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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1940
Page
4
In a 1940 editorial from the Independence era, the article urges a safety mobilization to curb highway, fire, and home accidents. It cites July as the worst month for deaths, injuries, and costs, urging a Declaration of Independence from death on roads and in homes through vigilance, sober conduct, and safety-first practices.
A Scottish tone editorial questions if democracies learned from European warnings about rising military powers. It urges timely, efficient defense planning, warning against red tape and politics undermining programs. Also notes Utah wildlife counts from a federal big game census: 124000 deer, 5000 lb, 299 antelope, 50 mountain sheep, 1 moose, 450 bear.
A July 4th incident on upper Main street near the church block reports five county flags borrowed for decor taken from camp posts. The flags belonged to Kion County and were loaned to Paorwan city for decorating. The piece condemns the thieves and urges reverence for the flag if ever called to defend it.
Column argues unified need for robust national defense through skilled personnel and modern weapons. Examines training camps, conscription, the National Guard, and the balance of regulars for possible future war, while noting political realities during an ongoing presidential election.
Parowan City and fields push a Yankee Meadow reservoir after decades of debate to augment irrigation for Parowan valley. The town celebrated July 4 with the populace, and notable social events included a surprise birthday for Mrs. Flossie Hutchings and two local marriages officiated by Bishop Mortensen. Iron County Construction Co ready to start Cedar City highway work with subcontracts and pay rates for crews. Democratic National Convention nominees Cox and Roosevelt highlighted national politics. Attorney H. C. Parcells licensed to practice law in Utah and opened a new office after arriving from Oklahoma.
Mrs Henpeck questions the string on her husband’s finger and he admits it was to remember to post a letter. She asks if he remembered, and he nervously confirms his forgetfulness while insisting the string was meant as a reminder.
A fragmentary dialogue shows a passenger asking if a coat must be brushed while in a Pullman car. The porter responds emphatically that the speaker is broke, underscoring tension between traveler expectations and crew.
A brief, colorful exchange captures a moment of social tension as onlookers question someone’s status, with a witty reply suggesting the speaker’s claim to gentility was just a metaphorical tie rather than real prominence.
County and state wheat allotments for 1941 are set under the AAA Farm Program with J M Palmer announcing the county total and noting the shift to individual farm allotments. Farmers may apply for crop insurance and receive advances, with premiums payable at application and refunds if planted area is reduced.
A fragment suggests someone dropped a flower from a window and another says it landed in a pot, while a third implies injury from attempting to catch it. The garbled OCR reflects unclear phrasing and missing context.
A woman on a shared party line attempts a call amid active conversations. She overhears two others discussing cooking beans and, frustrated, warns, I smell your beans burning. A scream follows as receivers are slammed and the line opens for others.
A brief text fragment presents a crude racial stereotype joke in dialect. It riffs on a character described as very thin, using caricatured names and lines that reflect minstrel style. The tone is comic and provocative, highlighting dated comic racial humor.
A terse exchange unfolds between a customer and barber about a previous haircut. The customer claims the last cut was poor while insisting on a better result this time. The barber stands ready to fix the issue and satisfy the client.
Bright Pups By plural we mean it's the same thing only more of it.
American crooners hold strong appeal in the United States while English crooners attract fans in the Americas. The cross continental popularity reflects broad taste for smooth vocal styles and stage charisma across regions.
Eleanor recalls a boy who tried to kiss her and cracked, while Clara confirms the prank and notes her hand still hurts. The exchange captures a tense moment of youth mischief and lingering pain.
A fragmented exchange from a Grand Canyon scene features a mother guiding her wandering son to a hidden box once containing candy. The cryptic dialogue hints at a quest or puzzle, with playful taunts and a search framed by a curious refrain.
In a terse exchange a speaker notes past rock garden efforts were a nuisance, likening them to a gym for neighbors' chickens while an ecologist mentions vast time scales. A student humorously inflates costs and asks about tipping the waiter. The scene shifts through brief, quirky dialogue snippets with a drill sergeant, a marked recruit, and a distracted recruit.
Winter wheat growers in Iron County can sign for all risk crop insurance to protect 1941 income. J M Palmer, chair of Iron County AAA, says coverage is available for the third straight year with provisions similar to 1940. Each grower will get his insurable yield and premium rate based on farm records and updated yields and losses from 1999.
A speech asserts the United States enjoys an ever normal granary with massive food and fiber storage across farms and elevators. It credits farmers and farm cooperatives as bulwarks of security amid European shortages. Utah reports four pheasant clubs receive birds to stock this fall and a winter wheat harvest estimate drops slightly due to moisture shortages.
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