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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1927
Page
7
Henderson and Nicklin offer scenic hillside lots in Barstow at only 125 to 300 dollars each, a fast turnover strategy echoing Los Angeles prices of five to ten thousand. The ad pitches quick profit with affordable land, aiming to draw buyers to the desert market.
State and federal notices announce Charles Mushrush applying for a patent on 1500 feet of Big Chief Barbers Friend and Coin Silver lodes with 800 feet surface width, detailing cor ties and bearings and posting dates in 1927 for Los Angeles land office. Also includes White House White House Extension and Barium Queen lodes data, with other claims near the Mohave Desert water rights filing.
The record includes a Santa Fe Railroad operations report noting 1926 operating revenue of 299,337,546.66 dollars, up from 1925’s 196,439,056.92, with net operating revenue 74,533,960.29 in 1926 versus 61,641,589.92 in 1925. Taxes on operating income rose to 18,785,884.62 in 1926 from 15,906,421.53 in 1925, leaving operating income of 55,788,075.67 and 45,735,168.39 respectively. The company’s gross corporate income, after adjustments, stood at 75,539,609.69 in 1925 and 58,578,466.50 in 1925, with other fixed charges and rents factored in.
U S Land Office Los Angeles announces Kathryn V. Petre formerly Hogan filed intent to make final proof under the Purchase Proviso to establish claim to described land in TM 11 T10N R3W SB Meridian. Hearing before Register and Detroit clerk on May 10, 1927 at 9:00 a.m. witnesses Judson M. Gibbs Stanley F. Gibbs Herbert F. Petre May F Hogan. Non Coal Not Withdrawn. B. B. Smith Register.
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