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Show 3 4 THE DESERET REWb SATURDAY DECEMBER 31 1927 jins Express Confidence " This Is The Place eadm 59 VKat i 4 1 ' 3 hidden in the twelve monthi DER. Gnernr o lla h : RTh Improved condition In the nvarkeun, of arrlrultural produce, for liveitock. pcd price prevailingwith wool end mutton; Improved metallurgical proeeaaes and a rising metal market; with our national tdvertleln attracting capital from ad , action, for investment In Utah field, and development of latent resources the people of Utah may have faith In the state s continued prosperity for IMS. "Mine are active. Agriculture, horticulture and livestock pursuits Business Is tre ea tb widening th scop of Its activities. New Industries are coming Into the field. An ever Increasing flow of tourist gold Is being forced through the arteries of th state's sconomls si stem. Our people are generally profitably employed In gainful purY have every reason to suit. look to the future with confidence In the realization of our ambitions to retain Utah's enviah's crown s queen of th west. '1 v ITEBER J. GRIST. President: "Speaking for th Church of Saints Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y I can say that it never had a brighter outlook than It ha today. EDWARD M. ASHTOlf. President, Chamber of Com- merer; 'Bright prospects for continued stable growth and general prosperity com to Salt Lake and Utah with ths new year. -From a standpoint of both production and pries, agriculture and livestock have never enjoyed e brighter outlook. The mining Industry already setting world records faces a year of better price for ths chief metals. to helping to bring new Industries while new money In In flow will greater volume than aver from th tourist trade. , Rapid expansion of air transportation will help Balt Lake, tM eenter of the western system, and ths Great Basin reclamation project will be an Immediate stimulus to Industry and a permanent benefit to agriculture In northern Utah. ; ii i ' i A1J), 1 GEORGE H. A MrPO J, 4. MlHmald Chocolate Co.: Tn my opinion th year 192$ ahead? must be a yir of prosperity and health to business generally. On the eve of the new year Utah may look good Despite past ideas of presidential having an unstabilizlng effect ahead with confidence in the future and aane onearsbusiness. do not consider such ill fe the ease in thia time of of resources boundless in the optimism perfectly regulated banking ourjs, financial facilities. state and in the intelligence and ability of our and Following a year of conservaand thrift, such as 1927ln ' people to push forward. --Thus industrial, poli- tion wh.h theie has been built up a iarge reserve in our savings bank, the leaders of church and educational tical, the natural thing to now follow is s period of spending and expanstate express their faith that This is the Place. sion The early and heavy snows In a harbinger of prosperity for agriculture and stock raising, which In turn always means general, prosperity to this western country. Perhaps there Is no safer barometer of business than the traveling salesman or representative who sees at large, and in the case of my own 'business It Is not only from Atlantic and Pacific coast branches that we receive good tidings of prospects to come, but our Intermountain are operatives unanimous In acclaiming that the year 192$ must be, as already stated, one of abundant prosperity and growth to ell lines of legitimate this region are Their comments follow: Jt (5 FRANK Ft tMt u Amft- (frrtmtl (oarwH ! tme Farm Bureau ' tton: is encour-aginThs outlook for 1 Opportunities are open for for tis general Improvement It to take advantage tf them Prosperity ia not an arbitrary thing; It It does not come automatically, rests with ua to make good time." g. r HERBERT S. AUERBACH. Aurrbach Company. Lhrtrg as we do In the most jroeperoua country in the n.orld, and enjoying the rich abundance of resources which our state provides, we have every reason to look forwasd to 192$ tilth confidence. that It will bring to this section of the country prosperity success and happinea. Agriculture, livestock, mining and manufacturitig the baic in dustries whuh form the founda- tlon for prosperity in every line In Utah are in sound condition. The farmers enjoyed a good harvest this fall, and the heavy precipitation coming so early in the winter gives promtse'of' sn early spring and an abundance of water for 192Ss crops. Sheep owners have x. had a The cattle industry is now oT a more prosperous a basis " than for number of years past. Prices for metals sre fairly good, and ths promised increase in automobile production in 192$ should