Barstow Developments and Mines Highlight Mojave Valley News
Barstow growth pulses through agriculture and mining notes. Farmers report alfalfa yields with early garden vegetables for Barstow Fair samples and mineral samples invited for exhibition. Santa Fe Railway land purchases and an ice plant under construction signal town activity. Barstow’s rail center status grows with yard upgrades and an overhead crossing planned. Zenda Mine advances sinking for rich silver below 600 feet while oiling highways reduces dust.
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Barstow Fair
Henderson & Nicklin
Barstow
Calicos
Waterman
Santa Fe R. R
First Street
U. S
Barstow Soap Mine
W. I. Blanshard
Los Angeles
Daggett
A. L. Doran
Victorville
Needles
Zenda Silver Mines
Zenda Mining Company
Calico Mountains
Rich strikes draw miners from Barstow region camps
Prospecting around Barstow expands to Purple Hills Old Mountain and nearby districts. Daggett miners report rich finds kept secret until staking. Jarrett Sperry and Garwood strike deals as Calico and Waterman districts show activity. Belmont Goldstone claims sold to Hollywood buyers amid broad interest in desert properties and capital.
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Barstow
Daggett
Purple Hills
Old Mountain District
W. Jarret
Ray Sperry
G. P. Garwood
Iman
San Francisco
Garwood
Jarrett
Calico
Joe Shale
Judge Twohy
Maurice Mulcahy
West Calico
Twohy
Waterman District
Harry Miller
Goldstone
Belmont
Ben Redfield
al C. Lambert
John Herman
Asays
Hollywood
Students League of Many Nations in Grammar School Auditorium
The Stu dents' League of Many Nations appears Monday evening at the Grammar School Auditorium. Members wear National Costume and speak or sing in their native language. It has appeared over 650 times. Admission is free.
Ord Copper Mine exhibits rich copper gold ore near Daggett
The Ord Copper Mine near Daggett, 15 miles south, is showcased by George W. Vanderwalker, superintendent of the Ord Mines Incorporated. A large vein at 500 feet depth is mined and ore samples, including copper wool gold mines, are on display at the Barstow Fair. Col. Osborne of Daggett is credited as the discoverer, hailed as the father of Ord mines.
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Stow
Garden of Eden
Ord
George W. Vanderwalker
Ord Mines Incorporated
Daggett
Barstow
Col. Osborne
Gold mine work and railway service request headlines
G W Rose reports high grade ore and shaft work fifty miles north of Barstow while Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe seeks to cut freight trains between Kramer and Johannesburg due to weak revenue. Milk倡 advocates urge daily intake for all. Social notes cover Mrs Faulkner, Mrs McIntyre and Mrs Deskin visiting, bridge party with prizes, and Antler Club card gathering. Public administrator J B Hanna seeks permission to sell auto freight line assets of the McElhaney estate.
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G. W. Rose
Barstow
Atchison, Toeka and Santa Fe Railway
Comany
The
Commission
Kramer
San Bernardino County
Johannesburg
Kern County
J. B. Hanna
Railroad Commission
K. M. Stevenson
Paul Shafer
Colton
San Bernardino
Dagget
Yermo
D. T. McElhaney
Hann
Mrs Riley and visitors tour relatives in Oakland
Mrs Ann Riley of Oakland former ly of Bawstow visits her niece Mrs Cleon Hill and Mrs Chas Garver. Pauline Connor of Los Angeles arrived Tuesday to visit her aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs E L Pitcher.
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Ann Riley
Oakland
Bawstow
Cleon Hill
Chas. Garver
Pauline Connor
Los Angeles
E. L. Pitcber
Willett Cafe to Add Booths Tables and Equipment
P. W. Willett owner of the Caystad Cafe reports steady recovery and plans major upgrades. Seven new booths will be added along with center tables, an electric refrigeration plant and soda fountain, with purchases to be made in Los Angeles this weekend.
