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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1928
Page
8
The Barstow Printer, Barstow California, published weekly with postage details and rates. Subscription prices are two dollars for one year and one dollar twenty five cents for six months, with a note of strict adherence to subscription terms.
Local painter Frank Butts brightened the town for the holidays by repainting parking areas and crosswalk buttons to festive colors. The effort lightens the street scene and adds seasonal cheer to the familiar corners where parking is restricted.
Assemblyman Witter of Brawley plans to reintroduce in January a measure requiring school districts to publish financial statements. The proposal faces strong opposition that stalled previous legislative action.
The article argues taxpayers deserve clear disclosure of thousands of dollars spent on school maintenance by professional administrators. It emphasizes accountability and prudent use of public funds.
Sears Roebuck and Company awarded a thirty million dollar printing contract to two Chicago firms for mail order catalogue production. Local merchants can respond by advertising in their paper to reach Sears customers, securing space to tell their story weekly and generate interest in the bid.
Advertisers urge publishers to rotate advertising copy with each issue to keep content fresh and maintain reader interest. Critics say consistency builds recognition, while supporters argue dynamic ads better reflect evolving products and markets.
Barstow business people extend Christmas wishes to friends and patrons in the last issue before Christmas. Acknowledgement of these well wishes will be appreciated by the advertisers.
Kiwanis themes urge city boosters and paper support as Barstow residents note obligations and democracy in business. Items include marriage intent for Romolo Salazar and Octaviana Barrael, a bridge club party hosted by Mrs. L J Henderson, holiday plans, and local guest mentions.
The Ladies Aid of the Congregational church held a bazaar last week and cleared 231 dollars. The proceeds will go toward fulfilling their pledge to the church and helping pay for the new heating system installation.
Paul Grove and his son Paul Jr. of Lindsey will spend Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. J. Moore and their daughter Clarice Grove who recently returned from Lindsey with Mrs. Moore.
The December 10 issue lists nine deaths with ages including 65 67 72 73 76 83 87 97 and 99. Ezra Meeker, pioneer of the Oregon Trail, is 97, and Captain John Donnell Smith, Yale’s oldest living graduate (1847), is 99 and died in Baltimore of pneumonia. Meeker’s son M. J. Meeker resides at Cajon Pass.
The National Automobile Club urges members to bring pink certificates of ownership and white registrations to obtain 1928 license plates. Ownership changes require both slips plus a $1 release fee, totaling $4. The process details who to send and when, emphasizing the slips as essential for plate issuance.
On Christmas night, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bauer host at the Rose Inn with the original Blue Boys of San Bernardino returning next Tuesday after a strong showing at the December 12 engagement. Ad highlights Tiernan Radio and Electric Store bargains. Also listed are a furnished house for rent near the High School and thirty eight acres of business and residence land for sale at 10 000, advertised by Lloyd E. Tiernan at Barstow Printer office.
Pacific Coast Tale Company by George Ames seeks patent to Addenda and Completion Lode Claims and Florence Mill Site in Silurian Camp Mining District San Bernardino County California. Boundaries described with multiple corner points and bearings. Conflicting claims noted Quandum and Maximum Placer with location notices recorded in San Bernardino Mining Records. First publication December 13.
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