Parowan Times notes leases in local notices
The Parowan Times issue of 1916 includes a public notice about leases filed or recorded, reflecting local property dealings and postal matter information.
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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1934
Page
4
The Parowan Times issue of 1916 includes a public notice about leases filed or recorded, reflecting local property dealings and postal matter information.
The piece discusses Central Europe as a powder keg with Austria at the center. It outlines Austria's postwar shrinkage, economic distress, and reliance on loans, plus Nazi aims to restore territory through influence in central Europe. It notes Hitler and Nazi plans, Italian defense of Austrian independence, and looming civil strife led by Chancellor J Kurt Schenischurg.
The article argues life insurance increasingly funds living policyholders through annuities and investments. It notes over half of premium money now supports the elderly and education, enabling economic security. It predicts reconstruction era progress with life insurance as a pillar of welfare for the common man.
The Times urges unemployed men to join a brickmaking program with the Federal Emergency Relief Administration. It argues brick production can supply homes and materials, offering employment and potential profits as building prospects rise. Also notes a surplus in the postal department last year, aiding relief efforts.
Jimmie Alma Benson has been tearing down the old shop on the Dr Green property. He plans to plant grass and flowers in its place. The structure once housed the late Carl Rasmussen’s blacksmith business and later served as a garage. It had outlived usefulness and was a fire trap, making removal commendable for safety and beautification. Other old structures should follow suit.
A Kanatra man reportedly bet his house for ten dollars on a foot race the other day and won. The victorious owner then moved the house to New Harmony, a claim some may doubt.
A fragmentary page notes the cruiser Mercedes at Annapolis and general naval topics. It mentions the Battle of Manila Bay and the Navy pay system, with figures on ocean sizes and the battleship Maryland’s fresh water production.
State Engineer’s Office announces George Marshall of Minersville Utah has applied to appropriate 0.004 cubic feet per second of water from Old Dry Willow Spring in Iron County. Water will be diverted at the spring, conveyed 2160 feet by pipe, and used to water about 2604 head of horses and cattle from January 1 to December 31 each year. File No. 11574. Protests by affidavit with $1 fee due within 30 days after publication. First published July 27 1934 last published August 24.
Ripe tomatoes offered for sale at market price by Mrs J W Stephens Parowan Utah Ang 10 17 Electric stove advertised as a bargain at half original cost inquiries to W W Mitchell Parowan Steinway pianos Band instruments music and supplies available from Mrs Beth Leigh Cedar City Telephone 173
The West Ward genealogical society and families held an all night trek to Five Mile forest camp in Parowan canyon on August 2 with sixty five participants. Children and parents prepared wagons and camping gear, enjoyed bonfire theatre, songs, games, and a morning baseball game led by fathers and mothers. The event ended with a scenic ride home and fond memories. A separate note praises Joel H. Orton’s residence makeover and Clayton Trimmer’s street cleanup as examples of local improvement.
Extension note urges fresh cuts and cool water to extend vase life of blooms. Float flowers overnight for 3 to 6 extra days of freshness. 4 H club leaders set August 16 outing at Webster Flat forest camp Cedar Canyon with group transportation and self supplied lunches. Parents asked to help with rides to ensure full attendance. Previous year’s Five Mile camp is recalled for its good spirit and fun.
M F Edwards supervising engineer of the state drought relief committee traveled to Cedar City to assess needs for culinary and stock watering pump wells. About six applications have been filed, with more expected after his return from Washington County where he will review completed projects and assist with additional drought relief proposals.
Two threshing machines began operation this week in the valley owned by Peter H. Gurr and Scott Orten. Grain crops show resilience despite grasshopper and drought effects. rains improve gardens and lawns and boost pasture prospects. Farmers advised to plant winter wheat now to establish fall pasture. A recent heavy shower brought about 0.75 inches of rain, aiding field growth and grazing outlook.
A. Halterman reports picking will start about the 15th in the pea fields of the valley. He holds a fine stand on two or three acres, contracted to the San Diego Fruit and Produce Exchange.
Federal relief cattle purchase in Iron County resumed after Dr A C Johnson split time between Washington and Iron Counties. By August 4, 1276 cattle were bought, 347 condemned, 929 approved for shipment, and $16,609 paid to date. Twenty five carloads shipped from Cedar Modena and Lund.
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