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Newspaper
Lehi Banner
Location
Lehi, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1914
Page
1
A fragmentary report describes government land seizures near Lehi for military reserve use. It notes opposition from residents who claim the land was acquired improperly and concerns about loss of private ownership and grazing rights.
In an early morning crash at First Street and East Avenue, Peterson was thrown from his motorcycle onto a telephone pole and into a ditch. Austin's car struck a utility pole after failing to clear the turn. Peterson sustained serious but non fatal injuries while the motorcyclist and others escaped with minor hurts. The scene blocked traffic as bystanders reported the rider from Ames Fork near and the driver from a nearby eastbound route. no confirmation of vehicle damages beyond the pole and bike frames.
A garbled OCR fragment describes IT Menrone visiting a Salt Lake based company office and phone systems. It mentions internal troubles and investigations by the American Fork authorities. The text is inconsistent, with many misread names and phrases, making precise details uncertain.
A garbled recap describes Lehi and an opposing team in a close game with mid game lead changes. Players Bivins and Graey are mentioned in uncertain roles as the contest stays competitive. The report hints Lehi’s late push and practice emphasis shaping upcoming matchups.
The public schools staged an operetta titled The dwarf who through powers makes Sophia miller’s daughter queen to King Cole. Billy Crabb as the dwarf impressed, Misa Rena Goodwin as the miller’s daughter shown talent, and Frank Sharp as King Cole faced voice changes. Amy Davin and Denzel Brown excelled as the miller and the dwarf. The cast included courtiers fairies dwarfs fiddlers drummers trumpeters and dancers. Professor Anderson and assistants earned praise for high standards and Junior Band quality. Bishop James H Gardner visited Price Thursday.
Frank Jordan state board of health inspector led a visit with Mayor W F Gurney to Lehi inspecting outhouses corrals and cleanliness. He warned enforcement if conditions fail to improve, noted unsanitary closets and dairy practices, and planned a return visit within ten days to check progress. Local residents show rising efforts toward sanitary improvements statewide.
Bishop James M H Gardner receives a twenty horsepower electric motor and centrifugal pump to be installed on his Pawnee fruit farm near the Jordan River. The system, using twelve inch wood stave pipe, will lift water through a twelve hundred foot line, irrigating about one hundred acres along the river. The water source is springs and wells feeding a pond by the ranch. Imported seed potatoes also listed at Doople's Co op.
The Lehi eighth grade class this week marks one of the largest graduation cohorts, with many students set to enter high school next year. Read listing includes Bateman, Lola Cutler, Ruby Lorton, Thelma Godwin, Fern Hannon, and dozens more students.
Regular Tuesday session notes paving district 2 expansion with changes to boundaries, and votes to aid the baseball club with park access and county league entry. The council also approves funds for water mains extensions, cemetery fencing reforms, library lending, and sanitation of corrals.
A three and a half year old boy, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Aachor, was kicked in the head on Fifth West Street near Main when a stray horse roamed the sidewalk. Mrs. Rockwell found him bleeding and nearly suffocated before help arrived. He was taken to Lehi Hospital where a doctor sutured a temple wound. the child is reported out of danger. Several stray animals were seen on the streets, prompting concern over hazards to children and the need for action.
A fragmentary note describes a project to install cemented poles for trolley lines around Mind rte area with deep trenches and can filling. It mentions cementing poles in Lah and American Fork, with about 100 yards of cast around poles and two cables. The plan includes a new line for a railroad and asks for worker candidates.
An upcoming event is planned for Sunday evening at the AAJlowerrow area. Organizers expect attendance for a special program featuring Karl Hopkins and Milton Candoer as speakers or participants.
The writer thanks those who gave assistance and mentions touring town for graduating items. They visited Chipmean's and found what they wanted, noting others are not as helpful. The tone is a casual, incomplete remembrance from Minie Garrity and family.
A historical piece argues that practical patriotism equals neighborly citizenship. It recalls a Kansas editor’s defense of shared public duty, local service, and unity against selfishness, urging support for community goods and town welfare over personal gain.
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