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Show MAR RIVER VALLEY LEADER TftEMONTON, UTAH, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1933 Old Time Dance to be DAIRY MEETINGS Given Here March 2nd HELD IN COUNTY SATURDAY, Dr. Roy C. Jones, Geo. B. Caine Give Talks To Dairymen held An old time dance, featuring old time music, will be given in the Tremonton recreation hall Thursday evening, March 2nd. Considerable interest has been the valley; many people from the neighboring towns joining in them, which has added greatly to the enjoy-- 1 ment of the party. Special features will be given at the Important dairy meetings were dance, one of which will be profesin Tremonton and Brigham City Sat- sional dancing by Mrs. William urday of last week with Dr. Roy' C. and Henry Drewes, of this city, Jones, of the dairy division of Wash- and with each ticket a chance will be ington D. C. and Professor George B. given, which may win a beautiful of the Land-vatt- Caine, of the dairy department U. S. A. C, attending, the meetings quilt. had been called by County Agent Robert H. Stewart and were conducted by .him. Building up the herds through good CITY .sires and maintaining production by .proper feeding were two of the important subjects discussed by the speak- in bringing it to a high standard by the use of unproven and low grade .sires. OFFICIALS-LION- S ON GAS PRICE People Tire of Waiting For Oil Companies Price is Lowered After waiting for two or three These men recommended to the weeks for some word from the oil ,4i4.ymen that they plant some of companies visited with respect to adtheir best lands into pastures, stat- justing the differential of gas prices ing that good pastures utilized by between Tremonton and Bear River high producing cows will net the dairy City, the Lions club and the City men approximately $65.00 per acre. Council went on record Wednesday Cull out the low producing cows, evening in favor of backing an indewas also the advice given to the dairy- pendent gas dispessor in loweriny the men. Mr. Caine explained that the price of gasoline to that equal at the extension service would be glad to points referred to above. recommend pasture mixtures to those In consequence the Utah Auto & interested. Imp., who own their own pumps and are independent so far as the companies are concerned in this respect, were asked to reduce the price with the understanding that' these organizations would back them in the move. The Colonial ball given last Thurs-da- y, Consequently, Thursday morning saw Colonial Ball at Bear River Successful Event under the auspices of the Ladies Literary Club at Bear River City was an outstanding event. The hall was beautiful decorated in national colors and flags. The refreshment table was most attractive with a bowl of American Beauty roses. The ladies of the club and the attendants at the punch bowl were dressed in Colonial costumes. A large crowd of young people were in attendance from many parts of the valley. The ladies and their escorts attend- ed the Civic ball at Brigham City the lowing evening as guests of the &vic Improvement club of that city. Abbotts Entertain Group of Married gas selling in Tremonton at this station for 21c per gallon. According to the decision made, this will end the price differential so far as those interested in this move are concerned. The oil companies may pursue what course they desire with respect to gas prices, the report says. The movement was not in any way intended to injure other gas dealers in the city who, the committee feel, have been very much handicapped by this price differential. But because of the attitude assumed by the oil companies, there seemed to be no other alternative and it is further hoped that an adjustment will be made so that they will not be kept in this disadvantageous position. People Monday Infant of Mr. and Mrs. Mack Ellis is Buried Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Monday evening, Abbott were taken by storm when several young married couples drove up to their home about 8 o'clock in the evening with hungry looks on their faces. The visit was properly interpreted and in a very few minutes the host and hostess were busy preparing a Tepast that will long be remembered by the group. There is no question that at the departure of the group the Abbots were a bushel or two of potatoes, a lamb and other delicacies short of their supply. A very enjoyable evening was spent by the group. Phosphate Fertilizer Increased Beet Yields o Su-rRecords kept by the company show that beet growers J3A'ho used phosphate received a good profit by using it. The season of 1932 was a very good beet season so the benefits were not so marked