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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1915
Page
6
Lucerne in Shadow Well district 25 miles east of Victorville reports a post office store hotel and two modern concrete school buildings. Box 85 Sunday school hosted a hard time party at Mr Goulding with prize winner LE Wells in gunny sack suit. Bond election at Midway passed. new school building to start. Eva Price teacher.
The joke notes men becoming more sensible and avoids street corner staring at ladies on rainy days. The observer agrees that current styles reduce the need to linger outdoors, implying evolving fashions influence behavior.
A Washington Star poem notes a Texan urging crossings at the border. The speaker criticizes immigration policy while praising bold action, portraying the border issue as a public demand for change. The verse portrays the Texan voice rallying against delays and urging immediate action.
A brief comic exchange centers on a president and a performer. The comedian recalls the president once granting him an audience and a judge comments on the gesture's value.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer note recalls Little Miss Wigger being measured weighed tested and graded with care. Judges proclaim her the prize winner as the event is described with formal evaluative language.
A child Margaret and her mother marvel at the moon's glow calling it nickel plated. The Indianapolis News captures a simple, whimsical moment as the moon lights the city streets and inspires curious chatter.
An official 96 degree August record tops Philadelphia's heat saga with eight heat deaths. Major events include Alaska volcanic activity reports, New York militia deployment over an Aluminum Company strike, Eastland disaster death toll rising to 839, and a $100000 conditional gift from Benson to Portland schools for a trade school unit.
Department of the Interior notice lists Charles R. Hopewell assignee of Henry Holbrook filing final desert proof for EX SEY 23 and SW14 24 in Township 1N Range 3W S B meridian. Hearing set before Register and Receiver August 18, 1915 at 9 a.m. in Los Angeles with witnesses Delos Strumble John D. Rich Joseph E Harris all of Hinkley and Charles F. Walsh of Los Angeles. First July 9 1915. Last August 6 1915.
John J. Cornwell, assignee of Emil Muschewske, filed notice of intention to prove desert land claim No. 018148 for Nty Section 24, Tn 3 E, San Bernardino Meridian. Hearing before U S Commissioner in San Bernardino on August 17, 1915 at 9 a m. First published July 9 1915. Last publication August 6 1915.
Department of the Interior Land Office notice dated July 10 1915 records Lewis R Smith of Bakersfield California filing intention to make final desert proof for parcel in Township 9 N Ranger E 8 Meridian. Public hearing before Register and Receiver Los Angeles at 9 am August 26 with named witnesses from Long Beach Yermo. First publication July 16 1915 last August 13 1915.
Peggy visits the beach seeking rest, keeping to herself as Patrice notes her usual reserved approach. The Yonkers Statespan records a casual exchange about her day and her planned downtime.
A long list of wholesale fruit and produce prices with varieties and container sizes. Apples include Red Astrachan and Alexander with tiered pricing. apricots, peaches, plums, figs, grapes, berries, melons, and pears priced per box or crate. Vegetables cover onions, peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, garlic, peas, beans, corn, okra, and squash with per unit or per sack rates. Hay and feed items list ton prices for various grains, alfalfa, stock hay, straw, and feed mixes.
Anna S. Stedman of Crucero California files notice to make commutation proof for a homestead entry No. 021934 in NW Me Section 1 Township 11 N Ranger E Bb Merchant. Hearing before U S Land Office in Los Angeles at 9:00 a m on September 18 1915. Witnesses: Edward Fritch Clyde Lahman Salman Gortifer Emma H. Stout. First publication July 30 1915. last publication August 27.
Alfred M Judson of Hinkley California filed intent to make final three year proof to establish homestead claim for NW part Section 32 Township 10 N Range 3 W Meridian. Hearing before Register and Receiver U S Land Office Los Angeles at 9:00 a m September 16 1915. Witnesses include Frank Wombacher Ethel Wombacher Oliver Plotner both of Hinkley and James Turner of Pasadena California.
Notice is given that David Hanley of Hinkley California who on April 2 1913 filed homestead entry No 018329 for the NW 1 4 Section 12 Township 11 N Range 5 W 6th Meridian has filed intention to make final three year proof to establish claim before the Register and Receiver U S Land Office Los Angeles at 9 00 a m on September 7 1915 Claimants witnesses are George Shepherd Nathan H Jellison Sherman S Hill and H Julius Saecker all of California First publication July 30 last publication August 27
160 acres on Mojave River Valley with alfalfa and fruit land. Three miles from Barstow. Six room house, good barns, pumping plant yielding 5 inches of water. Current crops include alfalfa corn and hay. 100 inches of water from Mojave River. 500 cords of wood.
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