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Show Utah County Administrations Accomplishes Much During Year of 1923 REACHES nil J PARTIAL OQUiDATION OF INDEBTEDNESS BIG ' ERA lpR0V0 ' OF MATURITY SAYS 0. ACHIEVEMENT K. HANSEN HAblsEN. By MxA.YOR O. K. on 1, 1923, Commencing January Substantial and worthwhile cities Utah county was placed on a budget are possessed of the same character1-istic- s system, and practically every departas substantial and worthwhile ment has been enabled to live with-- , people. Both have their days of inIn its budget, despite the fact that.it fancy and dependence; both have was necessary to practice economy their period's of youth which carry In every one of the various departwith them the hopes and ambitions of ments and retrench so far as it was a future; both have their era of mapermissable. It cannot be said that every unit turity where these hopes and ambiof the county program has been cartions are materialized. It is in this Circumried out satisfactorily. stage that both discover themselves. stances have been such that many inProvo has reached this point in her tegral units of the program have a as The program been retarded. development and is reflecting with to have be said may however, whole, pride over her dreams that are now been carried forward to as successbeing realized. She looks back and ful a consummation as could be exsees the swaddling clothes of infancy pected. She achievement carefully folded and laid aside. abilBy far the greatest looks forward with faith in her Jof the county administration during ity to measure up to the standard of the year of 1923 has been the liquiof $70,-00- 0 a real city. dation of back indebtedness To assume this attitude a city must on the county road account and HOPKINS some reasons for its hopes, and road CHARLES COMMISSIONER have state on the HANSEN O. MAYOR It. COMMISSIONER GEORGE BILLINGS nearly $100,000 counmust be supported by of its strength This account. improvement as Our hopes substantial be agencies. well regarded finances may ty in the , spirit of outstanding the splendid and originated achievement an AN our INDUSTRIES LOCAL were not who founders, REMARKABLE RECORD IS , one of the year. citys or training, of in nomadic complex redundance temperament a Facing administration but firm and steady in their determiFACTOR problems, the countyaccomplished IMPORTANT to build a permanent abode. the nation IN the BUILDING year SHOWN to followed it bas during saw the Star which heralded the birth of Jesus and East men of wise the The difficult to imagine these is not It to liquidation addition in following down fell not men wise These h&d accounts: only from been removed the Babe road stalwarts in manger. where the inn the seeing in vision the succesthe of indebtedness IN DEVELOPMENT the unto him of the development of the sive and treasures stages precious also their Hoad improvement-- 1 During roads OPERATIONS but presented the and worshiped opened Messiah, This vision has of founded. county miles city they year fifty had gifts. roads and we conas a us these left been legacy been graded; have oi the this until event, after not instituted was of Salt spirit festival Christmas In While the years the 1923, Ten of fustream dowrn spring early the before. look to tinue never been graded Possessing almost everything need- Yuletide so perfectly preserved began with the generous outpouring of gifts by these wise Lake City, so as to speak, came to turity and witness the coming events were roads gravelled, of county miles one of the great cities men. But of more worth to the world than this act of generosity was the reverential de- Provo, and the result was the use that will carry us on to our ultimate and an additional ten miles of new ed to make it vastly is it the 'intermountain of region, a Savior. No evidence of the divinity of the Christ of Provo manufactured brick being desiny. roads were opened up. dollars hardly remarkable that building op- votion of these sages for the gift to them of Legitimate and even necessarysus-as Culverts Six thousand of the spirit born in these devotions. The cord which used for the construction of the iS more convincing than the immortality are these hopes they must be were spent for new culverts and erations in Provo during the present down the eternity of the and of touched was the in Lake to binds Salt infinite finite the gratitude station by the and finger tained ones, railway exold particular by material resources out of maintaining year have exceeded the fondest which the projected structure may Peace on earth, good will to man. attention was paid to assure the per- pectations and established a new rec- ages has been wafted the heavenly strains City. Some of these resources built. manency of those Installed. Ten new ord. Let the world at this fitting season give heed to the injunction of the angels. ofLet thosefol-in This is one of the few times that be were discernible to our predeearly Situated almost in the heart of the positions of power follow the star of justice to the dependent. Let those possessed Bridge Improvements plenty the capital city has so favored the cessors. The temper of the climate counUtah on the were built folUtah fertile and beautiful valley, low the star of altruism to the abode of the needy. Let the nations with a vision of futurity bridges Garden City, and it gave promise could be felt, the beauty of the moun- the year. New with adequate railroad facilities, unty road system during follow who star those the Let in who darkness. to those on twelve enjoy liberty of star bridges. of the day Ahen Provo should become tains, hills, and valleys loorned begrope hope excelled industrial, education, clima- low the tops were put and tic boards to of star the the follow educated benighted enlightenment running to Of Let the the one timber, freedom the recreational of the most important industrial fore them; the sparkling dstreams and and Heavy oppressed. advantages, the them to to beautiful lakes invit carry decto the cities in the state. trusses being ample Is realms of the ignorant. Let those blessed with h ealth and happiness follow the star of cheer an-- -j growth of Provo during the past the with thirst their rippling increasing which quench been has traffic, but ades slow, anew will extremely heavy resolve that he grasp The prospect is that 1923 will waters; the nectar of the wild flowSuffering apd sorrowful. Let each reflect upon hi s dependence and iniiQ Jly incoming by produced impetus, ideal to an of all service, following close as the most prosperous year in ers satisfied their appetites for of the teachings of Christ and dedicate his State Hard Surface Road of The dustries, naturally attracted atten- the significance the in this way may history so far as development of lo- sweets; but mother eartlwmust be his bestow 2 3 saw the completion Only and to there offerings. 