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Show BEAR RIVER VALLEY ?JIA Farm News t Whose Tw o and A Half Acres? The next time you stand on the banks of a muddv stream ana watcn the siltladen water Conservation Service rush by, ask yourself this quesGives Ideas work out with the far tion, "Whose two and a half tion mer a conservation plan for his acres of land is that?" too often farm. In this way, A. W. Bishop, Engineering services are as- -fout en credit isconprovided in laying out contours, Chairman of the Box Elder and water terraces or County Agricultural Conserva-, drainage ditches, flrromplishments, be- dams. County agents and exten- tion Committee, brings home the re Bishop, ua"oxx sion Service often importance of soil and water specialists asuounwr needed basic informa- conservation to everyone. Box Elder Commit- - provide conservation Mr. Bishop points out that if tion. The County Agricultural Con- all the harvested cropland in the that under the servation Committee provides United States w,?re divided i'.p him with information on the evenly there would be about 2i, -stands about details of e fanr.er practices under the acres of land for each person". cost ACP Program. The specifica- Only 25 years ago there was 3U f,:e i 'Inv all the work. tions for practices drawn up by acres per person. iflSilable usually will State Technical Committees. It should be remembered fur the cost of When the ther that the fertile soil on that U than half are carried practices 'whlch farmers lis in out, the ACP committee checks 2i2 acres may be only a few inches deep. The average for plans. Many plans for final approval. Jvtpnded operations for ' All of this cooperation is es- the United States is only about 6 inches. payments assistance sential to getting the conservaThe chairman states: "While mailable. - tion job done. The Chairman exfarmers aaumay own the land, all services the of of us depend on that land for a farmers the Chairman plains, through this series , I.' that often several agen- - cooperative effort all based up- living. From that 2i2 acres must come practically all our nprate Wltn me lain.ci on final approval and action by food (fish the out the and and carrying M o caiI rnnservation the farmer, the Nation is making most cf the fiberexception) for our clothes. And, because some farmer is 't the employees of the progress in saving its soil willing and has the equipment to till that 2i2 acres for what he can' get from the crops, many people do not have td raise their MARKETING ASSOCIATION pnrCRSUVESTOCK? cwn food and fiber. That means there are enough people to build ELANDS 'r?C TH automobiles, run the railroads, OF A FRIEND . FROM BEGINNING HB. practice law, teach school, or tn tot ti o what have you?. The large outunm ftooucin UNON put per man is what makes our modern civilization possible. If J0.aoiiw,s. each of us had to farm our share of the land all this would not be possible. "So the next time you see a muddy stream, you may well ask, whoss 2i2 acres is now going down the river?" Soil Ca fscil , fa T j SS7n r 3l jf Ml am "C IT'S PRODUCERS st... Service n In Volume & ! rerpntlvj . Mr. and Mrs. Wra. Silvester took their daughter, Sandra, to Salt Lake last week for a checkup. She is improving satisfac- iu fcv PAGE SEVEN had been for a week. He accompanied Herman Potter of Fielding. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Davis and son, Donald, A. A. Capener and sons, Howard and Russell attended tempb sessions on Friday at Logan. The Capeners were also there on Wednesday. Joseph Morris, Parley Morris and George Morris of Salt Lake and Ross Morris of Kaysville called Friday to see their sister, Mrs. George M. Ward. Mr. and Mrs. Delose Jensen were Oiden visitors, Tuesday. The Green and Gold Ball was held Tvesday evening in a beautifully decorated hall, and with a large crowd in attendance. Bishop and Mrs. Leland Capener returned from California and Arizona in time for the Bishop to crown the Queen. Mr anH Ifpc Do.. nv,im tarminsrtnn snnnt. a days visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leland Bourne. