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Newspaper
Lehi Banner
Location
Lehi, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1902
Page
2
The piece notes a four-way contest for wireless telegraphy rights valued as incalculable and predicts a landmark patent struggle. It also criticizes gendered fashion policing versus gun club hunting and records a 600 mile carrier pigeon flight from Manatee, Florida to Brazil, Indiana in 36 hours.
The report notes 119 fatal accidents in Switzerland last year, double the 1900 figure and the highest total recorded to date. The data underscores climbing as a deadly activity with significant risk.
The Topeka candidate is Rev Charles M Sheldon author of In His Steps and former editor of the Topeka Daily Capital for a week to illustrate how Christ would run a newspaper.
The Australian government wrote to Washington proposing that the commonwealth and the republic exchange government publications. The response was prompt cordial and complete. Sixty eight large cases of pub docs arrived in Melbourne and were moved to the Parliamentary library where officials debated how often the United States might sustain this generosity.
A string of tragedies hits Murray with a chicken coop murder report a weekend fire that destroyed several homes and a Monday death by self-inflicted act at Bingham Junction. Local observers await the next unsettling development.
Wireless telegraphy stations have been set up and communication established between Washington and Baltimore with a sentimental note linking the route to the first telegraphic communication by Professor S F B Morse.
Across the East a heat wave blistered many areas while Utah enjoyed a refreshing downpour. The sudden rain sparked joy as crowds noted cooler air and relief from the drought’s intensity.
King Christina IX of Denmark marks his eighty fourth birthday as Europe’s oldest reigning monarch. Queen Alexandra of England, his daughter, attends the birthday fetes honoring the day.
The United States Senate is described as the most versatile body relative to size and its members have pursued nearly every occupation. The notion highlights the varied life experiences of the Senate’s senators.
A promoter writes to Senator Hanna urging funding to excavate Noahs ark said to rest embedded in Mount Ararat. The plan aims to bring the ark to the St. Louis exposition for exhibition.
The legislature is criticized for letting an anti pig-eon shooting bill die, a move the writer ties to a lobby long claiming immunity from such laws in New York for an annual $1,500.
A leading Berlin paper reports Prince Henry’s US visit did not affect the Monroe Doctrine in the slightest and quotes a United States senator praising America for how it treated a visiting prince, better than anywhere else.
Six German doctors say they found the bacillus of cancer but the varied descriptions in their theories compel acceptance only on probation until proofs align.
Public notice from the U S Land Office Salt Lake City dated February 26 2002 announces Utah Sugar Company has filed for patent on the Beet Sugar Placer Mining Claim in the Lewis Mining District Utah County. The claim covers 160 acres in Township 6 South Range 1 East and is bounded by public land with surrounding ownership and adverse claim procedures outlined.
Dr M J Scarborough of Hebron Ohio recalls a two year ordeal with a stubborn cough. He tried many remedies before using Dr King's New Discovery for Coughs and Colds which brought quick relief and ten days of good health, with a promise of throat and lung benefit. Trial bottles free, sale price one dollar.
Ed Nad of Iowaville Sedgwick County Kansas describes severe pain from injury and crutch use. After trying Ballard, a new liniment, he bought 506 bottles? and now walks without crutches and can perform light farm labor. Sold by T J Wadeworth.
United States Land Office lists lands elected by Utah under the act of Congress of July 16, 184. The notice names tracts in various townships with mineral claims, reform and insane asylums, university lands, and reservoirs. Public inspection is allowed and protests must be filed within the specified period. failure to protest implies nonmineral character and possible approval. FRANK D. HODES, Register. GEO. A. SMITO, Receiver. Also includes a testimonial for Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and special railroad rates from North-West routes in 1902.
Advert says the pills cure diverse ailments including stomach liver and bowel troubles malaria fever jaundice and bilious attacks. It notes a large following marveling at rapid relief and cites 2620t T. J. Wada worth's drug store as a local supplier.
Notice from United States Laid Office East Lake City Utah dated March 24 1902 lists lands selected by Utah for State Normal Schools under the 1894 act. The list notes tracts in township with mineral claims and invites protests within sixty days to contest mineral value versus agricultural use. FRANK D Hobbs Register GEO A AMITH Receiver.
A local advertisement warns that throat health is crucial in this climate and urges immediate care for any throat trouble. It promotes a Diphtheria Remedy and notes T J Wadeworth on Main Street Lehi as a supplier.
Local office advertises location notices and proof annual labor for sale. Fixed items include boundary notices and required filings for property or project work. The notice outlines where documents are available and the deadline for submission.
United States Land Office lists selections by Utah for an Insane Asylum under the 1864 act. The notice describes tracts within a mineral-claims township, posting and protest deadlines, and states that failure to protest implies non-mineral character and approval recommendation. Signed by Frank D. Hobby, Register, and A. Smith, Receiver, dated March 20, 1902.
Notice to creditors in the estate of D Hiteaman, deceased, require claims with vouchers to be presented to the administrator Fred Merrill in Leti City Utah County Utah on or before August 3 1902. Attorney A J Evans is handling the estate.
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