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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1918
Page
2
Barstow San Bernardino County California uses a weekly publication schedule. The item notes the newspaper is published every Thursday and entered as second class mail matter on July 8, 1910 at the Barstow Post Office.
The article discusses government owned desert lands in San Bernardino and Riverside counties potentially being utilized under the Carey Act. It notes private owners with large tracts lacking water could lease or relinquish portions if ample irrigation water is provided. It cites California’s Durham colonization project, mentions Senator Hiram W. Johnson preparing a federal bill, and suggests amending state laws or enacting special legislation to cultivate idle lands, aiding veteran resettlement, increasing production, lowering living costs, and boosting national wealth. The pamphlet is by John S. Chambers, state controller.
President Wilson departed for France yesterday as Washington politicians consider moving to declare his chair vacant. The piece urges lawmakers to heed the will of the people in the decision.
Joe Wagner a cattle man from Flagstaff Arizona slipped a $50 bill to a wounded sailor as the train pulled out from Barstow depot this morning and wished him a merry Christmas. For Sale Ford car five passenger in good condition inquire at Homes Supply Co Store Barstow. 12-5-11p a
A roundup covers San Francisco harbor development and sugar beet farming prospects for American Beet Sugar Co.. California crops and oil activity from Tulare oranges to Montebello and Whit tier fields. mining ventures at Mineral King and Miller & Lux lands. and efforts to attract new southern industries.
The document states William II renounces the crown of Prussia and the German imperial crown, freeing German officials and soldiers from his oath. It urges support for steady governance to guard against anarchy famine and foreign domination. Signed and executed November 28 at Amerongen. Also mentions travel notes about Mr and Mrs Charles Garver returning from vacation and F V Owen of the Los Angeles Touring Information Board passing Barstow on a eastbound trip.
The undersigned disclaims liability for any labor, labor plans, insurance, supplies or materials furnished in connection with the operations or promotion of leasers on the White Flower quartz claim located at Atolia Rand Mining District San Bernardino County California recorded as 9-5-6.8.
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