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Show f THE THE SAUNA SUN, SAUNA, UTAti with this additional help, located at important points in the country, the post office department will be hard put to handle the business. During the last fiscal year the post office department handled pieces of mail, of which 12,000,000,000 were letters. 2 letters for every man, woman and child This was an average of in the United States. In addition to the mail carriers and the railway mail trains, the government uses a fleet of 6,000 motor trucks and an army of rural route conveyances to get the mail delievered. Ask those who have our 1 Issued Every Friday at Salma, Sevier County, Utah. Subscriptidn Rates One Year $2.00 1.00 Six Months .75 Months Three PAYABLE IN ADVANCE I appli-ance- s what kind of satis- 1 faction they are giving. i FARMING COMING BACK Entered at the Postoffice at Salina, Utah, as Second Class Mail Matter under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. Th ose who have based their arguments about international and domestic economics on exports of farm products might do well to check upon some of the figures. Statistics show that the exports of leading American foodstuffs in the 12 months ending June 30 had a wholesale value of which is j ust about twice the value of similar exports in 1913, when the export maiket was normal. Of course the scale is generally higher than it was then, and some allowance must be made for that, but on the whole it can be seen that the export trade in agricultural products has picked up remarkably since the post-wa- r depression. $762,-000,00- 0, ADVERTISING RATES. inch per month, $1.00; single issue, 25c. Matter Per Display Special position 25 per cent additional. Ten cents per line each insertion. Count six words to line. Legals d.)rs Ten cents per line each inseition. Count six words to line. Blackface type Fifteen Cents per line for each insertion. Obituaries, Cards of Thanks, Resolutions, Etc., at Half Local Read FACTS ABOUT LIGHT PLANTS ing Rates, Count Six Words to the line. For Sale, For Rent, Found, Lost, Etc., Ten Cents per line for Each A nation-wid- e survey just completed by the National Electric Insertion. Light Association based on compilations of the United census bureau NO CHARGE ACCOUNTS. shows the following facts regarding municipal ownership: The majority of municipal plants are in towns of ,000 population or less, where funds cannot be raised except by pledging pubH. W. CHERRY, Publisher. lic credit. The municipal plants produce only 4 per cent of the electricity THIS MAN KNOWS generated in this country, and this percentage is constantly decreasCharles E. Blackell owns a store at Okanogan, Wash., a town ing. The average rate of all municipal plants is more than twice as of 1015 people, but he is declared to be the most successful merchant in the entire state. Recently he spoke at a convention in high as the average rate of all companies reported by the census. There has been a great increase in the number of municipal and he that he He also Seattle, proved practices what he preaches. gave out the secret of his wonderful business success in a way that plants which have shut down their generating plants since 1917. Of the population of the United States served with electricity, Here i3 his secret every merchant can appreciate and profit by. the companies serve 93.8 per cent and the municipal plants 6.2 per in his own words: The average City tax rate in 1921 in cities over 30,000 hav"There are many lines of publicity that the country store can cent. The use to advantage, but the one he can use to the best advantage is ing municipal plants doing commercial business was $19.31. home-tow1 in the for cities nearest his plant venture to say that if the money spent average city tax rate paper. each year for fancy calendars and other knick-knacExemeption municipal plants population to the above was $15.50. the that from I tax rate on other property taxation means were invested necessarily say invested, not spent or donated in carefully 8 Approximately per cent of the gross inplanned newspaper advertising, the actual net returns to the ad- must be increased. vertiser would be ten times as great, to say nothing of the advantage comes of private employes is paid direct in taxes and about per cent additional goes to the tax man through taxation on its resources. the small-towd paper would derive from the additional and And we know that as a business builder, it is revenue. FIRES ORIGINATING FROM FUEL in without an equal any town. CITY-OWNE- D 1 non-municip- al n k more prolific source of originating fires, than woodsheds, coalbins, woodpiles, or even heaps of loose coal. Fires are caused in coalbins by lack of proper ventilation which frequently produce explosions from accumulated gases. Spontaneous combustion is more to be feared from recently mined coal and from that which has been out of the mine for some time. Alternate wetting and All this applies to storing soft coal. avoided. be drying of coal that is received wet should A few general suggestions and precautions for preventing fires Fuel wood should be neatly piled in storage of wood will suffice. up without large air spaces between the sticks, which causes fire to spread. The ground around the woodpiles and in the aisles between should be kept clean of rubbish, shavings and old newspapers. Wherever wood or coal are stored there should be easy access to hydrant service and if piled in the house, hose and nozzle should be convenient. There WEATHER FORECASTS We see in an exchange where the men who are paid by this government to predict our weather say they hope in a short time to be able to the brand of it well have for a whole month ahead, instead of for just 24 hours in advance, as at present. These weather sharks, while in some instances are no more accurate than a few of our amateur prophets, deserve great credit for hitting the weather about three times out of four on their predictions. Maybe they could do it at the same ratio for a full month ahead. But we dont favor the experiment. Wed rather have our forecasts in short doses and oftener. We get about 5 chances in a month to cuss our weather bureau now, and the way wed only get twelve chances in a year. Wed soon lose interest in the greatest of conversation in the history of the human race the weather. topic So let's stick to the prediction. 