Hearst matriarch Phoebe Apperson Hearst dies at 76
Pleasanton reports Phoebe Apperson Hearst widow of George Hearst and mother of William Randolph Hearst died at her home after a weeks long illness. She was 76 and noted for philanthropy. Hearst was with her at the end. her only child William rushed from New York to be with her.
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Multiple California Industry and Infrastructure Updates
The Montebello oil fields show a 2000 barrel per day decrease. Sunlight Fruit Company cannery at Atwater doubles capacity. California advances an irrigation plan for about 250000 acres between Redding and Sacramento. San Francisco ships 400 tons of silver to Hong Kong. San Pedro building permits exceed 200000 in Q1. Fowler Fresno county plans a new 100000 dollar high school. Idaho mine at Grass Valley to resume after 50 years idle. El Dorado Water Co Placerville incorporated for 25000 dollars.
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Van Dyke urges Farm Bureau to cover Mojave Desert area
Dix Van Dyke of Daggett proposes forming a desert district with soil and climate specialists to share knowledge. He notes Kern Los Angeles San Bernardino and Riverside advisors already visit Mojave, and urges coordinated effort to aid settlers facing extreme conditions and pollenization challenges. He trusts the Farm Bureau and UC system to aid cooperative solutions for continual settler influx.
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Interstate Telegraph seeks Burleson rate powers from Railroad Commission
The Interstate Telegraph Company covering Barstow and Mona, Inyo, Kern and San Bernardino counties asks the Railroad Commission for approval to adopt the Burleson rate schedule dated February 17, replacing its current rates. The filing reflects topographical considerations for mountainous service areas and references adjustments to the January 21 rate order.
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Desert Army Vets Return As Barstow Scene Remains Busy
Town topics note soldiers from Barstow on troop train through town with 160th infantry. Local former Santa Fe crew listed by nickname long ago including conductors and firemen. Civil Service announces Helendale postmaster exam for May 24 1919 and pay 215 last year.
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San Bernardino Chamber Tour Dinner Dance Friday Barstow
San Bernardino Chamber of Commerce members will tour the desert country Friday evening. A barbecue dinner at 6 p.m. on the E. L. Pitcher lawn precedes a speech by Superior Judge Goodcell. A dance follows at the Victory Theatre with ticket price one dollar including admission to the dance. Committees led by YY. O. Carter R. M. Dillingham EB Hillis and Mrs Gauldin Mrs Pitcher John Roth HL Pendleton C I Garver.
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EB. I. Hillis. Committee In Charge of Barbecue: Mrs. Gauldin, Mrs. Pitcher
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AL HL. Pendleton
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Yermo Edges Barstow 11 10 In Key Series Game
Yermo defeated Barstow 11 to 10 in a tense baseball game at Yermo last Sunday, tying the series at one win each. Barstow won the prior game at Barstow, with a decisive third game scheduled there next Sunday. Needles plays Barstow on April 27.
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Needles
Infertile Egg Campaign Expands From Florida
North poultry raisers bustle through batching season as the USDA extension service and Florida agricultural college launch an infertile egg program. The southern start follows the hatching season with a nationwide push. Roosters should be separated or killed after last egg for incubation to avoid spoilage in heat.
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Poultry Extension New
United States Department of Agriculture
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Daggett Postmaster Job Seekers Sought for Assistant Post
Daggett seeks qualified candidates for the vacant assistant postmaster position. For details or to apply contact J. B. Sweetman, P. M. Daggett.
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Prospective 500 Bbl Well at Montebello Post-Drilling Update
After drilling 1 percent of the year Pan American operations at Montebello, indications point to a potential 500 barrels per day well. Local company officials cited promising core samples and shallow reservoir pressures suggesting productive prospects.
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