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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1931
Page
4
A county adopts typewritten court calendars to cut costs, echoing broader push to economize amid tough times. Senator Capper urges farmers to cut expenses and raise yields, citing Beaver Valley Dairy and potato examples as proof that individual choices determine production costs and income.
Property owners will soon receive assessed valuation notices from the County Treasurer. Check for double assessments or excessive values and raise irregularities with the County Commissioners at the board of equalization on June 1. Delays remove the right to relief once the board adjourns.
The excerpt offers practical kitchen advice and quick recipes. It notes using a heavy skillet for browning potatoes, layering to cover the bottom, and cooking in small batches. It suggests peanuts as a sandwich filling and grinding roasted huts into a creamy spread with salt for a nonpastey filling.
Do not use a very hot iron on white silk as it scorches easily and may yellow. Use a warm iron on the wrong side of the fabric and protect it with cheesecloth to prevent damage.
Officials advise removing cod liver oil from broilers or roasters two weeks before slaughter to prevent fishy meat. Do not reuse the same land for chicks. soil contamination causes failures. Replant ground and avoid chick rearing on the same soil for at least a year.
Notice lists properties in Parowan Cedar City and surrounding areas to be sold May 29 1931 at 16 o'clock at the Iron County Courthouse front door. Items include numerous parcels in Parowan City Survey Cedar City Town Survey and Lunt Subdivision with various lot and block descriptions and water rights. Names of owners or Com. agents appear alongside parcels with assessed values and detailed lot lines.
Mrs. Dumbley waits to be served as a shoe shop assistant asks her size. Mrs. Dumbley coyly answers that she wore size four last time. The assistant notes the newer pair is for her own use.
A child named Dorothy accuses someone of not telling the truth. The mother rebukes her and Dorothy recalls overhearing a declaration to call someone if an action occurs. The subject repeats the act twice more and no call is made.
An excited astronomer proclaims discovery of a new planet while a skeptical woman cautions the next step involves finding a real purpose or use for the finding.
In Munich Filegende Blacter reports a courtroom scene where a witness describes a motorcycle rush as swift as thought and the accused recalls knowing the witness from school noting slow thinking.
Dialogue shows a dismissive remark about punishing truancy and a child insisting a deliberate act was intentional. The exchange highlights tension around school discipline and responsibility. The fragment preserves a moment of conflict between authority and a student.
A playful verse about a youth named Perkina with a fondness for gharkins. He attends a tea and eats twenty three, humorously described as pickled hile internal work.
Department of Interior U S Land Office Salt Lake City Utah May 6 1931 notice by George A Lowe Jr of Parowan Utah that he filed for float proof to establish his stock raising homestead claim on portions of sections 23 27 34 36 township 34 south range 9 west Salt Lake Meridian before Parowan District Court July 16 1931 witnesses Lyman Bentley Gliger and Arnold Lowe all of Parowan Utah Eli F Taylor Register.
The Chicago Daily News quotes a cosmetic salesman declining a visit to a town famed for its natural beauties. The humorous exchange highlights the travel hesitation.
Two children debate their parents monthly duties as they accuse them of buying on the insolvent plen. The exchange hints at household finances and responsibility within a family context.
A father advises his son on choosing between a book store and a grocery estate. The father insists on starting a grocery, arguing that sustenance is needed more than knowledge. The dialogue reflects practical wisdom about priorities and entrepreneurship.
Fragmentary dialogue shows players joking about roles during a North Pole Explorers game with a mix of mispronounced names and playful trash talk. The snippet focuses on a humorous exchange rather than a full game recap.
The article notes two boxers face possible arrest for boisterous conduct rather than fighting, warning they may be taken into custody before any further altercations.
A fragmented dialogue shows a boy asking about school and a small boy named Dan noting Jaket was elected. The Optimist comments on oysters being absurdly small and not fresh, followed by a quip about them being small. Local speech evokes a street corner scene.
The sale of Blanche M. Brennan et al. property is set for June 1 1931 at 10 am at the County Court House Tarowan Iron County Utah. Real estate includes the S half of NW quarter and N half of SW quarter of Section 24 Township 37 South Range 11 West totaling 160 acres. Sale cash terms. Sheriff Lewis R. Fife, by Deputy L. J. Adame.
Department of Interior notice announces Robert D. Talbot of Paragonah Utah will file final proof to establish his stock raising homestead claim for SE percent SW percent, SW percent SHY Section 11 Township 33 South Ranger West Salt Lake Meridian on June 13, 1931 before John W. Bentley. Witnesses: Walter Talbot George A Robinson James Talbot William H Barton all of Paragonah Utah.
Department of the Interior Salt Lake City announces Joseph Benson of Parowan Utah will submit final proof May 23 1931 to establish stock raising homestead claim No 034449 for sections 11 12 13 township 35 S range 9 W. Witnesses Edward Bentley Jess Guymon William F Whitney Lewis M Lowder all of Parowan. Eli F Taylor Register. Also saved wood offered at 30 cents a hundred by John Mortensen Parowan.
For sale items include white flour whole wheat flour cracked wheat germade and graham bran plus cow ration laying mash and beat quality products. Delivery offered at 20 cents a hundred by Wm H Clark Parowan Utah. Bert Mitchell Farowan SAVED Woop for sale also advertised. JOHN Mortensen in Farowan Utah selling various flours and feed products.
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