as in the two previous years, yet a three hundred per cent return on the cost of the fertilizer used was not so bad. According to field superintendent, Orsan A. Christensen, tonnage was increased 7,000 tons on the 3,800 acres grown by beet growers who used phosphate on some part or in many cases all of their beet land. In terms of money this amounts to about $30,000 dollars at the price received for beets up to date. Some ficrures taken from the company statistics showing how the facts are determined. In the district tributary to the Brigham factory 2171 acres of beets grown by farmers who used phosphate on part or all of their acreage harvested an average of 17.3 tons per acre, while 1655 acres grown by farmers who used no phosphate yielded 15.6 tons. This is a difference of 1.7 tons or at the price paid o far for beets $8.12. In the district known as the Garland factory district 1621 acres grown hy farmers who used phosphate on varying percentages of their land had ju average of 16.1 tons per acre, while Utah-Idah- v ar Taxpayers Make Formal Demand For 30 Blanket Reduction on Farm And Grazing Lands Survey of Cash Sales on Farm Lands in State Show Assessed Valuation 50 too High; Officials Study Taxpayers Demand A large group of CLUB ACT ers. Dr. Jones demonstrated, through the use of a herediscope, how a herd of dairy cows can be improved by breeding to good proven sires. He also demonstrated how a herd could be destroyed after years of hard work er Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Bothwell ward over the remains of Shirley Ann, 10 months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mack Ellis. The child died Sunday, February 19th of pneumonia. The funeral was under the direction of Bishop D. Milton Marble The speakers were C E. Summers, Moses P. Jorgenson, Dr. Wm, Eli Hawkinsand Bishop Marble. Vocal music was rendered by Marion Summers, Mrs. H. P. Randall, of Tremonton and Edna Anderson and Mrs. Mills. Interment was made in the Bothwell cemetery. 3427 acres without phosphate at all yielded 14.23 tons per acre, a difference of 1.9 tons per acre. In totals, combining both districts, the increase is 1.8 tons. The average application of the fertilizer where used was about 100 pounds at a cost of $2.80 per acre. The net increase money return at the price so far paid for beets of $4.26 would be therefore $4.85. Naturally there was some difference in results between station districts. At Rochefort station, southwest of Corinne, 412 acres phosphated yielded 193 17.9 tons per acre as against acres not phosphated yielding 15.1 tons At Chase station 199 acres yielded 21.04 tons; 78 acres yielded 14.43 tons average without phosphate. The Bear River station had 72 acres treated which grew 22.61 tons, and 132 acres without phosphate produced 16.28 tons. Three stations, Somers, Thatcher, and Sunset, on the west side of the valley, with 50 phosphated yielded 18.0 and 14.2 tons per acre respectively, a gain of 3.8 tons. In the north end of the valley, Eaat Garland, for instance, the difference between 16.44 tons and 12.97 tons, 3.57 tons, was in favor of phosphated land. Too many farmers who have asked the question as to what phosphate did in the past year in beet production these facts will be of interest. The conclusions seem to be well grounded. NUMBER farmers, repre- senting nearly every district in the county, assembled at the court house, in Brigham City, Saturday morning for the purpose of discussing farm and grazing land values as assessed in Box Elder county. The meeting was called to order by J. L. Weidman. Horace L. Richards of Fielding, was named secretary. Mr. Weidman briefly outlined the purpose of the gathering and then introduced Eph Bergeson, a member of the state farm bureau tax board, who addressed the meeting. Mr. Bergeson stated that the farm bureau tax committee had carried on an investigation throughout the state with respect to land values and after such investigation they were wholly justified in asking for a 30 blanket reduction within the state and added, "We could have asked 50 and stil be reasonable." He further stated that a check-u- p on land sales showed a 50 reduction in money values from what they were in 1929-3In spite of this reduction, the values of the farm lands have been continued from year to year the same. We must establish another value on the assessment roles that is legal, lawful and right, he said. The speaker further stated that he thought that the people would be jusreduction tified in asking for a 30 in all salaries and expenditures paid by, tax money. He said, the public officials seem to feel justified in spending the same amounts as they always have, and added, "The farmer