unddubtedly affect favor con ably both th pr.ee and the sumption of Utah metals ' With every Indication pofntlngto a good year In these basie Utah Industries. I feel sure that we can enter 192ft with hope and optimism, anticipating a most prosperous and successful year tor the state and tha entire Intermonntaln region. gotHh-yea- NEPHI L. MORRIS, President, Utah Batldtug Loan Association. business. Business la good for the country at a whole. Utah is very prom j. bathes, . President, lamp. Building Is not going to stop DsyneefWbe Moke JOHN F. BENNETT. th so much cheap money availCompeny: Manager, . X M. Li able. Our greatest asset In AmerThe greatest asset to a resident Ths outlook for 192$ looks very ican commerce hr the buying habit of this wonderful city is to be able of the people to say. T was born In Utah or 'I bright live In Utah. One thus favored AEMOT KHAPTRO, EDWUU) L. BURTON. belongs to ths school of sineerttv, s Owner Bhaptm Trunk Edward Ij. Barton A Anns: stability, responsibility and fnteg-iCompany: y. Utah stands supreme among From alt I hare been able to 'The rising market on merchandiscern from literature that has the states for her pure, sparkling dise Indicates a very prosperous her glorious canyons.. come to us. and judging from con- waters, in 192$ for the entire coun ma year Jest jo mountains, her wonderful ditions. the concensus of opinion is favored her natural resources, and fry. Utah particularly Is that 192$ will be year climate, sn except inns I good year her greet scenic beauty. than 1227." Music baa been an Inspiration T AVTI SCR AVER, toward the progress of Utah. WHt E. HOLDEN, Manager, American Theatre: The first comment of visitor Rate Auditor; often is "I have never seen sub The coming year looks Uk a The prompt payment of taxes a music loving people Ae big one for the theatre gam. i the Let s all make J928 the unfailing barometer of ecohave of real surprises In greatt ore a number nomic conditions. , Remittances 3 ear in our history " outour for the and patrons made to date to the state bare far look looks indeed bright." exceeded those of former years for R- - W. MAX FT. F. DRETFOrs, a comparable period and reflect s Manager Standard Furniture better ability on tbs' part of the President, The Paris Co.: The fair prices which the printaxpayers to pay. Audits completAiwa) after Christmas and pre ed of counties and the furious Incipal local industries are getting th Near Tear, we have a for stitutions have shown their products, the bright outhealthy lull in business. done People hae look for new mineral wealth and financial condition that augurs their Christmaa are axes shopping. well for the' adminlstratioi-- tf of snow fall the ! the unusual amount paid, and people are balancing their on ouf watersheds prompts us to public business. in ail lines. savings feel that 1929 will be a banner year I feel certain we can look forDAVID W. EVANS. for the Intermountain country. to a happy and prosperous A Ira President, ft evens A Wal- ward New Year, l the closing of the CHARLES X. FEHR, lis, Inc.: old ear of 27 this section, relativelily Commissioner: Judging from our own hntnm ly speaking, has enjoyed contacts with a great variety of ty. I leave for the east litprosperiContinuance df the 1927 econfew a we days to replenish and make a fresh omy program in 192$ assures the commodities and services, think there is reason to expect a my furniture lines. My buying f another months of pros- continued good volume of sales for will be equally as heavy as our perity." The aggressive firms in 192$. year. amount of profits to be earned is My business Is credit and I find WILLIAM H. STEX ACKER, another question, and one which 99 per cent of our people are honConnty Commiimr; est and well intended depends largely on methods The year 192$ promises fo be in the manufacturing and $ look upon this ensuing year the most prosperous Balt Lake marketing of these commodities with a great deal of and county has ever, The and the maintenance of prices at take this privilege to optimism wish the peo- financial condition ofenjojed. the county Is level. a ple of our community a successful in better shape than it he been for New Year 20 years. josrrn Bag-Fag- h hr irbttr it ity pt rmab H. F. CROCKETT, Secretary of Stater BOBS BFASOX, "Continued Increases In motor vePresident of Rosa Be sot A hicle registrations during recent Co.: average for years far above the te other-stat-es,Industrially and financially the of th slates prosperity. outlook for 192$ Is excellent. BusiThese increases will bring In larger ness In 1927, while not up to 192$ from gasoline and motor volume, was nevertheless, excellent receipt as compared with