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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1914
Page
8
The Barstow Printer hires Edward King Isaacs as special editorial writer. Isaacs is president of Isaacs-Woodbury Business College and develops a top ranch in Victor Valley, offering articles rooted in practical ranching experience for local readers.
The article argues Mojave Valley near Barstow can rival coastal citrus in wealth through forage crops, poultry, and fruit. It cites 150 hogs worth over 2000 dollars, alfalfa and wheat yields, and a Victor Valley poultry case showing high egg production and profit, urging adoption with water and irrigation advances.
The Barstow Printer urges active cooperation from every businessperson and resident to develop Barstow's tributary Mojave Valley. It argues dry farming improves soil, advocates fall plowing for winter rains, and envisions the Mojave as a dairy stock poultry and fruit region superior to Southern California.
Rain last week aids valley ranchers and warns to conserve moisture for next year. Mowing now slows ground freezing and preserves moisture while mountain snow ensures underground water. Barstow Mojave Valley support watershed plan through Victor Valley reclamation project and joint cooperation to protect interests.
A column critiques gold brick politeness in stores and argues for genuine kindness and honesty as true assets. It notes sales training and customer service trends, emphasizing stability and reliability as core parts of real ability, and suggests polite behavior can become genuine with practice.
A desert land locator writes to allege Uncle Sam requires far more water than agents disclose and the law is too harsh for the poor man. He estimates costs to clear and irrigate a half section, arguing for reform and favorable clauses to aid small holders and call for repeal of onerous provisions.
The text outlines four essential farmer traits. First, earn a full and comfortable living from the farm. Second, rear a family carefully and well. Third, serve the community well. Fourth, leave the land more productive than when taken.
Oswald Wilson and his son J Harold Wilson assume control of the Barstow Printer, publishers of the Victor Valley News Herald. The new owners pledge to run a paper worthy of the Mojave Valley and seek strong citizen support for the publication.
A discussion urges the coming legislature to replace poll tax losses with state or county support for school aid. It analyzes effects on elementary and high schools, district taxation, and the impact on annual income. San Bernardino County shows high eighth grade graduation at 81 percent versus 71 percent statewide.
Oakland authorities and Merchants' Exchange mull a citywide inquiry into meat inspection practices and serum treated hogs sold for slaughter. Dr. Archibald says most hogs are serum infected yet safe, while UC Veterinarian Dr. Harin cites state and federal sanction and potential savings from serum use.
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