Influenza Epidemic Still Raging in Barstow
The Red Cross emergency hospital reports nine patients on Wednesday morning. Dr. Anderson notes improving cases among Mexicans treated. Patients include a Hicks telegraph operator, an Amboy resident, and others from Barstow. New cases listed: Archie Houch Freman Atwood Air Inspector Gleibe Baggage man Wilkins Mrs. Waltham and children Hugh McClellan Lon Reedy Art Colcord family Bertha Kennedy Mrs. Kerr Mrs. Cox Will Hance. Some are light and expected to recover soon. Harold Wison returns to health. sister Josie Watley sick list.
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Red Cross Hospital
Anderson
Hicks
Santa Fe
Amboy
Barstow
Archie Houch
Freman Atwood
Air Inspector Gleibe
Baggageman Wilkins
Waltham
Hugh McClellan
Camp Letter From John J Kennedy Describes Texas Winter
John J Kennedy writing from Camp in Austin Texas dated November 25 1918 describes cold weather snow and sleet with temperatures around 25 degrees. He notes classes stopped and orders to stay in barracks while a discharge list circulates and a farewell party is planned. He mentions scrambled eggs for breakfast and a zip and bread moment at table.
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John J. Kennedy
Barstow
Berkeley
Austin
Tex
Barstow Reader Requests Desert News Subscriptions
A former Barstow resident now in England writes from October 31, 1918 seeking the annual subscription price for the Barstow Printer. He notes service in the Naval Air Service and fondly recalls the desert, wishing to subscribe to the paper. Address provided at Killingholme, c o Postmaster, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow
England
A. L. Waterman
Naval Air Service
Harry A. Lamb
Yeoman
U. S. Naval Air Station
Killingholme
C-O
New York
Allied prisoners return in pitiable condition from German camp
Reports say Allied prisoners are in pitiable condition after mistreatment by the Huns. An influenza surge hits Washington with Seattle planning quarantines. December 3 saw 515 new cases and 15 deaths across Sunday and Monday. O R T chairmen meet Mr McAdoo on wage boosts. improved working conditions expected. Rumor says Mr Perham resigns as O R T president, with Mr Brown named successor.
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Washington
Seattle
The
Order of Railway Telegraph Operators
McAdoo
Perham
Brown
Atolia Tungsten Mine a Major Producer in 1916 and Beyond
The Atolia Mining Company is credited with producing 56 million dollars worth of tungsten ore by 1916 and maintains annual production estimated over 15 million dollars. It mines about 80 tons daily and has developed to 1050 feet with several miles of workings. The main vein, the south vein, lies along the incline and shows high grade shoots along the hanging wall.
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Atolia Mining Company
Black Hawk
Atolia
Mrs Jed Burton Johnson Laid to Rest
Mrs. Jed Burton Johnson died at her parents home last Friday two weeks after giving birth to a daughter who died at birth. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Howe and a Barstow Union High School student until shortly before her marriage to Jed Burton Johnson of Hinkley. The remains were taken to Hemet for burial.
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Jed Burton Johnson
Johnson
W. H. Howe
Barstow Union High School
Hinkley
Hemit
Peace talks in Stockholm and postwar claims across nations
Boris Litvinoff arrives in Stockholm to open peace negotiations with the Allies. Ex-kaiser extradition and execution discussed as some countries demand justice. Amid war headlines, the Fourth Liberty Loan shows California leading the Twelfth District with $289.8 million under a $402 million district quota.
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Boris Litvinoff
England
Stockholm
Federal Reserve District
California
Alaska
Arizona
Washington
Nevada
Idaho
Oregon
Utah
Hawaii
Barstow News Roundup: Illness, Weddings and Fire
Town reports influenza confinements for Garver Moran and others, births in Barstow, visitors from Daggett, and local callers. Local events include a Needles wedding, a house fire destroying a Fritz Auerbach residence, an army training camp returnee, a Santa Fe engineer promotion to Kansas City, and a family relocation.
United War Work Campaign Over the Top Thanks
District chairman R B Layman commends solicitors for their time and effort in the United War Work campaign. He praises the district’s patriotism and cooperation, saying the district has shown unmatched support in this and previous campaigns.
