Mining Fever Stirs in Randsburg after Kelly Share Swap
Rumors sweep the Rand district from Bakersfield to Los Angeles as 280000 Kelly and Nosser shares move to Ernie Blanck. The Kelly mine shows rich ore with depth, attracting big interests and plans for 800 foot hoisting, while nearby Gola area ten-claim Bee Hive group eyes silver and lead potential amid revived prospecting and development.
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Randsburg
Rand
Bakersfield
Los Angeles
Kelly
Nosser
Ernie Blanck
Blanck
Supt
Jamieson
Chas. Moroney
Mojave Desert
Yellow Astor
Gola
Weidenbenner, Lovett and Quackenbush
Jesse Dorsey
Sylvester Et al
Gola Range
McCormick and Montgomery
Modoc
Local primary voters set for August 31 in Barstow district
Men and women registered will vote next Tuesday August 31 in primary elections to nominate candidates for U S Senator congressmen state legislature and county officers. The supervisorship draws four candidates including incumbent Mulvane supported by friends. Dr Stauter a Needles dentist, Ben nett e of Ora Grand and Crain of Victorville also seek the post, Crain endorsed by labor councils. County offices are non partisan with ballots mirrored across parties. North of freight tracks vote at Tourist garage Barstow No 1 south at High school Barstow No 2.
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U. S
Mulvane
Stauter
Bennette
Ora Grand
Crain
Victorville
Barstow No
Riverside Fair Will Be Better Than Ever in October
The Southern California Fair at Riverside will run October 13 to 19 with the largest tents in the state for agricultural horticultural and industrial displays. Livestock horse cattle hog and poultry sections are expanded with entries from top herds and breeds. Champion Durocs from the National Swine Show will be exhibited and racing features six days of harness and running races with large purses.
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Riverside
Floyd Marvin
Barstow
Barstow No 2 Polling Place Moves to High School
Notice to voters states Barstow No 2 voting takes place at the High School replacing the grammar school. No 1 precinct polls are at Tourist garage beside the post office. Primary election is next Tuesday August 31. All registered voters should vote. If unable to walk, call local businesses to arrange transportation.
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Barstow No
Arthur Dorn Starts Ford Tractor on Main Street
Arthur Dorn began work on a Ford road tractor on Main Street yesterday, preparing to apply oil to the heavily traveled thoroughfare.
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Arthur. Dorn
Bee Hive mine as dividend payer for Gola district gains compared to Kelly mine
The report argues the Bee Hive mine will yield dividends and mirror the impact of the Kelly mine on Rand, benefiting the Red mountain, Stringer, and Johannesburg sectors. It notes that tract mining interests with capital backing them can drive sustained financial returns for the district.
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Bee Hive
Gola
Kelly
Rand
Red Mountain
Stringer
Johannesburg
Barstow News Review and Community Notes 1920
A Barstow bulletin reports routine railway checks by foreman Jack Hughes on engines used between Los Angeles and Needles, and a Phoenix train engine swap ordered by Benedict. It covers local housing, new construction by Ben Gauldin, shifts in personnel, school teaching at Kramer, medical and travel updates, and a Labor Day celebration plan with races, games, and free entertainment. The piece also notes weather changes, local arrivals, bovine roadwork, births, and ongoing business activity in Barstow.
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Los Angeles
Needles
Round House
Jack Hughes
Barstow
Benedict
Mr. Hughes
Mr. Benedict
Barstow Schools 10 Open September 13th
Barstow Union High School and the Grammar School will open on September 13. Teachers for the high school include Harry B. Thomas principal Miss Leona Paxton vice principal and several subject teachers. Grammar School opens with Miss Florence Cosby principal assisted by Miss Lois and added staff from Elgin and Hemet. No Grammar School bus this year due to funds.
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Barstow Union High School
Harry B. Thomas
Leona Paxton
Ireland
E. A. Farrington
E.R. Thurman
Jessie M. Metzger
Janie C
Michael
Florence Cosby
Lois
Farmers, You Want a Creamery in Barstow
Farmers in Barstow Daggett and Hinkley join a push to start a Barstow creamery. Barstow and Oro Grande milk 125 cows to support a factory. Farmers are urged to report current milk cows and how many they would add if a Barstow creamery opened, by writing the Barstow Chamber of Commerce.
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Barstow
Daggett
Tinkley
Oro Grende
Hinkley
Chamber of Commerce
Barstow Beats Victorville In Heavy Hitters Clash
Barstow defeated Victorville 12 to 9 on the road last Sunday in a hard hitting game. Crase started for Barstow but was relieved by Roberto after four first inning runs. Roberto settled the mound as Barstow rallied with 2 runs in the second, 3 in the third, and extended with 1 in the fourth 2 in the sixth and 4 in the ninth. Mudgett Copp Reed and Roberto starred at the bat, Copp adding a ninth inning homer to spark Barstow. Barstow now holds five of six versus Victorville and 12 wins in 16 games this season. Batteries Barstow Crase Roberto Disney Victorville Olsen Belknap.
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Barstow
Victorville
Crase
Roberto
Eisenhaur
Copp
Viettorites
Mudgett
Reed
Ccrase
Robero
Disney
Olsen
Belknap
Improvement Day at Barstow Union High School
Appeal for volunteers to improve school grounds due to limited funds. Requests teams with scrapers and shovels or two replacements if unable to attend. Inquiries directed to H L Miller at Trotel Melrose Barstow. G Phillips, Chairman Board of Directors.
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Barstow Union High School
H. L. Milller
Trotel Melrose
Barstow
G. Phillips
Direct Ra
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Victory Hall
Riverside Fair
Santa Fe
Ben. F. Gauldin
Gauldin
East Main Street
Smokey
Wallace
al. Green
Ed. Harris
J. N. Sinclair
Santa Fe Hospital
Gilliam
San Francisco
Nancy
Victory Picture House
Jo Ryan
Villian
Ryan
F. W. Ryan
San Diego
Kramer
J. A. Stark
J. H. Forgey
Missouri
Mr. Forgey
Carry Canover
W. M. Goodwin
John D. Goodwin
Fullerton
Richmond
Tom Homes
Seth
Stanley Warren Holmes
Holmes
Cal
B. F. Gouldin
Herbert
Redondo Beach
Dr. Hall
Pasadena
Forest Dillingham
Big Bear
A. H. Pendleton
Mrs. Fleyslaben
Sacramento
Arthur Doran
M. T. Harmon
John Starnacle
Geo. C. Shafer
Homer Martin
Wm. Raffery
F. MacPherson
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Dr. Anderson
Platt
J. O. White
MacDougall
Fred Taylor
Lathrop
Main Street
Mrs. Furlow
Venice
Bear Valley
Slayton & Bauer
W. Wiedrick
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