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Show THE PROVO POST WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1922 City Commission Reports Municipal Activities Springville Canyon in 1872 MONEY NOT OBJECT WHEN EDUCATION I IS IN BALANCE urge that this matter be attended to. CITY AND COUNTY BUILDING TO BE FINISHED. As to 1923 we will have plenty to By SUPT. H. A. DIXON do if we only partially carry out our The ability to respond to the expecpresent program. Perhaps the out- tations of others., is the heart of edustanding thing to be accomplished will be the finishing of the City and cation. Most children do what is excounty building. The necessity for pected of them. No child will be sucdoing this is most urgent, as the old cessful in his school unless the parbuilding is actually falling down and ent and the teacher stand for the INSTALLED. it is little short of criminal to ask Commissioner depart- people to perform exacting work same principles unless they both exBillings ment comprises the water system, under the conditions that obtain pect the same thing. If the support sewers, parks and cemetery. Con- here. Besides this the valuable by the parents to the teachers structive work has been in operation records are very much in jeopardy in given be measured by the effectiveness ca.i practically during the entire season. case of fire. We are pleased to state Parent-Teachof our The engineer reports for this depart- that the final contract organization, I for completment the completion of 14,450 linear ing the building was recently award- am quite sure that there is no betfeet of sewer or thirty-fiv- e blocks. ed work will be resumed as soon ter support in the whole state. If This work was very difficult of con-- ! aa and weather conditions will permit. the support of the community can be struction, but we were fortunate1 in We expect to encounter some finan- measured by the attendance of its having some very dependable con- cial difficulties as this work pro- children, then there is no better suptractors who remained at the task gresses, but we have faith in the peo- port than we have in Provo, since until it was well finished. in the whole to have the work com- there are only forty-si- x ples desire-The with concrete of pleted, and are willing to make city who belong in the regular school, the gravity water main in the canyon sacrifices in other ways to accomplish that are not enrolled. If the suphas been continued to a point near this. port given to the schools by the comAbout 32,000 feet of completion. We have considerable work yet to munity can be judged by its action this has been done this year. This do to get our parks in an acceptable upon requests of the board of educaprocedure was found necessary to conditions, this work will be con- tion, Provo gives its schools the best protect the wood stave pipe which is tinued in the spring where it was in the world because the people have Provos ex- necessary to discontinue this fall. never turned the board down on any rapidly disintegrating. would indicate that the Next year will see the canyon water proposition that it has submitted perience only seriveable water pipe is the iron mains taken care of so far as rein- no matter what the cost. They do as wood will not endure in our soil. forcing with concrete is concerned. even better than that. Over 800 parIt was found necessary during iments visited the high school on parfor special Enough petitions high water time to protect the water provements! such as street paving, ents day and of their own accord inmains from river overflows and curb and and parkings are be- sisted that their taxes be raised washouts which entailed considerable fore the gutter cemmission now to cover (something that we hope is not neceswork. This work was all done under more than a year of construction. sary to be done) in order that the the direction of Rod Snow, superin- RECTIFICATION new auditorium might be completed. PLANS MEET tendent of water works. His depart- WITH GENERAL APPROVAL. Such is the spirit of the people of ment also made 125 new water servIt has been gratifying to the city Provo when matters of education are ice connections and a like number of officers to have our plan for city in the balance. sewer connections. beautification so received was by the citizens. Itfavorably Considerable improvement means the beginSeems Reasonable. made at the swimming pool. More ning of a program that if followed We do not in the least object to a conveniences were provided in the up will make Provo one of the most form of dressing rooms, etc. Mem beautiful cities in the entire coun- row in an adjoining apartment. But (By courtesy Deseret News) orial park on East Center was level try. We find it the part of wisdom if we are kept awake by it we think DRAWN BY THOMAS MORAN ed. The automatic water system wras however, to plan for the future, as it only fair and equitable that we a was and of Utah That looked installed, we no doubt will