Barstow sees mining, farming, and travel trends in region
A compilation highlights opportunities and activity in the Krieg River Valley area with notes on rabbit fur sales turning pests into profit, expanding Mohave alfalfa fields, wine grape profitability, placer gold mining near Kane Springs and Daggett, warm Paradise Hot Springs, bond considerations, traveling voters, fossil beds near Barstow, a new gold extraction process, Thanksgiving turkey markets, Mining Congress plans in Los Angeles, Barstow Chamber of Commerce, highway travel rise, and fur prospects at Bear Lake Alaska, urging local industry growth and awareness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow
John Roth
Bagdad Mill
E. D. Evenson
Mining Congress
American Mining Congress
Los Angeles
T. L. Oddie
Nevada
California
Chamber of Commerce
Barstow Chamber of Commerce
A. L. Doran
Crain and Leonard Win Big Majority in Desert Votes
The San Bernardino county tally shows Crain leading across most precincts with five desert precincts voting entirely for him. Crain totals 1612 to Phillips 489 for supervisor judge, Leonard 111 to Olneys 139 for Superior Court Judge, with Barstow and Victorville figures highlighting regional swings and party lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Bernardino County
Crain
Fenner
Nipton
Ivanpah
Gold Mountain
Charles G. Phillips
Phillips
Victorville
Hinkley
Cajon
Oldick
Frank A. Leonard
Superior Court
Jesse Olneys
Leonard
Olney
Barstow
Opankley
Philips
Hiram Johnson
U. S
Charles H. Randall
Phil D. Swing
Crain Leads in Supervisor Race Vote at 43 to 17
Yermo backed C. S. Crain for Supervisor, tallying 43 votes to 17, reflecting local election results and Crain's lead among available ballots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yermo
C. S. Crain
Beautiful Adelanto Club Building Dedicated This Saturday
Adelanto ladies dedicate the Fremont Club building with Mrs. C L Jackson presiding over committees for entertaining, banquet, decorations, dancing and program. John Steven McGroarty and County Supervisor chairman C S Crain are scheduled speakers at the 8:30 dance in the schoolhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelanto
Fremont Club
C. L. Jackson
John Steven McGroarty
C.S. Crain
County Board of Supervisors
Railroad Picnic at Barstow prompts local gathering
Sept 22 maintenance of Way workers on the Santa Fe R R will hold a business meeting and old fashioned picnic near the Harvey House blending work and pleasure. Mohave River Valley cattle herds extend from Box S ranch to Victorville Barstow Daggett and Yermo with many creameries along the river free from disease. California cities south of San Francisco press for water as Boulder Dam plans loom Fresno digs a tunnel for water and power Barstow Mohave River Valley must secure snow and lake water around Mt Whitney before it’s allocated. Community leaders urge Chamber of Commerce and city government to plan for rapid growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow
Santa Fe R. R
Harvey House
Mohave River
Box S Ranch
Victorville
Daggett
Yermo
California
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Fresno
Snow
Mt. Whitney
Chamber of Commerce
News of Friends in Barstow and Nearby
Vernon White family, formerly of Barstow, now in San Bernardino. Dee Cooper spent the weekend in Santa Monica. Mina Conaway ill with tonsillitis. Chas Dailey and daughter Margaret spent the weekend in Los Angeles. George Santha of Fresno visited the Gaulds. Ralph Haan and daughter Beatrice weekend in Los Angeles. Alma Anderson of Altadena visiting Dr. B C Anderson. Joe Tiernan of Long Beach with Marguerite Tiernan of Orange Cove, motored out to visit L E Tiernan. Marguerite staying a couple weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon White
Barstow
San Bernardino
Chas, Dailey
Margaret
Los Angeles
Ralph Haan
Beatrice
Joe Tiernan
Long Beach
Marguerite Tiernan
Orange Cove
L. E.tiernan
Marguerite
Mrs Willis Returns From San Bernardino Visit
Mrs Willis came back Sunday after an extended stay in San Bernardino. Mr and Mrs Thomas Brooks and their children also returned from a vacation in Arizona and Long Beach California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Willis
San Bernardino
Thos. Brooks
Arizona
Long Beach
California
Barstow Welcomes Mr Howard Childs and Family
Mr Howard Childs and Mr and Mrs Jim Childs are recent arrivals to Barstow. Howard Childs joins as extra man on manifest work during the grape rush transportation, bringing new labor to local operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Childs
Jim Childs
Barstow
Howard
Mr Evert Williams Drives New Chevrolet Sport Coupe
Mr Evert Williams of the Central Garage is driving a newly released Chevrolet Sport Coupe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evert Williams
Governor Al Smmth To Visit California Likely In Late September
