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Newspaper

Parowan Times

Location

Parowan, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1930

Page

5

Why I Should Use Pep Utah Made Gasoline

An essay by Eldon Adams arguing Pep Gasoline is superior. It cites Pep from Utah Oil Refining Company, notes less carbon deposits, reduced spark plug wear, and better performance in mountain conditions. It emphasizes local industry support and employment to boost Utah’s economy.

Utah Eldon Adams Bill Wyoming Utah Oil Refining Company North Salt Lake Jack Pep Utah Oil’ Refining Company

Stone That Flows There in Nature’s Glass

The article describes fulgurite glass formed when lightning fuses quartz and sand at a mountain crater. It notes sandstone specimens that fuse into opalescent lumps or puff and distort due to steam trapped in water within the stone as meteoric mass contacts rock. Many water tight cavities resemble pumice, making stones float like corks.

No Record of Wren's Work in American Churches

The article argues there is little evidence that Sir Christopher Wren designed any American churches and notes he never visited the U S. It cites a few early churches with Wren style ascribed, including Christchurch Philadelphia and St Paul New York, while naming Gibbs as the probable architect for St Michael Charleston.

Christopher Wren Sir Christopher Wren London Christchurch Philadelphia St. Philp Charleston

First Steam Carriage Set With Disapproval

The London Times reprints an August 1820 report on A Gurney's steam carriage from Cranford Bridge to Bath and back. The trial covered about fifteen miles to Maidenhead in roughly one hour and five minutes, with delays. On approaching Marksbam they faced attacks by locals fearing competition, so the carriage was drawn the remainder by horses before returning the next day after water and fuel delays.

London Times Gurney Crawford Bridge Inn Bath Brn Viney Dobbin Cranford Bridge Maidenhead Marksham Gath

No Positive Knowledge of Waterspouts Causes

Waterspouts are vapor masses with a spinning motion that can uproot trees and destroy structures. At sea they appear as an inverted cone rising from water, two cones forming a column to the clouds. Origin remains uncertain with theories citing opposing winds or high-altitude winds and an electric origin.

Evening Parade of Crawfish Pageantry at Sunset

A vivid scene describes crawfish marching in a single file at sundown. The creatures display solemn, grotesque poses with raised jaws and extended antennae as they maneuver through clear depths. The piece wonders whether the procession serves feeding, exercise, or ritual purposes.

Erea

French Judicial System Overview and Court Types

The ordinary French judiciary includes civil and criminal courts and specialized commercial courts. Administrative courts handle administrative acts, the Tribuneau des Conflits resolves proper court authority, and the Juge de Paix parallels justices of the peace. The Court of Cassation stands as the highest tribunal.

France Tribuneau Des Conflits Juge de Paix Justices of the Peace Court of Assizes Cour de Coassation

Variation in Sea Level Affects Global Water Distribution

The text explains that sea level isn't uniform worldwide due to landmasses rising and altering adjacent water levels. It cites the Andes and the Himalayas, noting higher water near Indus mouth than near Ceylon, and mentions temporary, minor inequalities from shifting masses.

Andes Mountains India Indus Ceylon

Overhead Expenses Defined for Manufacturing Plants

The article explains overhead as general plant expenses beyond labor and materials. It includes officials salaries office costs advertising travel salesmen interest insurance legal fees plant care and often depreciation.

Lights and Dog Tale Highlight City Pages Oddities

A New York feature mixes a rather odd fitness craze for office workers with a glamorous dog story. The piece describes eye training routines and a giant great dane owned by a wealthy actress, prompting a humorous elevator encounter with a hall boy and a startled young woman.

Greenwich Village Tim Aleor Tha

Calendar of Ward Events and School Activities

February 11 Valentine Ball in both wards. East Ward Drama February 11. West Ward Drama February 27. East Ward Family Outing March 7. East and West Ward Opera February 28. High School Opera February 17. Relief Societies February 17. West Ward Family Outing February 20. Junior Prom February 28. West Ward Opera February 28. Girla Day Dance April 4. Spring Festival including Annual Ball April 16. High School Senior Hop April 25. Commencement week ends April 16.

Valentine Ball East Ward West Ward Girla Day Dance High School

Child’s witty take on revolution and evolution

An eight year old girl is observed by a professor from the state university education department. The class asks what is the difference between revolution and evolution. Jean replies Neovoluation is war and evolution has something to do with monkeys, I don’t know what.

Jean Education Department The State University Los Angeles Times

Art of Giving and Empathy in Gift Selection

The passage argues that true giving goes beyond material content. It emphasizes imagination and empathy as the core of gift choosing, shaping how the giver understands and responds to another’s desire. It frames generosity as a personal imprint on the gift.

Harsh Night Weather Report From Pengultch

Word from Pengultch reports twenty degrees below zero overnight. Residents face frigid air and asking if it will warm soon.

Pengultch

Country hides salt method note from agriculture guidance

The U S Department of Agriculture warns that country hides sell for less due to careless salting and curing. After removing the hide, keep it in a cool dry dark place with the hair up until heat escapes, then salt promptly and thoroughly. Spread flat, open folds, use fresh salt about one to one, spread heaviliy on thick parts.

U. S. Department of Agriculture

Grit and Labor Poised as Path to Success

Encourages steady effort over tears and sympathy. Stresses that labor yields more than wishing, with drops from honest work viewed as productive progress toward success.

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