THE PLEASANT LAND OF UTAH 



ing a homo market for the products of the farms, and 

 giving constant encouragement to the extension of the 

 railroad system. The work of discovery and develop- 

 ment in new districts steadily progresses, and the eco- 

 nomic value of mineral resources must grow with every 

 passing year. Utah is somewhat deficient in forests 

 suitable for timber, but is abundantly endowed with coal, 

 iron, and water-power, which are the raw materials of 

 manufacture. The development of water-power in con- 

 nection with electricity has begun in earnest and will be 

 a factor of high importance in the future. This is ac- 

 complished by damming streams which flow through 

 mountain canyons in the immediate neighborhood of 

 large towns. This requires the transmission of electric- 

 ity for a distance of only a few miles, owing to the fortu- 

 nate natural conditions. The State is also rich in fine 

 building stone, which includes beautiful marble and 

 onyx. 



The climate of Utah is that of the milder temperate 

 zone, and during large portions of the year is thoroughly 

 delightful. Ploughing begins earlier than in eastern lo- 

 calities of similar latitude. The spring days are showery 

 and windy, but the first warm breath of approaching 

 summer is usually felt by the last of April. From May 

 until November there is little rain. The thermometer 

 climbs high during the summer days, but the heat is not 

 oppressive, owing to the dryness of the air. Mountain 

 breezes, sweeping down through the numerous canyons, 

 make the nights delightfully cool. In Utah it is the 

 custom to run irrigation waters through the streets of 

 cities and towns during the summer, and the music of 

 these numerous babbling streams is a pleasant feature 



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