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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1916
Page
1
The piece describes coal seam findings in the Parowan Gap with a coke plant plan. It outlines expected byproducts like benzol tar and naphtha, and estimates profits from coke and byproducts at 150 to 200 percent. It notes plant design with large retorts, heat, and potential regional economic impact.
The draft list of organizers and officers for the Parowan Coal Company is given, including A Burton as president and BR Dalton as vice president. Other roles include RA Karker superintendent, Gordon Fintough treasurer, Alex Barle secretary, and prominent locals such as J E Martenson and John H Gurr. The piece notes plans for coal production and community impact during the period.
A reader from Wester Cite, Lewa describes liver trouble and relief from Chamberlain's Tablets. A Los Angeles visitor discusses Parowan canyon, agriculture, and camera work while criticizing local government road decisions. Nearby there is a stray cattle report from the Lowder ranch offering a reward.
The Parowen Ward chapel project shows rapid progress with a strong cement foundation and thick main walls. Architect Mr Watkins guides visitors, noting the folding wall will appear beautiful with native color details and substantial brickwork enhancing the structure.
A farm owned by Jaa Robinson and operated with Thos T Durham in Parowan Valley produced top dry land wheat oats and barley shown to a committee including Meaurs Jus OC Robinson Jr E A Everton Wm Prichard and Alex Rolla. The acre of oats is projected at about 60 bushels and the dry land wheat is described as magnificent with 60 to 80 bushels. Turkey Red wheat is noted as an excellent crop with well filled kernels.
Estray notice from Fron County Utah for Paragonah area describes two animals taken up by the Wea precinct. Sale to be held Monday August 7 1916 at 1048 m at the corral in Paragonah. Descriptions: one bay horse 13 months old white hind feet and forehead, no brands. other brown horse two months old white hind feet no brands. Poundkeeper Join P. Gearton listed.
Morgan Eockards announces Thursday afternoon corner stone ceremony for Ward Chapel. Stake officials invite all to attend a program with band selections, choir, dedicatory prayer by Free L N Marsden, remarks by Edgar L. Gark, and benediction. Building committee members and contractors listed, plans by architect Males EL killer, Salt Lake City.
Geo and Taylor report discovering an ancient Indian water jug by a ledge of rock near the Santh ranch. The artifact, linked to a child’s playmate, prompted a search for additional relics but yielded only a few bone fragments, suggesting an old burial site nearby. the jug and its context stirred local curiosity.
In Pursagonah, two dogs were injured in recent accidents. One involved Roy McBride's son, who riding a white horse fell and fractured his hip. The other, son of Gen Edwards, fractured his elbow after a fall while riding a horse. Dr Burton treated both boys.
An early 1960s notice invites bids for construction of a mesh fence with a Friday deadline. The short item mentions Wilford Day and LNH Marsden returning from a trip to Heston and describes the visit as pleasant.
The Dixie peddlara invade this part of the county. Friar Earcoat Crocker and wife travel to Cedar City for Mr Crocker to take the teacher's examination. Alma Bobwinson and Nira Margaret Gorr visit from Beaver and Rehfeld with relatives.
Word from Parowan indicates the proposed new balding method will not be erected this fall and action on the project postponed until next year. School will start two weeks earlier than usual to allow more time for the banking and coal interests in Parowan. Mr Shafer of Chicago and Mr Harker, local coal owners, discuss connections with fuel interests and assess coal quality in the Gap area. Local notices advertise four room bungalow for rent and farm equipment for sale as county farmers plan to enter fairs and price hopeful crops. Wilford Day threshes a large Turkey Red wheat crop and Dr Barton treats a mowing accident.
The Utah Democratic and Progressive parties met in a convention where Simon Bamberger was nominated for governor on the second ballot amid a heated fight. The platform pledges enactment of prohibition for intoxicating liquors and beverages, with penalties and future legislative action. The ticket lists Bamberger for governor Harden Bennion for secretary of state Dana Schelde for attorney general David Larson for treasurer Joseph Hire for auditor EG Cowan for superintendent of public instruction and a Progressive candidate for attorney general.
A fragmented feature outlines the farmer as a modern, diversified entrepreneur blending farming with business, science, labor, and machinery. It notes a tour of northern stock farms, irrigated crops, and harvest activity, urging quick entry into local contests with college cooperation and a prize focus on acreage and yields.
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