19 Dec 1918
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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1918
Page
1
California rice growers urge reestablishment of protective tariffs to shield the industry from flood conditions after normal shipping resumes. California mining and packing sectors report gains, with new plants, large crops, and infrastructure projects across Visalia Hollister Redlands Porterville and Stockton. Experimental sorghum planting in Corcoran shows early success.
Instructions from Director General McAdoo authorize 75 cent military meals for discharged men en route to enlistment points. Special reduced rail fares apply at two thirds of the normal coach rate, or two cents per mile, with higher mileage in states where basic fare exceeds three cents. The government covers one extra cent per mile to aid travel expenses.
Los Angeles owners of automobiles who carry passengers between connected rail or water routes twice a month or more are deemed operating on an established line and in competition with rail or water carriers. They must collect and report tax on charges above 35 cents per trip under Section 500 of the October 3 1917 act.
Sergeant Jesse Harmon, formerly of Barstow, recounts his wartime ordeal. Enlisting in New Orleans in 1914, he served in British lines, was bayoneted, captured with 167 others, and endured seven months in a German camp. Later he rejoined the Allies, was twice gassed losing an eye, and has spent seven months at Letterman General Hospital before discharge. His mother hopes for recovery as he returns home and praises the Red Cross.
The Fortieth Artillery, largely regulars, stopped in Barstow on their route from New York to San Francisco. Led by a 40-piece regimental band, they paraded the town’s principal streets. They had been bound for overseas service but were recalled. some served in Manila and at the Mexican border. A second train passed later and the Red Cross canteen committee offered remembrances.
Dr. W. H. Kellogg cautions that influenza is transmitted by direct contact and mouth spray from coughing sneezing and even talking. Healthy carriers in close contact with cases can carry the bacillus and serve as infection sources.
Local hospital closes after influenza stamp out but warns continued precautions. Reports from Barstow detail soldiers en route, injuries from warfare, and memos from camps. Red Cross drive and community updates highlight service and patriotic efforts amid wartime.
Supervisor Mulvane announced this spring’s start for paving the National Old Trails highway from Summit to Barstow. The Cajon Pass road became a state highway December 15 as the State Highway Commission took over. Surveys are underway for Summit to Barstow via Victorville, with state paving from Summit to Victorville and county paving from Victorville to Barstow under a new agreement. The state now operates 130 miles of highway in the county.
A broad appeal invites readers to join the Red Cross as volunteers during ongoing community relief efforts. The notice emphasizes service, disaster aid, and mobilizing local support through the organization.
A wartime letter from Vernon Carter dated November 22 1918 from St Jean de Mont describes travel to a northern camp, rigger duties, furlough hopes, and wartime aviation work. He notes the 36th squadron history, training roles, and a later ban on correspondence.
A line from the California Blue Book urges teachers to instill morality, truth, justice and patriotism in students. It calls for teaching free government principles and cultivating a true understanding of American citizenship rights and duties.
The California State Mining Bureau opens its facilities to the public and invites returning service members in khaki to use the bureau as headquarters and access its services at all times as offered.
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