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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1928
Page
4
W Warner Mitchell, lessee, enters Second Class Mail matter status at Parowan Utah. Subscription and advertising rates listed: display per inch, legal notices per line, reading notices per line, and classified columns with cash with order 25 cents and 10 cents per line. The item is dated October 27, 1915.
Fragmentary text discusses a neighbor known for perfection and others tiring of living near him leading to his removal. The writing is garbled and references a person named Quir, Colt Cote, and a misstep during a visit. Details are obscured and unreliable.
Marjorie, the youngest, always objects to bedtime or waking rituals. She retorts that evenings she is too little to stay up and mornings she is told she is too big to remain in bed.
A fragment shows a tense exchange with a movie star rejecting a marriage proposal to a confidant named Jac. The text hints at a planned studio visit and an introduction to a supposed double. The excerpt is part of a weekly publication's chatter.
The Times notes growing activity of the American Legion post as a sign of community interest. It urges public support for ex servicemen taking prominent roles, praises cemetery cleanup efforts planned for May 29, and highlights the Flue Lantern purchase as a boost to local celebration and civic involvement.
In this issue we suggest using Mr Engar’s presence to start a local band and expand the women and men’s choruses. He could lead rehearsals, add songs for public occasions, and strengthen music training during summer vacation for children and parents.
New England plans to spend 56 million this year to improve roads and attract auto tourists. The goal is to create faster travel, more visited places, and greater spending by visitors who spread word to friends. Parowan will gain a portion of the tourist traffic, but more road improvements and effort are needed.
A trade paper columnist argues that loyalty to local shopping grows from merchants offering competitive prices, good service, and strong advertising. Editorial support helps, but without merchandise and advertising, booster campaigns fail to persuade residents to buy locally.
A brief galley proof fragment shows a writer joking that honesty is printed on his face and referencing a playful misprint. The tone is self-deprecating and tongue in cheek. The passage relies on a witty aside about typographical slips and self-image.
A brief exchange shows a complaint over dating a letter as the tenth while it is actually the fourth. Tele Mele in Paris explains the letter is to be mailed to its recipient.
A brief exchange notes a near crossing moment where one person implies the other was saved by luck and a gallant response. The tone hints at casual humor about being fortuitous.
The verse fragment features a speaker claiming a hunch to quit the banquet and parade and instead eat a Gairy lunch, presented with playful, archaic wording and coy humor.
Potatoes offered at market price and a half city lot for sale at the corner north of S Whitney. Inquiries about prices and terms directed to Alvin Decker in Parowan. Dee Robinson advertised potatoes. Alvin Decker handles the land sale details.
Senior member reports a temperamental stenographer demanding matching stationery and rouge, provoking a terse exchange with a junior member. The incident highlights office fashion and supply grievances within the department.
Doris retells a quarrel where insults fly and the other party ends up in suiting. The exchange centers on harsh labels and sudden shift in behavior.
Ite achieves notable success which critics say proves neither virtue nor goodness. The remarks contrast Ha the playwright with Na and underline a skeptical view of Ite's reputation.
R J Shay notes Mah enters life bare but vows he will seek money and power if he runs for public office. The quote contrasts humble beginnings with political ambition.
A local hotelier recalls twenty five years ago when a girl never thought about garters fading in the gunlight, reflecting on changing fashions and social norms of the time.
A reflective line notes that many men only discover post marriage that they lack the means to adequately support a wife. The sentiment highlights financial strain and evolving domestic duties.
A Parowan speaker laments modern fashion, contrasting today’s clothing with the four-inch collars and stiff bosom shirts once worn in the good old days. The remark reflects nostalgia for earlier, more formal attire among men.
It is said there are more than 200 varieties of sharks in the ocean. no one has ever been able to count the species on land.
Some families postpone buying more items because the policy requires the initial payment to be in cash. This constraint slows installment plans and affects purchasing confidence.
A quirky note from a small town court describes a subpoena tucked beside a lettuce leaf and other items on a serving tray. The quirky scene highlights everyday items used in a legal context.
A playful snapshot of social life where women with painted faces mingle with men who like to paint the town, capturing the era’s nightlife and fashion in a single compact note.
A brief remark notes that wealth does not always align with intelligence, as some men may possess substantial money yet lack sharpness of mind.
A fragment asserts Pedestriana as God’s chosen people scattered across the earth, implying a superior spiritual status and universal dispersion. The remark reflects a selective identity claim tied to divine selection and global presence.
Readable text notes a person in Parowan fearing an escape route by exiting a car through the windshield. The fragment suggests concerns about an unusual or dangerous exit method. No clear individuals or organizations are identified in the readable portion.
A witty exchange contrasts wealth with personal happiness as one speaker quips to indulge wealth, while another notes true contentment requires wealth to please his wife. The dialogue reveals social attitudes about money and domestic harmony.
A brief dialogue fragment highlights a preference for a man's voice in the home and a plan to obtain a radio, reflecting household chatter and social refreshment. The exchange centers on two sisters discussing companionship and modern tech access.
A partial literary fragment mentions a Greek maiden who listened to a tyre tale. The text blends shifting dialogue with elusive imagery and fragmented phrases.
O'Gay has won a title and this morning bought a second-hand car. Plannagan suggests uncertainty about how far he will go next.
A terse line expresses affection and a playful clarification about identity, indicating romantic tension involving the speaker and Mamie. The quote hints at competing feelings and personal confusion within a social context.
Fragmentary poem fragment imagines parental pride if all imagined sons existed. The speaker muses that such glory would erase sadness and extend through generations. The tone is reflective and mythic, highlighting hopeful lineage.
At a charity event Peter-Crown performed a song while Paul-Sie was unable to sing. The crowd urged him on as whispers spread that Grown seeks the person who egged him off the stage.
A fragment quotes a dialogue on trust and affection in marriage. The speaker asks if love will endure after vows while the other teases about preferences for married women. The tone hints at playful, intimate conversation rather than a formal news item.
A terse exchange shows frustration as one speaker insists the instructor cannot teach them anything. The other asserts the task is impossible for the instructor to convey knowledge.
The fragment features a street scene with a humorous exchange between a speaker and Newhorn about a bed and mattress. It hints at a quirky interaction in a dwelling context, focusing on the mattress and its condition rather than broader plot points.
Fragmentary dialogue shows a tension between spouses over mistaken identity and a telephone call. The lines reveal suspicion and memory of an earlier incident, suggesting a plot point in a domestic drama.
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