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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1929
Page
4
A Utah County man who admits prohibition had become a habit sought the county attorney post, but failed. The piece argues officers must be strict teetotalers to uphold laws, since on duty or off duty drinking erodes prosecutions and undermines public trust. It condemns inconsistency and urges rigid adherence to prohibition statutes.
Parowan farmers are urged to plant generous acreages of corn and potatoes as profitable crops. Good seed is essential. poor seed is never economical, given the high costs of labor, land, and water. The column also notes guidance on locating good potatoes.
A nostalgic appeal for local shoppers to support the home merchant who helps in tough times and sustains the town. It extols credit, service, and community ties, urging readers to trade locally to aid churches, charities, and neighbors and to keep the town prosperous.
Out of town readers judge a city by its home merchants and their enterprise shown through regular ads in the hometown paper. The Formal Express stresses that merchants must advertise locally to prove success and prosperity.
In a paragraph by Editor C. B. Wallace the Murray Eagle claims it is the nest newspaper published in Murray. The piece invites readers to believe the claim and likens it to the Times in Larowan.
Reader advertisements from Parowan list wood delivery and flour sales at mill prices. Patents include Idaho Russet seed potatoes and Parowan hats for ladies, with contact calls to local residents and stores. Also notes for building site sales north of S J Whitney residence and ear tags for cattle equipment.
Idaho Run certified seed potatoes grown on clean ground and sealed by inspector. Ninety pound bags available for delivery in town orders. It Pays To Plant The Best. Parowan Utah phone 2813. Mining location notices for sale at the Times Office.
Department of the Interior Salt Lake City office 1929 notice for Henry Clayton Perry Cedar City Utah filing to establish stock raising homestead claim on sections 18 30 25 township 33 south range 11 12 west Salt Lake meridian before Parowan Utah June 18 1929 witnesses Heber Perry Frank Kelsey George C Stapley William A Adame all Cedar City Utah registrar signatory notice of intent to prove up claim under 933772 and stock raising designation
A farmer and his wife visit London and view art reproductions in a gallery. They stop at a striking piece, the Venus de Mio, the attendant explains it as the perfect woman, and the farmer, glancing at his wife, mutters a sharp joke about Sophie.
Ethel argues she has consent and can stay with him, claiming not to lose Mary while Jack frets over the meaning of to boot. The Party Hostess notes a terrible draft and a laundry man keeps his foot in the door as Maid confirms. London Opinion
A brief notice reflects a grieving widow’s gratitude and sympathy after a costly coat incident. The message notes limited hearing and an apology from techs for the affected party, emphasizing appreciation for support.
A quarrel over marriage finances unfolds with Mrs. Peck asserting she pays income tax while her husband protests that she takes all his salary, highlighting strain over money in the union.
A brief humor item notes a man claimed to have a profession but challenges imply he could not be persuaded to work. The line hints at a comic take on labor and capability, reflecting a playful social quip.
A fragment notes how beliefs about Einstein linger despite unclear ideas. The lines suggest people debating exclusive models and personal plans, with skepticism about certainty. The tone mirrors a column noting common doubt and ongoing curiosity.
A fragmented piece from The Progressive Grocer presents dialogue about warnings and habits. A servant speaks of a habit to toot with an auto horn, while Kitchen Queen enlist Joe jokes about a kitchen dentist brother who removes the eyes from potatoes. The tone resembles a comic or absurd dialogue.
A playful dialogue shows a man planning to propose to Baits who cuts him off. He jokes she said Yes before he begins. Safs jokes about spending the evening quietly at home as the children face a hot day tomorrow and no night fork for him to sweat over.
An exchange at the gallery questions whether the exhibit shows true exposure of female figures. A man and Disproportion discuss perception and economy in quarrels as a couple tries to patch up disagreements and appear renewed.
A customer and assistant engage in a brief exchange about trying on attire. The customer asks to test fit again while the assistant proposes a final check to ensure comfort and suitability before purchase.
Department of the Interior at Salt Lake City gives notice that Paul M. Adams of Parowan Utah, with stock raising homestead entry No 934322 for Lots 2 and 4 in section 27 28 Township 34 South Range 8 West, will make proof to establish the land claim on June 7 1929 before the district court clerk in Parowan Utah. Witnesses named Harley W Dalton Ancel J Adams Kenneth K Matheson and Orlando W Adams all of Parowan Utah. George B Woolley Acting Register.
In Iron County Utah fifth district court Ordando W Adams sues James Benson and heirs to quiet title to west half of Lot 1 Block 31 Plat B Parwan City Survey Iran County. Defendant must appear within 20 days of service or 30 days if served outside county or judgment will be entered. Also mentions Christmas celebrations and Times subscription price.
Cedar City business Hunter Brothers Cleaners & Tailora offer made to order suits and dresses. Cleaning, pressing, and alterations are provided by a local tailoring and dry-cleaning shop serving residents and businesses.
A brief odd note recounts a child named Sir Erect Robert returning home distressed after a few days at school. He reports his teacher repeatedly saying "sitterwreck" causing concern for his mother. The fragment reflects a child mishearing a word and parental worry.
A fragment from a Kyston paper portrays a striped plane contest described in a peculiar nautical language. The text hints at a squirming struggle with sloping ramparts and turbulent imagery, marked by unusual spellings and detuned terminology.
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