24-ho- 1 24-ho- STOVE LEAGUE PROPHETS According to the weather bureau, there is nothing to the story of the old timer that winters are nothing like they were when he It may be disconcerting to the "stove league" at the was a boy. corner store, but the records of the Weather bureau show that 1918 was the worst winter in the history of the state of Illinois, both from the standpoint of low temperature and heavy snowfall. The records at Albany, N. Y. show that last winter was one of the worst on record, only six others since the weather records have been kept New Haven, Conn., records show the exceeding it in snowfall. snowfall there in the winter of 1915 and 1916, while the greatest snowfall last winter at that place was 9 inches above normal. Portland, Me., came within half an inch last winter of having its record snowfall, which was 125.5 inches 'way back in 1886. The 'greatest snowfall experienced at Salt Lake City was in the winter 1916 and 1917 and the second and third greatest have occurred ce then. Cheyenne had less snow in 1885 than any year previous on record, while at Boston, Mass., one must go back to 1875 ' '"inter it had the least snow, the total fall for that winter From these records it is safe to dug only 5 inches. the kiddies will have lots of sledding this winter, and promise they for all the winters yet to come. 1 1 ! A RISE Just as we predicted shortly after the Japanese earthquake, rnent is coming to America to purchase lumber and uilding her thousands of destroyed home and busi-- . She is even now bidding against American con-- r ..niiuings. r lumber, and theres no tellin$; just how high it will go It is not going to be a local proposition the is going to be felt in every state in the union, a t the man who contemplates building next spring ' let his contract 'now providing he can find a d 10 take a chance. An d the man who has repairs around his place, or building an to house or barn, or a nev garage will find he has saved considerable money if he purchases his material now, before the tremendous orders which Japan has started to make shoot the market toward the highest point in hi story, as many believe will be the in-,,''- er hesi-"eede- case. In 1 much-neede- n AMERICAS GIGANTIC BUSINESS Because we seil nothing but electrical appliances 1 I Telluride Power Co. the 100 Electrical Store give-awa- 1 ' we sell the BEST electrical appliances ' order to take care of the constnntly increasing volume of business, Postmaster General Nevr has 'increased the U. S. post-r- r ?ff clerks. 3,0 00 carriers and 500 1aborers. The business of the post office department is n ,ot only much greater than ever before, but it is increasing at iin un piecedented rate. Even is no Why is it that its the easiest thing in the world to be optimistic when youre making money? man who used to think school teachers were overpaid when they got $40 a montn. What has become of the From what little we know of history, we can t believe that our grandfathers were running over to Europe every now and then to find out how to run this country, like some of our senators ao. is is so ignorant of thumb. for shied sore a a Blessed are the peacemakers even though it does seem like Theres mightly little to be said for the girl housework she thinks a thimble all of them are dead. NEW PLANT DISEASES ATTACKING UTAH minute organisms causing it not only destroy the crop but render the soil CROPS Dr. B. L. Richards, associate professor of botany and plant pathology at the Utah Agricultural College recently returned from a survey trip through the state and reports a number of new diseases attacking western crops. Among them is a bacterial stem blight of the pea, found this year on the gardens in Hatch, Garfield This has not been found County. widespread in Utah but may at any time become of serious imoprtanee. In Colorado, North Dakota, Wisconsin and other states where the disease occurs, heavy losses are sustained annually. In Provo, Dr. Richards reports a serious body canker or cytosnora canker of the mountain ash. In a number of instances the tree is killed outright. The mountain ash is cm of X)ur most valuable ornamental trees and active steps should be taken to cure the disease in its early stages of development. The most serious disease condition found is that on the tomato in Davis and Weber counties. Here a serious outbreak of both the and Mosaic were found. The Fusarium-wil- t is a most dangerous tomato to enemy growers, as the Fusari-um-wi- lt unfit for tomato production for several years, if not indefinitely. This disease is aggravated by the irrigation condition in the west. The Mosaic is a disease new to growers in Utah. It affects the plant by destroying the food manufacturing apparatus thereby stunting the plant and seriously reducing the crop. Dr. Richards states that this disease is carried "over on three perennial species of the potato family, commonly known as the ground cherry group. In controlling this disease the farmer has another serious weed problem. The celery crop also comes in for its share of trouble, as the late, oi what is better known as the septor-ia- , blight of celery was found in both Cache and Salt Lake counties. A .artful survey would probably show its presence in many1 other districts, l'his is one of the most serious diseases to this crop and should receive immediate attention to precent its further spread and subsequent loss. Liberal to Men Over fl.000 was expended by each of the 3.600 American Red Cross Chapters in the past year In behalf of dismen. The actual tabled U1 spent was $3,930,000. cut in halfl Other spirited talks were given by Dr. Jos. R. Morrell, president of