 In the summer of 1854 the first issues of the "News" were published on "homemade paper" that was very thick, and grayish in color.<

Even with paper shortages, occasionally a "News" extra would be published, if there were important news or a sermon that could not wait for the regular publication date.During a turbulent time period, later known as the Utah War, the "News" presses and equipment were moved to the central and southern parts of the state.As armed forces of the United States camped just outside the state at Fort Bridger, George Q. Cannon was assigned to take some presses and equipment to Fillmore while Henry McEwan was to take the remainder to Parowan.