Protect River Banks and Calico Mines Boom Expand
Protect river banks from spring floods by planting trees and installing affordable community protection, while Calico mines report expanding silver veins with promising ore values. Borax deposits near Kramer hailed as largest globally, oil prospects around Barstow remain debated amid historical finds and drilling efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Doran
Calico
Snow Lakes
Barstow
Calico Mines
Kramer
Kern County
San Bernardino County
Harper Lake
Sturn
Icles
Old Homestead
River Bridge
Steve Bedell
Chicago
Coyote Lake
Yermo
Dover
Black Ranch
Barstow Chamber Postpones Regular Meeting
The Barstow Chamber of Commerce postpones its regular meeting to Tuesday December 11 due to a joint session with the Victorville Chamber on Monday, changing the usual night.
Barstow Woman's Club postpones meeting to December
The Barstow Woman's Club has postponed their next meeting to December 10 at the Rose Inn. The change shifts the schedule and location for members to gather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Club
Barstow
Barstow Visit Of Nash Distributor Boss
C B E Robinsson territory supervisor for Los Angeles Nash distributors visited Barstow today with local agent John Chambers and his son Joe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. BE. Robinsson
Los Angeles
Nash Automobiles
Barstow
John Chambers
Joe
Barstow Visit for Bakersfield Switch Engine Work
Mrs Steve Vihel visits Barstow today from Bakersfield as Steve works on a switch engine in the Bakersfield yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Vihel
Barstow
Bakersfield
Steve
Horan Takes Oath As Supervisor
Arthur L. Doran, manager of the Barstow Garage, was sworn in as Supervisor for the First Supervisorial District in San Bernardino on December 3, beginning a new term for three members. C. Be. Greer of Upland was elected chairman and county purchasing agent, with committees named by the chairman including Finance, Hospital, Camp Cajon and Parks, and Building and Grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur L. Doran
Barstow
San Bernardino
C. BE. Greer
Upland
George 8. Biggen
John Andreson
M. P. Cheney
Camp Cajon and
Parks
Arthur J. Doran
George S. Biggen
Highway Officials Inspect District Roads in Barstow Visit
James W. Cole highway commissioner and assistant Ralph Motherspan survey the First Supervisorial district for A. L. Doran. They report Barstow to Rand and Trona roads in good condition after recent county work including smoothing wash-board ripples on the power line route from Barstow to Randsburg. They note 40 miles from Baker to the state line surfaced with gravel, cutting about 18 miles from Baker to Shoshone, with improvements pending rain. Next week a Needles trip may include Doran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Cole
Ralph Motherspan
A. L. Doran
Barstow
Atolia Trona
Rand
Trona
Atolia
Randsburg
Wesdnesday
Baker
State Line
Shoshone
Needles
Mr. Doran
Death Valley Holds Heat Record Says Touring Topics
The December Touring Topics article by Phil Townsend Hanna declares Death Valley the hottest place on earth. Official Weather Bureau reports show Furnace Creek Ranch reaching 134 degrees on July 10, 1913 with a 85 degree minimum that week and highs near 127 degrees. Other hot spots include Mammoth Tank 128, Sahara region 127, New South Wales 131, and Euphrates region 182. Human effects of extreme heat, including madness and death from thirst, are noted with explanations of rapid heat load and water absorption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Death Valley
Phil Townsend Hanna
Automobile Club of
Southern California
United States Weather Bureau
Pacific Coast Borax Company
Hanna
Furnace Creek Ranch
Gobi Desert
Mammoth Tank
California
Wargla
Sahara Desert
New South Wales
Euphrates
Final Proof On Joe Prata's Land Final Proof On Joe Prata's Land
Joe Prata of Newberry will make final proof of his homestead before Orville O Jonas on December 11. He is a disabled war veteran who arrived for health. The record notes 160 acres and a Los Angeles marriage license to Joe Prata and Vivian Paisley, married in Los Angeles on November 24. They reside on the Newberry district homestead. the bride hails from Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Prata
Newberry
Orville O. Jonas Demember
Prata
Barstow News Notes and Local Incidents
T. E. Brooks, now in Los Angeles, seeks $795 for a half interest in eleven good resident lots, via Mr. Weld. Dorothy Graham visits her father Dr. John A. Graham in Barstow. Wester family hosts Thanksgiving guests from San Bernardino with Miss Mildred Wester and Dr. Wm. James Long of Richmond returning from Europe. Chas. McQuin from Peoria, Tl., injures hand in a train fall and is treated at the county hospital after being beaten home. Henry Husted sustains a broken right arm at the wrist when his foot slips on a running board at the round house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Brooks
Los Angeles
Mr. Weld
Wester
J. L. Diessl
San Bernardino
Mildred Wester
Wm. James Long
Richmond
Europe
Chas. McQuin
Peoria
John A. Graham
Henry Husted
Craigs Visit Relatives as Daughter Margaret Falls Ill
Mr and Mrs Alberg Craig and their young daughter Margaret visited Mr Craigs mother. Margaret has been ill during the visit. The Craigs returned to their Redondo home today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Alberg Craig
Margaret
Mr. Craig
Craigs
Redondo
Hodges to Lead State Road Work East of Yermo
J M Hodges resident engineer for the State Highway department oversees a 20 mile road improvement project east of Yermo. Mr and Mrs Hodges plan to relocate to Yermo as construction begins within ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Hodges
State Highway Department
Yermo
Mrs. Hodges
Mrs Brooks Taber Attends Ludlow Pair To San Bernardino
Mrs Brooks Taber of Tony's Cafe joined Mr and Mrs Addy of Ludlow for a trip to San Bernardino on Monday and returned home that evening.
