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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1933
Page
4
Parowan Times issued a notice from Parowan Pub and Print Co dated October 27 1916 informing readers of second class mail status and publisher details for the Parowan Utah weekly.
An editorial urges calm and patient support for public works and anti radical sentiment. It warns against panic amid rising prices and unemployment, praising a national plan to improve conditions and stressing community spirit to avert disaster. A local comment favors Hoover relief over Roosevelt. An odd corn exhibit is noted as a curiosity.
County commissioners and agricultural officials urge livestock owners to remove cackleburr and burdock from fields, canals, ditch banks, and roadsides. Early action saves money and reduces risks to sheep and other stock, with inspectors reporting progress.
The jury and judge are commended for a guilty verdict in a recent perjury trial. The editorial stresses that falsifying testimony betrays the oath to tell the truth and would undermine the court's dignity. It also notes partisanship remains a factor in public sentiment and reform.
Tuesday evening Samuel Halterman Iron County representative on the District Wheat Allotment Committee and County Agent Tuetternet with farmers in the Library building at Parowan where a community committee was selected to obtain applications for wheat allotment contracts. The appointed members were P. H. Garr George Morris and William GC.
Pi Rowley and Merton Richarda report readiness for threshing. Peter Gurr says it is too early to begin regular work but will thresh small lots at his home next week for those needing seed or other purposes. He left for Salt Lake City with Elwood Mortensen to bring back parts and extras.
Forest Office notes F16 camp opened May 29 at Duck Creek old saw mill site. By July 15 Utah men logged 2 to 5 day injuries and 290 enrollment cap reached. Major projects included road clearances, fence reconstructions, water system, park facilities, trails, amphitheatre, signframes, and utility lines with 25 fire bases and 1800 feet of pipeline completed.
Before Texas statehood its navy included brigs Potomic Wharton Archer sloop Austin steam packet Zavala and schooners San Antonio San Jacinto San Bernard and others under Commodore delcore. The article notes figureheads’ disappearance by 1909 and lists several ships that vanished or were lost including Saratoga Insurgente Wasp Creoleps and two 28 gun frigates John Adams and Adams.
In the Fifth Judicial District Court of Utah Iron County creditors must file claims with vouchers by October 10 1333 at the executors residences or through the mail at Parowan Iron County Utah. Executors Mary Ann Orton and Mary L. Orton dated August 1 1933.
Yellow Clover seed offered at 13e a pound for pastures or mountain ranges. Chopped barley for sale. Mining location notices also for sale at the Times office in Parowan Utah.
Guidance on drying surplus garden produce including Barden items and fruits. Recommends sun drying if weather allows or indoor artificial heat for cooler or cloudy days. Covers suitable crops like corn beans peas apples pears peaches apricots and berries with notes on sulphur pre-treatment and simple equipment.
Extension Service at Logan brought a Home Thrift Practice exhibit to Kanarra and Paragonah on August 5 and 7. About 250 residents attended the displays and related sports events. Demonstrations covered weeds control, alfalfa weevil, pasture grasses, dairy feeding, wool production, insulation, remodeling, kitchen setup, sanitation and beautification with staff members W. W. Owens J Hogenson Goss Agren Effie Massows.
Two grain varietal test meetings were held at Samuel Halterman’s Parowan farm and Samuel Abbot’s Paragonah farm with 41 farmers attending. They viewed demonstration plots and discussed small grain varieties. Meetings highlighted the advantage of planting high quality seed and the yield and cost differences between certified seed and common seed.
Farmers question current farm product prices and whether production control is needed as prices rise. Department officials say inflation alone won’t restore prewar purchasing power. price increases reflect inflation and anticipated production adjustments under the new farm act. They warn higher inflation may boost production and worsen the imbalance between supply and demand unless production is controlled. Secretary Wallace adds that without control, efforts to boost prosperity may fail as price surges influence next year’s planting and harvest.
A Utah agricultural bulletin details a vanilla ice cream formula for home use with whole milk cream sugar and gelatin. It describes a method including heating freezing and hardening steps and notes that further formulas are available from the Extension Service for wheat allotment program administration.
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