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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1916
Page
4
The text urges a thorough cleanup and painting drive as spring returns. It discusses house yard street and alley cleaning, utility needs, and public spirit. It references advertising paint and a farmer, with digressions on parables and human nature.
A fractured reminiscence blends a simple folk tale with a moral about worry and hardship. A train tramp finds shelter at a farm, while a narrator counsels patience and gratitude, urging focus on present troubles rather than imagined futures, and honoring a mother’s toil.
The Beaver Press notes abundant potash in brines and mud of Saldure Marsh near Salt Lake, with large deposits near Maryevale and Cedar Canyon. Claims from O'Neal locations, Rasmussen and Halterman, and Big Six group suggest vast resources, while Cedar friends and others patrol extensive belts. Refining and shipment of potash are hoped soon across these districts.
On American farms there are about 25 911 000 horses with 20 000 000 deemed weak. Each horse yields a certain power worth, while harness values and costs are cited. A tractor at 150 dollars per horsepower could save nearly 199 000 000, illustrating potential efficiency gains.
A garbled paragraph lists individuals including James Benson Superintendent of the Equitable Co op Mir Clayton Mitch, Mr Lemon, Mr Idath Esan of the Telephone office, Mr. Gurr store keeper, Mr. Sam Whitney, Mr. Liston shoe repairer, and the Pars onian Times editor, as attendees or notable names in a community remark.
A quoted figure of $12,000 for two years is cited for Henry Brewdere serving as chamberlain in New York City. He resigns calling the position wasteful and shameful to keep the pay, arguing lazy men should not hold office. The piece reflects economic and political sentiment of the era.
The article notes lawmakers approved an annual garden seed appropriation totaling 252000 with 100000 dollars for seeds. It criticizes gallery imagery on front pages meant to distract from war news and mentions Parowan vendors amid a politically charged event.
Public notice from the land office announces intent to sell described property under court action. Names listed include Semen Feary A Mitghell, John J Hyatt, and Jenn A Hier with deadlines around June 16. Proceedings set for June 21 in the court, with claimants unnamed.
The Interior U S Land Office at Lake Gior Utell Maya received a notice of intention to make final proof for a land claim. Claimants include John THitty Toth EB Merkaaeh, John Bo Moller, Lew Teeee Meare, and others, with dates and plot details listed for the proceeding before the district clerk.
Notice is given that Doan lt Seueh of Lend toa will make a homestead entry for 23 acres in section 11, township 2ealth range 1d, Solt Loehe Mendig district. Filing closes on a date near June. Names Kod Bla and Freed Farrel of Gundheb are listed as participants in the notice.
Publication notes announce notices of claim to land in Paragonah Utah and reference to a district land office and claimant names including Thomas W T Reh and others. The fragment cites legal action, dates, and the process to establish claims with clerical references to Salt Lake and a Sunday deadline.
Public notice announces water restrictions and allocation for the Sevier Township area in Salt Lake County Utah. It details impositions on water use under state law, deadlines for compliance, affected lands and parcels, and penalties for noncompliance, aiming to regulate withdrawals through July 15 of the current year.
Travel notice announces summer excursions to Idaho Fiontana and Oregon via the Salt Lake Route with reduced ticket rates. Details include varying dates and contact for full information at Beent Salt Lake Route office in Salt Lake City.
Me Telephone Subscriber, You will receive four April statements by the 5th. Do not neglect or forget to remit to the Central office in your county and settle in full. Reserve the 21 cent rebate. rebate allowed if settlement is made before the 15th. IROS COUNTY TELEPHONE CO
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