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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1939
Page
5
The article notes best painting times are early summer before fires appear as wood moisture affects paint. Cold weather below 50 degrees F is not advisable for painting since moisture in wood causes poor adhesion. It also touches on cooking beans in rain water and a dietitian joke about lettuce and orange juice.
Utah health officials report 297 new communicable disease cases for the week ending November 24, down from 315 the prior week and 1706 fewer than the same week in 1939. One smallpox case in Salt Lake City marks the first since June 30, with increases in influenza and pneumonia, and a warning to seek early medical diagnosis for pneumonia. A note adds that adding soda to tomato soup destroys vitamin C and spoils flavor.
The piece promotes Weekly News Analysis by Joseph W. La Bine as clear coverage of Europe’s war events amid censorship and propaganda. It highlights La Bine as a capable observer and writer whose impressions form the basis for informed public discussion.
Brigham Young supported mining in Utah, signing a 1854 Territorial Legislature bill offering a 1000 dollar prize for coal found within forty miles of Salt Lake City. The article notes his active interest in mineral industries, early iron and lead discoveries, and the role of mining in laying the state’s foundation. Parish figures such as Parley Pratt, Isaac Grundy, and Lerl Edgar Young are cited alongside 19th century ore finds and furnaces.
Utah growers rally retailers to boost demand for a record 31.96 million turkeys. Abram Barker of the Utah Turkey Growers Stabilization Committee says Thanksgiving sales met expectations but heavy birds need 25 percent more consumer demand in three months. Over 209000 merchants join a coast-to-coast push with Utah chains promoting turkeys as a year round menu item.
The U S Civil Service Commission announces open competitive exams for Protozoologist and related grades in the Bureau of Animal Industry, Department of Agriculture with age limits. Other postings include technical and supervisory roles in the Bureau of Prisons, Department of Justice, and the National Archives. Applicants face age and education requirements.
A forecast of higher meat demand and stronger livestock prices for 1940 follows from improved domestic conditions and possible export demand seen by specialists after the national outlook conference in Washington. Hog and cattle supplies will be influenced by weather and feed costs, with two million more cattle on farms on Jan 1, 1940 than a year earlier, and fat cattle prices expected to steady through early 1940 before rising later in the year.
Coal and sawed wood offered by J A Evans Parowan. Also coal and wood by Ancel J Adams. Reliable man wanted to work with Iron County farmers no experience needed. Earn up to 124 per day. Furst Thomas Oakland California recruitment at 426 3rd Street.
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