Barstow Trade and Mining Outlook Promotes Local Growth
Barstow promotes home supply patronage to boost factories and payrolls. Local mining notes mention rich copper ore, North Calico gold, and Newberry Silver Mines with ore samples sent to Barstow Museum. Boulder Dam plans loom with new highway activity and water projects. First Street Bridge construction to start soon after New Year.
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Barstow
Brim
Barstow Museum
North Calico Gold
A. L. Doran
North Calico
Newberry
Silver Bell
Silver Cliff
Geo. A. Humphrey
Geo. E. Ladd
First Street
Highway Commissioners
Las Vegas
Boulder Dam
Harry Learned Dies in Seattle Hospital
A letter from S. M. Learned of Grange Warehouse Co. reports Harry Learned died at Providence Hospital in Seattle. He had friends in Barstow where he worked at the post office before moving to Washington and San Francisco, later returning to Needles and Barstow with the Harvey System news stand.
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S. M. Learned
Grange Warehouse Company
Chinaeum, Inc
Hadlock
Washington
Harry Learned
Providence
Seattle
Harry
Barstow
San Francisco
Desert
Gerk
Harvey System
Needles
Mr. Learned
Mayor of Needles Dies of Pneumonia
M Shannon who served as mayor of Needles for two years died Sunday in Needles from pneumonia after influenza. He was 70, resided in Needles ten years, and owned the Cottage hotel while also running an undertaking business. Survived by widow and three children. Body sent to Kingsboro Fresno County for interment.
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M. Shannon
Needles
Kingsboro
Fresno County
Nash Chambers Company reports strong local business
John Chambers and son Joe announce robust business at Nash Chambers Company with three new Nash cars in stock ready for delivery. Omer Pence, George G. Thedick, Harry A. Martin, and others are seen driving Nash models while Harvey Bowes drives a Chevrolet and Joe Payne a Ford roadster bought from the same firm.
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John Chambers
Joe
Nash Chambers
Nash
Omer Pence
George G. Thedick
Yermo
Harry A. Martin
Harvey Bowes
Chevrolet
Nash Chambers Company
Joe Payne
Santa Fe To Appoint Local Watch Inspector
Superintendent Simpson and Santa Fe officials met Barstow on Wednesday with F. J. McKee to discuss appointing David Landows as local watch inspector. Landows, formerly Canadian Pacific railway watch inspector, has been recommended for the Santa Fe post.
Miller Family Holiday Visit Plans Include Los Angeles
Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Miller hosted their two sons Forrest and Eugene of Los Angeles last Sunday. Mr. Miller will depart Monday to spend the holidays in Los Angeles and return after watching the New Year’s football game. In the meantime, Mr. and Mrs. Clark Downs of San Bernardino will oversee the Hotel Melrose during the Millers’ absence.
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H. L. Miller
Forrest
Eugene
Los Angeles
Miller
Clark Downs
San Bernardino
Melrose
Miliers
Fr Corts Held Up by Mexican in Oro Grande
Benjamine F. Corts representing Larsen Dye Works of San Bernardino was mugged in the Mexican district at Oro Grande. A gun was at his face and he fought back, receiving a scalp wound. The assailant fled. pursuit by a large posse failed to capture him. Corts, aided by his brother West Corts, received first aid and was transported to San Bernardino for care. The doctor said the injury is not serious.
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Benjamine F. Corts
Barstow
Larsen Dye Works
San Bernardino
Oro Grande
Altho
Cajon Pass
Corts
West Corts
Cleveland
Ohio
Ramona Hospital
Victorville
Mosier Speaks at 20-30 Club Meeting and Skates Prize
At the Rose Inn the 20-30 Club held its weekly meeting. A name was drawn and a pre sent, bought earlier, was awarded to the winner. Printer Pocock received roller skates to collect fines. H M Mosier, superintendent of the Southern Sierras Power Co, spoke on electricity uses and risks. Chairman Davies outlined Monday's Christmas tree program sponsored by the 2036 Club.
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Rose Inn
Pocock
TH. A. Mosier
Southern Sierras Power Co
Davies
Christmas Gifts Sought for Needy at Congregational Church
The Congregational church will observe a white Christmas Sunday and asks all to bring gifts for the needy including canned goods clothes or other donations. Several needy cases have been reported among Mexican citizens and gifts should be brought to the church Sunday.
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Congregational Church
Addy and Davis Visit Needles to See Wim Carty Family
Mr and Mrs A L Addy and Mr and Mrs Jim Davis drove to Needles on Sunday to visit the Wim Carty family. Addy reports Needles as having a very good irrigation field.
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A. L. Addy
Jim Davis
Needles
Wim. Carty
Mr. Addy
Cooperative dairy plan foresees Mojave Valley prosperity
An article by Walker Jones of Victorville urges Barstow and nearby communities to form a cooperative creamery in the Mojave River Valley. It cites Tillamook County as a model, highlighting low disease risk, alfalfa abundance, and strong organization, arguing that coordinated effort can lower production costs and boost regional industries and banks.
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Cremery Corporation
Mojave River Valley
Barstow
Walker Jones
Victorville
Jones
Mojave River
Corral
Hind
Middle West
Mojave
Tillamook County
Oregon
Tillamook Association
United States
Tillamooks
Tillamook
Washington
California
Pacific Coast
Mojave Valley
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Iowa
Nebraska
Co-operative Creamery Association
Killed on Highway Near Newberry Buried in Barstow
Louis Gates aged 69 was struck by an auto while walking on the highway six miles east of Newberry Tuesday night about six o'clock. He died from a fractured skull before train transport to the county hospital. The driver is unknown and has no known relatives.
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Louis Gates
Barstow
Newberry
Lyle Graham
Stolen Payroll Checks Reported In Muroe Cal
Telegram received by Constable Ed Harris on December 20 reports Western Borax payroll checks numbers 1691 to 1725 inclusive and personal check 733 stolen last night. signed by W M Balling Superintendent.
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Ed. Harris
Western Borax Company
Kiwanis Christmas Meeting Bright with Jokes and Gifts
Kiwanis held a Christmas week gathering presided by President-elect Harvey Mosier at the request of President George Henderson. Members brought presents for a six year old and a quartet featuring Phil Johnson Bill Knages Mr Hartwick and Glenn Palmer performed comic numbers. Guests included Chas C Graham Union Oil district manager and Floyd Butts son of Frank Butts who shared naval boiler maker stories.
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Kiwanis
Harvey Mosier
George Henderson
Henry Miller
Phil. Johnson
Bill Knages
Mr. Hart- Wick
Glenn Palmer
Chas. C. Graham
Union Oil Company
Floyd Butts
Frank Butts
Floyd
Uncle Sam
Mr and Mrs Peffley Move to Goldstone for Propeta Care
Mr and Mrs Peffley relocate from Calico to Goldstone to look after the Goldstone mining company propeta, taking on duties at the local operation.
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Mrs. Peffley
Goldstone
Calico
Goldstone Mining Company
Propeta
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T. G. Nicklin
Newberry Springs
Red Rock
Hoover
Congress
Coolidge
Senate
Mohaven River
Calico Mill
Mrs
Charles Garver
East
Nash Headquarters
Santa FE Watch
H. M. Mosier
Muroe, Cal
W. M. Balling
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