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Show r THE SPANISH FORK PRESS, SPANISH FORK. UTAH Spanish Fork a City of Opportunity X-vT- ' Following is iin artich which was published in tin Arrowhead Mn.traziiK recently concernin'1 Spanish Fork. It is from tin- pen of Waller .1. Wilde, secretary of the Commercial Club, wives us an idea of what sort of advertising the cluh is gel ting into the hands of people from the cast, who arc coming westward every year for the purpose of Inning farm lauds, building homes, and building up the country: Among the most prominent of Utahs topographical divisions is Utah Valley. Sheltered under the towering heights f the Wasatch range, with b.mitiful Ftah Lake, set like a giant turijiioisc in the center, thi magnificent alle i an of the possibilities in western development. At the very center of this alley lies the splendid little city of Spanish. Fork. There are nearly live thousand people who have chosen this model municipnlih as their home, while as many mere dwell within shopping distance of Spanish Forks commercial center. To the four points of the compass stretch magnificent areas of most, productive soil, every acre of which has been developed to its "apacity and now, with the opening of the ditches of the ggovernment irrigation plant known as the Strawberry alley Frojtct, these productive areas have been increased by thousands of acres. All of this rich and fertile stretch of valle land U tributt ary ou n try to the city which has been lmilded up in its center mil to this eit come all the vast bmieiits to be derived from such prosperous surroundings. Tin Strawberry Valley I'rojict, in which Fade Sam has invested several millions, is on of the most important in the intermountain irrigatio i sy "i, and its gr at sysi m of ditch's will distribute wat r t, upward of s, g tin us, mi acn s. From away up in t!m In ..rt of the W.i, at ii Mountains this water is brought, first through a mountain funnel and then down the wateiway of the Spnish For!; Canyon to a diversion point just above the city of Spanish Fork, v.Thiv it iiit el's a vast distributing system that spreads it over a principality of fruitful acres. And this acivag.', to whi.-- ua dern engine, ring has brought a m aim of fruition, is only a fraction ot the entire productive section of which Spanish Fork is the 7 - LLwiilr The more difficult it is to secure good Merchandise, the more likely we are to have it. We have been in the Retail Merchandise Business here in this city for twelve years and in the economy of operation, in selling and in office, and with no credit losses and with ample capital makes it possible for us to undersell all our competitors, and still leave us a profit satisfactory to - met! opolis. It is on! few'.ymm si no th people of Ftah Valley realized the fruit possibilities of tluir .acres. The result has neen a.sieath d veiopmeiit of orchards producing apples, pears, peaches, and every other class of hardy fruits. These crops have proven the productiveness of Ftah Valley's soil and the results achiev'd by the pioU orchardi-have brought about a st ady inertase in tic i.iiitid acreage. In pualitv everv i lass ot Spanish Fork truiS has been of such sup rior excellence us to place t iii ui in a class b tlmms, Uvs amuong discriminating lands. Those among Spanish Fork fanners who lire le atiiiM lii'insili is to tin- rUi ticn cl higb n'a.lc I'ni.m .u.1 tuy; ) I ext'ell. nt r. sitin', ii; in.oo of tlii. Ivst raii lii s haw rwiriKMl as high ..s sja humiivd iKili.ns p, t acre as the net profit from a siiinle crop, !ul" in a ('ants the prolU.; have far exceeded tigs Ilsur... Then- - still remains thousands of um:i ci,!iascaMc ai moderate tip.uns fn.m which it is possible t o produce para!, il r suits iu all lines of hardy agt icultmv. Among general nips, ivery (lass of cores brings excellent resulls, while mill's greatest prodmt. alfalfi, yit lds front t ti rto four per annum and pa;.s to its pioduer high protits wlnti t.rarheted as crops hav amt s' ill a renter red in its inn turtod into pork or market heel', or f. d to the hh h there are several in dniVnnt portions of splendid dairy herds n' the Spanish I'ork I'isli it A notli'T m op v. n it Ii ,s pro, 'tti hit. rphsidid ret unis to Fork farin' t s is the siiyar licit This Vi potable lies become one ofSpanish the valley's principal products, and m imr.o;iK acreai; has i lierdv been doxotod to its prow tli. with a sto.nH uo rea'.e each year. The enure crop is handled hv the t. iot of the Fiaii Idaho Supar eompany located here. In addition to supar bats. Spanish Fork is a producer of ewiv other ch.ss o vepetabl'. 