way if you were well done.” TIME STUDY Low in helping cotton greatest is to secured. ion and distribution problems They are the greatest “farm relievers” all. venue 1 Clear The liquor tax bill, estimated in a half billion dollars was passed by the The “Our boss is a erank on efficiency.” “What’s he up to now?” “Figuring out a way for the stenog to chew her gum with two movements less per minute to the lower jaw.” an NOT HER FAULT signature. on distilled pression to and wines depending on olic strength. alcoh- a An ammendment levies, in addition|| on imports from debt-defaulting countries was stric ken off when the president notified leaders that this would hinder him with debtor count- Aa Amendments added by the ary matters, supply and periodicals to sen- circul- ate in dry states with liquor advertisements and reduce the brewery occupational levy from $1000 a |/ | “Of course I couldn’t avoid hearing part of their conversation.” “No, dear, and what a pity you | weren’t able to hear all of it.” Next Week WATERED to $100. less than If a brewery produces 500 barrels a year the tax would be Patronize help your only our town states has been the only experience answer. But can it has long that, in world, this gold complicated is not modern enough. Proof of this is in the fact that cheap silver has destroyed the purchas- ing power of half the world’s population, and has come close to destroying foreign The move, trade. : it is believed, will be followed by action in their count- _ vies, with for It is a great almost limitless achievement, experiment, possibilities | Packistorie Whale The remains of a strange animal found on Glacier island, in Alaska, in November, 1930, were identified as those of a prehistoric whale. “So Good of You to Call While I Was Sick .. ?’m Much Better _ Now” — The telephone convenience is during friends can and you can keep with them. | Each day in telephone will. for you, make ‘and keep you everyone. It costs day. dering Why but a_ great illness, — call you in touch the year 4. run errands appointments in touch with . a few not cents discuss. a or- service with us now? Oo The Mountain States, Telephone & Telegraph Co. $50. advertisers grow. an& _ STOCK 5 Lo We Must Dispose of the Balance i of Our Stock Powe %, \; - 4 Fay (2 Te AN 3 A) yy) “So you’ve been able resolutions?” “Perfectly.” “Would you use?” what re ey Se Naru e eae Ie Us! to keep your . saying mind preservative you |] Come in- Select the Item yo u want| Name your price - Anything in reason — And it’s yours... Don't De lay! ae. SIMPLE ISN'T IT? A A Specialty With Us ou ea eu PARACHUTE, TOO on Expert Workmanship Quality Materials — - Depression Prices ily, sy | . = hy LBZz Be 8 ATrial Will Convince You QOH; ~ He—Darling,. will you me? fly with . She—Have PICK you a flying license? THE HORSE aon WE DO.OUR PART BASIN 2 ES “Do you believe in luck?” — “Of course, I do. er fellows getting Aren’t the othit all the time.” © been the opinion of many able economists and industrial leaders ate and concurred in by the house late in the day would permit news- papers gen- sources of governmental revenue Revival of silver has dried up. will help this condition, i As for the economic side of the move and its influence on monet- when by the senate placing excise to the tariffs, in bargaining ries. many wine the for a over 24 per cent alcoholic content; $5 a barrel on beer and rates rang-|: ing from 10 to 80 cents a gallon on in see spirits about First American Schooner — The first schooner built in this country was constructed by Andrew Robinson of Gloucester, Mass., in (718. in re- of $2.00 tallked It means immediate ben- more severe than the general de-_ pression, Thousands of jobs have been lost, a vast amount of pur- q disappeared, chasing power has and one of the most important senate : bill placesa tax gallon from the work of Rabelais, in ~7hich Gar- re- mines are located, .The mining de- the House was ready for the Pres- Observer -been erations. Thursday, and after a speedy con| curance of the Senate changes by S. WINSLOW having work the that ident’s The essential The Dairymen’s League Cooperation in. New York is the powerful ally of dairy farmers in that locality. These and other major cooperatives have done fine work in disposing of the ‘production of their members and in educating their members regarding product- bring gantua is.a gigantic king extraordinary appetite. influen- see Clear Coined by Rabelais word: “gargantuan” is prime CONGRESS PASSES LIQUOR TAX BILL Day Cloudy p...€, Co-op. the it is still working -2 EARL be government’s Clear 34. will and aad, Ke , Clear 9 present- the 20 sce Jan. unremitting develope £14 33 will - through program, 40 8 results education and did 36 S86 Jan. the greatest : of 9 35 — 18 40.8 °. 21 the caused .But in through ple, “You Jan. 3 _ Jan, 4 run, have revival. eee They have shown that influence already. The American .Cotton Cooperation Association, for exam- WEATHER AND CROP REPORT Ending. January. payments economic eratives cent of capacity. Heavy industries, whcih are the only important steel buyers, have been purchasing lightly. Week strik- ing ce. ‘ it was agricul- ation of facts to farmers. And in this work, the agricultural coop- - - Here is another indust- of November farmers constantly under constant FOREIGN TRADE - - Lately Un- ry which hit the top, bounced back ited States foreign trade has ex- to bottom, then started up again, E panded sharply both in volume and during the year, Exports have increased’ Last summer it reached the peak balance. over imports, leaving us with a si- in a long time --, then started The re-' steadily down. zable balance of trade. In the second week’ cognition of Russia, recently effect ed, is expected to produce a considerable inflation of our export business, a _ plow- come credit announced. to cotton country, for example, long most part - - but not as good as Cost of operation has has been extraordinarily strong, was hoped. with issues being sold out as soon | materially risen, as American Mr, Wallace’s aid is being sought now, through governmental action, and in certain fields definite results have been obtained. In the has started in many fields, optimism is evident both in Administration it is simply the part for adding growing surplus ‘of all the tural commodities. adjusted to living costs, was recent efits to workers, investors and the public. This is especially true of the West, where American silver stop income, Administration’s monitization of silver is a definite step toward solving problems that have wisdom agricultural Wall- solution to some of the most perplexing of farm problems, As he of ago Agriculture ace has continually emphasized the need for acerage reduction as a to A few recently reached assets Excess of has observed, when speaking, Secretary kes and disorder followed. with them. Generally speaking the price advance was close to 50 per cent during the year. Orders frozen . : - The to the it was passed. Then he was drastically, violently disappointed. Strimonths excellent work has been done in strengthening the banking structure. Banks which were closed be- in RELIEVERS” by competition, - ‘SILVER AS MONEY |THE BEST “FARM legislatthem was cheered by the A, A, A. when lockouts, - - Generally and increased Still another threat is gov- AGRICULTURE out of 16 industries reviewed. Only in the bituminous coal industry has there been a significant late drop, and that was largely due to labor difficulties, with attendant ‘out. strong, Consumers’ goods industries, especially, were active. the In brief, 1933 did not see progress that was hoped for. The emergency relief measures have peen something of a dissappoint- public. 11 store sales shot up beyond expectations, Commodity prices were Clar- ence Jones was in Duchesne Thursday. They took up matters concerning the employment of ex-service men on CWA and other work gains to tax which it possible to meet raising the price of power em- ployment was 20 per cent higher this October than last - - payrolls 33 1-3 per cent higher, In the nonmanufacturing industries, employ- ment due policies made and com- Factory fore the moratorium have been opened by the hundreds, millions of ex-service men composed of Wells E, exper- employed received. dwindled, ive in then business started up again, and December was a good month. Early reports indicate that department morals A committe from Altonah, was of other years, followed. was deepest at that time. covery. Altonah Veterans _ Send Delegation which pensation advances * ECONOMIC - - | |