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Ward, Mr. r.nd Mrs. Voss Ward, Mr. and I f. without her crutches in a few more months. The Birthday Club met Friday at the E. W. Ward home hon- oring Mrs. Ward. Twelve ladies Mrs. D. P. Jensen and Mr. and were present to enjoy the fun Mrs. George M. Ward went to and delicious hot dinner. The Portage, Friday to attend the honored guest received a eift from the club as well as a gift from each member of the club. William Silvester has been ill for several days but is impioving now. Glen Ward returned home from Denver on Friday where he funeral of a relative, Mrs. David Morris. Mr. and Mrs. Jay Madfarlane and baby spent Saturday evening and Sunday in Malad with Mr. and Mrs. Ira Moon, parents of Mrs. Macfarlane. Mrs. Rowane Macfarlane entertained at a family dinner n Sunday. guests were the Reed Macfarlanes of Ogden, Joe Bowcutt family of Logan, Burns 11 Roundy family of Fielding and Alf White and sun of Garland. Mr. and Mrs. G. Ward and Mr. and Mrs. D. P. Jensen were in Portage, Thursday to attend a funeral. Mr. and Mrs. Hyrum Thorne of Perry and Mrs. George Bitter of Idaho Falls were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Udy. Meat Sheep Breeds For meat She Hami shirts, Shrop-thirdOxfords and Eoulhdowcn, English breeds vt U.e mutton type, re considered most valuable on tb exchanges, ehhough their wool, which is more of the medium type of fineness, also is widely used. Other mutton breeds, all stemming from England, Bre the Lincolns, Leicester, Cotswolds and Romney Marshes. These latter breeds serve a dual purpose, wool and mutton. s. Out-of-tow- LEADER WANT-AD- PAY S "Of oil the materials used by peo- Army and Navy Came The first Army and Navy football mes started in 1890. Army has won 25 tames and Navy 19, with three ties ple to make objects that Family Clothing Bill The average family of five will spend $005 35 for cloihing this year. fil! their needs or add comfort and convenience to their life, mineral HEADQUARTERS FOR substances are Irrigation and Drainage Pipe among the most Concrete or Clay Sewer Tile up in the program and who carry out the practice according to approved specifications. He explained that a terrace is a broad ridge of earth constructed across the slope of the land in such a manner that it will infrom above tercept the run-o- ff the terrace. Construction is such that the water is absorbed or held back without overtopping Terraees Included in the ridge; or is carried off the 1948 Program field at velocities that will preBecause of their effective and vent channel erosion. Proper direct method of stopping outlets are essential. The Chairman explains furth erosion, terraces again have been included in the State's Agricu- er that the height and spacing ltural Conservation Program. of terraces are determined by the Under the 1948 program, far- slope of the land and the amount mers may obtain direct assis- of run-oexpected. The steep tance to help them carry out er the slope the shorter the disthis conservation practice, A. W. tance between terraces. The the higher Bishop, Chairman of the Box El- greater the run-oder County Agricultural Conser- the terrace. vation Commit.ee, announced Before going ahead with the this week. construction of terraces for A proportion rf the cost of which assistance is expected, constructing th .traces will be farmers should check with the available to far :ers who sign County Agricultural Conservation Committee. A properly constructed terrace should not interfere with normal .Vi farming operations, Mr. Bishop said. Terraces fit in well with i i contour farming. They help to hold both soil and water on the farm where it can be used to grow the needed food and fiber crops. $ STOCK YARD OGDEN in Tontu Utah LeRoy Bunnell of the Stake High Council was the visiting speaker Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Davis and son, Donald, were Salt Lake visitors, Thursday. Vos Ward. Willard Butler and Job Iladfield were in Ogden on business Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hales were Logan visitors, Friday. Mrs. Rayola Walker of Ogden called to tee her mother, Mina Ward, Friday. Lynn Tubbs of the U. S. Air Corps made a call on his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henrv Tubbs. fre-jqucn- t LEADER difficult to obtain' CORRUGATED METAL Culverts - Headgatcs PLAIN and REINFORCED Concrete Culverts W. R. WHITE COMPANY 1625 Wall Ave. ... 