Isolated Valley Towns Build Prosperity in Afton Wyoming
In Afton and surrounding valleys about 50 miles from the railroad, L D S members form a thrifty, independent community of roughly 4000. Dairy farms fuel revenue, a modern stone church and a prominent high school anchor civic life. Cultural groups, scouts, and dance halls enrich social activity while a hoped railway expansion promises wider access to markets and nature retreats.
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Afton
Wyoming
Gardner Brothers
Professor Bliss
Doctor Olson
Bliss
Olson
Welch
Afton Ward
Geyser and Scenic Canyon Near Afton in Star Valley
Afton area geyser rises from a narrow gorge along Swift Creek after a mile of canyon road. The text describes pine and cedar forest shade, a native rock monument, a 60 to 70 foot tall column, a foaming cascade, and the clear Swift Creek with its pebbled bed. Proposals for alfalfa hay supply are noted from the Washington office with Wyoming delivery points.
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Afton
Star Valley
Swift Creek
TURE
Washington, D.C
Wyoming
Agne
Riculture
Save 16 Per Cent Interest on Your Taxes
Advertisement prose claims a 16 percent interest savings on taxes and promises easy money from banks at 1 percent payment terms. The fragmentary text is unclear and appears to be an old promotional snippet with several garbled words.
Alpine Adventure Through Glacial Channel and Cave
A group traverses a steep incline past wet brown and mossy rocks to a stall glacier. They witness a foaming torrent at the channel head and enter a cavern where water briefly appears and recedes. After waits and intermittent torrents, they return to town near supper time.
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Fountain Head
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the Star Valley
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Kemmerer Hardware
Chas. E. Huff
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Canta Claus
Senta
Vder Few View Laval
Secker Beewingt Ming Ea
Eooen Uran
Fred H. Chapin
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