the year 1921 vehicle license taxes without and prior thereto. Business men the tax rates and th are cautious which Is a good sign. In turn the will provide reipta Is the cause cieris for financing highway Im- Usually Money Is plen-tfprovements. The better roads com- of Is so well and aa make will a result possible Industry ing the easier marketing of farm, min- financed that It will not accept new eral and Industrial products and money except at attractive rates. add to the prosperity, happiness This lack of necessity for new and contentment of the people of financing on the part ofndustry, our commonwealth. coupled with the plentiful supply of money, .Indicates a continued rase of money rates for some HARVET H. CLUFF, months to come. Governmental Attorney General: expenditures are being curtailed "Aa the new year dawns w have and the tax burden on: business la every reaaon.to be optimistic. 1eace being lessened. All of these make reigns: Industries are faring well: for cheaper production which unemployment la scarce; natural mrna increased consumption resources, becoming nationally which In turn calls for increased known, are attracting financial In- production. In fact, the only cloud terests throuehnut the nation. on the horl2on la that the large Facing another election year, supply of money will lend Itself there need be little fear of any to pculatir operations and bring particular disturbance to eqr pros- about i ice Inflation In some seperity. People are awake to the curity need of giving clor attention at the poll and In the exercise of W, HTLIJt, t heir free Judgment, National Cashier, th future la secure. flank: - Here in Utah and the JOHN WAIKER. country generally prosState Treasurer: pect are very good. Livestock and The close of this year finds conlook interest ditions favorable for continuance miriig men are fepling prosperous. particularof good business for months to Mining good and Th farmers lookv4or come. Plenty qf money Is available ly as ther has trps at reasonable Interest rates for splendid lots of moisture Bank clearing Agrirul'ural in- show an unusual legitimate uses. so terests have been able to liquidate veaf looks like a prosperous this one ) long standing Indebtedness and are for evsrjo.n now In better pos.tton than they ' hav been for ao ven ears. J. H. C.IUT, Cashier, Continental Bank; DR. C. X. J ESSEX, It feel quite encouraged. State Superintendent: look like the mining year we "The beginning of 19tS finds pub- have ever had. There are also good lic acbools In a promising condifor wool. o it looks like a tion. A safe financial policy la in pms ar for the prperous sheep men. operation; excellent mjrees of Utah and Idaho had larger are being the crops than ever. have The advanMs in morale of teachers atfd pupils is cattle Is rot apecula'ive but eho wholesome; artlficlalityX Is being a true advance, although U will steadily 'replaced bv t ramify: which take five eare for the cattle ehort-- g should produce worthy, successful to Ret back to normal. citizens. I thmk w will see a steady Jecreae in interest rate. Aa long , FKK, GEORGE D. aa are are a credit ration the Manager, halt Lake Theatre: v lnloneJ. h(u) to b. tmied in eome "Although JSI7 has jipiIF? which will make interest see hope in 1SS producers a til rates continue to decrease." In more have courage .ending west. Some good shows G GORGE S. SPENCER. Cashier, Zion's Savings Rank: are acheduled to appear soon at our .theatre. Froepecta for i S has been 'Nlncfyen twenty-seveft look rather hopeful. We $ope the same for 1928. F, H. HT1SK, GEORGE qm)RR!S. Manager, Elias Mortis A Boos Co.: Branch: This year will more j the builders That Is home "F,rd dealers throughout region state that the bu:!ding concerns wll build for th individual lo their qrder There Ittt oatlook la more favorable of as been s good diR of acreage thaa at any tima In the hkiorv ownService to and bnslnei. Ford bought the everything jpolnts toward a betef year." er. 1 the Ford keynote. V . sil-de- nc afford-eoncre- - J - J inter-mounta- in j- incr, X bt hn n Indl-vidu- J. A. HOGLE, Of the J. A. Hogte Co.i Many things have happened R. T. DAHLQl 1ST. County Commissioner: Nineteen hundred twenty-eiglooks like a fins year Balt Lake county. 'The roads and bridges department has a highway Improvement program which includes hard surfacing e:ght miles of road. Work will be started early in the spring. HARRY L. FIVUH. 