University of Utah summer session to host famed lecturers
Norman Thomas and Reuben T. Shaw headline a lineup of distinguished lecturers at the University of Utah summer session opening June 12. The program includes talks on Our Professional Relations and World Peace Through International Cooperation. Many other notable figures from law, education, religion, and science will speak. sessions are free to students and the public.
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Tre Uty
University of Utah
Seasion
Reuben T. Shai
National Education Association
Duane
Institute of Professional Relations
de. Shaw
Norman ‘Horas
Socialist Party
One
Institute of Public Affairs
University of Arkansas
Leonard J. Kirkpatrick
Utah State Agriculturs] College
F. Frank Ryker
Washington, D. C
Burton W. Musser
Lima
Rollin Pease
University of Arizona
D. L. A Stevenson
Sam D. Thurman
David JH. Rice
Omaha
Jewish Chautauqua Society
Harry E. Weod
Indianapolis Public Schools
Ralf Tu ‘Wantley
Ses Pion
Geological Survey
Prom Chair Bill Rose Leads 5BA C Event
Bill Rose of Parowan chaired Branch Agricultural College Junior Prom held in the BHAC gym. Irene Lyman and Louise Mansing aided on the committee with Land Farr of Richfield among others. The theme Old Spanish Garden reflected the evening’s decor and patrons included Morris Lyman. A gag line about a chicken and a rooster closes the fragment.
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Bill Rose
Parowan
Branch Agricultural College
Cedar City
Irene Lyman
BH. A. C
Louise Mansing
Willand Farr
Richfield
Morris Lyman
Trene
Joe
Jack
Notice of sheriff sale in Iron County Utah
Notice of sale by the Federal Land Bank or Bankeley Corp to be held May 11, 1939 at 10:00 am at the County Court House Iron County Utah. Describes multiple parcels totaling about 280 acres in Township 24, Range 9 West Salt Lake Meridian, with water rights and stock in Parowan Reservoir Company. Plaintiff Bank of Southern Utah, Cedar City attorneys Morris & Matileson.
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Sid William GC
Pendleton Ant Saria Benson Pendleton
Mast Boe
sEconn
Dofendynna
Sneritra
Fan County
Nem County
Utd
Salt Lake
Township
Mange
Henea
Eslating
Entaning
Parowen South BleMf
Parowan Reservoir Company
Twaldow
Christensen
Iron County
Lulu &, Bastian
Adbainistratrix
Morris & Matieson
Administratrix
Bank of Southern Uta
Cedar City
Utah
Midvale Plant Reveals Utah Steel Industry Boom
A historical overview of the United States Smelting Refining and Mining Company plant at Midvale Utah highlights its impact on local growth. It notes employment of about 349 at the plant and over 1800 company wide, with many workers long serving, and estimates 7 000 to 8 000 dependents linked to state industry.
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United States
Midvale
Utah
Fire disasters in Victoria Australia historic fires noted
The National Geographic Society notes Victoria Australia has a long fire history dating to mid nineteenth century. It cites 1851 bushfire beyond Melbourne sweeping timber and grazing lands in a period of volatility known as Black Thursday. It also recalls a rabbit war enclosure fire with broader economic costs. Victoria is Australia’s smallest state with low population density compared with France and other regions.
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Victora
Australia
National Geographic Society
Meltourne
Melbourne
Victoria
France
Soap and the ancient soap making in Rome
The article traces soap origins to ancient Rome linking cleansing power to emulsifying oils. It notes early beliefs on chemical action, explains emulsion of oils in water, and describes fat plus alkali as the basic ingredients. It mentions animal and vegetable fats and potash or soda as reactants for soft or hard soap.
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Rome
Philadelphia
Sappo Hill
Early Quaker Founder George Fox and Persecution
The text recounts George Fox founding the Society of Friends at nineteen and facing arrest for preaching. It notes widespread persecution of Quakers in England and the colonies, including executions in Massachusetts and whippings for women in New Hampshire, while highlighting Quaker advocacy for gender equality in religion and women’s right to preach. William Penn’s imprisonment is linked to his Quaker faith and his decision to move to America.
