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Show : Vt i f V THE UINTAH BASIN FABHEB Loan Association Is Aiding Farmers The Uintah Basin Farm Loan association which secures loans through the Federal Land Bank, is proving of benefit to some farmers who have been able to secure loans on their ranches. During the past year five additional loans ha ye been made, making a total of sixty-nin- e since its organization. The number of loans pr,ii off was six, leaving sixty-thre- e ecill in force. The requirements for securing a loan in the Uintah Basin at present are rigid and the amount loaned is $20 an acre on improved ranches. ' The organization owes no bills and is sufficiently financed, to carry cm its work and pay all expenses under ordinary circumstances until loan applications mature and dividends are secured from the Federal Land bank. Following are the officers: PresF. ident, Lee Felter; W. J. Meyer; secretary and treasur-fe- r, vice-preside- nt, T. R. Cope. Mrs. T. R. Cope and Bishop Burgener comprise the board of directors. They reside at Midview, near Myton. . 4- - UVTON 444 4444-- 4 4 farmer George Elliott, service among the Indians on this part of the reservation, is making an ef- Legion home. The sheepmen who are grazing their sheep in th.e Ninemile country south of Myton, because of a shortage of feed, are feeding corn quite heavily and some' are feeding hay. It is estimated that in that part of the country about 3500 head of sheep are now grazing and several of the owners are members of the Antelope Sheep Shearing as- -' sociation and shear at the plant of that organization- 8 miles south of Myton. Irish potato growers are buying more certified seed each year. Certified seed Is safe for It has been found to be fairly free from disease, does not contain varietal mixtures, and has shown high yielding ability. In some cases, uncertified seed is just as good as certified but more often It is not. fort to interest them in agriculture by organizing farm chapters. Monday, February 25th, a chapter known as No. 2 was started at Antelope. Mr. Elliott also plans to organize one at East Myton; West B. L. Dart, state representative Myton and Arcadia. Those who from Myton for Duchesne county, have become members pledge them- was called home recently because selves to raise 10 acres of alfalfa; of the illness of his mother. Mr. 10 acres of alfalfa seed, 5 acres of Dart the day he left Salt Lake wheat, 5 acres of oats, and one-ha- lf in the legislature, introduced acre of potatoes besides a garden. aCity bill which, if passed, banking This is the minimum. H. M. Tid- would allow stronger banks to orwell furnishes the seed whenever in places where it branches ganize any member needs same and holds is needed throughout the state. This for move would prove very beneficial the organization responsible it. It is hoped that this effort will to several towns in different parts prove 'helpful to the Indians and of Utah. Mr. Dart returned to Salt result in stimulating to greater ac- Lake City Monday and will sponsor tivity along farming lines. the bill in the lower house. Sands Post of the The Wm. American Legion of Myton, under the supervision of Ralph Walker, If manure is handled out and spread commander, has made arrangements daily during the winter months it to purchase the William Frances saves double work in the spring. property located near the library The current floods of seed cataThe post is building in Myton. planning to remodel the ball ding logues are proof enough that Jiope which will be used as an American springs eternal in the. human breast - adBurroughs non-li- nt ding machine paper. Hard, smooth surface. Insures a dear impression. FOR SAT.TC ROOSEVELT STANDARD. 18-- tf If you nave something to sell and ar in a big hurry to sell It, let the classified advertising department of THE ROOSEVELT STANDARD prove its ability as a speedy The and efficient sales medium. cost i3 small. 'iiiiHiHiiii!i;Rii!ni!ii!iiii!uUiiiiriiiiHiiinei!iii!iiiiiiuiniiniiiiinni!iiiinmin:i!!inu!iiinii TINGLEY SONS & BUYERS OF Seed, Wool, Honey, Pelts and all lawfully caught furs. , UTAH MYTON, P. O. Box 54. estiv Roosevelt Amusement Hall Marc Friday, 4 FREE PROGRAM p-.- r Selections, Speakers From U. A. C., Special Musical Numbers, Demonstrations Starting 1:30 P.M. With Continuous Entertainment :t GRAND BALL APRON-OVERA-LL 1 EVENING TICKETS $1.00 FREE CIDER AND DOUGHNUTS SERVED Meet All Your Friends. They Will Be There Ev ery Town In The Basin Is In On This ; : J |