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Show J MVEE VAL EY VOLUME XV TREMONTON CITY, UTAH, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1940 Over It Think F. E. STEVENS) Farm Census Indicates Increase In U. S. Agriculture 1940 (By OUR COUNTRY THE FATHER OF strengm 1 as-gu- g- ers. The defeat on the nim calm and poised I a 95 percent rural country to a major urban nation. Today, although 32,000,000 people are actually supported by farms, the farm population is but 24 percent of the total. It is interesting to note that birth rates in rural areas are higher than in cities generally and the death rates are lower. Between 1920 and 1935, the value of American farms decreas- re than half, due to the influ- ed ence of the World War. The increas ed farm debt has accentuated the growth of farm tenancy. In 1935, there were almost three million tenant farmers in this country. Average size of farms decreased from 202.6 acres in 1S50, to 154.8 acres in 1935. Also, changes in women's styles, changes in dietary habits, decreases in the number of unskilled workers all have affected the market for farm crops. The consumption of staple farm crops has declined materially. Motorized implements displaced nearly six million horses by 1930. These horses once consumed the products of 30,000,000 acres of farm land. There is an encouraging sids of the picture, however, according to Mr. Austin. During the decade from 1919 to 1929 the raising of vegetables also was doubled. The advent of farm chemurgy promises to provide mark-- : ets by developing increased uses for farm products in industry. Already crops have been developed for indus trial use. When the 1940 farm census is complete, it will be of interest to learn what one century of progress has friend: "To the great Ruler of Events and meant to the American farmer. I not to any service of mine I ascribe the termination of our contest for Liberty. I never considered the for- Crop, tunate issue of any measure adopted NOW ' by me in the progress of the Revolution in any other light than the orderApplications for crop and feed loans ing of Devine Providence." 1940 are now being received at for Here was the source of WashingMr. Brough's office at Tremonton on ton's strength. Here is the source Tuesday morning of each week, by from which America will continue to draw strength to meet the ever per- Vernal Willie, field supervisor of the Crop and Feed Loan section of the plexing problems of the day. Farm Credit Administration. Appli cations are received at the court house at Brigham City on Monday of each Judsre Lewis week by Mr. Willie. The loans will be made as in the past, only to farmers whose cash requirements are small and who canThe Utah Supreme Court, in a de- - not obtain credit from any other j cision handed down Monday, held "if source. The money loaned will be limI poor visibility makes it impossible for ited to the farmer's immediate and j motorists to properly judge the speed actual cash needs for growing his l or distance of an approaching train, 1940 crops or for the purchase of feed 1 he should not attempt to cross the for livestock. Funds are advanced to I tracks before the train has passed." pay for purchase of seed grain, alfal MAI1i4 Mil 9 Itrfl V fa seed, potato seed, spraying and fer I brought & Rio Denver the tilizing material, also to pay for labor against Grande Western Railroad by Ida Nut- - in connection with growing of sugar I tall, whose husband was killed at a beets. Funds for summer fallowing I railroad crossing. The Third District will be ready before the summer fal-- I Court denied Mrs. Nuttal's claims for lowing season starts. I damages Loans will not be made to standard by directing a verdict I against her, whereupon she appealed rehabilitation clients whose current 1 it to the needs are provided for by the Farm Supreme Court. I T1"; dec5ain was an important one, Security Administration, formerly I bringing out that where the proper known as the Resettlement Adminia- caution is not observed to determine tration. I the distance of the approaching train, As in the past, farmers who obtain that I under such circumstances the crop and feed loans will give as sequestion of contributary negligence a first lien on the crop financbecomes one of law for the court, and curity or a first lien on the livestock to ed, the ruling of the trial judge in this be fed if the money borrowed i3 to be regard must be upheld. used to produce or purchase feed fcr The opinion was written by District livestock. t Judge Lewis Jones, of Brigham City, Loans bear interest at rate of 4 who sat with the high court in hear-- I per cent. Checks in payment of ap tog the case and was concurred in by proved loans will be mailed from the i mbers of the court. regional office in Salt