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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1931
Page
4
Legal notice entry shows W. Warner Mitchell as lessee in a second class mall matter dated October 27 1915 in Parowan Utah. Classified rates appear 240 per inch per line 10e reading notices 1ie and card of thanks 1c. Cash with order.
The piece warns of possible damaging floods after a severe drought as vegetation loss increases runoff. It urges mayor and city council to investigate and decide on actions, noting the marshal’s duty to report conditions and the need for field cooperation or city intervention. It also highlights alfalfa irrigation as proof of local growth potential amid debates over irrigation practices.
An advertising notice is printed with brash claims about being noticed, read, and kept in good company. The playful but aggressive pitch hints at high turnover and instant reader interest.
Saul Singer, a New York bounder, jokes that the rich may enter New York society but are not happy there. A whispered encounter at a lavish reception questions who Mrs. DeNoo is, hinting at a scandalous line of social intrigue.
A dialogue shows Doctor Frost urging Defuniak to quit coffee and smoking. Defuniak denies habits and the doctor warns without changes nothing can be done. The exchange highlights denial and medical counsel in a humorous tone.
A passerby notes a romantic exchange where a suitor vows to cross seas for a beloved while weather interrupts a planned meeting. He phones saying the rain is too heavy to meet, revealing a weather tied courtship moment.
The discussion warns that spreading water too far and overgrazing pasture harms yields. Farmers face choices between increasing alfalfa yield per acre or expanding pasture, but evidence shows many farms are nearly ruined by current water management practices.
A Hebrew and a Scotchman collide and quarrel briefly. The Jew offers a drink to calm the dispute and the Scotsman drinks repeatedly. After the liquor is consumed the Jewish man calls a policeman claiming the other man is drunk and has a foul breath.
A humorous fragment describes a man who predicts prize winners yet cannot win himself. He remarks on a baby’s bounce and cautions others from teasing or comparing siblings, reflecting a playful, childlike dialogue about expectations and fairness.
A dialogue contrasts frugal living with poverty as two speakers debate finances. One urges budgeting to overcome difficulties while the other questions whether being poor equates to hardship, highlighting tensions over economic ethics.
The Department of Agriculture notes that corn shows greater cold resistance when grown on soil rich in plant nutrients. Both young and mature plants suffer less frost damage if the soil is well fertilized.
A humorous overheard quip contrasts a claim of six million slaves worldwide with a punchline about married men, reflecting social gossip. The exchange features a husband replying with a witty remark about marriage.
A collection of Navy trivia notes details wartime prisoner counts and losses, hospitals, long pigeon flights by Ensign Petersen, a 10 000 ton cruiser with 167 horsepower, and the tallest lighthouse at Cape Mendocino. It also mentions medals, radio networks, diving suitability, and enlistment restrictions based on police records.
Professor Sloganson advocates six year rotation for alfalfa with annual removal of oldest fields and reseeding alongside barley or oats. He notes yields peak in years three to six, benefits from manure, and timely cutting and windrow drying for high quality hay.
Brown alfalfa hay is as palatable as or somewhat better than good field cured hay but not superior in feeding value. Many brown hay samples arise from accidental production and deliberate attempts often fail.
A garbled dialogue fragment shows two brokers debating a $50,000 stake tied to a coin flip. One offers a dime with a risk of payment if he loses, while the other counters with a penny choice and potential loss of a dime.
Cotton, milk, and hogs lead as principal cash crops with cattle, calves, eggs, and chickens also ahead of wheat, showing crop and livestock mix in farm income patterns.
A robbery defendant recounts a hold up case where he was told to be quiet or risk police involvement. The assailants prevented him from shouting for help and demanded compliance during the incident.
Figures compiled in recent years show average costs of 107.60 dollars per acre to grow potatoes in Ida ho. Stronger field sizes would be needed to cover production costs and earn profit for Beaver Presa.
A witty quip recalls a night at the opera with a remark that nothing unusual happened lauding the moment before the curtain rose. The exchange captures lighthearted theater atmosphere and anticipation.
A fragmented verse piece laments domestic strain as a judge declares that home life requires cooperation. The quip questions who will deny the need to share burdens and keep the household fed.
Leith introduces himself in a concise dialogue with Klod Hans of Copenhagen, noting publisher preferences for authors with recognized names and signaling a forthcoming, candid exchange about literary collaboration.
A bemused customer asks to speak with the bank cashier about buying game bonds. The teller clarifies the cashier is unavailable, noting he is out on bond.
The piece notes a noiseless baby carriage options discussed by Parent readers. It questions practicality and interest in noiseless infants, implying skepticism about the concept and its appeal.
Vera asks Ernest to go to extra lengths for her and he agrees. The tension and fatigue surface as the couple speaks after midnight, revealing their strained relationship.
A clipped conversation notes tension over a long running bill between Sir and Brown. The exchange hints at ongoing legal or political friction and the desire to move past it.
Delta Marcus L Fuchs, 14 miles west of Delta, started lambing January 10. By May 22 he sold 310 lambs averaging 77 pounds. May 26 sold eighty smaller lambs. On hand four small lambs, seven lambs died January 10 to May 29. He also had 18 orphans and 5 ewes did not lamb. After costs and 46 young ewes bought, the herd cleared over $1,000.
The Iron County School Board invites bids to furnish and deliver merchantable coal to Cedar City Utah schools. Bids due by 5 p.m. on June 18 1931, must be sealed and addressed to the Iron County School Board with bid plainly marked. The board may reject any or all bids. Janet Rollo Clerk.
George A Lowe Jr of Parowan Utah filed notice of intention to make final proof to establish a stock raising homestead claim in sections 24 27 33 35 township 34 south ranger west Salt Lake meridian before Parowan District Court on the 165th day of July 1931 witnesses named Lyman Bentley Gilger and Arnold Lowe all of Parowan Utah Eli F Taylor Register May 15 22 29 June 12
Paroway business notices announce sawed wood delivered at 30 cents per hundred. Mortensen handles flour and feed with listed prices for white flour, whole wheat flour, Germade, cracked wheat, cow ration, Git Laying mash, and bran.
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