Classified Ads from Barstow and Needles
Local listings include for rent rooms and houses at 10 Elm Street and a Needles private home, plus sale notices for used autos from P. F. Johnson Barstow and 1921 Ford/Studebaker touring cars, hay and wood, and a Barstow dormitory furnishings sale with a $3,500 minimum. bids by December 11, 1923, with Board of Trustees reserves right to reject. Also wanted to rent a house or furnished/unfurnished room. box 175 Needles.
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Know High School
Board of Trustees
The
Union High School
Barstow
Savage
For Sale Items and a Health Ad
A classified item advertises kitchen furniture and chickens for sale with contact A J Weld. A medical ad lists surgical diagnosis radium for cancer and diabetes treatment at 1035 Pine Street San Francisco. A land offer seeks 40 or 80 acres alfalfa land with ample water at 20 per acre, near a top ranch district.
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Pine Street
San Francisco
Cal
Dr James McBride resigns from immigration and housing commission
Dr James McBride, a member of the immigration and housing commission since its organization in 19, resigns claiming relief from service. The state department notes last month’s refusal of entry to 838 fruit shipments due to insect pests and records a 28000 rise in telephone population in the last fiscal year.
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James McBride
The
Immigration and Housing Cession
Department of Agriculture
For Sale or Trade Old Farm Equipment and Mules
For exchange I have two wagons wind mill pipe molding outfit 1 horse power gas engine three small engines and a 1000 pound horse for sale at Riley Farm five miles west on Hinkley Road. Also seeking a good span of horses or 1200 pounds.
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Riley Farm
Hinkley Road
Hunting the Wren Tradition in Ireland on St Stephen’s Day
In Ireland on Boxing Day the custom of hunting the wren involves a crowd of costumed youths with blackened faces who capture a small wren and travel from house to house asking for charitable treats. They sing verses requesting a drop to drown melancholy, promising heavenly reward if the wren is given generously. The proceeds fund a village celebration as the season of hospitality and goodwill continues.
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Ireland
St. Stephen's
Wren
Katherine Edelman
Western Newspaper Union
Christmas Candles and Shared Illumination Quotation
A Christmas reflection notes that when the tree lights fail to fully cheer, lighting a candle from the tree’s flame lets taller candles on shelves and tables share in the glow, a simple communal gesture attributed to O. G. Hazard.
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O. G. Hazard
Western Newspaper Union
The Optimist’s View on a Christmas in July Rush
The piece argues the shopping rush would be far more uncomfortable if Christmas occurred on July 25. It reflects on seasonal expectations and consumer behavior with a light, humorous tone.
It Takes Courage The True Diplomatists Quote
A reflective piece notes that true diplomatists show nerve by saying Just what I needed while weighing chances at the exchange counter, highlighting poised social interaction and quick judgment. The aphorism contrasts courteous speech with strategic self interest in everyday trade moments.
The Postman Sets the Pace in Cheer Distribution
A lighthearted note praises a diligent postman for spreading holiday cheer through steady work. The piece highlights the value of consistent effort in delivering smiles and goodwill during the season.
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Elm Street
Bauer
P. F. Johnson
Dodge
Studebaker
Central Garage
A. J. Weld
G. L. Drum
Morton Hospital
Henderson
George Vick
John L. Reilly
Www
M. Dodgen
Barstow Mercantile Company
Nuls Cash Grocery
Dockstader
Ybodr
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