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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1914
Page
6
Traffic Manager G W Luce of the Southern Pacific clarifies the 1 cent war revenue stamp rule. Shippers must affix and cancel stamps on bills of lading and receipts before forwarding shipments. penalties are federal and stamps are paid by the shipper, not supplied free by carriers.
Under gray skies and rain the Camino departed San Francisco for Rotterdam at 4 20 Saturday afternoon carrying flour fruit and grain from California.
Local notes report Hart visiting Barstow and Thanksgiving observations by Gomes Tracey Emer sons and Morton families. Bert Wilson sold land. A Truschel expands desert entry to 240 acres for crops. Wakefield takes ownership with Emily and additions under construction as residents welcomed. San Mateo County exhibit features Hilsporouga replica of millionaire homes.
A San Francisco Panama Pacific International Exposition feature describes thirty two winged acroteria statues planned for exhibit palaces. Each statue rises thirteen feet tall and weighs about 1400 pounds, necessitating a locomotive crane for rooftop placement.
Arthur E. Hull, ex president of California Land & Water Co, acquires full control of the Victorville properties and Imperial Valley holdings. He plans a two story concrete block on 6th and D streets with shops and offices, a National Bank, and major investments to lure capital into Victorville and Victor Valley. Prominent LA land operator B F Graham visited Hull Rancho to explore investment possibilities.
Virtually all major Atlantic warships may be sent to San Francisco for the great naval display connected with the exposition opening. President Wilson Secretary Daniels and War Secretary Garrison will accompany the fleet on its trek. The San Francisco Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis also notes indorsement by local labor councils of Red Cross Christmas seals sale to stamp out the white plague and urges widespread holiday purchases.
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