Washington County (Utah)--Industries; Washington (Washington County, Utah)
Cotton mill in Washington, Utah. Built in 1865 to process the cotton raised in this vicinity. Woolen goods were made at the factory, and even the silk industry was attempted. Operated until 1904.
lined canals and pipelines to prevent loss through open ditches.
SOME PLACE NAMES OF MOUNTAINS, STREAMS
AND CANYONS
Beaver Canyon-The main canyon, lies directly east of Beaver City.
Big John's Flat-Named for "Big John" Murdock,-early resident of...
WATER DEVELOPMENT IN BEAVER AND VICINITY
When the first pioneers came to this valley, it is said that one could step across the Beaver River in almost any locality. But through years of effort and planning, the water resources have developed to an...
This additional spread of water over greater acreage caused more bottom land to sub-irrigate and added much to our rich meadow acreage. And, in turn, most of the water springs up in our lower fields and communities and is reclaimed through natural...
made butter for many years, were Sarah Nowers, Mary Low, Mrs. W. P. Smith, Amelia Smith, Mrs. Ann Levi, Sophia Dean, and others. Mrs. William Dean churned and supplied the officers at Fort Cameron with butter while they were stationed there.
In...
water from Devil's Creek, thus making it possible to operate the year 'round. This mill was a great help to the people of the neighborhood and vicinity. People came from as far away as St. George with their grists to have them ground. This mill was...
and its executive officers are ready to proceed. If you establish a post at Beaver, or near there, it ought to be done by the last of April or the first week in May. At that season it will be the best time to move troops, supplies, etc. By that...
As a young man, Mr. Walter James drove a butcher wagon, delivering meat to the townspeople and to the Horn Silver and Carbonate Mines boarding houses. The two mines employed about 1,000 men. Each mine had its own smelter for refining ores....
extension was constructed from Juab to Frisco between that time and the summer of 1880. The railroad entered Beaver County, therefore, early in 1880. When the extension was completed, the Utah Central, Utah Southern and Utah Southern Extension...
The Southern Branch of the State Normal
School of the University of Utah.
General Information.
On the 11th of March, 1897, the Legislature passed an act establishing a branch of the State Normal School of the University of Utah, to be located...
8 SOUTHERN BRANCH OF THE
short distance from the great coal beds in Southern Utah. In its vicinity are the great ore bodies of hematite and magnetic iron ore. These vast bodies of coal and iron ore, the most useful and important minerals...
33 STATE NORMAL SCHOOL.
societies studied to make the student familiar with the plant families that he will meet in the rural districts. Along with the scientific importance of the different forms studied, special attention is paid to their...
36 SOUTHERN BRANCH.
Much field work is-done during the fall months and the student led to observe and investigate for himself.
Special attention is paid in class to discussion of the laws of Biology; and original papers required-the...
22
organization has secured a nice room at the schools for its special use and has fitted it up with chairs, books, tables, etc., till it is a pleasure for any alumnus, or group of them, to spend a day at the Normal. The Alumni boost constantly...
43
special attention being paid to digestion and absorption. The latter part of the course consists of elementary work in bacteriology to give the student an idea of the nature and growth of micro-organism.
Three hours class work and two...
29 STATE NORMAL SCHOOL.
lower forms of animal life, and obtains an insight into their relation to the higher forms by a comparative study. The influence of environment is discussed at some length.
In classification, types of the main...
23
etc., till it is a pleasure for any alumnus, or group of them, to spend a day at the Normal. The Alumni boost constantly for the Normal.
THE LITSIC.
The Litsic is an organization of Alumni. It was organized in the fall of 1909...
42
Physiology. This is a course in physiology, hygiene, and sanitation, which not only prepares the students to teach the subject in the public schools, but teaches him the right conduct in his physical life and prepares him for intelligent...
24
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION.
The Alumni Association is a strong organization of the graduate students of the school. It holds an annual reunion to which all of the Alumni are invited. This organization has secured a nice room at the schools...