19 of its his star those to the besides place choosing tion other resting features year from Span- concerned entirely with industries, We we hope to elim- cal industries is concerned. Utah tested to see what secrets ji producmore life abundant the and state hard surface road, th more may life the rough for only abundant, hope ear a after and tion she held hidden in her bosom. reto was so ish Fork and the impetus Payton, gained and discord, and establish on earth the reign of the Prince of Peace. is the very heart of the un- He rchallenge was accepted and to county of strenuous effort on the part of flected in a large measure on local inate selfishness May we commend to all these sentiments ann extend the seasons greetings with a prayer for developed resources of the state, and the temptings of the husbandman she Utah county officials, the contract residents. a state for as the state prospers so shall Provo released the most wonderful variety awarded hiealth been and happiness during the New Year. has finally is the name The Garden and Utah county prosper, and the of grains, fruit and vegetables. These from Payson to- given to Provo inCity O. K. HANSEN. a is hard surface roadwhich and it Utah, is of the day is more copcerted products expectneed it have been scientifically Juab county line, of substantial gardens, beautiful city on the part of residents in or- improved until today they ard num1924. action ed will be completed during and churches attractive homes, cent der to bring forth the advantages of bered among the worlds best givings. The government will pay 74 per artistic bal- schools, wide streets, and the Utah county cost and this locality to prospective entrants of the The towering mountains on either pubPc buildings; and Provo, during into the industrial) life of the city side of us willingly gave up of their ance. The completion of this section the past two years, has enjoyed a and county. of the highway system will give Utah growth of population and has made abundance of precious metals, coal the from road surface Heretofore the development of Pro- and iron, and the demand elsewhere a hard utilitowards county the a strides : all wonderful To send of the Utah We, commissioners, wishing greetings, people County your county the north, zation of every advantage possessed. has largely been dependent upon for these valuable treasure induced Salt Lake county line on most prosperous and happy New Year. During the twelve months that have vo a and Christmas unexcelled agricultural factors, industrial geniuses to build railroads the of mjerry to the Juab county line on the south, stress cannot The by any city and connecting with another hard imagination at present be called an passed our labors and service with you have been most pleasant; our desire has ever been for the reinforced by superior educational to our center until today Provo has surface road to Nephl. transcontinental traveling and shipthat remains for advancement of the interests of the people of this, the most beautiful and healthful commonwealths opportunities. There foris, a however, re- industrial center progres- ping accommodations unexcelled by Provo Canyon Provo canyon adsev- within our fair state. another prerequisite the will We will future. com the do to our and past year best deserve the During support good your during sive community, and that is indus- any other city of the west. ceives the attention of the county an eral Important industries have, how year. ing tries. The great constructive period we ministration, and improvements ofThe ever, located either within the city JAMES T. GARDNER, Industries like constructive adver- are now passing through created extensive nature are planned. com limits of Provo or in close proximity. FRED MATLEY, necessary surveys having been tising more nearly present a true such a demand for our iron that caphas tbeen A remarkable record the for designating and maped A. O. SMOOT, perspective of a city, impersonates italists saw the economic advantages pleted year in as federal shown during the present of tne Provo canyon road means the character of civic leaders, gives of extracting the free iron from its two weeks With operations. that building County Commissioners. to ideals, and blazes progr- ore at the source of supply, and this aid project No .65, which of to expression Inspecgo Building yet reports than any one factor in a decision has resulted in the erection ess-paths the government will furnish to74 per tor A. A. Loveless show that total carry building permits issued number 238 cent of the funds necessary of the first unit of blast furnaces near community. There are fortunately a few enter- our city. We feel this is bu the bethrough the proposed project. Spanish as compared with 129 for the twelve Spanish Fory Canyon months of 1922. prising industries in Provo City that ginning of a great industrial developFork canyon likewise received a just merit passing attention in any review ment, which is being augmented by to The total valuation, according amount of attention during the year, Mr. Loveless, for the first eleven of the citys history