Political reports from the east indicate Governor Al Smmth will travel to California, expected to occur toward the end of September. The visit is described as potentially his last such trip this year, with discussions focusing on state affairs and regional cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East
Gov
al Smmth
California
Christy Bros Circus Draws 10000 to Reno Nevada
Christy Bros. circus drew about 10,000 spectators to Reno Nevada in a hit show that drew crowds and buzz across the region. The event showcased the popular traveling troupe in a major western stop with wide public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christy Bros. Circus
Reno
Nevada
Fire reduces 14000 acres in Devore brush blaze scene
Only three patrolmen stay on duty at the Devore fire site where flames last week burned 14,000 acres of brush on the San Bernardino mountains south slope from Cable Canyon to the Cajon Pass highway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devore
San Bernardino Mountains
Cable Canyon
Cajon Pass
Vihel couple report dry Yosemite waterfalls after trip
Mr and Mrs Steve Vihel returned from several weeks away saying Yosemite Valley shows Bridal Veil Falls dry Yosemite Falls nearly dry and Vermal Falls about two thirds of the water shown in picture postcards during their vacation observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Vihel
Yosemite Valley
Bridal Veil Falls
Yosemite Falls
Vermal Falls
Cement sidewalk upgrade at Second and Main near Shell Oil
A cement sidewalk at the corner of Second and Main streets near the Shell Oil Company shows a clear improvement. Charley Williams owns the adjacent land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second
Main
Shell Oil Company
Charley Williams
Congregational Church welcomes Rev Isaac McRae back
Rev Isaac McRae of Long Beach returns to occupy the pulpit at the Congregational Church next Sunday. Communion is in the morning with the evening service at six o clock. He invites all members and friends to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac McRae
Long Beach
Congregational Church
Family gathers for Moorpark birthday at Mrs Reed home
Mrs B F Gauldin and son Herbert Miss Ethel Sell Nurse Dalman and Alvin Pocock traveled to Moorpark Ventura County to celebrate Mrs Francis Reed's birthday. About thirty five relatives and friends attended and gifted Mrs Reed an electric percolator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Gauldin
Herbert
Ethel Sell
Dalman
Alvin Pocock
Santa Fe Doctor Takes Family to Los Angeles
Dr. John A. Graham and Mrs. D. L. Graham with daughter Dorothy traveled to Los Angeles Sunday. Mrs. Graham and Dorothy will live there while Dorothy attends school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Graham
Santa Fe
D. L. Graham
Dorothy
Los Angeles
Copp Family Returns From Kansas Vacation
Mr and Mrs Wm W Copp and children have come back from a month long trip staying with Mr Copp's parents near Topeka Kansas. Copp says the journey was very enjoyable and notes a paved road has multiplied since he left 13 years ago describing the region now as a network of paved highways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. W. Copp
Mr. Copp
Topeka
Kansas
Circus to Give Only One Afternoon Performance in Barstow
Christy Bros Circus advertises two shows but will hold a single afternoon performance in Barstow. Doors open at 2 PM, promising what could be many districts' first chance to see a circus. The Barstow Printer offers a free ticket to youngsters with a paid yearly subscription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altho
Christy Bros. Circus
Barstow
Prigges Plan Fort Scott Trip With Baby
Mr and Mrs J W Prigge and six weeks old Jacqueline will travel to Fort Scott south of Kansas City this Friday. They will stay away from Barstow for a month. J W Prigge works as a clerk in the Barstow post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Prigge
Jacqueline
Fort Scott
Kansas City
Barstow
J. W
Double Tracks Reaching Bena Complete, $150,000 Spent
Southern Pacific completes double tracking east of Bakersfield to Bena, 15 miles out, at a cost of 150000. Crews extend six Tehachapi sidings with an additional 160000, said M Murphy, San Joaquin valley divisions superintendent. The work aims to speed traffic over the mountain toward Los Angeles and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific
Bakerfield
Bena
Co. M. Murphy
San Joaquin Valley
Tehachapi Mountains
Los Angeles
Murphy
Oil Applied To Four Miles Of Arrowhead Trail
Oil has been spread over about four miles of the Arrowhead Trail north of Jean. The surface on part of the stretch is ready for travel and the rest is being prepared with harrows and graders. Officials plan to finish sections in pits, then compact the route. The first portion should be travelable within a few days with detours via the old road and a makeshift path near the railroad crossing.
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Jean
Las Vegas Review
Is Nipton Nevada or California for voting?