0?den, Utah Phone i i.r METAL MINING INDUSTRY 02 OF UTAH n n ruL.rirLfiv iBk w ij f m f ? r ff 5 ff Cattle 206 I Sheep Hogs Phone Livestock Exchange Bldg. - SALT LAKE - DENVER LOS ANGELES )GDEN ll 1 Wf A: 1 1 saw m ow l 1 f V til t J V - J x ; . i - U - : t . ihv' M y 1 " I - SUPERIOR TRACTION A aid iJ I boy pauses a fists into warm pockets, and smiles as he looks moment, '"oss his father's fields. digs Next spring, when the land comes to life, he'll help "ad mre than ever before. And just a few springs after that, he'll be a world. man doing a man's work, taking a man's place in the Club. In fven now he's building for that future he's a member of a share f8ub he joins other local members to elect officers, plan programs, sn 4-- . activities. He learns at first hand how democracy works. .Then too, each Club projects-agricul- tural year he has one or more of frets his own choice. He learns by doing, and he competes with other ; uud member ro rlbest. This way, ne nnas oui i'ke to be in business for himself . . . aDOut rce enterprise by KH an active members in "Live Power" Propart in it. of tractor care LL?,the gram learn details Program is mighty important -so Important In and operation ncmll y and 10 1.700,000 other 411 modern farming. This practical proSirl.u? ,Priec for boys and projects for Reby Utah Oil e gram Is sponsared Utah ke,bui,d and teach Idaho. JluaMe skills and in at the same time. fining Company enroll through ay Boys-gi- rls, Utah Oil Refininc ls fct Company Offices. Extension their County honored to Club work support D sponsoring the Live Power Program. f' community 4-- - 4-- H 4-- self-Iianc- too-m- i 4-- iractor-Maintc-nanc- e AUTO j grasses, fencing to provide on Wet, Icy, Slippery Roodsl y. ...,.,,. SHOVEL Reg! 2.93 6.93 1.98 a handsome red or green plaid. Full size, extra heavy. AH wool In SB TREADS Vz price Made of finest h brooM corn, rive rows of strong wear. Fine value! sum mm Reg. 1.59 16-lnc- Lightweight, easy to manage. For years of tough WS! HOUSE BROOMS Aluminum ml Special! Windshield 784?0.,s SCRAPER On Your Tir An abrasive rubber with millions of additional gripping edges. encourage careful stocking to overgrazlror and depiction. Farmers of Box Elder county interested in improving their pastures ore requested to talk their problems over with the County Agricultural Conservation Committee. id 0 Eemoves mow and Ice In a Reg. U. S. Pat. Off. won't Jiffy. All plastic, free. sciatcb. Absolutely Household Items - Priced to Clear A Complete Closcout of All Small Household Articles Dishes Cof fee Makers Serving Trays M ops Juicers Cookie Jars Pyrex Tumhlers Shower curtains Kitchen utensils Food Choppers Aluminum ware Hath Sprays Many Other Items SPECIAL - Blue Jackets, SI 0.9ft - To Go For bet- ter pature management, and a pasture management practice to HHMft SNOW Reg. 8.95 abundance." The chairman explains that the point he wants to make is that grasses and 'legumes do hold the soil and are among the most effective means of In addition to the application of lime and phosphate, the 1918 Agricultural Conservation Pro gram offers assistance to farmers for seeding adapted legumes ana i ROBES I Conservation Committee. But, he adds, "Naturally; it wouldn't be practical to have all the land on all farms in grassOther crops besides livestock and likestock products are needed in great checking soil erosion. A good stand of grass and clover forms a protective cover for the soil which prevents the cutting effects of heavy rains. The mass of roots hold the soil together and they also provide "channels" Into the soil for the moisture which falls. Because grass is so effective in conserving soil directly and indirectly and so important in the production of livestock and livestock products, the chairman advisss that pasture improve ment practices again will be emphasized in the 1948 Agricultural Conservation Program. Mr. 3ishop points out that the greatest value in the application of lime and phosphate as conservation practices is not in the immediate restoration of lost fertility but in the growth of grass and legumes which is pro moted by these materials. Grass and legumes hold the soil and keep up its fertility. ........ ...... BARGMtlS! GRASS HOLDS SOIL If you want to stop erosion, put your land into grass advises A. W. Bishop, chairman of the Box Elder County Agricultural .. $5Q0 Fronk's Firestone Store Phone 20 Tremonlon j |