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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1916
Page
1
A Cedar area committee outlines prize offerings for the agriculture section of the fair. Best acre of land corn and best half acre potatoes receive top awards, with prizes also planned for livestock, dairy, and sheep categories. Chairman Eraces Macfarlane urges farmers and boys to compete and boost farm products.
Walker Critchell and Leon Eckles join the Parowan auto brigade. The text notes everyday household living, Baker Model 16, and local business updates including Konig Vetye improvements to an Oly Meat Market shop and Fly proof screen wire. Jos Fisk of Snowflake Arizona visited Parowan for several days with hosts Israck Liman and wife, recalling early hardships.
Fussdaye presents a three reel drama weak Wind featuring an educated Indian girl. Thursdaysplendid program Bom Goren film Do Saturdays reel drama Blue Grass a picturesque story of the Trace track. Thrills in every act. Don’t miss this offering. You will see hats what wa alent dranms.
The Chiefian reports an alleged Marysvale branch of the Denver Rio Grande will extend into Tren County soon, delaying the Uintah Basin route. When the line reaches Iron County the terminal is expected just below Faroe near a moths for alunite treatment depots.
A letter from California requests average rainfall by month, temperatures for Tron County, and guidance on obtaining homestead land including incentives. The writer seeks sources and readers are invited to supply data for prospective settlers and homesteaders.
John T Rasmussen submitted alumite samples to the Times office. A body found 12 miles southwest of Parowan was described as larger and lower than prior finds. An expert notes the alumite contains saltpeter, potash, mitre, soda, and burax.
The Democratic State Convention to nominate a governor and other state officials is expected to be held in the last week of the month. Party members favor an early start on campaign work and the executive committee may meet this week to fix time and place.
Parowan defeated Cedar in a rough game with many players missing due to illness and other issues. Neither team executed fully as practice was light and several regulars were absent. A rematch is planned at Cedar in a week with hopes of a stronger Parowan lineup.
A girl named Pepin was shot in the thigh when a cousin on a road trip to Parowan discharged a pistol. The bullet lodged in the leg and doctors in Parowan and Cedar City worked to extract it. No further complications are mentioned and she is expected to recover.
The Rex Theatre presents Blue Grass in an animatized form featuring Thomas A Whee amid plot lines of love and rivalry. Separately the county school bond election approved 50,009 for a new school building and repairs, with Farowan voters strong in support and Cedar showing indifference.
Local observers report growing interest in potash resources around Parowan and the canyon. Citizens urge cautious optimism while noting large deposits and potential investment, stressing steady development over sensational claims.
Lund Utah May 1916 sheep shearers depart for four points tonight as ranchers report 2500 head of lambs and wool sales rising. locals like L E Lee and Jack Alexander weigh wool and plan irrigation, while the Deolittle camp hosts a new hotel opening with 200 attendees from Lund Modena Beryl Lahore and nearby districts.
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Inspector Wm H Grirtahow reports widespread foul brood in Parowan apiaries with many hives destroyed. Bee owner Wm Fowler reveals he previously hid 220 stands but now claims only about 10 remain after inspections, with all infested stands to be destroyed under order.
Subscribers are told that from April 1 rates rise by 26 cents per month. If payment is made by May 16, a 15 cent discount applies. The discount is a rebate for early payment. subscribers receive a full month credit if the bill is paid by the 16th. The notice comes from the county telephone company.
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