Tungsten Tariff Backing Noted In Randsburg Letter
The letter from Congressman Curry praising an adequate tariff on tungsten reflects ongoing support from California delegates. The piece notes Curry’s re election and influence, plus related mining industry updates from Randsburg. It mentions prospects for tungsten, local claims activity, and various camp developments including Grady lease, Jersey Lily, and Yellow Aster area.
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Randsburg
Barstow
Curry
Weilds
California
Washington
ID. C
CC. Wray
Care Chuckawalla Society
Kern County
Mr Wray
A. C. Harper
Bakersfield
Tam
Grammar School Ent entertains Friday at Liberty Theatre
Grammar school teachers plan a 2 pm program on Friday December 17 at Liberty Theatre with Christmas songs. Mrs R E Arnett of Colorado volunteers her services and is well known as an elocutionist. High school plans an after show at the school.
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Liberty Theatre
R.E. Arnett
Founder
Colorado
R. E. Arnett
Roberto
Soulder
George Drumm
Arnett
Desert Farmer Reports Crop Trends and Meeting Notes
Crop items outline county farm bureau meeting at Burden's store Water or Newberry on December 22 at 2 24. Weather notes: heavy rice and bean losses in northern California while storms fade in the south. Imperial Valley melon and vegetable growers lament weight rates eroding profits. Pinnacle growers halted shipments after first returns. Forecasts of large alfalfa plantings in the southwest. Hay markets steady despite price slumps. vine crop buyers already scouting 1921 crop. California lemon trees stripped and plowed under. olives weak with small fresh-sell demand. curing possible with fresh water, any family can do it.
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County Farm Bureau
Burden’s Store
Water Or
Newberry Fon Dee
Notice of Removal of Midway Supply Company Office
The Midway Supply Company announces removal of its office and principal place of business from San Bernardino County to Los Angeles County. Pursuant to stockholder consent and board resolution, the change takes effect December 15 1920, with publication dated December 16 1920 and final on January 6 1921. The move is authorized by President CG L Lowman and Secretary O G Lowman.
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Midway Supply Company
Ram Water
San Bernardino
State of California
Joon OS Carrier Building
Os Angeles
County of
Los Angeles
California
Arde
CG. L. Lowman
G. Lowman
Prospecting find tied to asbestos sample in Yellow Aster range
A prospector reports a good long fibre asbestos sample from the Yellow Aster range near S. W. If the sample proves from a ledge of the right kind, the discovery could become substantial. A medical condition is noted but unrelated to the find.
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Ed Gallabar
George Sanderson
Fom
Kelly
Gallaher
Dr. Burcham
S. W
For Sale Dry Mesquet Wood by C F Iverson Barstow
Classified notice lists dry mesquet wood for sale by load or half load at 4.50. Contact C F Iverson Box 234 Barstow. Dated December 16 with listing code 12-16-1-16pd.
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C. FE Iverson
Barstow
New Star Officers for 1921 Elected by Loyal Star of America
On Tuesday evening December 14 1920 Loyal Star of America Desert Holly Lodge No 25 met at Mrs Agnes Grady home and elected officers for 1921 Mary Fletcher president Theresa Vosburgh vice president Agnes Grady chancellor Myrtie Wheeler recording secretary Daisy Walton financial secretary Adela Kerring treasurer Leona Crooks marshal F C Wallen warden and sentinel Trustees Ethel L Patrick Stella Mekle Fred Perchal after business a social hour with refreshments served by Mrs Chady next meeting January 14 1921
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Loyal Star of America
Desert Holly Lodge
No. 25
Agnes Grady
Mary Fletcher
Theresa Vosburgh
Myrtie Wheeler
Daisy Walton
Adela Kerring
Leona Crooks
F. C. Wallen
Sentinel
Ethel L. Patrick
Stella Mekle
Fred Perchal
Chady
Ord Station to be future town name amid rail changes
Regular correspondent reports Ord is likely to become the station name, with red tape to alter official records. Local moves include Callendar guests with Lohman family, Peck visiting Los Angeles for Christmas races, Whisnants living at Tiunter place, Miller next to them, Calkins well reported at fifty inches, Webber returning from Los Angeles with hogs, and Mrs Smith of Pomona visiting Claude Smith’s. Apples total a hundred thousand boxes in cold storage in Los Angeles.