is broke, and through, and done unless he can get some consideration." At the conclusion of Mr. Bergeson's talk a vote was taken upon the motion, "We demand a 30 reduction on all farm and grazing land in the country." The vote carried unanimously. At this point County Assessor Irl B. Ward and Mr. Freeman, his chief deputy, were called into the meeting. Mr. Ward was asked to make a statement following the presentation, by Mr. Bergeson, of the resolution passed. Mr. Bergeson gave substantially the same facts as stated above, adding that the Salt Lake assessor had agreed to a blanket reduction of 20 on all farm lands; the assessor stating, "I am the assessor of the Salt Lake county and will assess the property to the best of my ability and the commissioners and tax commission can do as they see fit afterward." Mr. Bergeson explained that this was the right and proper attitude and asked Mr. Ward to do the same thing and added further concerning the Salt Lake assessor who said that all real estate was assessed too high and that reduction on he contemplated a 10 all real estate, which would apply to the farm lands, in addition to the which would meet the demands of the farm bureau tax committee. Mr. Ward made a very brief statement, the substance of which was to 0. 20, the effect that they had just completed the equalization of taxed property in the county and he contemplated losing some valuation in this adjustment and he was not prepared to state then just what action would be taken on the demand. Mr. Bergeson again explained that the farmers were not interested in equalization right now as that was the duty of the assessor's office in all times and under any circumstances but what the farmers were demanding was a 30 blanket reduction irrespective of equalization. Deputy Freeman stated that these matters had been discussed with the county commissioners and the state tax commission and letters have been written, intended to be published, acquainting the taxpayers how the work was being done but since they could not agree as to what these letters should contain no statements had been made. The speaker pointed out the difficulty in the office should the tax commission raise the values after the rolls had been already made up; that it would create considerable expense in changing the records. Mr. Freeman expressed the opinion that if farm lands had been assessed too high other property was too high and that he could see no good would come from reducing the values, as requested and then later have to do the work all over again; and that the public utilities, who pay 52 of all the taxes in the county, would ask for a reduction also. Mr. Bergeson, who had become somewhat ired at the replies of the assessor and his deputy, said, "We are going to find out if it is legal to assess this land for $100 or $150, when its cash value is only $50 or $75. You can not assess a sheep today for $4, can you, Mr. Ward," the speaker asked. The assessor replied that they could not and Mr. Bergeson asked, "Why?" and the assessor replied, "because it isn't worth it," whereupon Mr. Bergeson replied, "that is just exactly the situation with farm and grazing lands." ' . Mr. Bergeson stated that he thought the assessors were good men and wanted to be fair and said that all they asked for our lands to be assessed according to money values. "We expect a fight," the speaker said, "therefore make your decision in writing, so we will know who it is that we must encounter in this problem first." In referring to Mr. Freeman's state-mewith respect to the utilities asking for a reduction, Mr. Bergeson stated that it was no secret that the consumer paid the taxes of the utilities and if they will give the farmer his price for his wheat and he gets the same protection as utilities they won't ask for any reduction either. No further business came before the meeting and motion for adjournment carried. st Committee from County T. W. Harris of Canada, Visits Relatives Here Ask Gas Tax Exemption In a meeting with the 6tate road officials held in Salt Lake City, the fore part of the week, attended by farmers and tractor owners of this city, some very pertinent facts were brought before the officials by David Holmgren, who wasi a member of the committee. He stated before the hearing that 70,000 acres of land, which required 5li gallons of gasoline per acre to till and harvest by tractor operated machinery, was being operated in Box Elder county and that those tractors that were never on the roads were compelled to pay $16,000 gas road tax. It was brought out also that 36 states in the union exempt the tax on gasoline used by tractors. In spite of this fact, Mr. Holmgren stated, that