Lake City. ODCratOrS Elder . cnn .j iteceive ero $v&,ovv may J()X ' . . I i Jones Writes Important Opinion for Court Ci j j 1 ( pred Schoss Reports Increased Business Keith Woolley to Fulfill Mission for Schoss was in Tremonton tJr' t0 dLscuES L. D. S. Church the 1040 merchan-- f hi , stag program with Mr. Milten manaKer of the Schoss-Rea- d iwtric Co. store here. He p7' just ed Mc-- : re- - from a business trip in the and "ays conditions look ) very i Sood for this year. rUl Tnonth of January showed a cr In 1939 thru- i nyt Utah it w January Metric Lrncnm . " lfi, wmrn Mr. Schoss is vice pre I Wo"1 I rS:rZ:Z: . r.iocmc uo. is i I v ! spon- - ,a radio program for 1940 over - ua.iy at o:55 p. m., Sundays at 'ThellltTuneof the Day." : Keith Woolley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Woolley, has accepted a call for a mission for the L. D. S. Church in the North Central States mission, with headquarters in Minneapolis. A farewell testimonial will be given Elder Woolley in the Sunday eveming Sacrament servicea of the First Ward Fobmarv 25. A eood program has bren arranged and everyene is invited. Due tr fo many functions being trnn Vila nrorlf the customary dance e.""not M Printing to Order at Our Print Shop j si v A driver who pilots a car through the thickest of traffic with a blindfold doubled securely over his eyes will perform a free public demonstration of a blindfold auto drive for the people of Tremonton on the Main Street of town February 26th, at 3 p. m, "Franko" nationally known "sixth sense" motorist, will take the wheel of an automobile in front of the Valley 68 out Hospital and drive west through Main operathat range Pointing tors in Box Elder county made ap- Street, making a "U" turn and left plication for range improvement prac- - and right hand turns. He will obey all tices on 257,046 acres of which 18 traffic lights and traffic rules, mak' failed to qualify, 50 operators receiv ing stops and starts. ed a fotal payment of $5,56S.4b lor Ruth Pack, well known local girl, 1939 and that it was possible for them will personally affix the thick banto have earned $10,689.58, Steve Ellis, dage over Franko's eyes, and test its district range manager, asked all Box opaqueness. Franko will then step inElder county ranchers and farmers to a car, sponsored by a local autowho have control of grazing land dur- mobile dealer and begin his sensationing 1940 and who are desirous of par- al drive. ticipating in the 1940 range conser"Franko" magician, and vation program to call at the agri- escapist , will appear hypnotist at McKinley cultural conservation office in the School at Tremonton with his full evBox Elder courthouse on or before beening show at 8 p. m. Monday, Feb. fore February 24. 26th. He offers such feats as the float According to Mr. Ellis, 27 opera- ing cane, Chinese die box, sympators carried ou't,s:'SEiEerr6d grazing thetic silks and the human gullotine. (excluding stock during the four The second part of his show fea months growing season to allow for- tures such feats as making a ladies age to produce seed) on 24,205 acres, heart stop beating and a person's and 22 operators artificially reseeded body to' become as hard as rock, the 1,556 acres with 5,414 pounds of talking block and metal tests of all crested wheat grass seed. Twenty- - kinds. four springs were developed, two res-- 1 Franko will also be tied securely ervoirs built and four wells drilled. in the famous Houdini's "StrangulaIt is possible for Box Elder eounty tion" Escape and offers $5 for anyone range operators to receive approxi who escapes from it in twice the mately $62,590 in 1940 by carrying out the following practices, he said: length of time that it takes him. Theshow is concluded by Franko answeron love, ing your f1"801 j enlargement of existing developments, Compliance J Feed Loans Available r- - ... FOR 1940 SHOWN : poisonous and competitive weeds, rodent control and stock trails, artificial reseeding, spreader dams and terraces of reservoirs, wells, constructing spring development, and railing of sagebrush. "A change in the method of determining the range building allowance in 1940 which is especially beneficial to operators of small units from last year is computed by multiplying the acres of range land by 10 cents, to $64.00. In other words, $64.00 is the minimum range building allowance for any operator having a section or more of ground," said Mr. Ellis. Bear River Debators Tie The P. T. A. is sponsoring the show and the proceeds will be used for the beautiflcation of the school grounds Prices will be 15 and 25 cents. Franko will have a special matinee at 2 p m. for school children at 10 cents. American Legion Auxiliary to Present Pageant Feb. 29th The American Legion Auxilliary asks that everyone set aside