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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1940
Page
4
The piece discusses Utah's 1945 primaries, urging public participation to choose party nominees for November elections. It notes low turnout, explains runoffs, cites historic context, and warns that apathy undermines the primary system and representative government. It also references a study on retailer success and competition, plus general commentary on business and political engagement.
A Utah field note reports lamb feeders earned up to 1.05 per head last year while some lost 0.55. Purchase price swings largely explained the results. breeding back of lambs remains urgent. The 25th National Ram Sale opens next week in North Salt Lake, with breeders shipping their best rams to this premier event and North American’s most important ram sale.
A satirical critique of astrology and polls, contrasting a sensational radio pitch for a destiny book with a 1936 election poll. The column questions forecast reliability, noting past and present political projections, and highlights journalist skepticism about scientific polling and media bias.
A Uteh Farmer notes that the slogan The Ham is More Than Half the Flock reflects the belief stronger rams improve a regionally focused meat industry. He argues better rams raise profits for breeders lamb feeders and others tied to the trade in their home territory.
The Republican County convention was held last Saturday to select delegates to the Congressional and Judicial conventions. Delegates named include J. J. Doolittle Wilford Day John W. Bentley Joseph T. Richards James C. Robinson C. S. Wilkinson J. G. Pace Ada Wood Webster S. S. Woodbury and Wm. BR. Leigh. A Democratic Parowan Precinct primary was set for August 26 to elect five delegates to the county convention in Paragonah on August 27. Mrs. Sarah Ann Adams, aged one, passed away Tuesday morning after months with diabetes. Mrs. R. L. Fenton hosted Kensington afternoon gathering with attendees Maude B. Parcell, Myrtle Brown, Adz Burton, Mr. David Sharp, Mrs. Edwin Brickert, Gwen M. Gurr, Emma L. Clark, and Irene Mitchell.
The piece critiques political polling and the bandwagon effect, noting polls attract attention when favorable and justify advertising if accurate. It cites failures like the Literary Digest, warning that methods assume uniform voter psychology across 50 million diverse voters and can mislead when conditions shift.
The piece warns that fire fuels modern life yet demands respect to prevent disaster. It notes heat in furnaces stoves and fireplaces, risks from leaky flues and improper disposal of paints and oils, and cautions that misused fire can devastate homes and families.
Iran County AAA committee mailed 1941 wheat acreage allotments to farmers on August 17 1940. Each allotment reflects state and county allocations with individual farm shares determined from national needs. Farmers may request changes in writing by August 31 1940. New wheat growers and those without prior signings may apply for allotments to qualify for 1941 program payments.
Coal and choice saved wood advertised for sale by Ancel J Adams from Parowen Utah. Includes contact numbers 2202 and 2532 for coal wood stove parts and delivery inquiries.
The county AAA reports wheat and barley loans stabilizing grain markets in Tron County. No. 2 red winter wheat at Kansas City is 77 cents, Portland No. 1 soft wheat at 73 cents, with freight or storage adjustments yielding about 76 cents net. Barley loans apply to farms within 1940 acreage limits. professionals Harris and Hiner prep compliance checks. The piece also notes the ice cream cone origin, 4-H activities funding by Farm Security, and farm population data for 1940.
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