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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1912
Page
3
Miners at Dale northeast of Banning uncover well defined workings from a mine abandoned nearly a century ago while sinking a shaft. The find fuels a Mexican prehistory theory of California gold and challenges Sutter’s Mill as the origin point.
Only two large lots stay on the North Barstow market as T. G. Nicklin handles remaining inventory and directs buyers to inspect.
Hinkley Henderson visits Los Angeles to catch nickelodeons while Mrs. C. C. Brass reports her son Charlie arrived safely in Liverpool after a pleasant voyage. A job lot of wagon felloes is for sale at the Printer office. C. I. Inman and family vacation on the coast. C. A. DeFore relieves Inman. New four room house for rent cheap at Printer office. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Deuchrass returned from Toronto Monday. Boys warned to stay off moving trains. George Henderson narrowly escaped death Monday morning. M. J. McShane plans a vacation to Les and Frisco.
Fieldmen for the United States Geological Survey and the Bureau of Soils report a large potash brine deposit in Borax or Searles Lake, San Bernardino County. Analyses show about 6.78 percent K2O with vast potential, as evaporation could recover potash without reduction. California capitalists plan to develop the site as a profitable by product amid rising demand for common minerals in lake brine.
Secretary Fisher interprets the new homestead act to force any entryman who filed before June 6 1912 and has not yet submitted final proof to complete proof under the three year law unless by October 4 he files with the local land office a statement electing complete proof under the old law. The interpretation is deemed mandatory with no discretion allowed.
Hinkley community updates include H. M. Henning with a healthy plantation, J. E. Evans showing alfalfa, S. H. Young baling hay, and D. Trumble moving irrigation pipe to the river area near Cottonwood. Miss Neva Axtell and others left for Pomona or vacation, while land buyers eye a Barstow adjoining relinquishment with ample water and bargain prices.
Sealed bids requested for moving and delivering about 40 tons of 16 pound rails and accessories from Wheeler plant to Borax mine near Daggett with two 5 ton ore cars. All ties to serve as part payment. Bids open August 20 with 60 day delivery. Separate bid for Otis railroad siding urged. Addresses T G Nicklin Barstow or B Lamastain Daggett California.
Citizens report agricultural advancements and mining activity to the Printer while keeping the town on the map. Share births, marriages, and deaths promptly to dispel the town’s quiet reputation and satisfy the Printer’s demand for local news.
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