percentage a very should be permitted thoroughly to unquite county upon as a locality of scenic the trees and shrubs were planted. substantial increaseexperience in our popula- derstand and enjoy It. Philadelphia wonders long before Timpanogos became famous, is indicated by The walks were laid out and the tion within, a short time. In fact Public Ledger. the fact that way back in 1872 Thomas Moran, the great Ameriground prepared for spring planting. the growth lids already commenced. Eight blocks of center parking were Our building inspector, Mr. Loveless, community who knowingly would can landscape artist, came to Utah on a sketching expedition. prepared and planted on East Center reports permits issued for more than work to retard the growth and beau-- 1 While here he sketched. Springville canyon, as he called it, and and Fifth West streets, and four one hundred and thirty new homes ty of our city to the extent of per- - had his sketch printed in the Aldine, the national art magablocks of side parking were finished in 1922. sonally being responsible for it. We zine, a copy of which is now owned by Professor E. H. East-mon- d. on University avenue, with the balThese additional homes require are not considering these little ance of the street made ready for water In that magazine Mr. Moran made the statement that and sewer accomodations bursts of opposition seriously, as we inseeding. which the city must provide. We think we know the hearts of the vast Springville canyon was one of the most rugged and picturesque CEMETERY IMPROVED. to conserve tend our resources canyons in the Rocky mountains. majority of our people. . At the cemetery 4000 feet of main wherever possible that we alSo much has been said might others of Through the courtesy of the Deseret News, The Post has driveways, were excavated to a ways have a reserve. For this reason the big things coming ourby way, that secured a cut of Mr. Morans drawing. Those who have done much of twelve and filled depth we are insisting inches, on automatic we refrain from saying more. We with gravel. A drain six feet deep sprinklers for on the mountain east of Springville will, no doubt, immeconclimbing are trying, though, to be in a posithe parking under and 400 feet long was laid. The struction and contemplation. to This tion handle any condition or con- diately recognize the place by the picture printed here. and cement system is but little more expensive to ditions that cemetery was The printing of; this picture over half a century ago, is an may arise. May we now markers placed at corners of lots. the property owner than the hose, take this of all opportunity thanking indication The sexton reports that due to the and consumes only a fraction of the who have in that Utahns were slow in awaking to the importance any way contributed to of their of condition soil in the mountain scenery. Easterners even at that time impoverished to water same success grand service. the of this years city activigive the t i., aiirivull to Keep the H' many were of this fact, we ties. the beauties of these mountains while inhabitants rough ignorance discussing grass growing. This could be rem-e- take it, more than for any other moWe feel we have a wonderful citiz- of these valleys were d h' f. rtalizirg, which going about their daily labor admiring their a few of our prosperous and well enry, and we - ask responsia continued scenery but about it. When our people actually do little the porperty tive, bility of course ro.-it- on do citizens have busied themselves united effort in ourfor to saying onward progres- wake and begin to tell the world of our own ownoi h. i'raii Kmers t s can bo made. n trying to defeat this phase of the sive program. mountains and however, with the sexton to do this j commissioners program. We eannot their Utah will become more than ever a sort of Mecca CITY COMMISSION, charms, work at a nominal cost. We would conceive of any one living for the' tourist. By O. K. HANSEN. Mayor. (Continued From Page 1.) the attorney, works out for publication, the notices and ordinances. Mr. Doming reports that his office has supervised the construction of about 80 blocks of four-fosidewalk with waterway, driveways, etc., and twenty-nine blocks of curb and gutter, also with waterways and driveways. NEW SEWER SYSTEM The Japanese anticipate the delights of the New Year with all the joy that many occidentals experience in looking forward to Christmas. The. ot prorejoicing is more universal and famfound, however, because every ily apprs to participate, and the for ten. festivity is not tofor a day, but birththe are celebrate not They For day of one, but of everyone. birthNew Years is, the universal day of all Japanese. Along about Christmas time the whole appearance of a Japanese town or city begins to change. Men are busy from morn till night carrying evergreens into the streets andof setthe ting them up before' the doors citizens. Along with the evergreens are set up short shafts of