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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1918
Page
1
Community urges full redemption of Liberty Bonds and war relief pledges before December 31. Committees plan visits to ensure 100 percent redemption, with over half already paid and postmasters prepared to forward funds to Washington. Citizens urged to buy stamps early to aid timely reporting.
Lumber buyers urged to give careful and prompt attention to high grade lumber purchases.
The report highlights Parowan Garage completion and convenience for Faredan Auto machinists, with health warnings about influenza and masks per Health Board guidance. It notes clerks at Parowan M and Ms or Equitable can assist with Xmas gifts, and suggests ordering ranch butter from Hall's Market in Enterprise, Utah. It ends by reminding readers of the Tires sale pledge and redemption before December 9.
Joseph E Waters once jailed in Utah for suspected murder and desertion is confined at Fort McArthur as a willful deserter. A Los Angeles Examiner story recounts how letters revealed his identity and led to his arrest with his sister and Mrs Jee Ashby nearby. Waters allegedly connected to the Ashby murder and letters seeking a Colton refuge aided investigators.
A fragmented item recalls a era of alcohol and gambling ruin across American life. It hints at a public moral panic, citing fear of drunkenness and gamblers as social decay, with distant mentions of war and figures like Foch and Kaiser era contexts.
Herbert Adama of Cedar City spent yesterday on a bank building job focusing on plumbing and floor icing to ensure the surface is sealed and ready for finishing work.
Rep 2 1943 Mr and Mrs Wilford Gurr from Provo are here for an indefinite stay. Mr and Mrs Wm Rowley moved home from Sulphur Beaver County. Alex Hutchins was here on a visit last week. Alms F Robison in Parowen today on private business. Children look for four joyful toys for Christmas. Bert Skinner made a business trip to Farowen Thursday. Folks make the walking ring around these parts every minute as the weather turns colder.
Dr Janet Green learns she has been commissioned as a member of the Army Medical Corps with the rank of Captain. She is instructed by the Adjutant General to report promptly to her station within fifteen days and to wire acceptance and prepare uniform and equipment. Col Bert Caldwell signs the order.
November brought some sun and several cold spells in Parowan. Six inches of snow fell on the 7th, followed by fine conditions as the doves appeared, but the month ended cool with a cold morning on the 26th at seven degrees above zero. Total precipitation was one inch, with clear and cloudy days about evenly split.
An advertisement page asserts all listed firms are reliable and honest. It pledges fair prices and quality goods, promising readers they can trust the merchants named in the Times and avoid unscrupulous sellers.
The annual stockholders meeting of the Bank of Tran County will be held Monday December 6 at 8 o clock pm in the assembly room of the County Court House if allowed by regulations otherwise the meeting will be held outside Islay Mitchell Ceshler.
Readers are urged to hand in subscriptions by sending payment to Mus Magee Orton to ensure a proper credit for the January number. The advertisement also notes the Young Woman's Journal and Parowag Drugao readers should review the advert.
The Red Cross announces a Christmas Roll Call urging universal membership across the United States. It appeals to Americans to enroll for support of troops and postwar relief, projecting a peak achievement around 1983 and framing the effort as a national gift of magnanimity.
Citizens of District No 1 should vote today for a school board member. The Republicans nominate Gayton Mitchell and the Democrats nominate Walter C. Mittchell. either choice is presented with little difference in outcome.
A local notice urges distribution of 259 children dresses to homes free from sickness. Red Cross ladies will visit Thursday afternoon to deliver the garments and also collect socks and sweaters from good wives for the aid effort.
Furnished hotel rooms available at the Orten Hotel in Parveen Wish Faornished. For further information contact MES, ANTHONY PARTON.
Misa Janee Rolle in Cedarity assists treasurer LJ Adama with delinquent tax list prep nearing printer readiness. New building at 19 rapidly advancing with plumbing, fixtures, and ground work done. influenza news scarce. For sale, a 2500 john with chin real bow and cast, asking 1500.
A report from near the Pato wan Garage describes two individuals discussing getting drunk on Xmas. An observer overheard a remark and alerted authorities as they attempted to identify the speakers. The note suggests police should watch for drunken behavior during the holiday.
Bankers, manufacturers, and business men foresee a great era of development ahead. The banks are in strong financial condition and mobilize capital to drive industry and transport. Liberals and farmers anticipate continued prosperity with favorable conditions for some time.
Editor notes students and others drank homemade liquor described as dangerously strong from Modena style jumbles. County and city officers urged prompt action to curb bootlegging as reports detail a bottle tasting incident and attempts to dispose of contraband amid a spree. Local residents express thanks to Fox family for support during illness and discuss holiday gift ideas and jewelry orders.
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