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Show - - - 1 SALINA, UTAH, FRIDAY, VOL. 6. Beet Vacation To Fire PreteiB M Foi Start October 12 OCTOBER 5, 1923 Big Events in the Lives of Little Men No. IS. M 61 Sclools CHiacts Actors Will File Speel Aclivmes Long years ago the time was when barn stormers plied their vocation and bilked the public right and left. That time, if memory serves us correctly, should have been forgotten in the 1700. But it seems that some are yet wont to fall for the goofey stuff that some of the stormers are offering. It comes occasionally, but an incident in Salina this week capped the climax. And some of the patrons of the theatre, unsuspecting, fell for it. And it was not Manager Willardsons fault, either. The pair simply pulled a stunt and the citizens, some of them holding the sack, are getting a real laugh and a kick out it. Tuesday, a pair of soakers landed into town and set about to pull off a real vaudeville. Arrangements were made at the theatre for tht stunt. Then the feller actors, not of the Shakespere type, however, set about to advertise. They visitei the drug store and bummed some face powder. They had no money but an .unlimited amount of nerve. They got the powder and then asked the gift of cigars. A cheap variety satisfied them. Bedecked with powder and a cigar in their faces, they paraded the streets and told of the wonderful acts that would be staged during the evening performance. With the opening of the theatre doors Tuesday evening, a goodly crowd was present and sat in anticipation, expecting thrills and really something worth while. When the first act was well started by the actors (?) shiver my splinters, Manager Willardson got the hook, rang down the curtain and said something like this: to the actors. He inormed his patrons that all had been bilked and that those who paid for the entertainment would be privileged to attend another picture performance without cost. Work on the laying of the concrete highway through the city of Salina and on the Redmond project, will be speeded up from now on and every endeavor will be made to have the work completed sometime in November, according to the previous schedule. Hal S. Kerr, assistant chief engineer of the State road commission, wa3 here on an inspection trip last Friday and after a confernce with the contractors it was planned to rush the work. Some little delay was occasioned by the lack of efficient help and for several days the working forces were reduced on account of many of the local men quitting the job. This has been overcome, however, and work is sliding along satisfactorily. Cement laying has progressed to a point past the Farmers Equity mill from the west end of the project, and if noth-n- g happens to further delay the the v Announcement that the schools of North Sevier will be closed for the beet vacation, is made by the faculty. The date of closing the schools has been set for October 12th, and the vacation will last for seventeen days, the schools reconvening October 29. During the interval of the vacation the farmers are asked to cooperate with the teachers, as a disorganized school retards the best interests. Those farmers who have beets and who possibly can, are asked to arrange so that all the harvesting of the beets can be accomplished during the vacation period set apart. Parents, too, are urged to hold the students in school until the time set for. the vacation to open, and also to see to it that the students return promptly to their studies at the colse of the vacation. The beet harvest will be unusually large in this vicinity this season and inasmuch as labor will be scarce il will be necessary, as the custom throughout the state ,to close for a period that the growers can harvest the crop without entailing a loss. This can be done if all will cooperate. It is well that all the growers work to the end of having everything in readiness at the time of starting and to avoid delays. This done, the students will be able to materially help and be able to return to their studies without much disorganization. Salins First Is Fib In Aritipity Those interested in antiques, particularly one that has much historj attached to it, are invited to the Sun office and see the first printing press The ever operated in the city. Larsor. Andrew the of press, property a poineer of the city, has been loaned to this office for exhibition and it is truly worth ones time to see it anc make comparisons with the largs press now being used by the Sun tc print its many papers. The press owned by Mr. Larsor was made in 1873 and it is of tht minature type, being used for onlj small printing, such as cards, etc It is some six inches wide and stand: .less than seven inches high. With it is a small rubber roller which war used as a means of putting the ini on the type. All is operated by hanc and in the days when such presses were used it required considerable time to do even a small job. Mr. Larson brought the press with him when he first came to Salina and he was the boss printer in those days. He operated the press, however, and made some money by and printing cards, water turns other printing that could be handled by him and gained' a livlihood by doing the odd jobs. When the modern machinery came and when bigger and more printing was demanded, Mr Larson quit the printing business and gave way with his tiny press to the larger and more modern GOING TO CONFERENCE Plans are being made by the mem bers of the local schools to attem the annual of the Utah Educations association which will be held at Sab Lake City, October 25, 26 and 27, in elusive. The school organization o Sevier county will be there 100 pe. cent strong. The members here vol untarily joined the local, the stab-annational organization by asking the clerk of the school board to de duct $5.00 from their first months salary. One dollar will go to the Se vier organization, two dollars to thi state and two dollars' to the national organization. WILL ATTEND CONVENTION Fire Prevention Week should be observed in the schools of Utah the seven days beginning October 7th, next, already set part for that purpose by a national movement which has the