Mortensen Files Final Proof on Parowan Land Claim
Al berg R Mortensen of Parowan Utah filed final proof for a homestead in Ely SEM NWSE Sec 12 Township 34 S Range 10 W Salt Lake Meridian. Witnesses named Mark Jackson Ernest I Lowe Clarence Stevers and Horace Evangeli. Public notice dated November 14 1929 in Salt Lake City.
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General Land Office
Salt Lake City
Vital
Alberg R. Mortensen
Parowan
Utah
Ely Sem
New
Township
Range
Salt Lake Breridian
District Court
Calmanot
Mark Jackson
Ernest I. Lowe
Clarence Stevers
Horacé Evangeli
Christmas Seed Sows Change Tone of Mountain Trade
In a Western Newspaper Dollce piece from 1523 a store owner hints at politeness to mountain people and seeds a Christmas habit. Mountain families begin to buy densely as two months remain until Christmas, spreading goodwill and boosting seasonal sales.
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Green Tribe
Herches
Muscle leverage boosts strength by proper arm use
Health writer Donald A. Faird explains in the American Medical Association magazine that most people gain 10 to 20 percent more strength by using correct muscle engagement. He demonstrates with a single heavy weight lifted by the forearm and elbow, noting gains as the arm moves from bent to raised positions.
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Donald A. Faird
Hreela
American Meddical Association
Ag Scion
Aa Tevel
Oliandia
Compulsory Education Legislation Timeline in Early America
A historical record notes early compulsory education efforts in Massachusetts and other states. It lists enactment years from 1852 through 1908, with states such as Vermont, New York, California, Ohio, Wisconsin, and many others adopting laws by the early 20th century. The piece highlights the gradual nationwide adoption.
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United States
Maseachusetts
Massachusetts
District of Columbia
Vermont
Michigan
Washington
Connecticut
New
New Jersey
Wyoming
Ohio
Wisconsin
Rhode Island
Illinois
Dakota
Montana
Minnesota
Nebraska
Idaho
Colorado
Oregon
Utah
States
Salvation Army founder titles credited to Elijah Cadman
Cadman of Coventry, a former chimney sweep known as King of the Roughs, is praised for inspiring Salvation Army ranks and titles. He converted, led a mission, and began calling himself captain in God's army to fight the devil. He commissioned calls to honor William Booth as superior, with Booth eventually accepting the dramatic titles.
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Elijah Cadman
Coventry
Salvation Army
London
King of
Cadman
Mark William Booth
William B Booth
William Booth
Dusty Feet Courts and Early Trade Customs
The piece explains the origin of Med Uouadreux courts or courts of the dusty feet, used to swiftly settle disputes in medieval fairs. It notes licensing, long fairs in England and Normandy, and the translation into ple powder by English speakers.
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E. S. Marten
Carper
England
Normandy
Uouadreux
P'r
Parowan City Budget Hearing Notice
Notice of a public hearing on the proposed Parowan City budget for the year starting January 1 1920 to be held Saturday night December 21 1929 at 7 30 in the Library Auditorium. The budget is prepared and available for public inspection at the City Recorder’s office in the Library Auditorium until the hearing, then to be adopted. Richard Benson City Recorder.
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Parowan City
City Recorder
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Tarowan, Utah
Ell F. Tayler
Reelster
Merry Xmas
Parowan Thercantile Company
Hunter Hardware Company
Cedar City
Bell System
The
Mountain States Telephone & Telegraph Co
Dolce
Francis H. McMahon
Education In America
City Council
Richard Benson
City Recorder -Pt
Merry Christmas
Marsdens
Toggery
Duart
Ord
Petty Motor Company
Jord Automobiles
Goodyear Cvres
Red Crown
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