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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1931
Page
4
Parowan Times a weekly paper published by Parowan Pub. and Printing Co. lists advertising rates per inch for display and legal notices and per line for reading notices and classified cards of thanks. Rates shown include 25c, 0c, 10c, and 60. membership notes date from October 27, 1916.
A satirical piece highlights the irony of a Utah resident wearing clothes and using goods from across the country. It traces a daily routine from alarm to wages, exposing how money flows to distant states while Utah’s own prosperity lags, critiquing tax and economic structures.
The Times urges Parowan to take a stand on Cedar Breaks park plans to protect local rights and influence boundary and access decisions. It suggests Chamber of Commerce action to unite community sentiment and notes modest local gains at Fourth celebrations amid county budget talk. The editorial discusses salaries for county officials, office space moves, and county agent facilities.
Practical kitchen and home care tips from the LB column cover ham slicing, potato salad pairing, fabric care, sun exposure for leather items, and spinach quality. Advice also includes stain removal with hot water, broth use for cooking meats, and a sugared crumb glaze for fillings.
The Times explains why it backs city officers during enforcement efforts and argues that constructive support aids crime fighting. It concedes possible mistakes but says criticism is warranted only for proven misdeeds while urging readers to cooperate with authorities.
The publisher emphasizes collecting subscriptions and charging reasonable prices for job printing while resisting free advertising space. It warns that failure to monetize could jeopardize the paper’s viability and its advertising revenue.
A man waits an hour for his loved one who arrives with a misheard question about repairs. She explains they are now headed to a garage for a needed issue, and the exchange leads to a plan to proceed together.
Mrs Jones remarks to her maid Mary as she leaves to marry. Mary says the voyage is his risk, she belongs to him now and if anything happens it will be a big loss not hers.
A terse prompt notes that the answer should avoid endorsing any specific face powder and frames beauty as a subjective question. The quote appears as a marketing nudge embedded in a broader discussion about cosmetics and personal presentation.
A fragment from a fair pageant writeup suggests a charm contest theme where a homely girl might win for possessing a unique rare attribute. The text hints at beauty prizes and the fascination with distinctive qualities in contestants.
A barber laments a new assistant who wastes half his time gossiping. The customer asks if the other helper is mute. The barber replies that the silent one did not answer.
A rustic exchange between Jim and Sal notes a wild claim of wheels turning around once every second. Sally doubts the assertion and teases Jim Peters as unable to count that fast, reflecting country humor and tall tale talk in a small town.
A terse dialogue suggests a nurse identifying children by name in a Park Avenue setting. Central Park offers a question about recognition, hinting at social or familial tension surrounding guardianship and familiarity. The exchange centers on who truly knows the children and by what relation.
A fragmentary exchange reveals a young person haunted by a past rejection three years ago that left them perpetually unsettled and chasing an elusive future. The sparse dialogue hints at hope and lingering doubt as they describe living “up in the air.”
A brief reflection on talent and effort noting that few succeed by action alone while many rely on what they already possess. The piece contrasts merit gained through work with outcomes shaped by bare potential and circumstance.
A quip contrasts behavior after marriage with during engagement. A speaker suggests men’s conduct after marriage would spark fewer divorces but more bankruptcies. The remark plays on social mores and financial strain, reflecting witty attitudes of the era.
A brief, humorous dialogue unfolds as a mistress questions Lucy about wearing a gown on the street. Lucy recalls a prior remark about needing string for clothes, leading to a light domestic misunderstanding between the two.
A casual remark about the system cites four marriages, prompting debate over intent. The exchange includes questions about Jia seeking a good wife and suggests ongoing trial and error in relationship expectations.
A dialogic fragment shows Lewla chiding a companion for not stopping the car and arguing about money. Aewls replies that there is no place to park and recalls a five dollar gift yesterday while Lewla questions where the funds went, mentioning a new hat.
In a case touching arts education a college student and a waitress become central figures as an artist confirms presenting a play to Wright who then penned a musical comedy based on it. The development signals collaboration and adaptation across media.
Creditors must present claims with vouchers to the administrator Abe Murdock at Beaver County Court House Beaver City Utah on or before August 22 1931 First publication June 19 1931 The administrator is appointed for the estate of Esau Allen Ingram deceased.
John Mortensen advertises white flour 2.40, whole wheat flour 2.50, germade, cracked wheat 0.30, cow ration 2.00, Gil Laying mash 2.40, bran 1.50, wheat 1.75, saved wood 20c per hundred delivered 30c if delivered. Also notes Legion workers weeded public square grounds to improve appearance. Parowan buyer and delivery details appear.
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