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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1921
Page
5
Local notice from Parowan Utah outlines subscription rates as two dollars per year and one ten cents for mail handling with standard second class mail matter designation noted. The fragment indicates a post office filing date of October 27 195.
Display advertising costs are 20 cents per column inch with 15 percent discounts for continuous or contracted ads, foreign ads 25 cents with 15 percent discount, plate furnished 20 cents with 15 percent off. For sale notices 10 cents per line with 25 cent minimum, advance payment required. Legal notices 10 cents per line per insertion, final proof notices 10 dollars, water user notices 15 dollars. Communications addressed to Parowan Times.
A reader argues that buying locally sustains the community and keeps money from leaving Parowan. The piece urges residents to support home merchants, local services, and a livestock show, noting how external attorneys and mail-order spending drain local wealth and jobs. It weighs timing for a livestock event, suggesting November to February for better attendance and lower costs, with weather considerations.
The Board of County Commissioners suggests a Livestock Show in Parowan this fall arguing it could advertise local products and spur production. Parowan, a center for pure bred livestock, is regarded as the logical site for a regional showcase of sheep beef cattle hogs and poultry. The best timing for such a show remains to be decided as some agricultural products may be better at different times.
In a canyon road project last week, weather and conditions forced temporary layoffs for several crews, halting hay and supply runs. Residents urged workers to fulfill their duties, noting that building the road depends on collective efficiency. The mayor’s lodging decision for a noisy worker drew mixed opinion, while authorities pressed for stricter action against law violations to restore respect for the law.
A critique of the official touring guide by W D Rishel notes several inaccuracies. The Iron County court house is incorrectly placed twenty miles from Parowan, a repeat error in the 1921 edition. The writer urges Rishel to verify locations.
A local appeal urges unity and hard work to complete a civic project. Citizens praise volunteers who would work all summer without pay to ensure success, warning critics to join in or retreat from blocking efforts. The message stresses collective effort and determination.
Parowan City ordinance Section 330 limits lawn sprinkling to no more than thirty minutes daily per one hundred square yards. The advisory notes that excess use strains water pressure, risks fire response, and could force enforcement if violations continue.
The Quarterly Stake conference will be held in Cedar City on Saturday and Sunday next with likely attendance by Apostle Melvin J. Ballard and Brigham H. Roberts of the seven presidents of the Seventies.
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