The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-06-07
RAILROAD NEWS.
Union Pacific Is Exploiting the
Resources of Utah.
Officials of Road Claim 1t Is an
Ideal Agricultural State.
UNDEVELOPED MINES.
Booklet Issued by Company Civ
ing Much Valuable Information.
Gossip and Matters of Interest
in Railroad Circles.
UNDEVELOPED MINES.

" nile most OF lile IdllIOdQS
through this part of the country. have
been devoting their attention almost
entirely to the exploitation of the rich
agricultural lands in the southwest, the
Union Pacific railroad company has
been paying particular attention to the
exploitation of the resources of the
state of Utah officials of this road
believe that the fertile valleys of Utah
present as good If not better oppor-
tunities fer remunerative farming as
any localities in the west or southwest
and that the mining resources OF the
state in its mountain ranges are second
10 none IN the county anu onty neeu
ueveIopment
A UOoKteL on the resources OF
Titan, containing over one hundred
pages OF variable lnIOrmauon, IS Delng
circulated Dy operating ana passenger
departments OF the road anu The s.a-
tlstIcs IN TINS book togetner with 0e-
ScrIpuon OF the resources OF the state
snow that 1t IS a pace OL great oppor-
tunities, not only Tor the farmer and
miner. but for the manufacturer as
well.
According to this book Utah has a
populatlon now of three nundred
thousand. 1t has twenty eight coun-
ties, IN all of which are Iounu more or
less 1ertlIe areas IN a hlgh state OF cuI-
ulvatlOn. Mining Is earned on more or
less IN every county; but several Of
them, notably those containing the
larger valleys, may be ciasslned as
agricultural counties.
Within the lines OF the state there is
q remarkable diversity OF country. con-
tanning many unique features, such as
the Grand Canon of the Colorado and
other wllds scenery in the southern
portion.
Extending from Idaho to Arizona.
southeasteriy through the state. is a
cha Of f01
are twenty miles wide. These valleys
differ in alNtude=each growing the
products Of the field and orchard to
which the climatic conditions are most
favora Bile.
The eastern half of the state is
drained into the Colorado. The noun
tain ranges usually run north and
south, and nearly all of them contain
mines of precious metals. Proba bly, no
other state in the Union has within it's
borders such a variety of resources. If
intercourse with the outside world
were cut off there are few of the neces-
sites or luXurieS that could not be
produced within the boundaries of
Utah It is an empire within itself
Although but half a century has been
devoted to its development, the extra
ordinary scope of It's possibilities in
mining, agriculture ranch and range
production, and Internal commerce. al
ready established proves beyond ques-
ton that the state is destined to be one
of the greatest in the west. Even now
much of what is imported into the
state might easily be produced at
home.
Almost every variety of climate
which is generally salubrious and
agreeable, can be found In Utah. There
are valleys for the farmer and the
fruit grower; low mountain land
slopes and terraces for the sheep
raiser mountains for the miner, seen
cry, hunting, fishing and bathing for
the pleasure seeker hot springs and
pure air for the invalid, and plenty of
opportunity and occupation for men of
business and enterprise.
The Union Pacific railroad company
has still .unsold in Utah about 100. 600
acres of land. These lands are suitable
for grazing purposes. and are offered
for sale in large and small quantities
and at reasonable prices These lands
are passing into the hands of large
stock growers, and. being more or less
broken, furnish adequate shelter for
stock.
The government lands open for set
clement may be taken under any of the
acts of congress, but the desert land
act is the one most used. There are
millions of acres of these public lands
but only such as can be brought under
water can be employed for agriculture.
MoSt-Of the waters of Utah are now APP
propriated, but some streams are still
more than equal 10 the present de-
mands upon them, and these, with the
waters to be stored hereafter by the
government and private reservoirs. will
bring under cultivation many large
areas. meanwhile these lands will be
used for grazing purposes.
The state has large quantity Of
school and other lands. which came to
the state with its admission to the
Union. A state board of land commits
sioners is maintained, and by applica-
ton to this body purchasers may Sc
cure these lands at prices varying ac-
cording to the character Of The locali-
ties in which they are situated.
It may be stated that all of the lands
in Utah. now under the influence of
irrigation are productive and near the
larger centers are held at substantial
prices. but more distant from these
rate per acre. The land holdings are
small in Utah. the average sized farm
being about forty acres. and five and
ten acre farms are common.
In conclusion this booklet states that
the belief is still much too general that
the creed of the Latter Day Saints is
practically the only religion professed
in Utah. and the question is frequently
asked. Shall have an opportunity of
attending my own church If I move to
Utah - To this the answer is given.
IF you belong to any of the religious
/ societies usually present in the cities
of the United States YOU VIII find your
! church in Utah" The Mormon people
| have many meeting houses. but in al
most every city and town in the state.
| other denominations have their houses
| of worship. Salt Lake City IS city of
churches. and some of the edi1ces
would be a credit to larger cities. sun
dav sch oo1s are conducted bv all of the
] different denominations. and the reli-
gious tone of the beorle is as pure as
in any other place in the country.
BONUS FOR OKLAHOMA ROADS
Two lines Get sos. 600 Each From