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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1934
Page
8
Bankers urge nationwide support for industrial and commercial expansion through loaning, modernizing infrastructure, and rebuilding efforts. They argue low loan rates reflect a strong desire to back short term business needs and stimulate employment, wages, and purchasing power.
Washington D C Jesse H Jones chairman of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation says deposits in closed banks were the safest investment during 1931 32 33 and will likely return about 65 percent of deposits whereas stockholders lose all He notes government bonds suffered the least and argues depositors should not be funded by taxpayers.
Farms under wells report solid crops with alfalfa corn potatoes and grain. Day Farms Co and Hallerman yields praised with exceptional peas, potatoes and hay. Elders Widtsoe Palmers Lyman and Day inspect Adams and Day farms noting pea patch success and contracted shipper to eastern markets.
Historic early U S submarine shown at the Brooklyn Navy Yard called the Unitellent Whale. It measures 29 feet long, 3 feet deep, carried 10 men and was designed for hand propulsion at a slow speed. The earlier Intelligent Whale failed and was condemned in 1872.
Paragonan reports H W E Dunton and Jesse W Topham attended the Democratic convention in Provo as delegates from here to Cedar City and then Provo. Primary association held a home coming program, 4-H girls and leaders spent three days in the mountains, and various local residents attended weddings anniversaries and teaching assignments with community notes.
Mr and Mrs Brengson Adams from Salt Lake City visited with relatives and friends over Labor Day weekend. Mrs Beth Leighs piano students entertained at West Ward chapel while Milo Marsden claims fade as a political contender due to a Boston job offer.
The article explains how Tla hamas natives near Andro Island rely on glass bottom buckets to spot sponge beds and harvest sponges with long hooks. Sponges are processed, dried, and sent to Nassau for exchange and packing, supporting many locals who live off the sea.
Mr and Mrs Walford Day hosted a Thursday farm party for their son Scott and his family as they prepare to leave for Logan to attend the USA C. Nearly a hundred guests enjoyed a corn roast on the lawns with corn potatoes roast mutton grapes and other farm grown foods. A notice elsewhere lists a sale for special improvement taxes on delinquent sidewalk curb and gutter property.
Cedar City and nearby neighborhoods host an American Legion athletic carnival with afternoon races and evening fights drawing crowds, while water supply remains troubled by muddy new well output. City council considers a $30 000 bond issue to fix the system rather than wait for promised PWA funds. A cotton shipment for mattress manufacturing arrives and production is set to begin within a week. Dr Macfarlane and family plan a ten day West Coast vacation, Virginia Bergstrom leaves for Los Angeles to resume school. The Cleeton club hosted at Mrs Pratt Audhens with piano numbers by Van Cott. Mrs Chauncey Parry hosted a bridge luncheon at the El Escalante hotel with six tables. prizes awarded for high scores to Mrs King Slendricks, Mrs Kenneth Tulley, and Mrs J S Christensen.
The article explains the United States and Mexico boundary as 1,833 miles long with segments along the Gulf of Mexico, the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, and the Pacific, noting treaties of 1814 and 1853, the Gadsden treaty, and describing the border’s geographic extent, width, and surrounding coastlines. The piece compares Mexico’s size to Austria Hungary and France, and lists bordering countries and seas.
The article explains that potlatch comes from a Chinook term meaning a gift and a ceremonial feast. Powwow, an Algonquin word, originally meant a priest or medicine man and later a gathering for his arts. It lists common Indigenous-derived words such as squash, hominy, terrapin, moccasin, wigwam, and toboggan.
The article explains that sharks possess a horn covered skin with adamantine plates that guard against injury and can be processed into a very durable leather. Removal requires chemical treatment that strips surrounding tissue, yielding a unusually hard and attractive leather material.
Good entertainment and exhibits energized the annual show as lambs won prizes and horses raced along the grounds. Despite lack of sponsoring groups the event drew visitors and locals with barbecue, dancing, and a successful two day program that boosted hopes for future fairs.
A candidate announces intent to seek the Republican nomination for County Treasurer subject to the county convention. The speaker cites past service and office records as qualifications for the role.
A candidate announces for the office of County Recorder subject to Republican County Convention approval. The statement notes no prior political office held but cites schooling and experience as qualifications and requests friends' support.
W Clair Rowley declares his nomination bid on the Republican ticket for County Clerk and Auditor. He says his past record will justify continued party support and asks the Republican As for consideration.
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