0 City ommtesioier: From a business and civic Improvement standpoint the outlook for 192$ Is much brighter than at the beginning of last ear. during the past year to carry Salt out of the Ike and Utah of the past few years. l. The mining industry has been ther'bcet crop normal again; as farmers whole the a have .prospered aa at no other time since 1919. Baks are In s stronger position with surplus funds available for Investment as soon as the incentive appears. It looks s though our smoke question is on the war to feeing definitely settled and with the continued increased demand for our products on the Pacific coast. I E. J. RADDATZ. President and tenen1 Manalook for a period of prosperitv which will soon begin and continue ger of the Tintic standard for many years Mining Company: The year 192$ opens up ss ope C E. WRIGHT. of promise for the Utah mining Co.: Manager of the Industry, Close The year just past has ben a mining and smelting companies successful year. We have shown permits the exploitation of oe of an increase In volume for the en- such grade and character as heretire year. The last six months tofore has ben unprofitable. The have shown an increase beyond our skill and character of the operative expectation. We feel that the year and scientific staffs of the mimrg 1928 will be the beet year we have an-smelting companies is our bet enjoyed for the past four years, assurance for the futnr devTPp-tneof our mining resources. The underlying trend in this locality is upward D. MUR. JR,. J. A. ROCK WOOD. ire President and General Manager of the I , A SmeltManager of the Granite Furniture , fo.: ing, Refining A Mining Co.: The jearlSZA opens in Utah Industry depends on poseeseion Rich sup- and orrelation of raw material, Fhh glorious promises plies are forming in fhe mountains capital and labor; prosperitv on This is an ideal winter, bringing demand the finished product. asMjrano of plenty of water. There Utah ha the former ia abundance, are not many places in the world especially coal and mineiat wealth. where the planter can tell before- Jhe rate at which the country in hand what the prospectsare for his gehrferai s forging ahead should crops, but in Utah when the glor- create a god demand for Ltah ious mountains are piled with products In 1925." snow, we know there will be a W. J OCONNOR, plenteous harvest. Nneen hundred twenty-eigh- t Manager of the Utah Branch of will be a big one. Lrj that feeUng the mcrhwa Smelting circulate through the fiber of all, Refining Comfmn) : favor-lie and it will be ro. This is a Indications point to next year spot. The eyes from afar ar as a prosperous one for Utah mines. seeing It. Gradually, but surelv outlook for copper and 'i'tahla com leg to hrr'own. She to leadThe i bright, as the foreign sales jdeatined to be the distributing cen- of coppef are increasing and lead ter. the mining center, and indue-tristorks at the of November wers center of the intermountain at the lowest erd of the eap. figure west Great stride are being male in 'Utah We Love Thee. the economical treatment of low grads ores and this makes valuable EDW RD H. EkRDLET. commercial ore bodies that preEL H. Eardieg Electric Co.: viously had been considered value. The present extensive building The dividend record of ths Utah program planned for Balt Lake In the New Tear makes things look mines is attracting attention in much brighter. eastern markets and there should be ample capital for constructive C. W. CLOGSTOV. development next year. like Theatre: Manager. The outgoing year has been the GEO. H. WATNON. President of Ge. H. Watson most phenomenal In the WWkes hisA Ounpanyt tory. In 1929. even greater'Atten-danc- e records are anticipated. The Probably at po other period of prosperity of a citys smuemeiH Utahs mining history have the district ben better enterprises is an Index ?ohe projv leading perjty and the city Itseif and un- equipped tn profit to the fullest Is the extent for This Fla the doubtedly by bright outlook for J928 Hsipy New A' ear fr prof-Fab- Keith-O'Brl- t. dp W. F. FORD. Anto Manager Rndaf!-DodManager, Deseret Book Co.i Co.: I think 192$ is going to bs an 'Judging from the big crops w exceptional good year. More people are taking more Interest in the have had and "the favorable wool outlook throughout Utah and Idareading of more and better books ho. ths first six months of 192$ give promise of a feig year. JOHN K FAULT, Utah Elefwttve bceretary. Manufacturers Association: FRANK BOTTFRILU Botterill Aato Co.! Our total value of manufacturIt really looks to me as If 192$ ed products for Ltah fox 1927 will would .fee another normal year. equal that of 12$. was Manufacturers generally are Nineteen hundred twenty-seve- n a good year, for us and I expect feeling very optimistic about 192$ that 192$ will be fully aa good our dealers throughout the JO .V F. FITZPATRICK, are very optimist lo and hopebeamary, Kearns Corporation: tory ful to an extent never