Thursday, February 29 as a special evening to attend an outstanding patriotic pageant, to be presented by them at the pear River high school at 8 p. m. The pageant consists of 75 people with the European countries presented, also incidents of the World War. During the Americanism month of each year the Auxiliary puts forth a special effort to entertain, as well as bring afresh to the people's minds, the full meaning of Americanism. None of us can afford to forget how fortunate we are to be living in this grand country of ours, so let us not forget to attend this beautiful patriotic pageant on February 29. for First Place Bear River debaters tied with Preston's teams for first place honors at the Logan High School debate meet last Monday. Bear River High School students were paired into four teams. Of these Adrus Hansen and Jack Anderson debated twice and won both times. Jay Hansen and Blaine Hickman won two of their three debates. Camille Bourne and Margaret Ruth Manning won all three of their contests. Elizabeth Austin and Irma Busenbark also won two out of Adrus Hansen and Jack Anderson Box also represented Bear River at the radio program over KVNU at 4:00 p. m. They talked on "Should we loan Friday night's basketball game at the high school promises the most in money to Finland?" Mr. Newcomer, of the high school, terest of any yet played on the local stated that his debaters proved to be floor. Bear River will meet Its traditional better than he had expected them to be. rivals, Box Elder High School, in a match that will determine which team climbs out of the cellar. Gold Second The Bears will be out to prove that Ball Held they can win one game in the season and also to revenge the defeat they The Second Ward Green and Gold took on the Box Elder floor a month ball was held in the new ward recrea- ago. The Bear quintette has Known tion hall Wednesday evening with a large crowd present. The beautiful steady Rains in every game played hall made a lovely setting for the lately. They have managed to lead in crowning of queen of the Second the scoring through several quarters Ward M. I. A. Beth Henrie was chos- but never through a whole game. Been quern, with Kathryn Maughn and cause the Box Elder team has not Marcella Thompson as her attendants. shown similnr strength, the Bear RivThe crown bearer was Lynn Kerr; er fans have high hopes of their team the flower girls, Myrna Loy Miller and winning the game Friday. At any rate it will be a contest that all who like Sherrv Schaffer, and the train-bea- r ers Tatsy PettTscn and Joyce Cowley. basketball will want to see, Bear River to Meet Elder Friday three-debate-s. Ward and Green 1 AT MEETING of the county AAA committee that there will be no extension of the deadline, February 29, for acceptance of completed applications for crop insurance on their 1940 spring wheat crop. "The deadline is final," said Mr. Larsen. "We have received instructions to accept no applications on Bprlng wheat after close of business on the closing date." He pointed out that under the 1940 program, growers are eligible to make applications and make arrangements to pay the premium only before they have planted their crop, and that no applications can be accepted, even if the crop hasn't' been planted, after the general deadline date for the county. According to the county chairman, crop insurance is so set up that wheat growers may insure 50 to 75 percent of their average yield per acre. The growing crop is protected against all hazards of nature such as, drought, frost, hail, fire, wind, insects, In fact anything but poor farming practices. This insurance, is easier to obtain in 1940 than it was In 1939 due to the fact that farmers may secure the insurance in one operation. When the farmer applies for insurance he may request that payments he is to earn under the AAA program be assigned for the amount of the premium. Or he may pay it in cash. "Farmers desiring this coverage on their 1940 spring wheat crop are urged to contact a member of the county AAA committee before the expiration date, February 29," Mr. Larsen said. "all-ris- George Washington, leader of a revolution that won the freedom and independence of a great nation. . . Took active part in the molding of a new country into a government. . . Signer of the Declaration of Independence . . . The Nation's first All these accomplishments make him an inspirpresident ational figure for all Americans. RANGE BENEFITS v j ' OFFICIALSSPEAK Box Elder county wheat growers are warned by H. E. Larsen, chairman FAMED BLINDFOLD AUTOIST WILL EXHIBIT ARTS FOR LOCAL CITIZENS i il WASHINGTON o An American Patriot Father of Our Country Builder of a Nation. "ucuy. the dictatorial powers, he stood men. Among a alone and apart from of acquaintances of jovial CIOW(j