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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1914
Page
4
Madame Sarah Bernhardt announced a planned tour of the United States Australia Russia and England with an opening in New York in October. The news item highlights the famed actress's international itinerary and schedule.
General Charles Kelley who marched to Washington from San Francisco with about 1400 unemployed is jailed for six months on vagrancy charges. Millionaires of Burlingame plan an electric San Francisco to San Mateo County line to cut fares. Oakland votes on a May bond for 580000 to finish the municipal auditorium and build a new Clawson School replacement. The Sheridan transport to the Philippines gains full life saving gear including twenty four lifeboats for 60 persons each.
Land listings describe Summitt Lake properties with cash and installment terms, 6 percent interest, gravity water access at 1 per acre per year, undeveloped lands priced 30 to 75 per acre with water rights, and improved alfalfa land three years old at 250 per acre, divisible into varied tracts with gravity water and artesian wells included.
G D Hutchison general agent for the 710 American Bank Building in Los Angeles announces E T Hillis of Barstow as local agent for the firm with Barstow operations and coverage.
A pair of rimless toric glasses in gold frame are missing. Includes maker's card with owner's name in the case. Reward offered by the Printer for return.
The Victor Valley News-Herald merges two papers with Oswald Wilson as manager and Dr. Senriette Ed. Sweet as editor. The combined operation has not yet established a home printing office and continues to be printed in San Bernardino.
Crucero residents D. J. Stout and Mrs. Steadman settle on homesteads near Ragot and plan spring planting. Jaralman contracts to clear 40 acres with W. L. Tener. A Los Angeles party visited the valley, aiding early preparations as high waters recede. Fisheries bloom at Salt Grass Flats with 15 catfish placed in Soda Lake.
Newberry-Wagner R L Willits of Corona planned a 14 inch well 250 ft deep once casing arrived. Raymond Pickering went to Pomona to work in a laundry. Evelyn Gerry of Riverside visiting relatives. Mr and Mrs Guy Gillespie returned to their homestead after five months in Barstow. Mrs Roscoe Lippincott visiting Riverside Harlow Burden Harlow have wells to drill next for Erickson Bros. Neal Harlow saw an oculist in Riverside. F B Josselyn of Barstow helped organize a Sunday school here.
A fresh set of items appears in the second page For Sale column featuring household goods, tools, and toys. Potential buyers are urged to contact sellers directly for pricing and availability.
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