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Ord
Gordon Callendar
J.D Lohman
M. Webber
Minneola
Los Angeles
Mrs. Smith
Pomona
Claude Smith
Barstow News Highlights Local Life and Events
Barstow residents receive updates on Christmas shopping, plants, and local bids. Reports include births, travel plans, church services, theater showings at Liberty and Victory theaters, and a potential new bank in Barstow. A memorial bond proposal for ex servicemen homes in Bresno County awaits a February vote.
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Bresno County
Bresne County Conference
American Legion
Gege
Turkeys Raised in Imperial Valley Hit $200000 This Year
Imperial Valley reports turkey production valued at $200,000 this year. The record prompts questions about Mojave Desert farmers and their lower turkey output.
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Imperal Valley
Barstow Real Estate Company Opens Office
Barstow sees a new Barstow Real Estate Company opened by Lui I Henderson and J W Pievitan. The firm offers rentals leases and property dealings while also running a free employment bureau for farmers and other employers seeking help.
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Barstow
Lui I. Henderson
J. W.pievitan
Barstow Real Estate Company
Beneft
Local Valley People Scene Barstow Christmas Shopping
Harper Lake Valley residents Mrs E H Depne Mrs C F E Depne and Mrs Theaker visit Barstow for Christmas shopping. Omer Theaker has completed his home and lives on his ranch. David Hanley and sister Mrs White leave valley for a time. S Rieke spent Friday in Barstow. Earl Depue finishes assessment crop on his ranch and handles Mrs Deyue's crop. Frank Simpson returns from Superior valley trip.
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David Hanley
Mrs. White
S. Rieke
Barstow
Earl Depue
Mills to Close for Holiday Shutdown in Lawrence
Pacific Mills announced a holiday shutdown in Lawrence Massachusetts from December 24 to January 1 affecting about 7800 operatives. The action begins Christmas Eve and ends after New Year’s Day, reflecting seasonal curtailment across the textile plant.
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Lawrence
Mass
Pacific Mills
Bethlehem Steel Refuses Steel Sales for Closed Shop Projects
New York December 15 Bethlehem Steel Corporation will refuse to sell fabricated steel to builders and contractors in the New York and Philadelphia districts for projects to be erected on a closed shop basis.
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New York
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Philadelphia
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John C. Wray
Wil
Harry Alderson
E. J. Blanck and Associates
Justice Maggins
W. Ruthevan Flint
Jersey Lilly and J. L. Traction
Tago
Esmeralda Group O
DPD
W. Bisbee
Gamy
Santa Barbara
Yellow Aster Hospital
Julinus Krutehnitz
M. E
Guggenheims
Daniel
P. E
Asi
W. I. Foley
Argus
Wes End
James Jones
Fiona
Jim
Fiona Corporation
Val Schmidt
Dr. den
Imperial Valley
Ton
Wray
M. Peck
Tia Janna
Whisnant
Tiunter Place
Mr Whisnant
Ot . Miller
J. P. Calkin
L. Miller
Melrose
Thenderson
Charles G Brass
Charles Frederick Briss
Brass Wr ‘Ormerly
Cal Onto
Philph Wann
Ht. Wt. Miller
Wesley Wilson
Newport Beach
Santa Ana
Waycott
R. DP. McCook
The
American National Bank of
George Trenderson
Cornyallis
Oregon
Kansas City
CO. Prest
Las Vegas
Herbert Wilson
Lem Wood
Salt Lake City
Darstow
Prest
Senate
State Department
Ireland
Marion
Ohio
Harding
Theo Wester
Venus Melton Gronke
Needles
Kingman
Arizona
Free Methodist Mission
Cordiar.y
Stella Cobb
Buck's Smoke House
Caroline Christie
Miss Cook
Phoenix
Ariz
Germany
Kimo Lincoln
Victory ‘Theatre
Noble Johnson
Elmo
Ray Sperry
Victorvile
Efe
Dr. Boynton
Apple Valley
W. T. Henry
Victorville
Imperial Utility Co
I. A. Soap Co
Mary Hillis
Pauline Carter
Berkeley
Blumenberg
American Borax Co
Daggett
Willian Farnuni
Victory Theatre
Liberty Theater
Paramount
Dorothy Dalton
Charmipion Jack Pempsy
Bri Brennap
the Liberty
Iends
Howers
H. L. Miler
Harper Lake Valley
Hinkley
E. H. Depne
C. F E. Depne
C. Theaker
Omer Theaker
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