23 May 1907
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Newspaper
Lehi Banner
Location
Lehi, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1907
Page
1
The event began at 10 in Lehi with residents meeting at the depot. Heldi's band led march from train to the tabernacle where M W Ingalls presided and G N Child welcomed attendees. The band played three numbers and speakers included G S McAllester Horace Ensign and Mayor Brown of Murray.
Annual election of four governors and officers to follow for the ensuing year at the Commercial Club Rooms. Expiring terms listed as Jus, H W Gardner, S J Goodwin, A J Evans and R E Blwele. Members urged to attend June dvd evening.
Experimental Spraying continues at the Experimental Station with demonstrations on coddling moth control and modern fruit protection. The public is invited to attend next Saturday and Monday to see the new spray methods and tomato varieties, with plants for sale.
Next Sunday night a Decoration Day service will be held at the tabernacle with Apostle Heber J. Grant expected to attend. The program will include several musical numbers.
A curious observation reports a weight increase of about two pounds of powdered sugar found after returning to a world famous college. The anecdote centers on an odd starting apparition in apricot pluah trousers and a possibly uncertain score.
The Lehi baseball team opened with a 171 loss to Draper at Dra per and plans a home game against Am Fork at An Park. They then host Heber City on Friday and Saturday, with Decoration Day featuring Kieth O’Brien Boye visiting Lehi to meet the team at City Park diamond. Local fans urged to support the squad.
At the State High School meet in Salt Lake City Lehi captured first in the high jump with Vox leaping 0.1 and a inches. Only two other firsts went to non Salt Lake Ogden schools. The team is urged to keep training for a stronger showing next year.
The Y L M A program for the fourth ward closes with a library work report by Margaret Thurman Chess Leader from the first ward and music from the third ward. Current events by Nyrami Amith solo by William Larson and a junior class ethics review. Lena Worlton reads Maud Woodward and Bertha Shaw perform a duet.
A noted American comedy drama by Banier Viteh titled The Bankers Child has earned strong critical and financial praise in New York. It will be presented for one night only at the Opera House on May 25, drawing expectant amusement seekers.
In Roosevelt on Nature Stories the author argues youth interest in woods and fields sustains conservation. Misleading fiction corrupts understanding, causing disappointment and loss of care for animals and birds. The piece stresses accurate natural history to keep the next generation engaged.
Utah Lake Commissioners O P Miller Judge Milner Bishop Argyle A F Dorenas and J G Barnes inspected the Jordan Narrows from the dams to the head of Jordan. They reported 800 second feet of flow and a dam holding 2 feet at Narrows. The lake level is 12 inches above the compromise point with land coverage at various depths and acreages listed.
Mr Geo L Young of Young and Winger Driggs Idaho offers improved and unimproved lands in the Gen State of the Rocky Mountains. Listing No 11 describes 160 acres one mile from town with a three room house, outbuildings, fenced fields, water rights, 120 acres under cultivation, and strong soil capable of large grain yields. Price 3000 down and easy terms. Mr Young will visit Utah County. contact A Bradder Lehi or write Young and Winger Driggs Idaho.
D K G announces round trip tickets to Bull Lake City on May 25 for 81 00.
Tickets offered for travel to Salt Lake with round trip options on June 6 7 5 9 and a final return limit June 12. Special sale codes apply for affiliates identified as Hate R15.
A historical note observes young women delaying marriage until after 25, seeking engagement and roles at home while pursuing small businesses and leisure spending. The piece reflects early social commentary on women's independence and financial activity alongside marriage plans.
An article notes a black stone in the British Museum rumored to fetch a quarter of a million if proven as owner’s property. It mentions the Rosetta Stone as a famous Egyptian artifact found by French visitors and later acquired by a Parisian for a garden ornament, with limited understanding of its true worth until death.
Fredéric Villers recounts a German imperial wedding scene where the crown prince of Rowmania marries Pytucors Marie. The emperor, in full English attire and medals, helps calm the moment by gently guiding the bride and kissing her on the right elbow to restore decorum and ease the tension.
A humorous tale from the Saturday Bryening Post describes Chick Brure, known as a guide, who once accompanied former President Cleveland on mountain trips. Chick allegedly left Cleveland momentarily and returned to find the president with a gun drawn. He warned, asserting his Republican loyalty to avoid harm, implying a dangerous moment in a rural setting.
A 260 year old Irish fairy tale recounts a fisherman near Killaloe who, after mass, witnesses a procession of fairies playing a strange national game on a hillside. The beings appear towering and leave rough, bushy pieces as relics, described as doorways for fairies when visiting Earth.
A labor survey shows 120,000 men are employed in Australian mines. The figure highlights mining as a major employer in the sector.
In Vienna a census of 6,000 car drivers shows 400 knights 60 barons and four counts among the ranks. This curious breakdown highlights a notable blend of noble titles within everyday trades.
Washington reports thousands of cornerless two dollar bills recovered over three years. Racing crowd involvement leads bookmakers to tear corners before using the notes, spreading the practice to many places and raising redemption concerns.
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