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Steamboat Springs — From the Friday, April 27, 1934, edition of The Steamboat Pilot:

There are certain requirements for receiving relief that will not permit applicants getting relief when they are driving automobiles. This rule must be strictly adhered to in all relief offices in the state. A car may be used only by those receiving aid when its driving is a necessary part of the applicant's work. This fact must be proven without a doubt.

Radio talk about gardens by Miss Esther Elliott

The following are excerpts from a radio talk about home gardens delivered by Miss Esther Elliott on Monday, April 23:

"How is your pep today? Do you have a desire to sit in a big, soft chair and just relax? Many people are forced to cut down on living expenses this time of year, and the cut usually comes in the grocery line. If this applies to your case, perhaps you need to investigate your diet. To overcome this feeling, you probably need a good spring tonic in the form of fresh vegetables. To assure yourself that this is the proper treatment, stop and observe a market window attractively filled with lettuce, asparagus, carrots and numerous other spring dainties. Don't you wish you had a garden?

"There are a great many benefits to be derived from a home garden. I work with people living on ranches, farms and in small towns. Many of these people enjoyed better health last year as a result of their gardens. Potatoes were served at least once a day. A green or leafy vegetable and one or two other vegetables were also served daily. The fresh, crisp vegetables assure mineral and vitamin content, as well as aiding in the digestion of heavier, starchier foods such as gravy, bread dressings, cake and the like. How often have we heard stories in the past two years of families living on potatoes, beans or pork?

The thrift point is not to be overlooked. It has been stated by authorities that 1 acre of garden, when properly cared for, will provide more for the family food supply than the profit from 10 acres could buy. Seed for this plot was purchased for approximately $2. The early radishes, lettuce and peas were harvested in time to allow a second planting to be made on the same ground. This planting was used for storage. Each family estimated the quantity of vegetables they needed during the long period the garden was not producing. This provided a variety in the diet as well as greatly reducing the family grocery bill. :

"Gardening is a pleasure even though much work and time is involved. For some it meant outdoor exercise, for all it meant work with soil and seed and watching things grow. Many people made gardening their hobby. The human appetite tires of the same foods, so the success of the gardener not only gave him a thrill, but meant a new dish on the table. :

"Last year one woman in Routt County, who was about 70 years of age, pumped 40 tubs of water a day and carried it to her garden. No weeds grew in her garden, and every plant received special attention. Everyone who saw her garden admitted it, and she made many friends. This is just one case out of several hundred that shows us how a garden inspires pride and increased friendship."