the road commission was very much opposed to the tax exemption. T. W. Harris, bishop of the Taber ward, Alberta, Canada, and brother to R. C. and J. D. Harris, of this ctfy, is visiting here with them during ine week. Mr. Harris reports that when he left Canada, about a month ago, there was very little snow and that when he wants to see a real winter he has to come to Utah. Mr. Harris expects to return to his home the latter part of this week as his duties in Canada will not permit a longer stay. Former Resident of City Dies in Oregon Alfred James Gould, a resident of Pheonix, Oregon, and formerly a resident of this place, died last week at his home in Oregon. He leaves a wife and two sons. His wife, Annie Gould, is a sister to Chester Nelson of this The V. G. F. Club was entertained city. While in this community, Mr. Gould at the home of Mrs. Radcliffe Hcnrne was employed as fireman for the suWednesday evening. gar beet train, which position he held While the wives were enjoying the for several years. evening sewing and in a social way FARM EQUIPMENT Manufacturat the Henrie home, the husbands ers realize that special inducements were indulging in a waffel supper at to farmers must be made to maintain j present trade position. the home of Bishop Walton. Farm Bureau to Hold Annual Banquet, Social The annual Farm Bureau banquet and social will be held at the Bear River high school, Saturday, March 4tn. The Danquet will commence promptly at 6:30 p. m. and will be followed by a program and dance. The price of the full evening's enter-- 1 tainment, including the banquet, will be 35c High class entertainment will be furnished at the banquet and during the program. Those who attend the banquet are requested to bring their knife, fork and spoon. Tickets are on sale at all local farm bureau organizations. BEET GROWERS REJECT CONTRACT OFFERED FOR '33 Percentage Reduction is Objectionable Feature Pass Resolutions TWENTY-FOU- R CITY OFFICIAL ATTENDS TAX MEET IN S. L , (State, Municipal League , T BVOrS OeieCUVe Sales Tax David Holmgren, representing the officials of Tremonton City, attended a meeting in Salt Lake Saturday afternoon of the Legislative Committee of the State Municipal League. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the proposed bill now before the Utah Legislature calling for a Selective Sales Tax as an emergency measure. The meeting was called by Mayor Marcus, of Salt Lake City, chairman of the committee, and was attended by representatives of many of the larger cities of the state. After a thorough discussion of this question a vote was taken by the members of the committee, which showed them to be unanimously in favor of the sales tax bill. Other matters that were discussed this same meeting was the diversion of a part of the gas tax for municipalities of the state. The question has been before this organization for the past several years and has been a live is3ue at the conventions and among the legislative acts sponsored by the State Municipal League. Uniform city ordinances was also recommended by this committee. Mr. Holmgren reports that a strong committee representing the league is energetically working for the enacting of these laws during the present session of the legislature. In The beet growers of the Garland district flatly rejected the contract o for 1933 offered by the Sugar Company. The part of the contract that was not acceptable to the discount from growers was the 2h the gross price of sugar for every 5c reduction per hundred pounds below $3.25 per hundred. The growers stated that this resulted in a big advantage to the manufacturer and would draw them farther 0 conaway from the supposedly tract now in effect. Following the discussion of the contract, a resolution was passed urging all merchants and purchasers of sugar o to specify Sugar Company o and to ask for it put in in the 100th branded bags. John O. Garfield, Robert Allen and Chris Hansen were named as a committee to call upon the merchants in The one hundredth of this district requesting them to con- the Word of Wisdom anniversary given--trevelation, form to the above resolution. Joseph Smith, February 27, 1833, will be observed by all the wards, M. I. A. branches, stakes and missions in the L. D. S. Church (Mormon). Special programs by the auxiliary organizations, by the priesthood quorPlaying before a hall packed to ca- ums and at the ward meetings will pacity, Tuesday night, following the emphasize the of this code importance regular mutual periods!, the M. I. A. of health and the benefits that follow Dramatic Club, under the direction of its observance. The Mormon people Roscoe Z. Heppler, presented the statistics and comparisons with