decided that it was time the old highway had a face lifting. Improvements were made from Enterprise to the east entrance of Devil's Gate. William Parrish was the first 'road boss'. He was later replaced by James L. Robinson. The old road bed was raised and a heavy layer of blue shale put down. That eliminated the chance of an unwary traveler being bounced out of the buggy or wagon seat as he traveled along, when the wheels hit an extra deep chuck hole. During World War I, a drive was made to sell war bonds and the great Liberty Bell, America's symbol of freedom, toured the Country on a railroad flat car. The car was lavishly decorated with dozens of flags, red, white, and blue bunting, accompanied by a number of government and military officials. It traveled through Weber Canyon, much to the delight of both adults and children, who flocked to the tracks to watch it go by. About that same year another exciting event took place which caused town- people to marvel at the modern improvements and wonders. The great mirror, bound for the Palomar Observatory in California, passed through the Canyon on another flat car. The huge circle of glass traveled upright with its lower edge fitted into a 'slot' cut in the bottom of the car. Its delicate edge seemed to barely skim the tops of the wood ties under the wheels, as it glided smoothly along. Droves of cattle and sheep traveled through the Canyon each Spring and Fall, loudly voicing their frustrations over the long and ted¬ious trip to and from Summer range. Traveling salesmen plied their trade throughout the valley, bringing with them an aura of far away places, esp¬ecially the Rawleigh or Watkin man whose exotic spices and extracts spoke of enchant¬ment and mystery in the Far East. Sam Malouf, traveling in a one horse wagon, brought to the isolated farm wife the knic-knacks and sundries she badly needed to keep her family well dressed and well fed. He was always a welcome sight as he drove through the valley, making friends on every side. CATTLE AMBLE PAST R.R. BRIDGE NEAR GATEWAY Photo—Letha Smith, Layton 23