of progress other manufacturng plants already in and through united effort a perma- months of 1923 is approximately ; the consideration of every course of construction. This moveand justly nent road has been surveyed, acceptment Is destined to fill a long-fe- lt citizen. several an of as increase few want in our progression, viz, additionable to the bureau of public roads and hundred thousands of dollars over Through the medium of the this 19 22 industries of the al pay-rolto those already estabit is expected thatroadsometime desig- BUILDING OPERATIONS By Ed. S. HINCKLEY, the Garden City has recieved lished. While we depended mostly coming year this aid will be which city, project, nated as a federal 6f increase by the Ring out the old, ring in the new, diverse lines are far more worth-whil- e publicity than on the products of the soil for our The answered. de1924. Other being April lst, means that at the proper time, the end of percentage plants and much of 100 is will believed, there were naturally lean the year generally benearly across snow. bells the Ring happy of the Panama pendent upon the products of the this publicity has been instrumental money, the Again necessary funds will be forthcoming opening of and months in cent probissued, ready cash. These new Inpermits The year is going, let him go; in per new to commerce canal new and we from the federal government asThe the of to the world in in are steel capital feel, will not only stimudustries, attracting regard plant already here making ably the same per cent Ring out the false, ring in the true. has revolutionized instances. to our the residents late city. previously mentioned road possibilities, but valuations. west. in traffic agricultural the splendid progress. to Soldier reconstruction of the the distribution of the will furnish additional sources of note that at to is Through It of The 1922 Vith interesting across the the haul railroad the Other long concerns expiration manufacturing Summit Is part of this program. The certain periods of the year, Provo for commodities produced here, much revenue. of great future accomplishments continent is now transferred to wa- have already hope made buildImprovements at Infirmary in been done to awaken interest in preliminary second has time Certain advantages, other than the first jranked of the possibilities here and the undeveloped resources of Utah pay-rollfilled the very soul of our community. ter. surveys needs, besides giving the infirmary in must exist in a commuUtah, replacing ing operations These changes in conditions have are looking forward to the early date county, and was Improved during the year, and Ogden in that respect. In October, Provo had laid her1 foundations deep contin- nity if a substantial and balanced only through sufficient is made at the present time there care of all the valuation of permits granted here and strong in the fundamentals of tain it possible that our intermoun- when manufacturing on a large scale uation of this medium of expression citizenry is developed. In addition natural resources may be devel- in this district shall have passed the can further growth be expected. water pressure to take to the unexcelled was $51,950 as compared with $47,-10- 0 material, progress and intellectual ,climate and manufacturing plants estab- experimental stage. Then new inoped Machine and The Provo needs, besides giving the informary Providence has blessed us with, that Foundry for Ogden. had on a lished has scale. it accomplishments. come will fire lolarge dustries like and protection the first and our water company, one of the largest of the Certain earlv months of the year the purity of heat.Our city had long been known as The Columbia Steel corporation Utah county will become magic, since being constructed. The overthe indus- cal industries, naturally is expected j which is attestedsupply, "the almost exceeded any similar month in the Garden also by of Basin the City great been thoroughly grasped the situation and as a result trial center of the intermountain dis- to profit greatlv in futurp years ligible amount of sickness in neg ing plant hasshould the historv of the city for permits is- and the cultural our our intercenter of in we now have under construction the trict. good continue hauled and establishment of a pig midst, we are justly proud of our the in March, 1923, the valu- mountain and through sued, without first unit of their plant; coke ovens empire. In the meantime we have been condition for several years school system with adequate buildation of permits granted was estiWith the birth of 19 2 3 hope was of 500 tons daily capacity and a blast busy w'atching and working on every ironTheplant in Utah. extra expense to the county. After a mated at $160,000. of this institution is ings and efficient teachers to care for history of all in minds the furnace of progres500 kindled Farmtons capacity of pig angle of the numerous problems that another instance of when Salt Lake our three thousand children. County Infirmary The increase in building operations sive people for the rapid and sound iron. For was it are attached to the reclamation of Citv came to Provo, for the,founder those who are interested in thorough investigation, and of the the marked city, expansion ofour and of In higher the county the of county work Proof city development the program lands adjacent to the Utah lake. Dur- of the Provo Foundry and Machine education we offer the advantages of deemed advisable by of more. than 1400 acres have heen add- through the development of basic in- - vo Chamber of Commerce the cenwe have held more than company first established his busi- a very progressive the ficials to discontinue the operationand ing new have additions 1923. The ed in university with a founded on fundamental tral idea for 1923 was to get the steel a score year farm, dqstries . on this subject ness in Salt Lake Citv in the 70s, liberal curriculum and of the Utah countv-infirmar000 meetings of an $120 valuation a strong