before We can expect a continuation of tn the orgapixatloa. ths prosperity of 1927. Tbs outlook for almost all of our basic inBirm ton, Orwnmlssloiier: dustries augurs well.' State Bank A normal increase Jn bank reWAVTFR O. LEWIS, reflected encra Manager, Walker Bms. source during 1927 has our basic a healthy condition with l)r Goods Co.: industries. Not a section of the Into the future for the state can be regarded ss spotted Looking first six months of 192$, we have, General prosperity has extended to and are. preparing now, for a big- all localities. Bankers ar looking ger and better business than that forward to 192$ with considerable had the fim six monthS'Of 1927. optimism feeling that the basic We behe conditions in this sec- soundness ef Utah's industries la tion of the country warrant us In such that proepetTy will continue. making preparations. The outlook for Sal? Lake City, EDWARD H. SNOW. and Utah generally, in sur op.n-toChairman, Btato Board Is promising for 192$." Fquatlzadon: GEORGE O. KELT, Ta 112$ we expect aa increase Manager of the Hoed Utah and In the valuation of improvements, President of the Salt Lake livestock, automobiles, mines. sad o Baseball Club of the public utility properties. W hope for better equalisation la th League: of Improvements la cftlee All signs point to increased with the Increase in the assbusiness volume for 1928 in Utah sad we essed1: valuation of the and Salt Lake City, More business look for lower tax levies. is what our eity and state needs and this is applicable to our community baseball club which Is in E3CCE9T 8. HOLMES. Manager, I tah State Fair: league with those tof ether Utah and Idaho cities for ths common fact that several departThe civic advancement of this territory. ments of ths state fair have douWe'snMcipate that this will be the bled in size and Improved In qualeagues greatest season lity in the last three years reflects healthy improvement In conditions GEORGE E. CARPENTER. in the state. Directors are looking Manager, Capitol Theatre: forwrmrd to ths fiftieth state fair m New is the first 192$ being made bigger and betWhile this Years day that the Capitol theatre ter by general prosperity in all has seek under the present man- line." agement and policy, we are certain that we are doing as fine a business J. CECIL ALTER as any theatre in a city of the size In charge of Weather Bureau: of Salt Lake, in the country. With the records of 14 years However, we are planping for feiggr and better attraction dur- before, me and the prospect from ing tha coming year, and we an- the window ef mountains loaded ticipate a most prosperous era be- with snow, I can promise Balt Lake tween now and the first of 1929. and r?ah for 192$ four seasons of The theatri'Wl business in Balt delightful climate. The mean temLake City Is very good and busi- perature for the year will be very ness lit all houses show that peo- close o $2 degrees, th same as ple are more than willing to go to prevails over the climate belts s theatres if they can receive proper where of the world value for their money, and as it has people live Utah will have this aiwavs been our policy in the past, mean temperature without any exwe will continue during 1928 to tremes either of heat or cold present only the ftnesUn motion pictures and stags entertainment. GEORGE W. LAMROrRXE President and General ManaRAT HENDRY. ger of the Park Utah ConManager! Aktory TVstre: solidated Mines Company: With the spenlng of a new year, The approach of the New Year the Victory ii planning on a huge an economic and financial program of progress which includes from a policy outlied in tpe slogan for view, presents certainty of prosopportunity for ill of ths ahiployes. Better pic- perity and greater and progress. I am tures, better music better service, still an optimist." better enteriVnment and we believe that year will hold more for thf Victory theatre than J. O. ELTON, anv yepr in he pat. Manager of the International The Vkt theatres line-u- p of bmolting Company: oming attr liens for the next few Salt Lake, during the past year, months Is finest of any time ince I hav been connected with has enjoyed the distinction of bethat organisation, while business ing in the white area of the nahas shown a steady increase dur- tions business map. ThU has been ing the pan few weeks, which I due principally to the mining and believe eiU continue during the smelting Industrie located In the adjacent region. These industries, New Year." through the medium of dividends, payrolls, and the purchase of supCARL A. PORTER, plies, have enabled Salt Lake to Manager, Paramount Theatre: rank among the good business comWhile it is aiwavs more