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Show THE CITIZEN perity, industry is needed, to hold the CITIZEN PEOPLE WANT GAS "A Thinking Paper for Thinking People' Published by THE GOODWINS PUBLISHING COMPANY 420 Ness Building, Salt Lake City, Utah. Entered as second-clas- s matter, June 21, 1919, at the Fostofflce at Salt Lake City, Utah, under the Act of March 8, 1879. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE: Including: postage In the United States, Canada and Mexico, 82.50 per year; 81.60 for six months. Subscriptions to all foreign countries, within the Postal Union, 84.50 per year. THE MASTER MIND PRESIDENT COOLIDGE will go down in executive genius. In a few words this is probably the best description that can be given of this great American. At no time during his political career has he ever lost sight of the peoples cause and, as president, his regime has brought great prosperity to the United States. In his message to the present Congress he has pointed out in plain language the safe course for this nation to pursue, a course, which if followed, will bring still greater prosperity to the people. Nowhere in his message can be found a fanatical idea, but invariably he points out a business course and avoids the pitfalls. He is by far greater today than ever and he could have been president for the asking. His stand is clearly to keep the government out of business and advocates legitimate private enterprises. As an executive, he has a super mind and during his administration has thereby avoided costly experiments by the government. He has kept in close touch with his cabinet and at all times appeared to be able to correctly diagnose the public pulse. Among the predominating features in his message he makes the following recommendations as a nucleus for Congress to consider: Advocacy of the Colorado river flood control, irrigation and water supply project, but recommendation that the electrical field be left to private enterprise. Recommendation that a federal farm board be created and that a revolving fund, supplied by the federal government, be used until agricultural organizations are able to handle marketing without Qbhis assistance. Declaration that the bill providing for fifteen new cruisers and an aircraft carrier should be passed, as needed increase in the navys strength for national defense. Favoring enforcement of the eighteenth, or prohibition, amendment, with state cooperation. Suggestion that a law be passed to promote the consolidation of railroads, so as to bring about better transportation facilities, with reduced cost to the public. Approving lease of Muscle Shoals for the production of nitrates and power, while opposing the building of another dam at public expense. Announcement that, instead of a deficit of which was expected last June, the government probably will have a surplus of at the end of the current fiscal year, owing to the combination of economy and good times. Warning that, during a period of great pros $94,-000,00- $37,-000,0- ground gained. Favoring continued restriction of immigration; and also conservation of oil and other natural resources on public land. Advocacy of flood control and river and harbor improvements, already authorized by congress. THE O 3 WITH THE time drawing close when the State Utilities Commission is expected any day to announce its decision in relation to the natural gas permit, whether for or against, has created much gossip and street rumors have it that no permit will be granted. One ibg coal dealer has been offering to wager $100 that the permit would not be granted, and it is also reported that certain influential people will see to it that no big business comes into this city. Whether there is any foundation to this gossip, we know not, but The Citizen has every faith in the members of the commission that they will ably protect the public and rule for justice and not be influenced by selfish interests. It can truthfully be said that 95 per cent of the people are for the gas and with such overwhelming opinion in favor of opening up a twenty million dollar industry in this state it is absurd to even think that anyone would dare to prohibit the spending of so much money in this state, and that upon a utility which is so essential for industrial advancement, as well as for the health of the people. However, this street gossip has come so strong that prominent business men of Salt Lake and Ogden are preparing to call mass meetings for the purpose of demanding their rights in this matter. We cannot understand why the Commercial club makes a drive every year to invite industries to come in and then have someone kpock the proposed industries out on the border lines of the state. Should this gas permit be turned down by the state, it means that the world is notified that we want no new business to come in here, and Utah will immediately commence sliding backward instead of progressing. When it is considered that over $30 in byproducts can be produced from every ton of coal, it seems a shame to bum it as a common fuel in its raw state, and the time will come when coal owners will deplore wasting so much money. The coal men are fighting the gas, claiming it will injure their business, yet the city commission has appointed fourteen inspectors to arrest all people who allow smoke to come from their home This places the people between the chimneys. devil and the deep blue sea. You cannot have cheap gas, nor must you bum coal that makes smoke. This petty larceny persecution of the people is beginning to tell and all are getting well tired of it. People do not elect municipal officials to be persecuted by them, but to intelligently and sanely administer the affairs of our government. Utah has been the laughing stock of the nation long enough. Lets get out of the rut by developing our untold resources and inviting capital to come in and give our people employment. Payrolls are what we need in this state and not advice. If a man asks for bread, would you give him a stone ? The people of Utah want natural gas to come in, and dont make any mistake about that. 0, 00 WHEN common bootleggers can get the lead editorials in the press, it is not to be wondered at so many try to get into the business. The business is not only profitable, but the notoriety secured through editorial publicity i worth a great deal to some people. TOBACCO IS POISON MANY COMMENTS are being made and heard because of the radio propaganda of a certain large cigarette concern of what an excellent product they have, the sweet enjoyment of a smoke, its healthfulness, its tendency, to keep the body in neat trim and keeping one from gaining weight, and what a boon it is to the modem woman who wishes to keep her figure perfect, an invigorating smoke, if you please. Since when did the cigarette become a panacea for the human body instead of the coffin nail that it is. It is true that some people have grown old who have been habitual smokers, but it is also true that people have died of old age that had the deadly cancer for many years. If a person wants to smoke, we grant him that privilege and he does so within his rights, but we do object to advertising that is misleading, and which will convert young people to smoking. Who will say that tobacco is not a poison? If you do not believe it, the test is very simple. Take anyone who has never smoked or chewed and let that person smoke or chew and note the deadly sickness it produces. In fact, there are but few substances in nature that are capable of destroying life so suddenly as tobacco. One or two drops of the oil have been administered to cats and dogs and invariably died within a few moments. Tobacco is the direct cause of many diseases of the digestive organs, lungs, nervous system, head, eyes and brain. Tobacco produces a tendency to paralysis, causes drowsiness, unnatural sleep and a number of other ailments vital in their nature. Smoking causes great difficulty in breathing. If you belong to a hiking club, you will find the heavy smokers trailing far behind and many of them never reach the intended destination. The violent palpitation of the heart cannot be overcome by actual exercise. The least exertion on the part of a heavy smoker immediately tells upon him and he gasps for breath. Some of the advertising of tobacco goes so far as to say that it is better for a woman or a girl to smoke a cigarette than to yield to the temptation of getting too fat by consuming sugared sweets. The sugar institute announces that the public has been cutting sugar out of its diet to a dangerous extent as a result of publicity that has been sent through all parts of the 'country, advising those who seek the boyish figure to avoid sugar and sweets. Sugar is essential for a persons health and well being, but the best that can be said for tobacco is that it is a curse to the one who contracts the habit. When women and children are encouraged in smoking through universal radio broadcasting, then we claim that there is something wrong with the system that allows such propaganda. KING GAINS STRENGTH KING GEORGE has put up a heroic fight for life, although at first it was thought his sickness was not serious. Pneumonia is a very uncertain disease and the sick are never out of danger until full recovery. Many times a turn for the better is just a stay for another relapse that may prove fatal. The English ruler is very popular with his people and they are all anxious and hopeful for his recovery. While not out of danger, his physicians believe he has passed the danger line and will now recover, although for several days past acthey were greatly worried over his low heart tion, which appeared stubbord and unwilling to function properly or respond to stimulants. THE OLD fashioned man who used to smile when he took a drink now confines it to coughing. |