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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1914
Page
6
The Mohave Valley editorial page invites correspondence from Barstow and nearby communities. Readers are urged to submit local items and social happenings and are invited to visit the office to discuss contributions. The paper invites every citizen to call and participate.
A pamphlet-like exhortation urges individuals to nurture their inner treasure and act in line with personal plans. It praises a fearless, capable woman doing her work while acknowledging life's sane rules and the harm of rash words. It calls readers to self dialogue to avoid heartbreak and strengthen friendships.
The Belgian minister of justice, visiting America, warns that the nation wastes vast lands and resources while urban lives remain idle. He cites fallow fields, fires from engine sparks, and unused backyards as signs of recklessness. He urges taxation of idle land and employment bureaus as remedies and calls for personal daily discipline to cut waste.
In discussing and advocating individual pumping plants, the author argues against opposing government water efforts and urges early development by landholders with money and enterprise. Victor Valley’s vast area, shallow groundwater in parts, strong soil for fruit, and foreseen gains from pump irrigation support rapid progress now rather than waiting for government projects.
In a desert land claim discussion, questions arise over how much water is required for final proof. The writer questions who defines profitable results and practical irrigation, and whether orchard plans meet the quantity standards under the one-eighth cultivation rule.
Notice is given that William Rossman Holton of Wagner California holder of Homestead Entry 018425 for the SE quarter of Sec 8 Twp 9 N Range 4 E San Bernardino Meridian has filed intent to make a final commutation proof before the U S Land Office in Los Angeles California on January 4 1915. Witnesses: Delbur M Har low Guy Gillespie Roscoe D Lip pincott Mable E Lip pincott all of Wagner California. Non coal John D Roche Register. 1st pub November 27 1914 5t Last pub December 25 1914.
The At lasta Mining Company filed an application for patent for the Minnehaha mining claim in San Bernardino County California within the Independence Land District. The claim survey No. 5072 covers 20657 acres in Township 17 North Range 2 East with magnetic variation 16 East. First publication November 6, 1914. Last publication January 8, 1916. Frank Pierce attorney for applicant.
Serial No. 04025 of California files for a patent on the Ella and Major lode mining claims in an unorganized district of San Bernardino County within Independence Land District. Mineral surveys Nos 5073 and related unsurveyed lodes describe 20 339 and 20 611 acres with surrounding claims The applicant Frank Pierce attorney at 808 Hibernian Building Los Angeles notes adjacent lodes Anything Bronco Desert King No 1 and unoccupied public lands on other sides January 8 195.
The Kramer Consolidated Oil Co declares delinquent on stock for Assessment No 14 levied October 19 1914. Shares and amounts listed against shareholders with D F Wilson as secretary. Publication dates December 4 11 and 18.
Ferdeurn H. Webber of Daggett California filed for final desert proof to establish claim to Nig Section 27 Township 9 North Range 2 East 8th Meridian before the Register and Receiver Los Angeles on December 22 1914 at 9 00 a m Witnesses named James T Holl and pena Funcheon of Los Angeles California and Charles S Van Doren John M Hock of Daggett California First publication November 35 Last publication December 11
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