support of President Cool-idgit is pointed out by Dr. C. N. e, Jensen, state superintendent of public instruction in a letter to district superintendents, 'sent out last Monday. At the same time the state official emphasizes the idea that everlastingly keeping at it, as someone has said, will accomplish still more towards instilling the ideals of fire prevention in the minds of young America. His letter says: A movement is now on to have the week beginning October 7th observed nationally as Fire Prevention Week. The Chamber of Commerce of the United States is behind the movement and it is urging the schools through special exercises to instruct pupils in fundamental principles of fire prevention. Fortunately the state text book commission in its adoptions provided for a text to be used in this study. You will note on page 33 of the official list that a company has published a book entitled The Flame Fiend. This provides material for this instruction. While in no wise minimizing the good which may be accomplished by special exercises during a brief period of time, yet I am convinced that greater results may be achieved with children by means of frequent recurrence too any vital subject. Instruction in fire prevention must not be neglected in the schools. The appalling loss of life and property may be very greatly diminished by inculcating in the child habits of Frecarefulness and and safety. quent recurrence to safety rules will have much to do with effective training in fire prevention. Without doubt, the superintendents will see that the schools under .heir supervision do their part in the proper observance of Fire Preven-:ioWeek. The Salt Lake City Chamber of Commerce has promised to send this office some helpful literature. As soon as this is received it will be transmitted to you. Let me urge that instruction in ,his important subject be given due emphasis throughout the year. Financial Suggestion! The hardware merchant, the dry goods merchant, the druggist, the auto man, in fact no business man can run his Were they to continue their business business without funds. without indefinitely getting what is due them, all would soon be forced to close shop and quit. vol-um- Newspaper men are human they are just like any other business men they need money to meet obligations and to conduct a business on a business basis. Apparently many seem to think that a paper man can spend his time gathering good data for boosting the town in which he lives, without It takes money to run a It is a mistaken idea. money. does it well to as as any sort of a mercantile newspaper institution. Just show a lack of pride for your newspaper and see The little paper is conhow quickly the town goes down. of the enterprises that are being stantly seeking information launced, the new estbalishments that are being erected in your town, the possibilities and resources that would attract the atDoes anyone tention of the homeseeker and the investor. do more to advertise the good qualities and the possibilities of Think of this fairly and the city than the newspaper man? squarely. n Of course this is to remind some of the citizens that the idea that a newspaper can be run without funds, is erroneous. It cant be did and you can help a mighty bit, if you will reThis is a friendly appeal and member the little delinquency. all will is it not only come across, but adto be hoped that If you do, you vance the subscription for the next year. will be supporting a cause that is one of the best for your town. i m NEWS NOTES FROM mm i- - m REDMOND , Mr. and Mrs. Horace Hales are receiving the congratulations of their many friends over the arrival of a baby boy born to them last Monday. The young man is a prize winner and tipped the scales at 11 pounds when he arrived. All concerned are doing nicely. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Hansen de- lightfully entertained last Friday evening in honor of their son, R. D. Hansen and his bride. Mr. Hansen and Miss Elsie Myers, of Fairview were married at the Manti Temple Wednesday of last week. At the reception tendered the newlyweds, a splendid time was enjoyed and refreshments very served to ourteen guests. Mrs. Jacob Willardson entertained lunday afternoon at a birthday party. Dainty refreshments were served following a social ifternoon. Mrs. Deloyd Christensen entertain-:at a dinner party at here home .uesday evening. Covers were laid or Mr. and Mrs. Leo Christensen, Jr. and Mrs. Owen Jensen and Mr. ind Mrs. Ralph' Smith. Joseph Peterson, manager for the tedmond Cash store, motored to lalt Lake Wednesday. He will visit he state avfc. attend conference .and ook after important business maters and expects to return home the First of the coming week. d Mrs. C. E. West, Mrs. Cyrus Sterl Mr. and Mrs. Hilton Nelson aning and Mrs. G. M. Burr, who have been appointed delegates to the con- nounce the birth of a baby girl to vention o ft he State Federation ol '.hem. The ceremony attendant to the vention of the State Federation of .oming of the little girl was held at October 9, 10 and 11, will leave foi he Salina hospital. Miss Nelson the northern convention city next weighed nine pounds and both she and here mother are doing splendidly. Monday morning. The sidewalks of this city, particularly those in Paving District No. 1., which were laid by the Green Construction company, and which were found to be defective in many places, will be reapired and at a nominal cost to the city. This action resulted Tuesday when Mayor Jones and City Attorney Edward visited C. E. Green at Richfield and closed a contract whereby the repair work will be done this fall. It was found soon after the contract had been completed by the construction company that in many places the walks began showing defects, in some instances melted away. the entire surfacing instituted were by the Negotiations make to contractors the with city good the dffective parts and the matter ha? been pending for nearly Rather than force the two years. issue in the courts and create an extra expense, an agreement has been reached whereby Mr. Green will make the needed repairs. According to the terms of the agreement the city will furnish the