the Utah State Medical Society; Dr. Fred Stauffer, president of the Utah State Board of Health, and by the Salt Lake City and County health commissioners, Drs. Willard Christopherson and F. E. Straup. Mayor 0. K. Hanson of Provo prein the absenee of the president, Definite Action Taken Toward sided E. 0. Howard. At the annual election InstiAn Securing Such of officers which took place at the close of the convention, the followtution at the Next ing were made members of the Board Session of the Utah 4" of Directors: Mrs. E. R. Bristol and Legislature. Dr. Ezra C. Rich, Ogden; T. L. Allen, Dr. George Thomas, Elias Coalville; The urgent need of a sanatorium in S. Woodruff, Maljolm E. Keyser, Dr. Utah to care for tuberculosis patients E. G. Gowans, Rev. Arthur W. Moulwas strongly emphasized at the sixth ton, W. WT. Armstrong, Mrs. A. H. S. annual meeting of the Utah Public Bird and E 0. Howard, Salt Lake; Mrs. Health Association, held October 15 E. R. Forrest, Nephi; E. E. Anderson, at the Hotel Utah in Salt Lake City, Morgan; Dr. M. S. Reay, Randolph; When a set of resolutions, looking W. J. Henderson, Jr., Panguitch; 0. toward the establishment of a sanaW. McConkie, Blanding; Mrs. Thomas torium in the state, drawn up and Robinson, Marysvale: A. L. Leonard, presented by James H. Wallis, execu- Ferron; Charles England, Logan, and tive secretary of the organization, Mrs. Grace Cooper, Price. were unanimously adopted. E. 0. Howard was elected president This is the first step ever taken in for the sixth consecutive term. Utah to provide hospital care for citizens who are the unfortunate victims of the white plague, according to Mr. Wallis, who has worked untiringly during the four years he has served BED GROSS TEST 83 executive head of the Utah Public Health Association, to secure the establishment of such a hospital. The annual report of the AssociaIN JAPAN FJND DRIVE tions activities, presented by Mr. Wallis showed that the funds raised during the Christmas seal sale had been expended in financing the Traveling Spirit cf Service Demonstrated Health Clinic, employment of public in Readiness for Nation-wid- e health nurses, carrying out Clean School Contests in various counties, Activity. conducting the Modern Health Crusada in the public schools, presenting health exhibits of fairs, institutes, and other When President Coolidge by proclapublic gatherings, distributing literature on all phases of public health mation designated the American Red work throughout the state, and proas Cross the medium through which secthose viding dental service to contributions for relief of the Japantions of the state which have no dentist. In the detailed report of the ese earthquake sufferers should flow, traveling clinic, Mr. Wallis showed the Presidents desire came as an orthat more than 800 Utahns are sufder to the Red Cross. Immediately fering with active tuberculosis and through personal contact are infecting the entire machinery of the organizamore than 2,000 people, and that there tion was put in motion and within 24 is no hospital in Utah which provides hours the fund campaign was moving even a ward for tuberculosis cases exwith vigor in every part of the councept the Salt Lake County hospital. In recognition of this situation, the try. This emergency test demonstrated following resolutions were adopted: Resolved, that a committee of five the peacetime readiness of the Red be appointed from this organization Cross to cope with stupendous tasks to take necessary steps looking to the erection and equipment of a state in behalf of humanity. Within a sanatorium for the tuberculous, and month it had collected upwards of that said committee collect all sta- $10,250,000 in contributons, landed tistics available from any official or ten cargoes of supplies at Japanesa other sources bearing on this subinport3 and was keeping pace with reject; and prepare same for the formation of all civic organizations, lief requirements all without a sincommercial clubs, fraternal societies, gle dollar of the fund being spent for womens clubs, labor organizations, administration. and other bodies, pledging the President Coolidge, in expressing and support of all such orhis thanks to the people, said: When in the passage securing ganizations at the next legislature of a measure the news of the tragedy in Japan first providing for the appropriation of sufreached us, the American Red Cross, ficient money for the building and to a asked the equipment of a state tuberculosis pursuant for proclamation, $5,000,000 to meet the country sanatorium with 100 beds, Resolved further, that at the next great emergency. The answer to this annual convention of the Utah Public appeal was prompt and generous; In Health Association, a complete report less than two weeks a sum far In exbe submitted of the work accomplished cess of the original goal was given. of this committee. The work of the Red Cross for The convention, on motion of SenaIs expected to influence a very Japan tor Leroy Dixor. of Provo, tendered of new recruits durenrollment large Mr. Wallis a vote of thanks for his ing the Roll Call, which starts Armisfaithful and energetic services. tice Day. Dr. Phillip P. Jacobs, publicity director of the National Tuberculosis Association, spoke on the educational value of the Christmas seal sale, exEffect of Color. If a color is to be Introduced into a plaining how it had become a familiar trade mark of the energetic campaign room by means of colored shades or to wipe out tuberculosis. Its democlamps, the color scheme of the room racy, which permits every person to must be considered. Lighting effects contribute his share to the fight, has helped to endear it to the public at should not be in pure colors. Tints large. Dr. Jacobs also spoke on the of rose or buff add something pleasing outlook for the control of tuberculosis to the complexion while red. orange saying that already through the or- or bright yelow do away with the ganized fight pgainst it, its death rate flesh tints of the fae. Has been M |