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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1932
Page
5
The Parowan Times lists postal rates and notice categories for 1915. Public display ads cost 25 cents per inch, legal notices 10 cents per line, reading notices 19 cents per line, and cards of thanks 10 cents. Subscriptions: one year $2.00, six months $1.19, three months 60 cents.
The Times notes a public hearing on the proposed 1903 budget will not allow salary changes as salaries are already fixed by contracts and prior years. It argues statutes prevent taxpayer input on salaries and calls for legal changes to permit salary review during budget discussions.
The piece questions Mayor Decker’s support and alleges none of his appointees are Democrats. It asks if he targets his party or believes Republicans alone are qualified. It notes the other party mocks those who helped him win the office.
A critique notes gaps in pre election practices such as voters able to ballot via clerk or deputy days before election day without judges or constables present. It highlights missing protections against electioneering and concerns over ballots for the sick, urging election law consistency and fairness.
The Times argues for honest officials and reduced gaps between two games in the same evening. It notes officials are mostly honest but sees fraud risk, urges start on schedule and quick changes to keep crowds engaged.
Iron County Utah advertises a public hearing to adopt the annual budget for the fiscal year ending December 31 1933. Hearing set for December 1 1932 at 6:00 A M in Parowan Courtroom with final adoption at 2:00 P M the same day. Budget on file for public inspection December 15–30. Signed W Clair Rowley County Clerk Auditor.
In the Fifth Judicial District Court of Iron County Utah Utah said Security Company a corporation plaintiff foichi inada and yaye iata his wife defendants the state of Utah to the said defendant you are hereby summoned to appear within twenty days after service of this summons otherwise within thirty days and defend the above entitled action failure to do will result in judgment foreclosing the plaintiff's mortgage on the premises described in said complaint plaintiff attorneys cline and cline Milford Utah.
A historical note describes colonial candle making by housewives using tin molds and prater wax. It details mold sizes from single to twenty four, common sets of four six and twelve, and the shift from self-work to itinerant candle makers like Buttin Eive from Boston supplying winter candles.
Frederick William I of Prussia ordered a monumental Christmas cake as a surprise for his soldiers. The cake stood about 54 feet high with a breadth of 2 feet and a thickness near 3 feet, using vast quantities of grain, batter, eggs, and milk in its preparation.
The Aleutian islands totaling about 150 are set to play a role in possible air routes between the United States and Asia. They are mainly volcanic, with some rocks, inhabited largely by Eskimos who rely on fish and seal. Agriculture is limited due to thin soil.
Excavation of Pompeii uncovers a bedroom with two skeletons. A leather purse containing a hundred coins lies beside one body. The master reportedly fled with the wife and purse as the city fell to the volcanic surge, but both perished.
All Hollanders know they have something worth showing to the tourist. Other lands offer palaces lakes rivers and mountains but Holland lies largely below sea level and was saved by the heroism of its people through dike construction.
Big 2 year old pure bred Chester White boar for service in Parowat from Alphonso Lowe. Pure bred Jersey cows and heir cow ready to freshen for sale or trade in Parowan from R. L. Fenton. Wanted several carloads draft bred horses and mules and gaddle horses from Fred Chandler in Chariton. How many and how soon can you ship.
During the holiday season The Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Co emphasizes quick voice service across distances. The message highlights the reach of telephone connections within the state and beyond, stressing speed and reliability.
A fragmentary quote from Dile Lustige Liste in Leipalzg shows a sequence of promises to communicate by arrival note, writing, wire, or telephone, suggesting a light exchange about arranging funds or contact method. The lines imply prompt responses and checks for forgotten items.
The Wapager reports chicken for luncheon but the grouchy customer learns the item is last spring's. The exchange turns on a confusing bill as the customer asks about today’s lunch.
A brief exchange about a student’s field of study with one person offering to share what is known. The dialogue notes uncertainty about specifics beyond the general topic of study.
A brief Boston Transcript joke recalls a boy asking his mother the middle name of lemon meringue pie. The mother confirms the dessert, and the boy returns to ask again, highlighting a playful mix up of words and food.
A doctor prescribes increasing fruit intake emphasizing the skin for health. He asks the patient for a favorite fruit and the patient replies coconut with a gloomy tone in Stray Stories.
Mrs Tompkins refuses to feed her husband after a night away while Mrs Mythe defends her son Jim saying he skips breakfast as a result. The exchange appears in Tit-Bits, London.
She answers fear with humor about man-eating sharks in local waters. He questions danger while they discuss courage and safety at the seaside.
Senator Sordium muses about retirement to private life and returning to his profession. He notes that a profession offers pay even when wrong, unlike enduring criticism when certain he is right.
A Boston Transcript note describes a discussion about hiring an athlete who just graduated. The executive asks about discus throwing and recalls trying a pole vaulter, a broad jumper, and a star halfback in auditing, but they did not perform well.
Quote dialogue from Cincinnati Enquirer about a couple's wedding prospects. The exchange suggests skepticism from one party and a counter view about future value of the groom. No further context or details provided.
A dramatic dialogue reveals Sass explaining his return to his wife after grief, citing water power as a force strong enough to move him. Gash asserts concern over the wife's crying and the social expectation to stay apart.
A Washington Star quip contrasts weather chat with politics in a barber shop exchange. The barber asks why politics were avoided while a man holds a razor, highlighting the tension between safe topics and provocative discussion.
District Agricultural Inspector J. E. Glazzard and County Agent Tuel ler announce a three day rabbit poisoning campaign next week. Farmers bring alfalfa leaves to central points in Cedar City Enoch Paragon and Beryl for bait mixing and distribution. A coordinated effort by property owners is urged to protect crops and range from jack rabbits.PT. Mining location notices for sale at the Times office.
The Iron County Agent met with the Paragonah 4-H club to finalize plans for marketing the remaining turkeys. About 1200 turkeys will be sold for the Christmas trade, primarily through Nation Creamery Co and Henry Scholzen of Hurricane Utah, with 25 percent unsold to be marked in January and February. Forest supervisor Jas E Curr was in town briefly en route to Panguitah for business.
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