necessary materials for the repairs and the work of placing the cement and making all repairs necessary on the walks to make them serviceab'e and substantial, will be done by t:e Undor the construction company. terms of the agreement, Mr. Green will start work on the walks on or before the 10th of this month and, weather permitting, the work will FOR SOCIAL TWELVE Mrs. C. E. West was the charming hostess to the members of the Social Twelve club at her home yesterday afternoon from two until six oclock It was the regular weekly meeting of the club and the pastime, Progressive Five Hundred was enjoyed by the eleven members and three guests present. In the contest for honors, first prize was won by Mrs. James Barnard, while the second was won by Mrs. J. B. McMillan. First guest prize was captured by Mrs. Matilda Nelson and Mrs. H. W. Cherry of Gunnison was the victor for the second. Fololwing a delightful session at cards, Mrs. West served the guests with a delicious hot luncheon. Mrs. J. P. Madsen left last Wednesday for Salt Lake City. She will be absent a week or more and will visit with her son, Carlisle Madsen. If be done as quickly as possible. weather conditions become so that work will have to be suspended this fall, then Mr. Green agrees to complete the work in the early spring Determined to force the issue with Johnson & Gillispie, contractors for District No. 2., proceedings have been started in the District court at Manti. Like in District No. 1., many places have been found inferior and are breaking - away. To force Johnson & Gillispie to make good the inferior work, suit has been instituted and the case has been set for hearing, October 15th. The proceeding will be watched with more than the usual interest and the city officials are of the belief that a judgment can be secured against the contractors. Gunnison Valley News. h-- 1 !?!:)(!?!: Bnlini Hifiliways Proves Big Friem Making modern highway involves so many problems that expert engineering, financing and construction all play their part. No longer will a mere cutting down of trees and rough grading a road bed serve the public. Before a modern highway can be properly and economically built, the taxpayers must ask, and the experts answer, a number of very pertinenl questions. It must be determined what the highway can, and second what il should cost. Next, and intimately concerned with the first, is the problem of what sum yearly can, and what sum should, be spent for maintenance. The better the road in tht beginning, the less the necessarj maintenance, and vice versa. If the road has several different geographic sections, what type ol roads should be built for these? Road built through swamp areas need one type of foundation, that built on rocky hills, another; some roads require expensive drainage foundations others do not. What is the maximum traffic to be provided for? This means planning for the road five, ten, twenty-fiv- e years hence, as well as tomorrow. Broadway,' New York, and Washington Street, Boston, were planmd for small traffic. Their narrowness causes millions loss yearly. How much shall the taxpayer pay for the road and how much the users? What proportion of upkeep shall fall on the makers of the road and what on the horses, wagons, Tax too automobiles and trucks ? heavily, and the road isnt used; tax too lightly, and the taxpayer suffers What shall be the location? How into reducing much, shall be pu much into and how and curve, grade width and length? All these are pertinent questions. Not knowing the answers, no citizen can vote intelli- gently upon road taxes or bonds. ivork, those in charge, believe that the road will be finished on schedule time. Splendid headway is also being made on the city block of the city. The cement curbings have been completed and further grading is now under way to start on laying the concrete from the intersection of State street and First East street. The grading done, it will not be but a short time until the entire block is complete, as the extra machinery, equipment and all supplies will be in readiness. The Telluride Power company and the Telephone company have large forces of men at work reconstructing the lines and this will be completed within a few days. The poles are being removed from the Main street to make way for the pavement and the ornamental lighting system. During the period of this work the streets Have been an upheaval and business has been more or less demoralized. The good citizens, however, are biding the time and unusual patience is being shown. Last week a portion of the highway where cement was laid in Redmond, was thrown open to the public. From the north point and for a distance of about 1000 feet the pavement has been cleared and speeders are highly enjoying the new road. ry To Open Lycei Tuesday, October 16, marks the opening of the lyceum course to be given in Salina for 1923 and 1924. On the opening date, Edgar S. Kind-leknown throughout the country as a very original, humorous and interesting and worth while lecturer, will appear at the Amusement hall in Salina. Mr. Kindley does not preach, he does not lecture, he does not weary you, and he has an original way of handling any subject that will always please. His witticisms are captivating and he keeps the audience all in good humor and highly pleased. The other dates and engagements arranged are Pilcher Concert company, November 13, 1923; Argonaut Players, December 18; Jubilee Singers, January 21, 1924; Southland Duo, February 11, 1924. The citizens opposed guaranteeing for any lyceum course for this year and the company staging the performances are doing so independentThe arrangely of the guarantee. ments, sale of tickets and other accommodations necessary, ere being carried out by the students and faculty of the high school. By the sale of certain percentages of tickets the school will receive a proportion, and to this end quite a Tittle activity is being shown by the schools. y, S. Sorenson, proprietor and August Erickson, manager, of the Fair Mercantile store, went to Salt Lake yesterday. They will attend conference, the state fair and look after important business matters during their ' absence. . |