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Show 5 v&'t L&d? A Glimpse Into Tomorrow Tooele Conmtty Yesterdays bv Margaret VanN'oy Profiles Writer wealth, the simple life, the strenuous life, beaten to a fra..le, Bully, pussy-footer- As the curtain comes down on the tumuli uoils decade of the 70's, Tooele valley residents square their shoulders and wonder uhut is ahead for them in the 80's. What changes will come altout in the standard and quality of life? Will the Russian advent into the turmoil of the Middle Hast and the thorny problem of the hostages in Iran lead us closer to still conflict? How will another world-widwe solve the energy problem that faces us? What will the results of the presidential election mean to the country? How will these and other issues affect the nation? Here in the valley, life goes on, just as it always has whether war, flood, famine, or prosperity calls the tune. How did the populace of Tooele County survive past rigors? What were the problems they had to face as each decade came into view? ." In September, President Woodrow Wilson announced his confidence that the peace treaty with its League of Nations inclusion would Ire ratified by the Senate. It wasn't. In Tooele, William Bice killed a mountain lion in the hills north of Ophir measuring seven feet from tip to tip. Fords were advertised for $985 for a sedan with starter equipment; $910 without. Used Studebakers went for as much as $1,000. Tooeleans also took Swamp Root for kidney ailments and Eatonic for bad breath caused by acid stomach. e is like a Farmers Union, spoke on the popular sue of the day - woman's sufferage. national coal strike under acting president John L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers, caused that commodity to be in short supply in Tooele. A fuel committee was appointed by Mayor Peter M. Clegg. Some of the coal dealers were already out. Those who had a small supply on hand agreed not to sell more than one ton to a customer, and none to those who already had a supply on hand. On top of the shortage, Tooele was experiencing some of the coldest weather in years with temperatures in o the range. sub-zer- mir- ror of today. 1918-192- 0 America was counting the cost of its involvement in the great War to end all Wars - World War I. January 1919 totals were based on the official figures of French losses. The dead so far numbered 5,936,504, with 58,478 of that number Americans. Along with trying to shoulder their share of the cost of a war, Tooeleans were burdened by the great influenza epidemic. The basement of the North Ward Church had been turned into an emergency hospital for treating flu patients. One week saw 62 patients being treated there, along with 24 new cases, and four deaths in the county. Public meetings were banned to prevent spreading the infectious disease as much as possible. The many funerals were held in the open air. Advertisements by Cascara Quinine cautioned people to take their medicine at the first shiver or sneeze. For itching and rashes 1920 citizens could count on Cuticurra, and Lydia E. Pinkhams Vegetable Compound offered relief from womens complaints. d In 1919 America mourned the pass- Theodore Teddy ing of Roosevelt. The Tooele Transcript published phrases originated by Roosevelt which have caught on permanently: Speak softly and carry a big stick. My hats in the ring. Im for the square deal. mollycoddle, the river of doubt, nature fakire, malefactors of great After light-fantasti- c. Schools were in full swing and all those between the ages of 14 and 18 were advised that they must register at the high school whether they planned to attend school or not. This was according to a new school law. In 1920, 43$ out of every dollar earned by the workingman went for food. At Ajax Variety Store pork and beans cost 15$ a can. Navy beans were 10$ a lb., coffee, 50c, and canned salmon was going 2 cans for 30c. A Jus Talkin C him all this time, and Ive had it. All he does is go to work, come home and sit in front of the television. miserated. an- other fella. of them computer dating bureaus. Theyve matched me up with a fella who wants a gal just like me. What kind of fellow did you ask for? Well, Im tired of staying home, so I asked for a real good dancer. George used to be a good dancer, but we havent gone to a really good loedown in years. S' 1 -- available. But in December of 1928, there was more local and less national news. Flu was once again in the hews with the Bulletin reporting no new cases during that week. Health conditions improved generally throughout the county at the dawn of the new year. Most of thecases of diptheria had cleared up. Residents of the valley were enjoying electricity, and Utah Power and Light announced plans to connect a new high voltage line from Bingham to Tooele. What does he look like? I said in spite of myself. Of course looks dont really count. Hes six feet two and bald headed. GEORGE IS bald headed, too, I said. George would never let me touch HIS head. He was too sensitive about it. Does he meet the rest of your requirements, I asked. I asked for somebody who likes to take long walks. George used to, but not anymore. I com- I was speechless. I SENT my name along with a list of my likes and dislikes, into one 1928-193- No issues of the Transcript Bulletin for the crucial years of 1929 and 30 are body wholl massage his head. never brings