'I lie in Ii, loamy soil of the a!!ov is specially a i tl to vegetable culture, the resultant crops being of special excellence. i;d. Ueef cattle are still .moilier product that has biuupht proht to Siai'is!i Fori, producers and hi: isbet s Fverv veiir tlloiisnids of cattle are broiptiit liere ftoin the ratifies to na eive the linishing touches that will render Hum l pi rfei t specimens of mar i t in .i s. proitma is ef alfalta lure ih-- ir crois to the spei li.l ptilpo.,e of feeding tip range beef tor market and their records show tnat individuals have prohiubly finished us high as one tliotm-ancattle each per s'lison. The transportation facilities of Spa nisi) Folk are euii :l to those of many much ti ger The Salt Lake Koine cuts th mutt It the western section of the district and Riven direct communication with everv A lira tub of the lienver At it io coninii rcial o liter in America. Grande Kailnmd skirts the utv's area, while the new Orem electric lines give inter-urbaat eoiuinunit ion with Salt Lake and other communities both f.-- This season it is very difficult to procure Standard Merchandise at a fair price, and especially so with Xmas Goods, but we are very fortunate in this matter and have a good supply on hand and are in good shape to take care of your Christmas wants. upon giving and getting satisfaction. In every walk of life, either business or pleasure, we should get the best out of it, or dissatisfaction will be the result. We believe that the good people of Spanish Fork are more than a satisfied people they are a prosperous and contented people, and geting the very best out of life. It is a pleasure and a satisfaction to live among and do business with this kind of people. VE ARE ENTIRELY SATISFIED We believe that Spanish Fork can boast of hav- ing a citizenship whose integrity is above reproach. Three years have passed since our business was established. We commenced with a wagon load of merchandise. We believe that we have given satisfaction, that our customers are also getting satisfaction out of our business. It is our one great desire and we hope that we will be able in the future to merit the confidence and trust that our patrons have favored us with, which has brought the business to its present splendid standing in the business world. We cannot find words suitable in expression to express our appreciation. It is not a consideration of HELP THE STORE THAT HELPED YOU IN THE PAST, it is HELP THE STORE THAT IS HELPING YOU NOW and EELONGS TO SPANISH FORK PEOPLE. I n ; north and south. As a cuy, Spanish Fork commends Itself to every visitor. The streets, like most Ftah cities, are broad and well kept, with well built business blocks and excellent public buildings. The homes are of a superior class and in every way deserving of the name. Municipal improvements have rendered Spanish Fork to date. These Jtidudc a magnificent municipal water system,thoroughly up power plant and tlectric light plant. Here is a thoroughly organized and splendidly housed school system and (liun lics of all denominations. The streets consist of miles of macadamized or graveled roadways and ing aeiompsiny i comcti sidewalks. In spite of all these convenient cm, Spanish Fork him a bonded indebtedness so small as to be hardly worthy of mention. the entire 'Hy country oilers more special ad vantages as a home, it presents a wholesome, healthful atmosphere where one may bring up a family among excellent surroundings without the detriments presented by the larger city. The social features of Fork arc excellent and include mam organizations of merit with Spanish ample opporfor intercourse at the many delightful g.itle i iitgs that tunity pleasurable closely tollow eucli other during the several seasons. Spanish Fork is certainly a delightful place to live, and its magnificent scenic location commends It to the lover of nature's hundlwork. There ure deep mountain canyons where the streams teem with lighting trout, while game of every description is plentiful durlug every open season. Ftah Lake, but a short distance away. Is a noted fishing ground, where lams and trout give the angler plenty of sport In their capture. Land values near Spanish Fork have ntnde rapid advances, but arc not yet near their uctual value. Irrigated lands muy lie had at from luo to $ 2 ,r 0 per ucre, according to the ioeation and Improvements while dryland Is worth from f 40 to $75 per ucre. As a location wlter one may reap rich financial returns from farming, 1 sell, also the experience and capi- tal, and will appreciate an oppor- tunity of serving you. inter-mountai- n DAHLES MERCANTILE NKII, DAIII.E, a C We sell at absolutely the same price to all. We have the merchandise to i ? SATISFACTION is the one great problem in life. Our happiness and welfare depends entirely lrop. stock-raisin- g, gardening, mercantile or factory ventures, the locator L e, INSTANT DELIVERY QUALITY COUNTS WHEN it COMES to EATING need' look no further, for he has here all that the heart could wish. And as for his welcome Into this thriving community, one has but to enmo among the whole hearted citizens, to immediately feel a welcome which he will not soon forget wido-nwnk- PHONE 42 & |