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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1939
Page
4
A reflective note urges readers to review fire insurance protection at the start of the year. It argues changes in property values and hazards require a policy check to safeguard financial security, advising consultation with an insurance agent for a proper coverage review.
The article urges farmers to repair and prepare all farm tools and machinery for winter work. It notes many machines are discarded due to needed repairs and suggests fixing worn parts, ordering replacements, and cleaning and oiling components. Emphasizes proper care to protect investments and ensure readiness as spring approaches.
The text advocates applying modern business methods to farming to boost profits through better planning research and marketing of crops. It highlights the need for disciplined planning downs methods and trusted leadership to guide the industry into a lucrative future.
A long, dense column analyzes Democratic and Republican 1940s strategies, naming Bennett Clark and Robert Taft as potential nominees, while noting internal party splits over New Deal influence. It also surveys European tensions with Chamberlain, Munich, and Hitler, predicting shifts in power dynamics.
The week covers a Board of Education reshuffle with T Jones resigning amid a state legislative dispute and M J Mactaclane named as active successor. New officers include He A Choplay as president and Jannat Molfo clerk, with Wil Adams reelected treasurer. Summit’s Stanley Dailey joins as County Crank successor, and Patowat school administration shifts as Brown’s resolution takes effect. The Parowan M M Company rescinds an eastward plan. The Bank of Tron County relocates to Equitavia street. Albert Benson and Lindsey Burton return home after honorable discharge. Hever Woolyn MUS sees John At Gutt elected president and Chas Adams reappointed. County Clerk John i. Denney notes January bounty payouts: 42 coyote, 22 wilkeats, 7074 jack rabbits, and one mountain lion, slain by Wm i. Glare. Mr. and Mrs. Gat te Burt welcome a new baby.
The State of Utah to Mabel Tucker Hughes or Amanda KroWh, you are summoned to appear within thirty days after service to defend a foreclosure action on tax liens on Southeast Quarter of Section 1, Toward 34 South Range 4 West Salt Lake Meridian, Salt Lake County. John Foster attorney for plaintiff Cedar City Utah. The notice includes date of service December 15 1958 and a last known residence at Main Street Ottumwa Tower.
The text presents fragmented thoughts about democracy in Europe and a drift toward totalitarian models. It mentions experts fearing an inevitable collapse or consolidation under autocratic systems, with stray phrases about currency and political actors.
A historical overview traces the Irish land problem from Cromwell's 1619 land seizure to major reforms. It covers absentee landlordism, famines, and landmark acts through 1921 ending with two thirds of land owned by tenants and compulsory transfer of remainder.
A writer explains how the medieval privilege of gathering deadwood led to the saying by hook or crook and how the deer meat term humble pie originated for inferior servants. The phrases evolved to mean using any method and accepting an inferior position respectively.
TitBits notes a tradition in some French districts to predict weather for Christmas and the year ahead. Twelve onions are salted as time markers. by Epiphany melted salt signals wet months, dry salt on the twelfth onion predicts a fine Christmas. In Provence, shepherds hold a watch night with lights and a lamb before a crib recalling ancient nativity rites.
The story recounts a party at Thomas Edison’s summer home where a stiff turnstile blocks entry. After guests struggle, Edison explains the device pumps water into the roof tank whenever someone pushes the turnstile, revealing a clever show of engineering.
The Gulf Stream originates in the Gulf of Mexico and travels around Florida and up along North America to Newfoundland, then east to Europe. A branch circles back toward the Azores, forming a stagnant Sargas sea. For years it was thought to drive western European weather, but this belief is now disputed and ocean winds are credited instead.
Francis Bacon reflects on friendship as a bond that doubles joy and halves sorrow. He asserts that sharing one’s joys enhances happiness while sharing grief deepens consolation. The text portrays friends as mirrors where genuine affection transcends mere talk and appearance.
Utah State Agricultural College extension forester J Whitney Floyd announces Clarke McNary tree distribution to about 3000 farmers. Trees sell for half price to encourage farm woodlot planting for 1939, with over 22 000 trees planted in Utah in ten years. Contact county extension agents or Utah State Agricultural College extension service Logan Utah.
A discussion notes advantages of solid wood versus veneers and plywood for furniture. Veneers allow matching patterns on tops and panels, reduce cost, and resist shrinking, while solid wood offers strength. Veneered components can be glued for curved designs, producing bookmatched or symmetrical patterns in tables and bedsteads.
Widespread depletion of forests causes production declines as many regions report curtailed outputs. In several areas timber harvests fall short of demand and long trucks haul logs from distant sources while lingering damage to lands threatens future supply.
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