or less munities of the United Sates, with jfcacknrjod nn the first of the year a better outlook for 192S. to tel! of the prosperity which is expected during the coming 1 months, and set Xortha copy of HARRY S. JOSEPH, Prominent Mining Man: bjpothetical reasons for this. I am sincere In the belief that 1928 will I have watched .with a great be a much more prosperous year deal of Interest the evolution of for Utah as a whole, which, pf the mining Industry for nigh 40 course, includes the theatrical busiyears, and ran well remember the ness. than was 1927. small production of At the we havs comparatively Paramount he metal mines in 1890 and rising outof some most for the hookings from a few million dollars annualstanding productions to be released ly until today we finish the year, during 1928. and with conditions 1927, with a metal production as prosperous as they sre at the amounting to about $121,000,000 present moment, I see no reason with dividend increasing from a why we should not have one of the few hundred thousand dollars anmost successful years in the history nually tp s total of $15,240,271 for of this house. the year 1927... I predict that 192$ will mark T. T. BIRTOY. a new era in the mining industry CommNMoncr of Pohlk Safety: of Utah. All me have to do as a Balt Lake City enter upon the people is to pull together and let hreanold of 192$ with bright pros- the outside world know what wonpects for a banner year In business derful opportunities we have hers and a of mind Jn its citixens in Utah In our basic industry, minwhich denotes and ing. To repeat the 'well known slogan originated by The Deseret sweeps. The public safety department is News, This is the Place" prepared to give better protection in health and safety matters than E. T. CAPENER, ever and th personnel of Federal Joint Stork x Appraiser. the poliee. fir and health depart-me- n Land Bank: will do alt within thir powConditions were never better as er to srve Balt Lake City." far as agriculture is concerned. are very good crop prospects There GRANT PEMBERTON. for 1928 Manager Pantage Theatre: The 3 ear Just passed ha been ETHEL OLIN, the moat prosperous that the Manager of Utah Mode Oo. has eves had in Balt Lake. From present indications 1928 With our line up of greater pictures and better vaudeville we feel looks like sn outstanding year. certain It will be still a Digger year T. ALBERT HOOPER. rn the Ftah-Idah- te three-quar'er- - pce Pan-tag- m 192$ THOMAS . al JOSEPH Ii. LAWRENCE Manager Rialto Theaii My recent trip to the coast hs m convinced that HUs is the Balt Lake has mors to place offer than any o?hr city and the coming year looks like a good one in the theatre business. AD PETERSON. Managers, Gem and Empire Theatres: The year Just passed has been our largest and the coming year looks like a big one. We contemplate even more elaborate changes for our theatres here, and our new pipe organ will be a real addition, with an organist coming from the SH1PLFY cots HARRY O'LOUGHLIX. Manager OLoogbUn Masks Oo. The business outlook for 192$ looks more encouraging than ver before. The coming wonderful for radio year looks J. HOLLAND. Manager Gin Brothers-Robert- a Plano Co.: Nineteen hundred twenty-eigwill be a good year. Because our population is growing. Our winter hss been normal, with plenty of enow, which means larger crops. Most buMnssa men have as ptl mistic atmosphere." Y. P. FELT. Manager Frit Radio Co.: The outlook for 1928 looks very bright, especially for radio. New interest ia being taken and proEvery grams are much better. home should have a radio. J. FRED DAYNES, Manager Daynes Jewelry Co.: The year 1928 looks very encouraging. People are beginning to realize that It pavs to buy only tile best. Our business for 1927 was the largest In ouf history and are looking forward to larger season this coming year. P. ROYAL W. BAYNES, Pnddeot Maska! Arts nrtetjr d and Manager Consolidated MORAN. City Commissi' J, reri "Plans have been made for one Masks Co: of the largest public Improvement for 192$ In ths history Musically 1928 looks like a big programs of Balt Lake City." a 1927 witnessed year. Ths year keener appreciation ef the finer art and the Musical Arts Society was enabled to bring more artists to Balt Lake because of the splenThe coming year did will see a larger number coming if the public wilt help. The forerunner of the music season sarts The Messiah." Mondav, with which every music lover should support M. DLNWOODF.Y. Manager Dtnwoodey Furniture ea: What la going t make 1928 a banner year? By people paying up their debts, especially those from agricultural products and by saving up for the rainy day." GEORGE F. GLAUS, Olaos French