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George Fox
Society of Friends
England
American
William Penn
America
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Scotland's Great Bard Burns Remembered in Poetic Tribute
The piece praises Robert Burns as a loyal Scot and gifted poet whose songs and poems form a cherished heritage for the English speaking world. It notes his descriptive talents as a lyricist and singer, and marks his fame rising with time. Burns died at 37, ending a legacy that delighted generations.
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Scotland
Robert Burns
Burns
Alaska History From Russian Discovery to U S Purchase
The text traces Alaska under Russian control from Behring’s discovery in 1741 to a 1799 grant of land to the Nush O American Fur Company, the renewal of its charter in 1838, and its eventual cession to the United States in 1867 for 7,200,800. The narrative compares the Russian company’s role to Canada’s Hudson’s Bay Company and notes conflicts of interest and political maneuvers leading to the sale.
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Alaska
Behring
Paul Will
Nusso
American Fur Company
Hudson's Bay Company
Canada
United States
Idaho School Girl Becomes Millionth Visitor at Ford Building
A 13 year old Idaho high school freshman Miss Virginia Knowles was named the millionth visitor to the Ford Building at Treasure Island during the Golden Gate International Exposition. She arrived with her sister and was greeted by Ford and expo officials who awarded her a $10 Fort Motor Company check and various souvenirs. The two girls enjoyed free ice cream, rides in rolling chairs and elephant trains, and tours of Treasure Island’s exhibits as guests of Ford.
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Treasure Island
de Paratello
Ida
Virginia Knowles
Ford
Court
the Pacifica
John C. Bowles
Ross Federal Fiescaret Corporation
NAS
F. M. Sandusky
Golden Gate International
C. A Bushwinker
Manaster
Richmond
Ford Motor Company
C. Weillinstead
Dean Lippi
Miss Knowles
Wordaho
P. J. Griffith
24Th Avenue
San Francisco
Public Health Column Utah reports weekly communicable disease totals
New cases in the week ending April 28 total 475, down 91 from the prior week. Influenza fell to 7 cases. measles decreased 59. pneumonia, whooping cough and tuberculosis also declined. Chickenpox, diphtheria, mumps and scarlet fever rose. Outstanding features include three cases of undulant fever, two of which occurred in.
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Utah State Board of Health
Division of
Communicable Disease Control
Civil Service Examinations Announced for Various Posts
The United States Civil Service Commission announces competitive exams for Auditor marine accounts at $3200 yearly and Junior tabulating machine operator at $1440 yearly with age and experience requirements. Openings include forestry student aid at $1260 yearly. deadlines vary by region. Also notices on probate and guardianship.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Colorado
U.S. Maritime Commission
Apphean
Faust
Forestry
Forest Service
States Civil Service Board of Examiners
Te Post Office
Custom House
Washington, DC
Epidemics and fruit outlook in Utah regions
Uintah and Utah counties report meningitis in Salt Lake City and smallpox in Salt Lake County with no typhoid that week. Prospects for a strong fruit crop prevail aside from apricots killed earlier. A local dog euthanasia is humorously noted: I’m all cpset. We had to kill our dog this morning. Was he mad. Well, he wasn’t any too well pleased.
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Uintah County
Utah County
Salt Lake City
Salt Lake County
Sale notices mix up in reader advertisement page
Advertisements list items for sale including a stove and bed from Mrs Tsiph Mitchell in Parawan along with coal and wood offers from J A Beans Ancet J Adams and Angus McDougal. The text is garbled with misspellings and stray phrases.
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Enport
Tsiph Mitchell
Parawan
J. A. Beans
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Norman Thomas
ME. A
A. C. Prom
Shemife
Tat
Tron
Nis
Federal Land Bank
Benkeley
Corporetion
Plato
Idaho
FAI
Public Health Column
Civil Service Examinations
Siowers
Call
SS. Ancet
J. Adams
Angus McDougal
Arus Gal
Ervin Stevens
Cotozado
Walter C. Mitchell
Bons Parowan
Wink
Dirter
John W. Benson
H.C. Parcerts
Intermountain
Title Guaranty Ca
Court Howse
Poe
Vacuuma
chiveotEy
Coe
Maxie de Lor TV
Agewera
Notors Valuai
N & CL
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