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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1928
Page
2
A United States Department of Agriculture home demonstration agent shows a hinged fold down breakfast table for compact kitchens. The drop table folds to the wall when not in use and serves as extra prep or serving space for meals. An ironing board similarly hinged to the wall folds down only when needed.
The Bureau of Home Economies of the United States Department of Agriculture urges simple, easy to launder school dresses for young girls. Dresses should be comfortable for active play, with few fastenings and large buttons, in bright cotton prints or washable fabrics.
A four year old accidentally spilled water on a crowded cinema scene. The embarrassed mother with a baby tried to fix the damage. A bystander dryly questioned the plan as water spread across the damp floor. The waiter joked about the water absorbing east. The incident left little trace of the accident.
Fruits are valued for acids as well as vitamins. Citric and malic acids predominate in many fruits, with isocitric acid unique to blackberries. Tamarind tops acidity at 8 percent, followed by lemon at 3.53 percent. Body chemistry converts most acids to neutralize excess acidity via sodium potassium or calcium.
Rice patties form a dainty base for creamed chicken or fish. Use cooked or leftover rice, wash well, boil with salt, cool, press flat, cut rounds, grease, bake or broil.
An engineering official estimates only 5 percent of 8 750 American homes keep refrigerators and 20 percent use refrigeration year round. He says needless waste amounts to 700,000,000 in food annually, enough to feed a major nation. If waste could be curtailed, the figure could feed those in need.
A collage of clips portrays Gilmour Dobie as both dour and lively, a master of forward passing and a deeply influential Cornell coach since 1920. His teams went undefeated three times, totaling forty nine wins, twelve losses, and three ties, with strong showings against Pennsylvania and Dartmouth. Dobie is described as educated, thoughtful, keen on psychology, and a colorful figure among sports writers who watched Schoellkopf Field under floodlights.
Chicago report states star second baseman was summoned to Wo ody City by Commissioner Landis on October 27 for a talk about alleged horse race betting. Landis dismissed the link to baseball as a private matter while warning against gambling noting he does not approve of associating a player with betting in any form.
A fragmentary report describes West Virginia football players nicknamed Big Sleepy and Edit the Sleepy Glenn. It notes Big Sleepy toiled as a railroad towerman while attending classes and playing football, and that his younger brother became Little Sleepy, later larger than his sibling.
The Jport Watles Vale rowing squad reached 286 members setting a record turnout. A proposed golf ball design, weight 1 and 3/4 ounces with a 1.68 inch diameter, is noted. Oklahoma Aggies vs West Virginia marks their first football meeting of the year. The Knights of Columbus in New York enter their twenty seventh season as Connie Mack denies trade rumors about Rube Walberg before the 1929 season.
The article surveys multiple sports notes from boxing to baseball and basketball. McSigue plans retirement from boxing within a year, Lord Knuebworth is identified with Oxford University boxing, and St Louis Cardinals expect Corey Selph to emerge as a top rookie. Indoor polo league in St Louis, details on football rivalries with Sewanee and Texas A and M, and gymnastic and gravity device research by Landon scientists are mentioned alongside Chicago basketball arena news and notable pitchers Carl Hubbell and Ed Morris being watched for 195.
Charles Barrett head of Cardinal scouts predicts continued success for the franchise. He cites young arms and forthcoming talent from the farm system to sustain top pitching as veteran stars age. Hallahan’s progress and a strong overall organizational depth are highlighted as key factors.
Outfielder Klein joined the Philadelphia Phillies from Fort Wayne of the Central league around mid last season. In 64 games he hit .360 with 11 home runs and 13 doubles, drawing strong praise for his rapid rise to the majors during his first professional season.
Otto Williams, ex St. Louis coach and former manager of the St. Louis Crowns’ farm at Muskogee, Okla, signs to coach the Kansas City Blues of the American Association for 1929. The Browns’ release could signal St. Louis leaving the team next season as the Blues faltered financially. The report mentions Lee Sexton, a 19 year old from Georgetown, tipped as a rising star and heir apparent to local pitching legends.
In 1918, Harry Enfield learns via telegram that his cousin George Enfield needs five hundred dollars to cover past debts. George requests secrecy, asking not to tell his mother, while Harry travels to his uncle and aunt to deliver aid and face the family dilemma.
The article notes Stagg may retain his position for life as controversy surrounds university leadership. Critics cited high salary costs and governance concerns while supporters highlighted stability and long term plans amid ongoing debates about the institution’s direction and performance.
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