Pastry Khopf Balt Laka "This Is th plaoe stores will offer mors In 192$ toward creating a cosmopolitan atmosphere women so enjoy when Balt Lake stores will shopping. be ahead of other cities of equal In the size things offered in appointments that make shopping a pleasure LAWRENCE KANG CM President, Balt Lake Real Estate Board: The realtor of a city Is like fond parent, w like to tell the good points of our children. Every day we discover new tacts and figures that make os proud of Salt Lake City, and every day each year we preach and advertise these facts and figures to someone. Each year our population grows, each busiyear brings new homes-n- ew ness blocks, new businesses locate here true not as fast as some of us would like, but nevertheless we never Slip back, always going forward. and!92$ will just as surety bring In pew business, new people and a new growth as bare the past And we slncerelv believe rears. and know that Balt Lake City offers In more home values, home comforts and opportunities for safe Investment in real estate than any other city. Nineteen hundred twentv-elght- . I believe, will prove to be our banner year, for e Julian Bret so truly wrote. Salt Lake Cly will prosper e lng as snows m!t w ater for Irrlgaion." J. R. HARD. U. S. Marshal: Everv recent year has brought increased Interest in Utah and 192 8 will bring further awakening on the part of people ail over the country to the vast resources and I have made scenic attractions. dozens of official t1ps to many other states and on these trips have been 'asked hundreds of questions about the opportunities for Investment. for home making and for visiting scenic sections." , GEORGE A. GO AXES. Deputy Prohibition Admlnls-trato- rj The find chief Jutlce, John A strict obserMarshall, said. vance of justice and public faih and a steadfast adherence to virtue constitute the foundations of The prohibition! dedemocracy partment of Utah wishes to be this guided by spirit in its work for the coming year." H. 6, KERR, Chief Engineer, State Highway Department: State road budgets for 1928. amounting to more than IS.Of'O.OO', trill mean much to the state both In greatly needed road improvements and In placing this large sum of money in active circulation. Great strides in highway construction and maintenance have been made in Utah in the last ten years. Contingent upon conttnued federal appropriations, a fw more years under the program now outlined will assure high grade highwavs to practically all points of Importance within th state' GEORGE M. BACON, State Engineer: Prospects sre favorable for a satisfactory water supply throughout the state. Ample rains which occurred last fall, soaked the ground fairly well before the present snows came and with a snow fall satisfactory In quanity the state can look forward to the winter snows giving a good volume of water in the streams and for storage D. H. MiSFX, ALYTN KEDDINGTON, City Auditor: With Balt lake City ments closing ths year 'in D. D. MOFFAT, (iciml Manager of the Utah t oppMCympan) ; The domestic market Is now steady, with the price of the metal holding at 14 centa delivered at Connecticut Valley points. It la understood that the manufacturers of sheets, wire and tubes are covered only for the next few weka, and .t is believed that a heavy tonnage will be needed for American consumption during ihe first quarter AieKant of 928."' One attractive 1 feature In th copper situation Is the dearth of In stocks Europe The supply in fhe United Kingdom hss fallen from about 6O.O00 tons, lata In 1925. to less than 15 000 tons as cf November 20. 1927. Stock at Havre and In Japan are negligible. Thee countries will havs to look for thew copper to new production, wbih augur well for the first quart Be that, on th of next year. whole, th copper situation than It has forborne ss ' year-past- ." u H. FARNSWORTH, Board of Directors Chairman, Walker Brothers Bank: 'The business and financial condition of the country will not warrant anything but an expression of optimism. There seems to be plentv of money. Agriculture Is Utah end Idaho the past year hi returns. Tha cat valuable brought tie market has advanced and price are hgher. The metal market ba been fair ith an advance on cop I per. wOur mins have been producing well and paving dividends On the whoe we have much to fe x thankful for." ' W. W. ARMSTRONG, National Copper President, Bank and Bankers Trust Go. f believe w are on the threshold of what wiU be the most prosperous year that the intermountain ance Its setcountry has ever tlement. Business Jn 1927 In gensral hae been fcettsr and th outlook i bright." sn MARION C. NELSON. A ke President and Manager, L. S. GilUiam