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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1931
Page
2
The piece urges mining operators in the Telluride region to combine financial discipline with advanced metallurgy. It emphasizes that most unmined gold exists in tellurium rich sands, warns against chasing quick profits, and advocates prepared planning, strong laboratory support, and a dedicated lookout role.
Thomas McManus told Bakersfield Exchange Club members that demand for borax and potash, basic chemicals for gun powder, has surged in recent weeks. Orders come from far eastern munitions makers supplying both belligerents, with San Diego acting as the port shipping Kern products toward lands weighed by war clouds.
Report notes signs that peace may be declared between fighting factions. Manufacturers of munitions report dwindling stocks and are accelerating output to meet potential emergencies. Kern’s borax and potash industries benefit from hostilities as demand rises.
Meridian No. 1 well near Willow Springs resumes operations after a temporary hold caused by a core barrel and bit becoming stuck. Blue shale was encountered at about 3960 feet, with drilling progressing 30 to 50 feet daily in rimrock limestone at a 1500 foot depth. Meridian officials deny improper financing and say wages were to be paid once a well is completed.
A lecture titled Christian Science Humanity's Liberator will be broadcast by Charles VY. Winn of Pasadena, board member of The Mother Church. It airs Thursday December 17 from 12 10 to 12 50 pm on KNX and Monday December 21 at 8 pm on KFOX in Long Beach.
A Barstow Branch of San Bernardino Valley Bank promotes a Christmas Savings Account promising a return of money when needed for holiday events taxes or winter clothing.
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