The Las Vegas Review notes a land service bulletin from the Interior department stating Nevada will gain about 256 square miles of California territory in a new survey from Lake Tahoe to the Colorado River. In Nipton, 42 residents ask if they will vote in Clark County and Nevada officials in two years, raising questions about jurisdiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nipton
Las Vegas
Nevada
California
Clark County
Little Desert
Land Service Bulletin of the Interior Department
Lake Tahoe
Colorado River
Las Vegas Review
Jayhawkers Picnic Reunion in Los Angeles
Kansas former residents are invited to a large picnic reunion on Saturday September 8 1928 at Sycamore Grove Park Los Angeles. County registers and headquarters aid attendees to connect with old friends even if crowds reach ten thousand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Sycamore Grove Park
Los Angeles
Barstow Cubs Top Yermo in Indoor Baseball Duel
The Barstow Cubs beat Yermo 13 to 9 in Barstow after overcoming a late rally by Yermo who tied the game at seven in the sixth. Earlier Barstow trailed 1 0 then pulled away, and they previously defeated Yermo 10 to 9 in Barstow. The club also beat the San Bernardino YMCA squad in a tight 8 to 7 win at San Bernardino.
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Barstow Cubs
Yermo
Yermo Boys
Cubs
Barstow
Registration for High School Next Wednesday
Registration for high school next Wednesday with the school opening September 10. Classes start at nine with ATS sessions on the first day. New courses include Agriculture, Commercial Arithmetic, World History, and Stenography.
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ATS
P. Hf. Hurst
Ethel Prather
Marie Wickler
Forest J. Brady
Marylyn
Julia Spight
R. S. Langworthy
Chapins of Los Angeles Celebrate Golden Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Chapin marked their golden wedding with a dinner party hosted by their son Dr. Roy H. Chapin and wife at the ranch home. They wed August 28, 1878 in Owatoma Minnesota and moved to Southern California about 38 years ago. Granddaughter Leah Chapin visited before returning to the Coast. Other local notes include ranch sale by Scott Edwards to M. L. Copeland of Glendale, and Mrs. Riley Hill and Mrs. Peck traveling to San Bernardino to buy a piano for Todd School. Miss Newman of Los Angeles visiting Mrs. S. D. Rich.
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F. H. Chapin
Los Angeles
Roy H. Chapin
Mrs. Chapin
Owatoma
Minnesota
California
Leah Chapin
Scott Edwards
M. L. Copeland
Glendale
BE. T. Riley
Hill
Thomas Peck
San Bernardino
Todd School
Miss Newman
S. D. Rich
Rural counties push for senatorial reapportionment gains
Forty six rural California counties seek sweeping gains in senatorial reorientation if the farm fight for legislative reapportionment succeeds at the November election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
California
Riverside Fair Preps for Sixteenth Southern California Show
Preparations for the sixteenth annual Southern California fair opening September 25 are complete per George W. Thomas president and Cecilia G. Greens secretary. The event will be larger with broader scope featuring entertainments, exhibitions, and modern rural life attractions drawing thousands.
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Riverside
George, W. Thomas
Cecilia G. Greens
Record number of advance entries at Los Angeles County Fair
The Los Angeles County Fair at Pomona opens September 18 and runs through the next Sunday with an unprecedented list of advance entries. Seven counties have reserved elaborate feature exhibits including Los Angeles San Bernardino Lassen Ventura El Dorado Orange and San Joaquin.
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Los Angeles
Pomona
San Bernardino
Lassen
Ventura
el Dorado
Orange
San Joaquin
Needies Visitor Donald Henderson in Town Wednesday
Donald Henderson of Needies visited the town on Wednesday, drawing local attention. His presence sparked discussion among residents and featured in the day’s social notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Henderson
Needies
Topping Family Visitation in San Bernardino
Mrs. Chas. Topping and daughter Catherine are in San Bernardino for a couple of weeks while Mr. Topping works in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Topping
Catherine
San Bernardino
Topping
Evenson Family Heads to Los Angeles for Week Vacation
tf D Evenson and family left on Wednesday for a one week vacation in Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tf. D. Evenson
Los Angeles
Mrs Thompson in Barstow This Week
Mrs Thompson sister of Forst and Reece Dillingham was in Barstow this week for undisclosed family matters and local visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Thompson
Forst
Reece Dillingham
Barstow
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T. G. Nicklin
Australia
Uncle Sam
Mohave River Valley
Kane Springs
Coolgardie
Paradise
Court House
Bear Lake Furs
Alaska
San Diego
Bear Lake
Snow Mountains
Leonard Pee
Racae Locol
Olney Serenity
Suervisor
U. 8 S
Johnson
Randall
Eseneeneeseeansena Saeareese
Histrict
Mrs. Dee Cooper
Santa Monica
Mina Conaway
George Santha
Gauldim
Alma Anderson
Altadena
B. C. Anderson
George Cunningham
Ss. P
OWL
Jayhawkers
Barstow Boys
Frank Butts
FE. T. Riley
Louie Harmon
W. W. Clark
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