Company: The attitude of 'business executives appears to be very optimist: for a continuation of good condi tions into 1928. Although there it much speculation over the presi dentia! candidates, there seems t p be no in plans for increased business activity and many executives are of the opinion that the volume of trade will be aa good next year as in 1927, if not better. Economic conditions seem to be fundamentally sound; money Is easy; the farmer appears to have more funds this year than In many seasons past; and thre appears to fee nothing In the sho- - situation as a whole which forecasts any A remark baa been difficulty. made that 1928 will he a' period of 'selective prosperity a year in which the manufacturers who have adjusted their selling methods to met competition and have planned adequate and systematic advertising will secure Increased volume and Increased' profits, while those manufacturers who have not adjusted themselves to the highly competitive era are likely to show a decrease in volume and smaller profit, if any at all" M-u- O. W. ADAM8, . I tali State National Bank: A year ago the business outlook for (his sccTioi) was not encouraging, the beet crop had been a failure. Nineteen twenty-seve- n felt the effect of a reduction in purchasing power. ,hnil4l 'The firtst half of aurpaas fhe fir.t half of 1S27 hy a considerable margin. An excellent beet crop has been harvested; wool is being contracted at a prof-- , table figure; sheep are in demand at high pnees; range condition are excellent; cattle are in demand at a record high. Dry farms produced Urge crops and fairly god prices prevailed. Mining is prosperous, with the possible exception of coal. Copper prices have recovered. Utah s wonderful mining industry is of paramount import tance In our prosperity. The oil refining business has been a big factor in the states prosperity. Nneteen twent-eigbids far to be a good business car for the intermount3in country. Gur for the maintenance of prnspen: is to practice frugally and efficiency, in ordTto meet the new strenuous competition, resulting from increased production. The modern business man must be sat- isfied with small profit perart'cl relvirg on an Increased volume of output, and 'art improvement bi quality, in ordr to enable him D . 1 htate.Pbdi and Game Commissioner: With excellent prospects for extensive reclamation work in Bear River bav. as assurance of continued improvement in duck hooting; a bounteous water supply which will Improve condition for fishing; with a great Increase in qhaU, pheasant and deer justifying continued open seasons on these game species, and an increase in practically every variety x game,-Uta- h sportsmen look forward to 1928 as a banner year for outdoor sports survive E. A. ANGLEY, - VI r President and General Manager of the Utah Gas A Coke Company: The outlook for 1928 Is exceptionally bright. Our company is preparing for increased business by fhe expenditure of approximately $222,000 In distribution equipment This will Include the Instsllktion of hydrsullicslly operated gas making sets capable ef manufacturing 1.200.000 cubic feet of gas every 24 hours. It will also include remodeling and increasing the capacity of the present -gas making The additional- equipment will give tbs Utah Gas & Coke company a capacity of approximately Con4.000.000 cubic fet daily. struction will fart next spring This will Increase our distribution capacity to take care of the increased demand. In 1927, for example. 2.200 new gas appliance wers sold In Balt Lake City amt 500 additional homes service'! More people are learning the advantages of gas service every day departbeet ths financial shape they have eea in for many years, there is every reason why the city should experience a most prosperous season in1921" -- ht D. S SPENCER, Goner n I passenger Agent, Union Pacific hjstem: On this last day of 1927, with my knowledge of expanding business conditions throughout tlje nation, I feel that ths augury fee a greater advance in industry, business and travel in 1928 is inevitable, ind Utah will, undoubtedly, witness unusual industrial expansion, with a materially increased influx of tourists and homseekers, since -- the vast and varied resource of our rtgte are becoming better known each year to outside capital ind outside pleasure seekertC The Union Pacific Bystepi will continue O exert the utmost efforts of Its publicity service in encouraging rravel to and Investment in the tate, and this, coupled with 6lmi-activities on the part of various civic bodies Is bound to produce? ffoctive results. All in all, I feel hat Utah has much to look forward to in 1928." ar (Continued on Tage Three) I |
