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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1925
Page
8
The Postmaster General announces a one day Christmas holiday mail suspension for 1940s era practice. Public approval is high as postal workers gain holiday privileges. The plan is experimental and will guide next year’s procedures depending on this year’s outcome. Availability of sufficient prior campaigns enabled timing shifts in holiday mail peaks.
Carl Taux, owner of a gold copper and silver prospect 44 miles west of Barstow, plans to ship ore this week. A former partner and a mucker will join, and Taux expects two car loads monthly to the smelter.
Wednesday evening services featured a Yuletide program at the Hinkley school house. The Barstow Congregational choir and orchestra performed, drawing a crowded crowd from near and far to enjoy the entertainment.
Mrs R F Thursby is named as the local agent for Maytag washing machines, handling sales and service in the area. She will offer demonstrations, parts availability, and warranty support through the local dealer network.
Victorville News notes two full page Turner store advertisements by Robert P. Turner in last week's issue. The pages are praised as efficiently arranged publicity that convincingly argues advertising helps home trade, with the Turner ads described as artistically printed and superior to description.
Pasadena prepares for the 37th Tournament of Roses Parade with a fifteen-float old-time division featuring horse drawn vehicles from 1889 to 1900. Ninety floral entries expected as cities like San Francisco and Santa Barbara join. Fay Lanphier will headline the official float. Col. L J Mygatt introduces new parade precision and order. Greater police presence and traffic direction aim to ease crowds of 500000 visitors.
A reprint of the New York Sun 1897 piece answers a child’s query about Santa Claus. It asserts Santa exists through faith, love, and generosity, arguing the unseen joys and childhood wonder prove his reality beyond sight.
T. L. Cummins of Bakersfield, secretary for Vanderbilt Consolidated Mining and Milling Co., Inc., said in Barstow that the firm is being reorganized with new business methods aimed at making it a producer of minerals. The Vanderbilt mines lie near the Nevada state line.
Dr. B C Anderson listed in Barstow professional cards page with contact line showing phone abbreviated as 5X for local directory reference.
Barstow schedule lists operating hours from 9 to 12 and 1 to 5. The notice specifies standard business times for the location.
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