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Church News: Question of the week

Published: Saturday, Feb. 8, 1997

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By July 23, 1847, the advanced company of pioneers had entered the Salt Lake valley and selected a favorable location to plant their seeds. By noon, the first furrow had been turned. Who is credited with turning that first furrow?

(Answer on page 13)

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(From page 2)

William Carter is said to have turned the first furrow, while George A. Smith planted the first potatoes.

Source: Exodus to Greatness, p. 427.