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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1933
Page
4
Entry in Farowan Utah records dated October 27 1916 shows W Warker Mutenent as lessee in a second class mail matter matter related to the postal system. The filing notes a $2.00 amount associated with the matter.
The article argues that safety on roads comes from a mindset rather than better cars or roads. It warns that improving roads can raise accidents if motorists overestimate safety and drop caution, urging courteous driving and adherence to simple rules to reduce crashes.
The June report of the Bank of Southern Utah is printed in full in this issue. The Times publishes it to inform readers about the bank’s condition, urging analysis before choosing where to bank. Also noted is a water dispute as residents in the upper town lack drinking water due to taps left running.
A donor urged readers to act now to buy household items and improvements at deep discounts before shortages push costs higher. The piece warns distress sales will not last and that delaying repairs could hit wallets later, stressing the value of early investment.
A special session enacted measures to curb tax profiteering and boost public works. The package allows cities and counties to finance self liquidating projects and enables municipally owned utilities funded by federal money repaid from project revenues. Power companies reportedly withdrew opposition as the bill progressed.
The county clerk's office issued marriage licenses this week to Homer A. Green 44 of Cedar City LuNita W. Wilson 40 of Cedar City Wm. Lee Rose 30 of Portsmouth Va Alice Lundgren 27 of Cedar City. Someone locally is up to big business says reports. An attempted window peeking at P A Clark's residence occurred last week and the following night a man matching the same description fled from M A Burton's home while attempting to peek through another window.
A Utah readers letter defends the Farm and Labor League's position on abolishing the city manager and postponing political actions. The text notes the Parowan Paragonah road project and reviews state legislative actions, including budget items, constitutional amendments, taxes, and various bills affecting utilities, courts, and state agencies.
Forest workers conduct rodent control in rock chuck and prairie dog areas around camp Park and Dry Valley. L Johnson leads a three man crew for a week covering about 100 acres to reduce rodent impact on forage timber and wildlife while promoting hawks and owls predators. Mining location notices for sale at the Times of flea.
Iron County's wheat production average is 26 865 bushels for five years 1928–1936. The county allotment is 14 502 bushels at 54 percent of the average to fit domestic consumption. Districts divide Utah for administration with 11 zones and compensation depends on participation.
Earlier reports praised last week’s Four Mile dance as decent but tonight’s accounts are less favorable suggesting it may be time to discontinue such events.
Berkeley Land Bank office reports over 13 3 million in farm loan applications with about 4 500 pending appraisal. William Woolf says staff expansion and faster field reviews aim to expedite relief under the Emergency Farm Mortgage Act. Loans cover refinancing debt working capital and reacquisition after foreclosure.
The Agricultural Extension Service of the college will hold educational exhibits in Nanatra and Paragonah on August 5 and 7. Specialists will demonstrate topics including herbous weeds control, alfalfa weevil management, pasture grasses, dairy cow feeding, wool production, home insulation and sanitation, clothing remodeling, kitchen arrangement, and recreation programs for all ages. Demonstrations start at 1 p.m. with four college specialists present.
In July 2014 twenty eight farmers toured Holeen Nelson’s farm north of Cedar City for a varietal small grain and corn test plot. Rolce B Nelson and County Agent Tueller led the demonstration highlighting high quality seed and superior varieties. Similar plots were shown on Samuel Halterman’s Parowan farm and Sam Abbott’s Parafonah farm with meetings held yesterday afternoon.
Reader advert for Yellow Clover seed at 13 cents a pound suitable for pasture or mountain ranges. Also chopped barley for sale by Southern Utah Dairy, noted with informal spelling and local farm jargon.
State of Utah Office of Bank Commissioner notes a copied document dated July 1933 with figures showing public funds liabilities and total liabilities at 501 842 22. Attest signatures include Arthur Gardner Oscar Larson and others. Notary public and bank official certify a true copy of the above named company filing.
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