facasp.ssed coal of and human progress, supplies plant located in this valley. At the and have held almost daily confer- and his son has carried on his pro- ulty. Our church in the future all necessary increase of permits and products the With are sufadvantages secured close be of iron. 1922 will had takbeen options ences. There are some who feel that gressing ideas in thei conduct of the ficiently varied to for the institution of citv limits, came extension the the religsatisfy of en on the advancement proneeded Wifhout of doubt, necessary land and water, etc , the temporary slump in farming is local foundry. purchase ious notions of most everybody. A through the local announcement of the Provo - and, a the It be deterin nations oivillZation may to raise campaign planned agriculturists ATr Piernont was a moving spirit number of ducts from permanent and therefore more land literary and social organiwill hoard of Commissioners on Novem mined by the per capita consumpton the money with which to purchase is of no valife. The great need is in the formation of the is estimated that this change a citv planning commisare at the convenience of zations her 29, that 0. In of the coal and iron. site. $200 writh the plan, readjustment. While millions starve keeping save the county approximately which made b'e compnnv, not those less than of to particinate in such inclined Holding to sion composed The Long had he progressive people of January 3, 1923, the plant site cam- farming is not overdone. Poor and Indigent Fund it noesible for the securing of the activities. An efficient nine members had Utah more than nor five Chamber of to time was in the doubled forward looked launched and vigorouslv above account has nearlyeach person been created Naturally there are all classes in a Columbia Steel company plant in Commerce with organizations of RoThis hodv. with the when our great beds of coal and iron paign To ofthe credit of prosecuted. the the last year, although to community. Those of vision; those Utah countv. and he is emphatic in tary, Kiwanis, American Legion, Naa exception of two members, one a citv wQUjld be called into use to aid the ficers of the Chamber of Commerce who dip into the future far as human his beief of the glowing future for tional Guard, Bov and Girl Scouts, citv receiving aid is required forth sign and other the the commissioner upo industrial march of human progress. and the good citizens of Provo let it eye can who see the visions of Provo and Utafi crninjv through the lodges, etc., are setting from th questionnaire annointed he will to aid engineer, functioning to the Due to lack of population in the be said that what was said to be the worldsee; all the wonders that incoming of the steel corporation and what basis'? they are entitled benefit of the personnel and the ad- of Provo electors of the to .qualified means States western and United was the prohibiimpossible countv. By will be. Naturally thev are optimisThe Provo Foundry and Machine vantage of the city. from Utah, this tive! The reason for the creationTC.ofTTsr-senot The willing workers of accomplished. has our organiza- tic, hopeful freight rates capital could of enthusiastic compahv for vears has produced a full and O above questionnaire a close check At this time it is ATavor hv was hodv mangiven venture in lines of tion raised more than $75,000.00 and anticipation. and Then there are those wd variety of casting's, machinery pleasing to note a very particularly been possible on each case, felt be induced to commission citv the that m e substantial on within a scale of that the been land large portion necessary for who are sure great things cannot be land integral narts. which have been and healthful in ufacturing unworthy applicants have that the people would feel freer of our development our the construction of the of first unit territory. A cannot be done. hv steel vears of uao to the acme citv as a whole. We have reason great proved plant voicin'5- their view in resrard to the to been was west of Lake has the the worth ColThe to over turned Utah the of plant of Level end denendahilittr developed here, a great reclamation of believe our ponulation is nearing the and improvement of the called to the attention of the people umbia unbuilding Steel the year Utfh corporation. cannot be during here officials consummated Another of firm which 15.000-marcountv . evpryt Proand during the current The company commenced work project and much citv from the standpoints of zoninga in eastern states and the last two because they have not been done here vo citizen mav well feel TWond is the year the people spent considerable t me and through have asked for imadorning, a tremendous in locating witnessed exthe have decades to inter year and have made early before. Provo Prick and TU and provements in all narts of he effort in an attemptservice commission on rd n of r planning cellent There been progress. have population, city, growth particularly wouTd are who also thoe There this firm nlco has tr 'Utah resulting in a verv noticeable increase federal reclamation o appears to he no ouestiop the Pacific coast. A populous em- upwards of 300 men regularly emqbere of height be if control its are that great things nrodnets wa disappointed really to assuming and in the amount of our paving, curb but what the citv commission pire is building in the west and its ployed and it now appears that the watex in Utah lake, and it now ap in will be demands for to for this 8, tuf-manufacturing plants plant ready page section) (Continued to page R, operation byi (Continued aetion) (Continued to page 8, this section) section) (Conldnuedon page 4. this section) (Continued to page 8. this Christmas Greetings From Provos Mayor an J Greetings From the Utah County Commissioners j CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IS OPTIMISTIC OVER MANIFEST DESTINY OF COMMUNITY $1,-000,0- long-establish- ls ed s, all-ye- ar L j - . v I , i 1 t i Provo-Spring-vil- le I n. - cu-lit- v k, m-ove-d -- |