12 Dec 1907
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Newspaper
Lehi Banner
Location
Lehi, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1907
Page
1
A note urges Lehi residents to manage surplus water by adhering to laws on flowing wells and storing excess water underground. It highlights wells that have flowed for years, newly flowing wells, and new drains to remove standing water, urging continued conservation efforts.
A list of home missionaries and ward assignments appears for Alpine area churches including American Fork, Riverdale Fork, Manilla, and Grove, with names such as James Bulk, Wilford Poulson, and Blake. The notice notes two tickets with every dollar purchase of toys or Xmas goods at People's Co-op.
A street car passenger describes a neighbor as both remarkable and ordinary. He notes the man is a grandfather and great grandfather at relatively young ages, with a youthful appearance and vigor despite limited achievement.
The note states the buyer will pay the same amount and obtain goods from the Racker Mere Company as from any other seller in the county. It emphasizes equal terms for all local purchases and insists on competitive pricing.
City booster urges paving the sidewalks from the D R Depot to the San Pedro Railway Station to match sister towns. Local business leaders already start the work and others should follow for a cement sidewalk along the route, hoping for beginnings in 1908. A holiday sale at Chipman’s offers a cabinet sewing machine prize.
Transvant report notes Potelhelstroom magistrates set bail for a theft suspect with an unusual condition that if the accused dies by his own hand, £4,000 or $20,000 must be forfeited by the sureties. Also mentions Kirkhiamn's advertising a large stock of jewelry at special prices.
The writer argues that the Gulf Stream is not the violent, destructive force many fear. He notes it is warm and oppressive but questions beliefs of tremendous cross currents. He cites limited drift near Bermuda and between Biscayne and Florida while defending the Gulf Stream's steadier flow.
A speaker compares a century old brownstone to an 800 year old English house, noting the risk of caving in during a wet season and dreaming of stronger building methods. The discussion shifts to using machines to erect better housing and plans to test them in New York before pursuing taller skyscrapers.
Fragmentary note discusses political bodies measuring their influence on conditions faced by the oilier group and the fortunes they regulate. No clear events or names are provided, leaving a general commentary on governance and policy impact.
Germans show growing fondness for cocoa as a daily beverage with rising consumer interest in hot chocolate. The trend highlights cultural shifts toward comforting drinks and potential market growth for cocoa products in Germany.
Large stock of jewelry and imperial pieces advertised at Wirkhaiy’s. Sale highlights include a wide range of items, with emphasis on value and variety for collectors and shoppers.
The Nias issue of the Hanner arrives early causing writing stress for Christmas stories. Editor Kirkham will edit the Danner in the high school halls next week. Friday night December 13 features a league game against Spanish Park at the Havilion with local fans warned of travel burdens and pride in a strong Liew history team. People’s Co-op offers a $100 prize.
Sixty nine candidates for a state mine inspectors exam at Uniontown included nineteen I C S students. Nineteen I C S students averaged 75.2 percent with fifteen passing. Fifty non students averaged 17 percent with seven passing and forty three failing. The piece extols I C S training and invites calls to Mr. Vook Smoot for course guidance.
The prosecution asks the witness if the defendant confessed his motive for shooting the deceased, while the defense objects. The judge urges closure, and the witness testifies the prisoner did confess a motive to kill.
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