bamboo. Besides this all classes try to have a or piece of straw rope over the door or a gateway, with a persimmon lobster in the center. The straw rope symbolizes religion; the fruit, earths blessings; and the lobster the New j . - er ; , . ' live Years good wish that you may loba till your backi is bent up like old age. At night the entire city is a blaze of lantern color; for before every house are suspended lanterns bearing strange devices, impressing and charming the crowds that throng the thoroughfares. The fronts of the shops are in gala attire until midnight, while everyone is doing year-en- d shopping. For an of exchange presents is universal at this season. The schools, close December 24 and do not open again until January 10. But all this is not to commerorate Christmas. . It has been the yearly occurence since long before Christs name was known among the Japanese. However, now, while most emphasis is laid on the New Year during the first ten days of which no one expects to do any work of importance, Christianity has now assumed so interesting an Influence in Japan that Christimas is to some extent openly recognized by the leading shops in the cities. One notices figures and; pictures of Santa ClaUs in a window here and there. The Christian churches carry out appropriate Christmas programs and have Santa visit the children. The Christians and even some of no religion follow the occidental custom of filling the Christmas stocking, and net stockings already full are; seen on sale in many ships. On a whole it is surprising to an outsider, how deeply Christmas seems to be working its way into the national customs of Japan. What one most misses, however, is the presence of any special effort after charity and care for the that is so conspicuous a featurepoor, in occidental Countries. The universal sters 'with ; : - ! - j, ; lc-- di s ... The Christinas Season In Japan i exchange of presents at New Years represents to some extent the spirit of good will though not to the limit of including the poor and outcast. Christmas in Japan is observed more in form than in spirit, although the latter is sure to come. Outdoor A ssocia tion Plans School Exhibit Jn In order to foster in the minds of the young people of this county a love for home scenery, the board of directors of the Utah County Outdoor association is'arranging to place in the various Utah county schools an exhibit of Utah county scenery. It is expected that thirty or forty pictures will be farmed and sent out to the various schools. This exhibit will' be a sort of a moving one, going from one school to another throughput the school year. When President Frank S. Harris, of the association . was interviewed about the activity of the association he expressed his enthusiasm for the I believe, work. ht said, that if scenes of our own mountains are kept constantly before our own children that we shall awaken in them an appreciation of the opportunities for trips near home, and that they will find trips to our own canyons and the scenes of our own canyons as interesting as those of any part of the world. There are those who have traveled afar who have come back convinced that a resident of Utah county need not journey to the worlds end in order to see mountain scenery; he will undoubtedly find scenery right here at home that will be the equal of any found anywhere. I am a firm believer in the See America first, and slogan: . start with Utah county. The pictures that will go to make up the exhibit will be ready for distribution early in the coming year. They will show scenes of the various canyons, the mountains, the lakes, and corners of Utah county. In connection with this movement Alexander Hedquist is offering three prizes, one of $5.00, $3.00, and $2.00, for the best picture of Timpanogos scenes around the mountain. These prizes will be permanent and will be given annually. Only amateurs are eligible. Original Us of Word Dope. The wotd "dope as applied to drugs comes from the Dutch "doop, which In English originally meant a thick liquid or semi-liquiIt was first applied as a term for the treaclelike preparation of the opium smoker! d. j cr King H lawama j You Will Find It Pays to Call Them By Name King coal "Panther coal Black Hawk coal Hiawatha coal These are Truly Extraordinary Coals, at No Greater Cost than the Ordinary Brands At Least One ot these Superior Coals can Be Obteinedhom the Following Leading Merchants AMERICAN FORK: American Fork Chipman Merc. Co Co-o- p. Tel. No. 121 Tel. No, 15 GOSHEN: , Tel. No. 15 Peoples Mr. R. J. Whipple Tel. No. 10 PLEASANT GROVE: A. K. Thornton & Sons Tel. No. 3 . .. Smoot & Spafford Tel. No 17 Utah Timber & Coal Co. Tel No 232 ' SANTAQUIN: Santaquin Lumber Co. Tel No ' 24 I? SPANISH FORK: I Okelberry & Sons LEHI: PROVO: Co-o- p. UNITED STATES FUEL CO. gg Farmers Co-o- p. Tel No. 75-- Q W SPRINGVILLE: H. T. Reynolds & Co: Tel. No. 12 C Co.-& S. SprmgviHe Tel. No. 28 G. S. Wood Merc. Co. -- Tel. No. 110 Utah Coals Sales Agency |