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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1923
Page
2
Important events of the last seven days summarized for quick reading. Wire reports provide concise notes on notable happenings, with emphasis on timely facts, dates, places, and key figures. This compact card captures the period's essential developments for busy audiences.
Two corpses believed to be Colonel Francis Marshall and Lieutenant Charles Webber were discovered in the Cupamaca mountains after they vanished while flying from San Diego toward Tucson. A severe windstorm damaged buildings in Grand Island Nebraska and caused farm destruction near Ravenna.
A Salt Lake Tribune reader column features Helen Brooks answering reader questions on poems and songs, with requests and received submissions printed. A letter from Loneita Utah asks how to revive love and care for a drifting husband, Brooks offers partial guidance and requests more detail for a personal reply.
anxious dispatches from Tientsin report Chinese government troops clashed with bandits at Faotzuku mountain stronghold near Shantung. A bandit detachment tried to join the main force but was repulsed. captives are said to have been moved deeper into the mountains and the surrounding troops remain, communication fading amid threats to execute prisoners if forces withdraw.
After an eight week hearing and a jury deliberation of over twenty six hours, twelve of thirteen defendants in the Guaranty Securities mail fraud case in federal court were found guilty Wednesday afternoon. The trial drew nationwide attention due to the defendants' prominence.
The Greek and Turkish sides threaten a renewal of hostilities and a Balkan conflagration that could draw Serbia and Bulgaria into the fray. Greek delegates warn they may quit the Near East peace talks unless reparations demands are met, while Athens threatens to advance troops across the Maritza into Turkish-held territory.
Aliva B Adama of Pueblo is Colorado's new United States senator, appointed Thursday by Governor William E. Sweet. Adams, a Democrat and conservative, will succeed the late Samuel Nicholson who died in April. An attorney born in Colorado, he is the son of Alva Adama, three times governor of Colorado.
A U S WHE investigation into the circle linked to David Evon is slated, with St Joseph Minnesota cited as the contact point for the inquiry into the Israelite colony of King Ben Turnell. Federal agents reportedly have gathered evidence over a period, the disclosure states.
Thieves wrecked the safe and vault at Crafton State Bank of Grafton near Lincoln Nebraska and stole an undetermined amount of money and securities. After exchanging shots with Thomas Durker who lives nearby, the robbers fled in an automobile and cut all telephone wires into the town.
Forest and brush fires in the State and Superior National forests of northeastern Minnesota have been brought under virtual control with no serious loss to property or timber. Local and federal fire crews contained the blazes after spreading across the region earlier in the week, and managers caution vigilance as hot conditions persist.
The Earl of Carnavon died leaving an estate of 398,927 pounds as probate was filed on Thursday. He bequeaths his race horses and wife, including a collection of Egyptian treasures. If she sells it, the British Museum has first refusal for 20,000 pounds, with the Metropolitan Museum of New York as next choice.
The reader asks how to end a winter romance with a thirteen year old boy and whether kissing games at a party are proper. The advisor replies that she is too young for dating, should tell the boy she is focusing on self improvement, and that kissing games are in poor taste, urging schooling and better choices.
A reader from Idaho asks how a girl should refuse a dance with a boy she has never met. The reply suggests a simple, courteous line: say you are sorry but you cannot dance with a stranger.
Two sisters in Idaho Falls express gratitude for songs sent and offer to keep the envelope for future requests. They invite more requests and say they will search for additional songs to share.
Dear Mies Brooks please give directions for planting and cultivating Jerusalem Artichokes. The instruction notes planting 18 inches apart in rows 3 feet apart. Tubers are prolific and hardy, requiring less care than potatoes. Use waste land for growing as the plant is sometimes considered a pest and can dominate surrounding ground. it cannot be eradicated except by plowing up.
A reader from Clear Lake Utah writes about wanting to bob her thick long hair but faces parental opposition. She wishes the best to the recipient and notes prior song requests, cautioning against bobbing hair and predicting mixed popularity.
A mourning mother recalls her son in uniform, his pictures on the wall and memories from his days in a blue army outfit. The parade music and cheers bring tears as she whispers that the war has ended but her loss remains. Her heart aches as she hears the echoed voice of her boy.
The letter-writer asks about a wart on the lip persisting three years and seeks removal advice. The reply recommends consulting a physician and, if confirmed as a wart, rubbing gently with a caustic stick. For height of 5 feet 2 inches, a weight of 120 pounds is suggested.
Lyrical dated fragment depicting Juanita as the beloved. The speaker pleads for a final farewell and asks if they should part. Tender imagery includes mountain dawn and light in dark eyes, promising reunion and bridal days to come.
A reader explains frustration over printing the poem The Drying Sailor finding space scarce. Requests address, answers questions about home typework options for a person unable to leave home for a typewriter tasks.
A correspondent asks for work similar to prior tasks and requests Thomas Meighan's address. The note laments changing technology with imimeograph replacing typewriters, mentions Lasky Studios in Vine Street, Hollywood, California, and signs from Logan, Utah.
Dear Miss Brooks answers reader questions about style and popularity. She says boys vary, favors vary, and staying true to modest, demure behavior attracts respectful suitors. Emphasizes self improvement, poise, and confidence over manipulative tactics. It also notes that some readers seek literary trivia and product queries.
St. Mark's Hospital in Salt Lake City offers a training school for nurses under superintendent H. M. Bale. The program dates to 1872 with organized instruction and practical clinical experience for students pursuing nursing careers.
A humorous exchange features Bear Miss Brooks addressing a missive from a 17 year old asking her to weigh guidance. The writer states a target weight around four pounds above average height guidance, and Brooks responds affirming willingness to answer questions.
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