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United War
Former Santa Fe Man Writes from France
A. D. Kelley received a letter from W. H. Danning formerly with the Santa Fe in Barstow now in France. Danning says this will be his last letter from France as the front is clearing and they expect to return home soon. He notes lack of contact with Kid Clonan and that Jack Sutcliff is hospital bound with rheumatics. He serves as trainmaster at the base and is a corporal, with a possible commission forthcoming though engineering affiliation affects the role. He laments the winter as the worst in years and reflects on surviving the harsh season.
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A. D. Kelley
W. H. Danning
The
Santa Fe
Barstow
France
Kid Clonan
Jack Sutcliff
Honey Buys Roberts Store and Takes Charge
The grocery store of W P Roberts was sold this week to Jim Honey who turned the operation over to Claud and Mrs Josie Watley. Mr Watley left for the Santa Fe by Wednesday to assume management while Mr Roberts travels to Culver City. He says he has no definite plans but may return to the desert district someday.
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W. P. Roberts
Jim Honey
Claud
Josie Watley
Watley
Santa Fe
Mr. Roberts
Culver City
Desert
Publication Suspensions Hit U.S. Newspapers Over Paper Cost
Rising print paper prices have forced a wave of suspensions across American newspapers. Publishers report costs up to 50 dollars per print run, prompting shutdowns and reduced editions in several states as outlets cope with the surge.
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United States
Barstow Visit Notes And War Train Through Barstow
Mrs James Connor and daughter return to Needles after Barstow visit while Mrs M J Kelly of Needles visits Barstow. A Barstow train stop carries two wounded soldiers from France en route to Precedio hospital San Francisco. they mention Mehie Verdun battles and include Berkeley Oakland and San Francisco origins. Milk and eggs prices listed.
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James Connor
Needles
Barstow
China
France
Precedio Hospital
San Francisco
Paris
Mehie
Verdun
New York
Berkeley
Oakland
Red Cross Seeks More Garments for Local Hospital
The Red Cross notes call for 200 pajamas and 1000 handkerchiefs to aid the local hospital. Members listed include Mesdames White Thornton Connors Sloan Martin Carter Henderson White and J T McMullen plus Misses Carter Henderson Loso and Lillis. A Canteen committee meeting is set for Friday at headquarters with Mrs Lyons from Los Angeles attending to discuss care for soldiers returning from France. Eighty nine invalided soldiers passed Barstow this morning, though no notice was given to the committee.
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the Red Cross
Red Cross
Mesdames
W.R. White
Thornton
J. Connors
John Sloan
H. Martin
T. O. Carter
L. J. Henderson
E. L. White
Templer
J.T. McMullen
L. Myers
R. M. Benedict
George Desking
B. F. Gouldin
Pauline Carter
Madge Henderson
Ruth Loso
Mary Lillis
Lyons
Los Angeles
France
Barstow
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Austin, Tex
Atolia Tongsten
Los Angeles Shipbuilding and Drydock Company
Wm. H. Wallace
Long Beach
San Pedro
C. L. Garver
Mrs. C. C. Moran
W. R. Richie
Kk. L. White
Nene Platt
Scott
Howard Mitchell
B.D. Blakely
Benedict
Charles Brass
Otto L. Bump
Richardson
Rich’? Richardson
D.T. Chilson
Iles Smith
Superior Valley
Pat Mahoney
Postal Telegraph Co
Stella May Johnson
W. R. White
Mrs. Johnson
Albuquerque
White
George Henderson
Wasco
Texas
Corvalus
Ethel Scott
Father Mitchell
Needeles
Standard Oil Co
Fritz Auerbach
Will Cotter
Roundhouse
Harvey
C. T. Clelland
Miss Flora
Chas
Miss Clelland
Chas. Clelland
W. AL. Murray
Kansas City
Hlunt
Mr. Murray
Murrays
J. L. Andrews
R.P. O'Brien
Murry
United War Work Campaign
R. B. Layman
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Plevne
Toras
Gee
Deskins
Gillett Cc
L. Garver
Ewee Oe
Layman
Hinkley Eree Ccrc
Eeresere
C. Hi
San Bernardino
Daggett
Roberts
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