me flowers or compliments me on my cooking. Why Ill bet he doesnt even know Im gone. Ive already found me de- Rabbit Stews The comity agent that year reported that sportsmen of Salt Lake County were invited to come to Skull Valley on an There was much more social and loe rabbit hunt. They came in three cal news than published in the previous buses and several cars. They also decade. Before the advent of the radio large two large trucks to carry the brought and the easy accessibility of the larger rabbits back to Salt Lake where they city newspapers, local residents dependwere to be distributed to needy people. ed on the Transcript Bullet in for all the A very conservative estimate of the national news and features. ALso in those number of rabbits killed was 2,000. days, the communities were small enA recipe for rabbit stew followed. ough that most social news was known Internationally the outstanding event throughout town as soon as it took place of the multi-lateryear was the Kellog . or perhaps before. its and outlaw war, signature in treaty to Chronicle Paris by nearly all the civilized nations In 1919 a visitor from Crantsville or of the world. Lake Point to Tooele was front-pag- e Efforts to accomplish a reduction of news. A visit to Salt Lake City to shop or armaments made by the League of Nafor business was a spectacular affair. tions had no results, but the Kellog pact Vemons newsy little mimeographed was looked on by most people as a real Chronicle appeared each Monday to world peace. step morning with the same faithful regular- Crash ity as the Transcript. It featured a holiHerbert Hoover and the Republican day edition in color this 1928. Party had swept the nations polls in the By 1929, bridge clubs, and Mutual 1928 election. Economically and finanImprovement Association social events cially the year 1928 had enjoyed a profilled the papers. Everyones vacation sperity that has seldom been equalled plans were announced as was that of before then. Economic experts were preMiss Merle Dyer, teacher of English at more of the same for 1929. Tooele High School, who went home to dicting That was the year of the big North Dakota. Mrs. J. C. Likken substi- I put down that I make gobd pot roast, great rolls, and marvelous lemon pies, and that I wanted somebody who would appreciate my cooking. WELL, THAT will get them commented. everytime,! ' This fella says that pot roast is his favorite meal - only he wants me to add orange pineapple marmalade. As luck would have it, thats one of my specialties, too. yxy old-tim- -- - ! tuted for her at the high school. Under local notes of the late 20s we learn that Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Burke moved, Friday, into the Tooele Apartments where they are now at home to their friends. No event was too small or unimportant for inclusion in the local news. We were also treated to a list of winners at a bridge club meeting and what time refreshments were served. Meet You At The Cullen A trip to Salt Lake often meant a stay overnight and many hotels advertized in the Bulletin. The hotel chiefly e residents is the remembered by Cullen who advertised Meet your friends at the Cullen. Many did. Other familiar names appeared such as Little Hotel and the Moxum. et crash. In 1931 the Tooele County State Bank was closed by its directors and bank examiners were in charge. It closed its doors in order to protect the depositors against loss. The conditions of unemployment and depression had frozen the loan assets of the bank and with the diminishing Fashions of the day featured the dropped waist, and tight skirts, bobbed hair, and silk n satin crepes and velvet combinations were the order of the dav. Fur collars and cuffs on coats which were cut to bestow a slender silhouette were selling from $4.98 to $24.75 in Tooele. 4 ,r From that time to this, Tooele, like the rest of the country, has continued its roller coaster ride from poverty to wealth, from war to peace, from short skirts and bobbed hair to blue jeans and long dresses. As we ride not too smoothly into 1980, where are we on that coaster? On the upswing or at the top of the track, ready for the next plunge? Only time will tell. old-tim- Yes, but this guy wants some- HE NEVER takes me out or talks to me about anything. He No, seized 30 gallons of whiskey and stroyed 2600 gallons of mash. , , her hallowed influence should not be blighted by the coarser duties of citizenship. American chivalry should never permit her to bear the burdens of defending and maintaining government, but should preserve her unsullied from the allied influences of politics and protect her from the weighty responsibilities of the sordid affairs of life that will crush her ideals and lower her standards. Directing the affairs of government is not within woman's sphere, and political gossip would cause her to neglect the home, forget to mend our clothes and bum the biscuits. Those paragons of nobility were instead by pictures of the latest fashions with which to fill their thoughts. An afternoon gown of brown velvet trimmed with a little satin and soutache braide, with a wide brimmed hat of the same material decorated with dull gold brocade and a small feather ornament should surely be enough to fill her life. If that didnt do it, there were also riding togs for cool weather for devotees of horseback riding. One and A Two Dancing classes were started