Show A ava wi w af rf r i ri A ill M N wu i j A a e 4 i N almi n W A class of ewes shown at one of the A nual shown at barov county Is noted for its rambouillet Itam bouillet sheep Q BY P A CLARK about twenty seven years ago the tint first registered rambouillet sheep to come into iron county were brought into parowan carowan Pa rowan Sheep men almost at once lazed in this breca the qualities that were needed to adapt their flocks to range and climatic conditions of this section aee tion from that I 1 time e to tl ald present with a few axce p ons pure bred ram IS sires have ave been used on the th flocks owned by the parowan carowan sheep men the splendid results obtained here son aum attracted the at attention fention of sheep men in nearby and they too adopted the the result is that the flocks of range sheep of iron county now shear an average of ten and a quarter pounds per head 13 against an average of less less than seven per head be fore the introduction of the rambouillet many of the breeders bleeders bre eders in parowan carowan have specialized in production of flock headers and foundation stock they spared no expense in securing the best of individuals with strong the proper condition of the air will be e more lore sure as more acreage go goes in n as evaporation becomes greater as irrigation im gation expands over larger areas MAL employ scientific methods stick to it t and one is justified in looking up on the escalante valley and a alfalfa 1 f a 1 s seed production therein aa of offer f e r ir 1 if better opportunity and return than could be looked for from other crops raised in any state in the union in vestment nork mark and attention required taken into consideration iron beaver deaver ud millard counties utah are predicted as the location from which most of the seed of the nation mil come within the immediate future with quality second to none climatic conditions in escalante I 1 valley embody four distinct seasons the summers are not excessively warm as might be supposed being feet above sea level with july and august rain results in moderation of temperature about one hundred and thirty proving growing in tha season gives one acif idea of the not overlong over long summer the quick maturity of crops in this valley is explained b y the fact that our sunshine con t ains more violet rays than elsewhere in the united states ira jones internationally ter known scientist is re for this explanation of our quick groaning grow ing crops summer si amer nights always call for a blanket for comfort the fall is typical indian summet and the semi summer das usually extend far into october and november the winters are sot at excessively cold juit just peppy ri Jt though hough the valley ii s visited with tome some severe enow snow storms ard zero veather tha snow sno and cold son disappear dicapr ear however ho weier before our wonderful sunshine A january thaw may always be looked for which usually enables several weeks february to be done in january and the climate all in all Is healthful and pleasant people on the shady liae of life invariably receive ben fit from this climate clini ate ard there is no depressing humidity but on the contrary one gets up in the morning fully pepped up for the days work ark life is worth while here and the escalante valley is a good place to grow up with the country to one may find his recreation and rest among the benle wonders wand erg of southern south utah near at hand I 1 he it may I 1 i well line lines of breedin bu them to place at the heads of their f nocks during the eara ears that tit were det developing eloping their breeding they visited the best flocks in amen ca and selected stud runs rims for they paid extremely high prices many of the highest priced ram rams cu at the national raica rales aare ere purchased pur chuel by our bre breeder eiers these cam atre baught to ira iron county v whre re they ei mated tur cur largest and best er ees e carefully selected for quality d density nalty AM a length of fleece the offspring off spring of these and the results from this careful and painstaking breiding breeding va was a wonder ful sheep reu cd in our ideal climate fed upon the nutritious bone producing forage and upon our mountain ranges at an a ti tude of from seven to ten thousand feet above rea sea level the remit wu a new and bigger rambouillet sheep a marel man el eun eien to the old producers of the breed it was natural that the fame of these bigger and better should spread and ever spread to wider and more distant cones zones this it did dk and today iron county are CO ing vell ell and favorably known in i practically tl cally every sheep producing section of the united states as well as in several foreign nations our breeders are now belling cel ling u well as buying many of the highest priced rams and sheep sold at oar our state and national sales 4 6 S k 4 A group of good ones produced on ou a parowan carowan spin into the mountains and get upon a trout stream within a few hours from the Esc escalante valley A lasting appeal 13 al always made to the newcomer new comer through the natural beauties of this part of the state where camping hunting fishing and all vs va attractions arc are easily access alie from the valley good roads are prevalent in iron county and escalante valley the union pacific railroad gives ei acry cry encouragement coura gement to the agriculturist in rates and general service they confidently fi expect much of the product produce gobig over their road from state states north and aas caslo lo 10 los angeles market to soon be cin consigned signed from the escalante valley potatoes now irois from idaho can be raised in this valley transportation which makes communities is Lm unsurpassed surpassed from tie tle escalante valley to the markets of the world ahe great southwest has made as much progress in five years ears as the middle test has madin f fifty if t 7 T thi his means a movement to the back conn couil try hero where good land can iet et be baa bid cheap where the dirt farmer has a c nce because of real heap and that will yet respond to work and application where the investor has a cornce to make a good margin on oil his investment in estment because bemuse of rock bottom prices on agricultural land that will surely enhance due to the law la of supply and demand in urging now comers into our country wo wish to have investor investors and bettl setters ro talk to tur cur agricultural experts so com at hand at t the brunch arioul Ari cul ural college it t cedar city we invite them to con suit sult thu leading men in our banu banks and business institutions all advantages are to be had by the escalante valley farmer tamer let bie him jump into the U old jit and in an 1101 no he finds culture music theatre en ell education all sill to be b 11 in ad in larger towns the chambers of commerce wih will show one hospitality they have to committees who will give their best judi judgment relative to land values and vater conditions thir th ir aun ala Is to 18 of bervice and protection to the belr comer corner they wart him to make inake gow good ard will help it if given half 1 chance dont confine your inquiries to tee the land teller seller only look around U lake take your you tim gm |