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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1939
Page
4
Parowan Times, weekly publication owned by Parowan Publishing Co, with W. Warner Mitchell as lessee, listed as second class mail at Parowan Utah, dating back to October 27, 1915.
The government scrapped the 1911 U S Japanese commerce and navigation treaty with six months notice required for abrogation. Congress could later embargo Nippon trade, with officials viewing it as leverage. State Department moves drew broad support though some warn of potential Japanese retaliation.
An Portland editorial warns of forest fire danger as summer returns. It urges strict precautions for campers and smokers, stressing that even small embers can devastate forests and affect future generations. It calls for fully extinguishing campfires with water and avoiding careless behavior in fields and homes.
The Stourbridge Lion on August 8, 1839 marked the first locomotive run in the Western Hemisphere. Imported from England as the Stourbridge Linn, it excited spectators with a one and a half mile trial on hemlock rails, sparking native invention and domestic locomotive production in the county.
The piece argues railroads shape economy by employing millions, funding banks and schools, and supporting state revenue. It cites industry power, notes Mexico oil and isthmus railroad plans, and contrasts corporate earnings with political claims. It also mentions Parowan race meet crowds and failed local entertainment efforts.
William Tyndale is hailed as the father of the English Bible for translating and printing parts of Scripture in English. He faced a ban on English translations, fled to the continent, printed the New Testament in English in Worms after escape from Cologne, and faced persecution culminating in execution by burning in England despite his plea that God open the king’s eyes.
At the club es Little Jones holds forth and claims a single Word can command attention for hours. His voice penetrates walls and he can bend people around his finger, prompting reactions from the crowd. An observer asks if he is a film star or author. Jones replies, Our baby.
A romantic exchange unfolds as a young man sighs that people seek fame and wealth while the woman argues that there is another driving thirst. Their conversation turns dramatic as a sudden return of emotion interrupts the mood.
A short exchange centers on language used with children, with Mrs Mullikids asking about baby talk and Mrs Simon Pure stating she never uses it, insisting they only use the cutest English in speaking to him.
A reporter questions the professor's wife about his main study. She quips that his work mainly involves handling large spectacles, highlighting the humorous aside in the exchange.
A curious exchange unfolds as a new boarder voices keen interest in occult sciences. The landlady interrupts with a sharp remark about the stew, cutting short the mysterious monologue and leaving the conversation unsettled.
While entertaining friends in their new home a guest sat up and asked about mice. The householder revealed it was not rodents but the neighbors eating celery, the moment capturing a humorous misunderstanding.
A playful exchange about how large rocks ended up in a location. The Sour Old Guide-Glaciers claim they left to fetch more rocks, while the Sweet Young Tourist questions their absence. The dialogue reads like a light, humorous interaction between two characters.
A dialogue-driven scene shows a host inviting a guest to join a family dinner. A tense line hints at fear of public shame, while a humorous remark about saving thirteen seats highlights superstition and close kinship. The exchange underscores hospitality and everyday courage.
The fragment notes a debate on marital duties with Mrs De Style urging three women to dress to please their husband while Mr Facts questions the joy and hints at financial influence from her father. The terse exchange reflects social pressures on appearances and money in marriage.
In a tense kitchen exchange a host claims grandma’s ashes are nearby while a guest tries to console. The host interrupts with a quip about ashes and laziness, sparking awkward humor and awkward silence.
Disty Diatogues presents a blunt exchange as Bora cautions against fighting while a confident speaker insists on warning and origin based accounts. The dialogue hints at tensions and a dispute over rightful place or claim.
A fragmentary exchange suggests a man questions another about eloping with a girl. The speaker notes the girl's father may have pursued, while an unreadable tail hints the father is living with a gift or gesture. The passage lacks clear names or places.
About 200 residents from Parowan Patagonah and Cedar City joined a Monday farm tour under the Iron County Farm Bureau reader ship led by Alma Esplin H Le Adams and David Sharp. Attendees included Dr Harris Dr Evans Prof Wallin and Maude May Babcock of the Agricultural College at Logan.
The speaker explains two reasons for ignoring weather prefigures. First, there is no use worrying about things you cannot influence. Second, forecasts prove unreliable until after the event, when it is too late to act.
A humorous dialogue shows an elderly patient admitting he talks to himself and worries he is a bore. The doctor reassures that talking to oneself can be common among seniors. The patient laments being a nuisance to others due to his habit.
The exchange features an old lady remarking on skydiving peril and suspense. The parachutist defends that suspense vanishes when danger is absent, highlighting a witty contrast about fear and anticipation.
A brief chat reports a couple’s struggle with alternate insomnia. Brown notes each partner’s tossing and turning keeps the other awake, creating a cycle of sleepless nights.
A lighthearted note mocks Prank for calling his car slow saying it cannot keep up with him. The quip playfully contrasts speed with endurance in a casual sports-theme vibe.
A brief Philadelphia Bulletin piece notes a humorous line about a father and fashion. It mentions annual laughter at the arrival of women's new hats in spring and autumn, reflecting light social commentary on style and generational tastes.
A fragmentary exchange notes a quick response when Doris is asked to dance. The speaker recalls being on their feet instantly, while the other Frat Man queries if she accepted. The truncated text suggests a humorous or flirtatious campus moment with brief dialogue.
Turkey growers from Hurricane LaVerkin Enterprise Iron County met with Bank of Southern Utah board Friday to discuss building a turkey dressing and grading plant in Cedar City this year. A committee including local growers and the bank’s Lehi W. Jones was formed to locate sites along the railroad and secure financing. Construction may start next week as committee work continues with added Cedar City members Rolce Nelson and Joseph S. Thompson.
Elna Miller of Utah State Agricultural College releases a circular titled Can The Safe Way. It urges daily fruit and vegetable servings with leafy greens and potatoes, plus a daily tomato or citrus, and two servings of protein foods. It notes Utah homemakers should use canning storing or drying to maintain year-round food supplies.
Harvesting of the main crop of peas in Iron County covering 600 acres will begin about August 20 or 21, with growers optimistic about yields matching last year. To date 41 carloads have been shipped from Ivan and Garfield counties. Panguitery peas have been graded well, and over 400 pea pickers will work from snow until frost ends the harvest. Alaska timberlands offer a national asset, with sustained pulp mill output planned to support communities of about 5000 people according to F A Sibcox.
Read advertisements seek a reliable man to call on farmers in Iron County. No experience or capital required. Steady work with potential earnings up to 12 dollars per day. Furst and Thomas located at 428 2nd Street, Oakland, California.
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