District Attorney," a drama in three quote other groups to prove they have a acts. lower death rate, a far lowey "disease" The policies of the mutual is to give rate, these vital statistics being taken as many of their members as possible from the International Year Book of the opportunity to take part in the the League of Nations: activities. Following this plan, most Births; average of 25 nations, 22 of the cast were members who had not 1,000 population; 30 for the Latper in appeared previous plays, 14 in all. Each one performed like a veteran, ter Day Saints. Deaths; 25 nations, 14 per 1,000 of the play being highly siuccessful and andd 7.5 for the Latter population, the huge generously applauded by Saints. Day crowd who witnessed it. Deaths per 100,000" of population The Vanguards furnished specialties between acts. Dr. Green, president of from the following diseases: Tuberthe mutual announced that more plays culosis: 6 nations 120; Latter Day Cancer: 6 nations 119; would be given in the future and that Saints, 9. high class entertainment would be the Latter Day Saints, 47. Diseases of feature following regular mutual nervous system: 6 nations, 123; Latmeetings and invited all people to join ter Day Saints, 52. Diseases of cirin healthful, educational activities. culatory system: 6 nations, 196; Latter Day Saints, 115. Diseases of respiratory system: 6 nations, 167; Latin ter City Day Saints, 105. Diseases of digestive system: 6 nations, 73; Latter Day Saints, 56. Kidney diseases: An international committee of judg- 6 nations, 44; Latter Day Saints, 23. es has proclaimed Brigham City first Maternity: 6 nations, 45; Latter Day in all Utah for effectiveness in fire Saints, 10. The Word of Wisdom is really a prevention work. These awards were made in the con- "bill of health" and teaches according test conducted by the National Board to the leaders of the Church that we of Fire Underwriters, the winners be- should eat meat sparingly, eat fresh-frui- t liberally, eat fresh and cooked ing selected from detailed reports of Eat grains Fire Prevention Week activities sent vegetables regularly. in by the various cities. (ground whole) in bread and porridge The records indicate that there was daily; drink water, fruit juices, grain a large increase in the number of extracts or milk in abundance; sleep cities reporting and a great improve- regularly from early evening to early ment in the effectiveness of the cam- morning; labor regularly and steadily with body and mind. Drink no alcopaign conducted. Of the cities reporting in the United holic beverages, use no tobacco; drink States, 77 suffered n0 loss by fire dur- no tea or coffee, avoid refined foods, ing the week of October 2nd to 8th, abstain from hot drinks. 76 escaped from burning during Fire In 1833, before many of the prinPrevention Week, October 9th to 15th, ciples taught in the Word of Wisdam and 79 reported no fire loss through- were advocated by the medical world, out the following week. This is a to- Joseph Smith, the "Mormon" prophet tal of 232 fireless weeks covered by received this Word of Wisdom as an the period of this special fire preven- actual revelation from the Diety, and tion observance. The fire loss in the taught it to his followers as the Won! cities submitting such records, as com of God for the temporal salvation of pared with the average weekly loss of the people, and it ha3 been observed the same cities for the previous year, by the majority of the church memshowed a reduction of 46 per cent. bership ever since that time. Stastistics quoted above, and many These records augur well for the ef- other available, indicate the truthfuld coming year. It is the fectiveness of cities and towns in pre- ness of the principles involved, and venting fires that counts most. The since the Latter Day Saints are colactivities in October give impetus to lectively, and as a group, more healthy the campaign against fire waste which than the average of nations as anmust be waged continually. Since in- nounced by the League of Nations, dividuals rarely think of their own they consider this condition a vindicapart in preventing fires, it is incum- tion of their doctrine. bent upon the civic organizations in The celebration of this revealed plan their communities to bring the matter will stimulate a better observance of to their attention not only in October the Word of Wisdom, according to but also at regular intervals during church officials who are planning this the year. hundredth anniversary. Utah-Idah- 50-5- Mormons to Celebrate Utah-Idah- Utah-Idah- Anniversary of The Word of Wisdom o Presents Play Before Large Audience j 1 Wins Brigham Fire Prevention Contest year-roun- |
