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Show Ik m m w m I The general activity of the local real estate and mining markets, ) each indicating a strong, healthy tone, is favorably commented upon ! j by local people and eastern and western magazines. The, general ; note running through all the discussions in relation to Utah stocks j j.nd bonds is one of general faith and optimism, and in many cases i they are held up as shining examples of safe investment and eon- servativc speculation. There is a general upward tone in the mining t market, while real estate values arc holding their own, even advanc- ing a little. The increase in taxable property and the large amounts being expended in new buildings indicates that it is a general, even rise, devoid of "booming" or sensationalism. Nearly half a million in building permits were issued last month, with several new large ones granted during the past week. Work on all the buildings in course of construction is progressing rapidly, with the guarantee given that several buildings that arc yet far from completion will he ready for occupancy by Christinas. |