under the auspices of the church to teach the new dancing reform. The modern waltz, one step and fox trot were demonstrated for would-b- e trippers of the Thats just it. Ive put up with How sad for you, Irma, law officers uncovered and closed down a 350 gallon still near St. John. They is- A Well, Ive done it, said my friend Irma, Ive left George for Irma, I cried, shocked, all these years? easy stock-mark- d, good. Bootleggers Shades of prohibition and the speakhad their Tooele counter part as 1919 Male Chauvinism A Tooele County's yeslerdays checking accounts, the bank reached a point below the legal reserve limit. State Examiner E, C. Robbins said, The local I rank is in the Irest condition of any I rank which has ever Ireen dosed in Utah and it is the only banking institution in Utah which has ever been dosed Itefore it collapsed. Peter Radford, Lecturer National Miss Alice Hanks was appointed stenographer for the sheriff s office and Veloy Adamson accepted a position with the county school loard. Life went on. Old pages of the Transcript-Bulleti- n reveal in one way or another what life was all about in Tooele. A glimpse into from Grantsville; Lee Dymock of Clover; Maxine Hullinger and Hillary St.Clair of Ophir; Cladys Arthur of St. John and Mae 1 lames of Stockton. Free delivery was offered twice a day cash store which would Cullimore's by also take phone orders. We put on ourearphones Bevan's Auto Service was advertising the Crosley radio receivers for $65.00 and up for a full A.C. set. An experienced radio mechanic offered to "rebuild your old battery set into a modem receiver at the lowest of prices." Another store offered residents a choice in the Atwater Kent Radio in either battery or electric models. THEN I asked for someone who will whisper sweet nothings in my ear, someone who will tell me he loves me once in awhile. I always had to ask George, and then he only grunted. I want someone who will tell me when I look nice, who will open car doors for me. I want somebody who will remember my birthday and our anniversary. I want someone who will talk to me at the breakfast table and tell me what is going on in the world. Tears began to gather in eye Ir-m- as Tooeleans were still being treated to the serialized novel. This season saw The Double Cross by A. E. Thomas. Buster Keaton was playing at the Grantsville Opera House in Steam Boat Bill, Jr. That year there were 42 Tooele County students enrolled at the University of Utah, including among others M. Earl Marshall, Genevieve McLaws and Gordon Steele from Tooele; Laura A. Cassity, Pratt Clark and Hilda Hicks I want somebody to take me out to a Robert Redford movie once in awhile. If he likes to go fishing, I want to go too. I want somebody who will compliment me in public and who makes me feel wanted. Whats more, I want somebody who wont leave his dirty socks lying around. Irma sniffed, and a big tear rolled down her cheek. POOR IRMA, I said in sympathy. Thats quite a list. Does your new fella agree to all those things? Yes, he does, said Irma, brightening a bit. He said hed love to do it. He said he never realized that women cared so much about things like that. Thats very nice, Irma, I said, but what does he expect of you in return? Well, Ill really have to change my way of lining to please this guy. He likes his ladies pretty in the morning - no sloppy house coats or uncombed hair for him. That means Ill have to get up an hour earlier each morning. If hes going to talk to me at the breakfast table, he says he wants to be able to look at me. THERE GOES your old blue bathrobe, Irma, I said. Then, he wants the house straightened up and dinner on the table when he .gets home from work. Gosh, I said, thinking of Irmas housekeeping habits, that means. . It means, Ill have to finished Irma, that miss some of my afternoon soap operas. What a sacrifice! This man sounds very interesting, I said. What else does he expect of you? HE WANTS a woman who doesnt nag. He said if I nagged him, he would sit and watch television all the time. Here Irma got all choked up. Furthermore, he wants a wife who will laugh at his jokes, sew buttons on his shirts, and wont leave nylons drying all over the room. He wants to be able to have the boys over regularly, and he made me promise to tell my mother not to call during dinner time. But Irma, I protested, how did he. . .? WHATS MORE, Irma interrupted, He wants a wife who will go fishing with him, but he cant stand Robert Redford movies. He said, furthermore, that if I want him to take me out, I will have to get dressed up ohee in awhile, so he wil WANT to take me out. I cant believe all this, Irma, said. You leave-youhusband of many years and now you are getting mixed up with a perfect stranger r who expects. . . Hes not a perfect stranger, said Irma, and she thrust a picture into my hands. I gasped, But this is. . . GEORGE, finished Irma. George is your new fella? and I began to laugh. I made sure to leave a brochure from Match N Mate Dating Bureau on the TV Guide where I knew he d see it. I took a chance that he would figure out what Id done, and then hed decide if I could do it, why couldnt he?. IRMA, 'YOU devil, I laughed, but you really did take a chance. What if Match N Mate had paired George off with someone else? Irma smiled. Printing up one brochure doesnt cost much, she said, lightly. There is no Match N Mate dating bureau. |