Washington one man wagered $100 tljat he dare approach Washington, mt his arm over the General's shoulder and say: "George, how are things he returned say-lagoing today?" Later T have won the 1100 and would give $1,000 if I hadn't" He was a statesman and an inspired leader. No trait of his character finds a place in our definition of a politician. His strength came from within. He did not father emotional apfavors to othpeals or give personal Brandywine left to plan the at which Frederick the Trenton on tack rivat described as the greatest mil-- ; jtary stroke in history. The Conway cabal, organized to depose him as Commander-in-Chie- f, left him equally calm and poised to press with success his plans and petitions to the Continental Congress. His vision of the future of this country shows that there was added to his human mind the powers of the Inf iniet. In the span of history the years since he left us are short. The writer once talked with a lady who stood in front of her school and courtesied as General Washington marched past with his staff. Two lives have spanned the history yet in that period our population has grown from 21 to 130 millions, progressed from the ox cart to the airplane, and from the I spoken word to the radio. Yet when I today we read his Farewell Address, we find the course indicated to be the one best designed to keep this nation in peace and security. I We stand awed at the strength he showed in founding the country and tISI further awed at his prophetic vis-- I la. Yet it is simple as we read his f mm words in a personal letter to a The statistical story of 100 years of American agriculture will be complet-- j ed by the farm census of 1940, ac-- 1 cording to word received by pirector William Peterson from W. L. Austin, director of the U. S. census. "No oth--; er industry has affected, directly and il it.. ucni a large proporuon or TWVr A no fam nr" otntca ITr Austin. American agriculture has made pro digioua growth in the past century. The number of farms Increased from 1,449,073 in 1S50 to 6.812,350 in 1935. Farm acreage, in 1850 was 293,560,614 compared with 1,054,515,111 acres in 1935. The total value of American farms Increased ten fold. In 1935, farm values totaled $32,858,844,012. Despite the increase in the scope of U. S. farms, census records reveal the transformation of this country from Plan Gives Small Farmer Advantages of Large Farm k" A large group of farmers from Box Elder gathered at the Bear River high school Wednesday afternoon to celebrate the achievement of Box Elder county in having the most cooperatives among the farmers of any county La the United States. Farm Security Administration officials from Washington, D. C. and California participated in the celebration and were loud In their praise for the work accomplished In this line in Box Elder. According to the reports that were given by the different cooperatives in the county, this plan is proving very beneficial to the farmers. Due to the Increased demands for farm land it has become necessary for farmers to share their farm land with their sons, or others, Mr. Dilworth Walker, head of the bureau of agricultural economics of the State of Utah, with headquarters at the U. S. A. C, said. In order to keep the income sufficient to support themselves, the cooperatives have come to their aid by giving the small farmer the advantages of a large farmer and increase his profits. Intensified farming is also necessary and also the adding of a variety of enterprises on the farm, such as poultry and dairying, Mr. Walker 'all-ris- k' stated. Reports were given on purebred sire, manure spreader, combines, binders, threshers, tractor, medical and dental cooperatives their benefits to the farmers; of the money saved thru them by cooperators from the county. Wm. J. Thayne, who has had the cooperatives under his direction until he was advanced to a district office spoke on the history of cooperatives. Robert H. Stewart, county agricultural agent, spoke on "Box Elder County, a Demonstration County for Cooperatives." J. R. Allgyer, national chief of cooperatives from Washing--I ton, D. C. gave a very interesting talk on "The Community and Cooperative Federal Land Bank Meeting Held Wed. At Liberty Theatre "Forget prices of boom year3 between 1914 and 1918 and consider the prices of the last five years as normal if you would be successful in business," said R. V. Wright, of the Federal Land Bank, to a meeting of the National Fartn Loan Association, at the Liberty Theatre Wednesday, Mr. Wright was encouraging in his report that the volume of delinquency in the last year in Utah has decreased by half, though percentage in delinquency has increased. Mr. Wright ef- plained that the primary purpose of the Land Bank was to help people to get out