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P. W. Willett
Caystad Cafe
Willett
Los Angeles
Barstow Faces Snow and Hailstorm After Weekend Warmth
A winter weather flurry hit Barstow on Tuesday afternoon with hail and rain, and a storm lingered from early Monday. Freekish conditions continued as two inches of snow were recorded on mountains twelve miles north of Hinkley.
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Barstow
Hinkley
Barstow Beauty Parlor Serves Mixed Clientele
In the Barstow Printer building the beauty parlor reports steady customer flow with men and women visiting for hair care, indicating patrons are satisfied with the operator’s work.
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Barstow
High schools compete in National Oratorical Contest
Geo A Goodbub of Pacific States Electric, Radiola distributor, visited Tiernan Radio and Electric Store Tuesday. Tiernan holds exclusive Radiola distribution in this district as schools across the state enter the National Oratorical Contest sponsored by the Los Angeles Times.
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The
Los Angeles Times
Geo. A. Goodbub
Pacific States Electric Company
Tiernan Radio and Electric Store
Tiernan
Roses in yards considered private property theft risk
Readers warned that picking flowers from private yards without permission is akin to breaking and entering and could lead to a petty theft charge. The note emphasizes that roses are private property and individuals should not remove them.
Traffic officer warns on unreadable plates and unlicensed drivers
Barstow visitor Traffic Officer Kingman urges greater care with number plates that are unreadable and notes several drivers operate without licenses. Summer is approaching and readers are reminded of upcoming local ads for a Standard Electric Stove at Tiernan Radio and Electric Store. Ed Wright and son open a new service station named Red Ball Service with an opening announcement to come in the Printer.
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Kingman
Barstow
Standard Electric Stove Company
Tiernan Radio and Electric Store
Ed Wright and Son
Eweka Vacuum Cleaners Lead In Global Domestic Cleaning
Eureka has won first prizes at several world fairs and exhibitions. The Tiernan Radio and Electric Store lists several in stock waiting for a demonstration by a customer.
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Eweka Vacuum Cleaners
Eureka
Tiernan Radio and Electric Store
Gardena guest Olive Leonard stays with C. R. Topping family
Mrs. Olive Leonard of Gardena is visiting as a guest of the C. R. Topping family this week, sharing time and hospitality.
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Olive Leonard
Gardena
C. R. Topping
Turkey Growers To Meet At Adelanto In San Bernardino County
The first meeting of turkey growers in San Bernardino County is set for Adelanto on Monday April 18 at 1 30 P M The Mojave Valley growers will discuss production costs with representatives from Apple Valley Lucerne Valley Adelanto Victorville Barstow Hinkley Harper Lake Helendale and Daggett Other districts may attend The Adelanto Home Ranch hosts the event Superintendent Walda Chaplin will show breeding incubation and related methods C G Lewis of Apple Valley will discuss feedings management and marketing plans A L Campbell Assistant Farm Adviser will cover production costs
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Barstow
Death Valley
A. L. Doran
Paradise Springs
Cave Springs
Deming Springs
Shoshone
China Ranch
Pleasant Valley
Bar
San Bernardino County
Adelanto
Mojave Valley
Apple Valley
Lucerne Valley
Victorville
Hinkley
Harper Lake
Helendale
Daggett
Adelanto Home Ranch
Walda. Chaplin
C. G. Lewis
A. L. Campbell
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T. G. Nicklin
Sesgerson & Nicklin
Santa Fe Railway
Mojave River Valley
Bear Lake
Bakersfield
Red
Purple Mountain
United States
Faulkner
Redondo Beach
McIntyre
Geo. Deskins
Davies
Arthur Birch
Deskin
Falconer
Redondo
Antler Club
Ann Christianson
L. E. Tiernan
Reece Dillinham
Atlanto
Jimmy McKinley
Second Street
Bank Corner
Jacquelin’s
Benmar Bros. Combined Animal Shows
Jimmy McKinley Pool Hall
John Tierney
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