Barstow and Victorville Chambers Meet to Promote Creamery
The Barstow Chamber of Commerce meets with the Victorville Chamber in Victorville on December 10 to plan a joint program. The aim is to further the promotion of the local creamery and encourage strong attendance from the valley community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow Cham of Commerce
Victorville
Travelers Greer Visit Furlows Then Plan Westward Return
Mr and Mrs Robert Greer of Yermo drove to Mojave Monday evening to meet Mr and Mrs Furlow of Barstow where Furlow was car foreman for Santa Fe After a no weeks visit in Yermo they will visit another daughter in Los Angeles before returning to their Nevada home.
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Robert Greer
Yermo
Mojave
Furlow
Barstow
Santa Fe
Los Angeles
Nevada
Mrs James Moore Jr Learns of Sister’s Death in Lindsey Cal
Mrs James Moore Jr, a well known grammar school teacher, received word this week of her only sister’s death in Lindsey California. Mr and Mrs Moore departed on the next northbound train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Moore
Lindsey
Cal
Hendersons drive new Nash 400 in local ad
George Henderson and family take delivery of a Nash 400 sedan through the local agency as advertised in this issue. The notice highlights the purchase and dealership connection in a brief community item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Henderson
Nash
Mrs J Resi Schmidt Returns From Koln Visit
Mrs J Resi Schmidt wife of Harvey House chef arrived in Barstow Friday after a two month stay with her parents in Koln She toured Coblenz and other sites near her former home and heard the Atlantic coast Zeppelin radio broadcast from America She attended the International Press Association meeting in Koln and met several American and Southern California newspaper people.
Meeting to Form Mojave Creamery Corporation
Barstow Chamber of Commerce urges every business person rancher and railroad man to attend a joint Victorville Hinkley Barstow chambers meeting Monday night. Experts will explain dairy investment safeguards and future valley development through a creamery company. Transportation available. notify H L Miller at the Melrose Hotel if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow
Victorville
H. L. Miller
Melrose Hotel
Surprise Boom Hinted From Calico Mining District
Zenda Gold Mining Company reports a promising ore discovery in Calico with assays showing $5, $10, $20 and a large $40 body. Early results suggest a big high grade vein as work advances ten feet daily toward a substantial ore body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calico
Zenda Gold Mining Company
Caliente
Califonia
Southern California tourist season marked by big arrivals
The All-Year Club of Southern California reports 518,892 tourists this summer with 457,338 out-of-state arrivals in 156,628 cars at state borders. California lodging shows varied occupancy with gains in Los Angeles and new housing for transients, reflecting a created summer tourism season.
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California
Department of Agriculture
Motor Vehicle Division
Yuma
Blythe and
Daggett
Central-Eastern
Oregon Border
Los Angeles
Man Injured Stealing Ride Between Daggett Train Cars
James McQuinn of Lewistown DIL was badly mangled when caught between two Santa Fe freight cars near Daggett early Sunday. He was taken to the county hospital where his left thumb and third finger were amputated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
James McQuinn
Lewistown
Dil
Daggett
Union Pacific Stage to Stop In Death Valley Route Change
Union Pacific Stage Company authorized by the Railroad Commission to discontinue auto stage service between Harmony Borax Works and Salt Creek Crossing and intermediate points in Death Valley. The railroad plans to shift operations to serve Devil's Golf Course and Salt Pools and intermediate points.
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Union Pacific Stage Company
The
Railroad Commission
Harmony Borax Works
Salt Creek Crossing
Death Valley
Devil's Golf Course
Salt Pools
Barstow Forms Dairy Creamery Plan in Mojave Valley
Barstow Chamber of Commerce leaders H L Miller and Harvey Mosier press a new creamery corporation to take over Barstow Creamery and place Mojave River Valley among top dairy regions. Nearby Victorville Hinkley Harper Lake districts join. meetings scheduled with Victorville Chamber. stock offered to local producers and business people. High alfalfa land prices elsewhere and cheap Mojave land attract dairy cattle. alfalfa hay commands premium prices. aim to boost local dairy economy and property values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow
Cajon Pass
Power Line Extension Boosts Local Farmers and Miners
The Southern Serrias Power Co. completed a survey and now builds a two mile electric line from the cut east of Bar stow to the Van Burg Mill. gbde.power is available to valley ranchers east of town. Mr. Haney divides land into small gardening tracks and with his Sanitarium and the Myers ranch will electrify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Serrias Power Co
Bow
Barstow
van Burg
Haney
Myers Ranch
Barber Shop Opens in Barstow Next to Jimmie's Pool Hall
John G. Tierney opens a two chair barber shop in Barstow in the building adjoining New Jimmie's Pool Hall. Located next to Vicks Cafe the shop is described as an A-1 establishment and requests local patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Tierney
Vick’s
Kiwanis meeting revisits Barstow issues and scouts
Kiwanis Club meeting drew about forty attendees. Henry Miller president of Barstow Chamber of Commerce shared experiences and read notes urging County Supervisor A L Doran to improve local roads, turkey prices, and summer cooling. Boy Scout Executive C B Cantrell spoke on boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
Henry Miller
Barstow Chamber of Commerce
A. L. Doran
Superior Valley
Riverside County
San Bernardino
Steals Laundry But Is Soon Brough Back
An employee at Barstow Laundry fled to Bakersfield with cash laundry and a suit not his. C P F Arends gave him a lift to Hinkley where Canfield learned of the theft. They chased toward Hinkley but the man took a freight to Bakersfield. He later returned to Barstow, pleaded guilty before Judge Henderson.
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Barstow
Bakersfield
C. PF
Arends
Hinkley Highway
Hinkley
Canfield
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Mojave River Valley
T. G. Nicklin
Horan
News of Friends
Barstow and Hhistrict
Dorothy Graham
Southernta California
Southern
Califoria
Kiwanis News
Brough
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