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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1917
Page
3
A Wednesday game on the local court ends in a 16 16 halftime tie. Daggett ladies defeat the Lions 20 to 17 after a 20 minute boys half and a five minute ladies period. Laura Goodrich scores 14 of Daggett 20. Selma Berge and Mrs. Brunnick top Lions.
Local items list residents traveling to Los Angeles Elizabeth Lake and Superior Valley, business visits, and housing ads. Mentions Mrs A Asch leaving Barstow for Superior Valley, A Frakes guest of Mudgett family from Elizabeth Lake, E E McIntyre mining man from Los Angeles, and Illicit cantelope freight campaign plans. A bay horse found with star on face.
Secretary Lane urged owners of land freed by government reclamation to plant crops this year. He said over 700000 acres not tilled could yield 15000000 worth of food and support 20000 families and an army division. He warned lands not used may be confiscated for national needs.
M Geo Watley owner of Goodsprings garage in Goodsprings Nevada reports completing road sign postings from Barstow to Goodsprings via Silver Lake. He says the route is practical and maintenable with some work and is shorter for travelers going East or North via Las Vegas through the Yellow Pine District.
An advertisement promotes Stronghold overalls and Fagerberg's Panama hats at Fagerbergs. It notes a leave call at Gellett's Pharmacy for Dr. Mason and features summer hats available at Fagerbergs.
California cities join Governor Stephens in proclaiming April 30 as advertising day. Merchants and newspapers plan special editions to urge purchases of advertised goods and state products. Editorials stress ads boost economic welfare by creating demand for bulk manufacturing and lowering distribution costs.
Property listings show multiple parcels in the Williams Addition with varied sizes and pricing. Local brokers note available lots range from residential to mixed use, attracting new homeowners and developers seeking growth in the neighborhood.
The little white kirk at the foot of the viaduct hosts Sunday School at 10 a.m. Morning Service at 11:00 a.m. Evening song service and preaching at 7:45. J. F. Price is the pastor.
Notice published by the U S Land Office Los Angeles announces Lela Embree of Kramer California filing intent to prove final three year proof for the SW of Section 24 Township 11 North Range 7 W San Bernardino meridian. Witnesses named George Wagner George Jackson Florence Richardson of Kramer and Laura Effie Mao of 2408 Bonnie Brae St Los Angeles. Proof set for June 1 1917 at 9 oclock a.m. before the Register and Receiver.
The body of Willis, a Long Beach resident missing since 1913, was discovered on the desert near Daggett. Identification came from papers in the clothing, and relatives in Long Beach have been notified.
The Mojave River Chamber of Commerce invites members to a gathering next Wednesday night at Sloan's Hall in Barstow. Attendees will discuss local business matters and community developments.
Mildred Stark, daughter of Kramer’s foreman, wed Frank Rich a cattleman from Hinkley in a quiet ceremony. The couple may join the Rich family cattle business and negotiate for purchase of the Black Ranch north of Hinkley. Friends in Kramer extend best wishes as regional news circulates in The Desert Empire.
A reader corrects a mislabeling of Rev C. Case as Union Sunday School Missionary. He is Congregational Sunday School Missionary with the Congregational Publication Society in the Southern California Conference, now retired after many years of service. The American Sunday School Union authorizes Union Sunday School Missionaries in the U.S. with B F Josseigy signing.
Rogery and Sunday School held at 9:30 a.m. every Sunday conducted by Rev J B Rovre pastor at St Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church parish bulletin style notice.
A fragmented timetable line lists times 1:45 am 11:10 am 8:10 am 6:25 pm 2:50 pm for Salt Lake Railroad services, implying a schedule snapshot. The readable items show departure and arrival times without context, leaving route or days unspecified.
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