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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1920
Page
1
A humorous lyric speaks of fashion and social pressure as the speaker longs for comfort in overalls. The narrator vows to follow fashion yet expresses weary acceptance of trends, ending with a plea to be spared in sleep and death. The piece blends whimsy with a homespun tone.
The article stresses safe campfire practices including fully extinguishing fires with water and earth and reporting new fires to Forest Ranger or State Fire Warden. It also notes ongoing requests for endorsements for county offices with payment demanded in advance, while mentioning Mrs. Berah Veébtiney recovering from illness.
A 1820 entry recalls a dinner party hosted by the Thampeoo family with guests including Dune and Kira 4m W Hall and Mr Mire Fe. Mentiones the Mutwal pave and a cream serving, while noting two recent arrivals from the stork land area and the illness of Little Mase Prince.
A Saturday afternoon gathering at Annie Whitney’s home honored her 65th birthday. Relatives and friends listened as speakers and musical interludes paid tribute to her ministry and kindness. Her daughters arranged a modest, generous luncheon, and guests offered best wishes for many more milestones in life.
The note lists butter wrapper prices and quantities including 1 32000 price per unit in advance with postage. It also mentions political chatter about a Cedar and Farewan balance of power and a potential race for county leadership, with hints of candidates and party expectations.
The Iron County libraries board and local boards met to set up a county library funded by a one mill levy. A main library will be in Parowan with a Cedar City branch, linked to Carnegie library efforts. Books will be distributed by parcel post, giving residents access to free books Benjamin Franklin would have loved.
A narrative from a 20th century era recounts Tom Tourist aiding a wildfire response, facing danger while protecting timber and farms. The piece notes heavy losses, including five million feet of timber, and communities fighting the blaze for two weeks as crops stood idle.
Grag Store Improvements by Farovan Grag Company led to new glass enclosed cabinets shelving and fixtures filling both aisles. The orderly layout aims at better product display convenience and room for increased candy and soft drink sales while an updated front enhances curb appeal.
Town notes a mild May with occasional frost at month start and a stretch of pleasant weather. People enjoy new books at the library while ads promote low prices and local bargains. Luke Cosgrave appears at the Opera House in a noted dramatic performance drawing crowds.
Creditors of the estate of Willian Rebh Jr deceased must present claims with vouchers to the undersigned at Paragonah Iron County Utah on or before October 6 1920. Thomas Rogge administrator of the estate of Willian Rebh Jr is represented by Young Moyle attorneys.
Mrs Bascom and family live on a Peeskill New York farm ten miles away. Deacon Tillinger holds a mortgage about to foreclose. The son returns causing romance and plans to redeem the place in a light four act comedy. Vera Epperson performs popular ballads in a special attraction. Tickets are suggested as a good value.
A Parowan Stake M I A rally is set for June 19 at Cedar City on the E A C campus. The program includes addresses by Tir Mod Alacfarane and Lucille Kong, performances by Boy Scouts and Bee Tive Girls, folk dancing, readings, a closing prayer, and a community gathering for wards and visitors.
Lael Wednesday of Faragoneh and Misa Leona Jones wed in a temple ceremony. The couple, well known locally and abroad, wins praise from faculty and students for Lael’s scholarly pursuits and Misa’s teaching career in Paregorah public schools. Friends extend wishes for a long, happy life together.
Abe Webb of Delta formerly regent of Psrowan died June 3 from complications. Survived by a wife and several children. He was a member of close friends in Delta Cedar City and Parowan.
Mra and Mra Bol Fetuceon of Milford were guests in Parowab last week. Mer and Nal A Whitney hosted them while Adame Burton stayed at the library in Ogden after two months of courthouse work. She praises the local scenery, especially the Oden canyon.
Washington senator urges passage of a measure to fund transportation for thousands of government clerks facing job losses and potential eviction as July approaches. He argues the plan benefits workers and the government, noting shortages in the War Department and opposition to extra clerks.
The piece argues that disruptions to machine supply would trigger a general strike and major economic upheaval. It claims cracking petroleum molecules would boost gasoline yield and warns that improving efficiency could outpace automobile growth, urging measures to curb wasteful fuel use.
Fragmentary notice offers sale of a property and a shingle mill. Refer to FIRA TEQEKTON 8 Parowsn Ady for term details and bidding instructions.
Unclear notes trace a planned 45 000 foot drill by an oil company provoking strong editorials in Provo area. Mentions include Clovis Journal and Parsmore with references to Gallen, Clair, and tense echoes about a harsh winter.
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