of debt systematically. Reports were given in the meeting t, commissioner Eric by who reported foreclosures fori the year in the Bear River District, which included four, three of which were carried through by the N. F. L. A., one being transferred to a party who was able to handle the property, Three - year commissioner Harry Drew discussed application for loans and how they were treated; and T. E. Adams, secretary of the associa tion, reported loan activity of the organization which showed an impair ment of 3 per cent as compared with a 7 per cent impairment last year. Eric Stenquist was commissioner by acclamation. A free movie was given following the meeting. Program from the National Sten-quis- one-ye- ar TWENTY-FOU- R COOPERATIVE DEADLINE WILL NOT BE CHANGED GEORGE 1 of the Belonging to the aristocracy and mentally day he stood physically Unswerved others. by the all above of advice or the the if day hysteria to him lead would who the few v CROP INSURANCE i on his natal It is well to honor him we review benefit own our aw For which for the to principles W loyalty stood and upon which America has grown great. wis He was the epitome of dignity, dom and NUMBER : View- point," and Howard Law, farm management director from Region 9, of San Francisco, also talked. Glenn F. Cowan welcomed the members and guests and outlined the purpose of the meeting and introduced Edwin O. Stenquist as chairman of the meeting. Community singing was led by Mrs. Victoria Johnson, of Bear River City, and Mr. and Mrs. Abinadi Tolmart mng a juet, In the husband calling contest, Mrs. Sam Welch, Mrs. Edwin Stenquist and Mrs. Roy Gibbs won and were award', ed a prize. Those attending expressed themselves as pleased with the meeting and felt it would be of great value to them in continuing their work in the cooperative movement. County Club Leaders Receive Training At State College Complete program arrangements were being made this week for the the twenty-fourt- h annual club leader training school, sponsored by the Utah State Agricultural College Extension Service, according to Miss Among the 561 people who visited club the Union Pacific potato trains at Fern Shipley, assistant state leader. 80 were Future Brigham Monday, The school, scheduled for February Farmers from the Bear River High 26 to March 2 will present such speak School. The train was sponsored by the ers as Dr. Elmer G. Peterson, presi Union Pacific railroad in cooperation dent of the college; William Peterson, with state agricultural colleges, de director of the Extension Service; Dr. D. D. representative of the State partment of agriculture and extension Board Sarr, of Health;. Miss Myrtle Davidservices, to aid the potato industry. The train consisted of eight cars. son, assistant director for home econThe first car showed the kinds cf po omics; Professor W. D. Porter, Extentatoes that were suitable for growing sion editor; Miss Elna Miller, extenin this country. It also showed some sion nutritionist; Miss Susie Sanford, new equipment, that is used in har clothing specialist; and representavesting and shipping the potatoes, tives of the L. D. S. church, other extension staff members, and resident They were a rubber coated wire bas ket that is used for picking up the faculty members. During the school, musical numpotatoes, a charcoal burner that is used to keep the potatoes from freez- bers will be furnished from the coldiing when shipped in cold weather, lege music department under the rection of Professor Walter Welti, and and new inspectors equipment. The second car showed different Professor N. W. Christiansen. Recrekinds of fertilizer and how it should ation for the school will be under the be used. It also showed how the soil supervision of Mrs. Ralph W. Phillips should be prepared before planting and Israel Heatcm of the physical education department of the college. the potatoes. Departments in which special in The third car showed the pests and rodents that Infest the potato crop struction will be given are: Dairy, and the methods that are used to des- beef and swine, poultry, sheep, for estry, crops, clothing, foods and homo troy them. ' The fourth car showed how the furnishings. potatoes are stacked when they are shipped and how they are stacked teresting pictures and cooking roci- when they are stored. It also showed pies. It also had a contest cf guessing methods of treating seeds and seed how many potatoes In a hindrcd selection. pound sack. The fifth and sixth cars showed The eighth car contained generators slides and moving pictures on har and other machinery that were used vesting and on Insect and disease con- in lighting and heating the cars. trol. The seventh car contained many 1 MERCHANTS WISE - ADVHKTISB Many Visit Potato Special at Brigham 4-- H 4-- H In-- |