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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1938
Page
4
A reflective plea on road safety, urging every driver to slow, use lights, and keep proper space. It imagines a world where each driver acts responsibly to prevent accidents, protects passengers and pedestrians, and honors fallen roadway victims.
Fragmentary historical piece traces naval power’s impact on global conflicts from ancient sea control to World War II. It discusses maritime leaders and battles such as Salamis, Lake Champlain, Saratoga, and Yorktown, asserting naval supremacy steered outcomes and independence. The excerpt blends analysis of naval strategy with scattered quotations and names.
Fragmented OCR narrative surveys naval reach from Spain to the world wars, noting ships in Bulgaria to Guam and Africa to the Canal Zone. It mentions Admiral James T. Alexander departing for Guam and a Guam program with Jumbo frogs for animal husbandry.
An OCR fragment advertises bedding and coal services. It mentions feather beds, a Christmas special, mattresses at $2.50, and various local contact cues. The garbled copy implies a furniture and coal dealer in a southern Utah town with phone and place hints. Named entities are uncertain due to OCR errors.
A diner recounts a passerby recognizing a stranger who claims they met a fortnight ago. The newcomer asserts ignorance while the other notes an umbrella as proof, joking that it cannot be since he did not have an umbrella a fortnight ago.
Exchange between Higgs and Dobbins about Rampson the actor altering boarding houses. Dobbins recalls the landlady who boasted of her breakfasts and asked how the eggs struck him, noting the morning encounter in the Boston Transcript.
An early sales line promises a small down payment and no payments for three months. Mrs Snapper Sil notes Snoopy and Madam claim Snoopy’s Salesman discussed the offer with Mrs Quizz, indicating a promotional pitch tied to a local radio seller.
A clerk protests a higher pay level, arguing the salary is excessive. The employer counters that the worker could manage on the amount if required, highlighting a tension between wage expectations and budget constraints.
A satirical look at why some girls chase extreme fashion trends and how partners react. The piece notes social dynamics and the buzz around style conformity, highlighting humorous exchanges and gendered expectations.
A playful exchange between a young Eskimo and his beloved opens with a vow of love after racing a thousand miles through ice and snow. The girl responds with a pun about mush as the scene mixes romance with frontier hardship.
Brown comments on the two sides to a matter and likens it to fly paper with two possible outcomes. He notes the choice of side makes a big difference to the situation.
The Philadelphia Bulletin reports a prisoner insisting he was simply minding his own business when arrested for burglary. The exchange centers on an officer’s conduct and the claim of disturbance during the arrest.
Dear Iwanna asks for travel tips and Aunty Septic responds with a practical suggestion for long airplane journeys. The exchange leans into light humor and practical know how for keeping occupied and comfortable aboard a flight.
A Providence Journal report describes an all in wrestling bout where one competitor bites the other. The injured wrestler protests calling it biting while the aggressor claims the act as part of the match. The incident highlights referee inaction during the confrontation.
A faded cartoonish exchange shows Wallie sobbing over a blown box mishap while an old gent counsels humor. Wallie admits he laughed, suggesting a lighthearted memory amid the mishap and a gentle paternal tone.
A fragmented dialogue shows a rabbit asking about remedies and a snake fearing a cold spreading to the lungs. A wondering husband probes what might have been done with hypothetical pocketbook income, though responses remain opaque and muted.
This week notices report Rowena Benson daughter of Mr and Mrs Alvin Benson died Saturday morning from pneumonia caused by influenza. John Bentley age unspecified died at work from influenza. Leon a3 son of Mia Tattya Clank died in Wyoming after his mother telegram. The Bartons welcome a baby boy at Mrs Barton's parents home. Isha Adams released from army. Bruce Tiyatt Os Skougard and Mitton Ollerton served in France. Walley G C Munhell died from influenza at Cedar City hospital. Dr F J Burton bought a new Model Dadsis car recently.
Mervin Flanders returned to Winslow Mills Maine after a shoe factory closed. He built a wreath business from string hoops and spruce, inventing a device that speeds wreathmaking tenfold. He says shoemaking cannot compare to wreath work.
Fire experts urge extreme care with candles and other holiday lighting as window candles can ignite curtains. They advise prudent use of lighted decorations and safe practices during the Yuletide season to prevent fires.
The County Clerk declined three mislabeled licenses issued to several individuals including Chester Jud Smith aged 33 and Larut Ethelyn Szne aged 26. Also listed are David Arthor Pugies 22, Vareno Jowley 17, Migous Adistrom Gantner 7, and Thonnennter 22, reflecting clerical issues in recent work.
U S Department of Agriculture extension service promotes nut based winter dishes. A nut loaf and mixed nut recipes baked in a loaf pan with vegetables and tomato sauce appear, with notes on substitutions and texture. 1939 Ogden livestock show announced with dates February 7 to 14 and a $25,000 building for exhibit use. Ray H Wood named general superintendent. Ogden joins regional livestock circuit.
A fragmented item notes Utah's extension service and agriculture program aimed at rural population, with mention of plans and welfare for families under the State. Names and exact phrases are garbled but center on agricultural leadership and extension efforts in Utah.
A regional gathering featured Dr E l em p fersor and Meg cultural aids as speakers. They urged irrigation planning, farm education, and better farm home management. Meigs and Blanch outlined cooperative help while county and state agencies touted experimental stations and crop support programs.
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