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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1913
Page
4
Barstow California weekly newspaper published by Wm J Evans as editor and manager. Weekly price 82 entered as second class matter July 8 1910 at Barstow post office under act of March 3 1879.
Riverside County last week approve road bonds by about five to one. The desert region aligned with the citrus belt, backing the bonds to aid development. San Bernardino supervisors had previously toured the desert and admitted the area held capable residents, despite lingering skepticism toward desert welfare.
The Glass Owen bill to create the Federal Reserve became law on December 23 after President Wilson signed it. It places banking control under the national government, enables loans from the National Reserve in stringencies, and requires all national banks to join the Federal Reserve to prevent inflation and improve commercial conditions.
M E Crane of Cronese valley visited Crucero and skinned a large winter cat then sent the hide to Glendale. Los Angeles visitors Mr and Mrs Gue filed desert land claims of 3820 acres and adjacent land, praising Crucero. Local well progress and railroad signal crew visit documented alongside small social notes.
The Daggett Ranch and Cattle Company man has journeyed overland through Washington, Oregon and Idaho after leaving here. He notes no place like the desert for winter and plans to camp nearby for the season and trap.
The Automobile Club of Southern California seeks an injunction against state officials to halt further expenditure on the auto registration tax calling the fee unreasonable. The group claims the Motor Vehicle Act imposes an unlawful state tax, discriminates against motor vehicles, and diverts funds from county road needs. FE G Kuster, attorney, says the suit represents 6000 motorists and potential 100000 payers, with further actions planned if denied.
A humorous pastiche shows shoppers and staff handling holiday exchange woes. A woman seeks poetry books instead of a cookbook, a man tries swapping pink silk pajamas, and another shopper wants a vanity box. Various anecdotes feature a toy trumpet and a damaged tool set, reflecting hectic post holiday returns.
The tale explains mistletoe's mythic origin from Baldur’s death and Loki’s role. Friga guards the plant so it won’t harm again, and couples kiss beneath it as a peace gesture, believing the plant no longer brings mischief.
A cooperative plan develops on claims of E A Stephens B T Stephens C L Harrington and others with several wells bored and pumping plants installed. Water abundant and the co op will extend across land tracts while grading teams prepare 140 acres for alfalfa and barley from 800 acres held. Emerson ranch improvement continues with buildings and land preparation for alfalfa and orchard.
A Sunday night blaze east of the Harvey House engulfed several shacks in the Mexican quarter while residents watched moving pictures. Two passenger engines and two switch engines rushed to the scene but fire progressed, a stream of water checked further spread. A wealthy Mexican family lost money and jewels while at the theatre with wife and daughter recently arrived from a war-torn country.
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