California News in Brief From Lompoc to Los Angeles
California items span sweet-pea planting in Lompoc to railcar orange shipments from Redlands. Highlights include Stanford chemist J C Franklin becoming American Chemical Society president, Santa Rosa influenza closures, Wallace Reid’s sanitarium project, and state tax take around 500000. Also: LA placings on live stock convention, Whittier high school buildings, Alhambra plant purchase, Riverside alfalfa growth, Santa Monica club purchase, and Cherokees’ new gold finds.
Traveling Trout and the Secrets of Sea Run Fish
The article explores sea trout defined as trout that go to sea and return. It notes some migrate like salmon, possibly from food needs or instinct, and mentions estuarine trout living in brackish water. The piece questions why some stay in fresh water and references the existence of large estuarine varieties.
Fox Lease Shaft Down 895 Feet Near Ore Body
By John C. Wray the Fox leases work advances as money allows the shaft nears 895 feet with a drift from the shaft showing ore close at hand. Drilling in the Coyote area proceeds at high speed as sulphide ores are expected to be encountered soon.
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Fox Lease
John ¢. Wray
Mojave Bob Tail mine sold to San Francisco group
Mojave mining item reports the Bob Tail mine, near Yellow Dog at the foot of Mt Solidad, sold to C. M. Miller and associates of San Francisco. They plan immediate work starting with a 300 foot tunnel and 4 foot drift, while Yellow Dog vein expansions and multiple adjoining claims show ore. Yellow Dog Mine details include incorporation in 1922 with 1.5 million authorized stock, 800,000 shares outstanding, 900,000 donated to treasury, and 600,600 in treasury. officers listed and $10,000 cash on hand.
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Waterman
Jagers
Mojave
Los Angeles
Goldtown
Yellow Dog
C. M. Miller and Associates
San Francisco
Yellow Bog
State of
California
Goas
Gor
Treasury
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Combasy
J. W. Withers
Bert Fisher
Walter Wibbey
The Family Altar Teaches Prayer as World’s Weapon
The text declares that the home rests on the family altar and a new religious life will emerge through prayer. It argues the world will learn to rely on prayer, believe in more good than evil, and see God’s mercy. Prayer is described as the sole weapon against evil.
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Glendora
Wisdom and Value Stand in Knowledge's Light
A brief reflection frames wisdom as a defense stronger than wealth, citing Ecclesiastes 7 12 to affirm knowledge as life giving. The verse contrasts wisdom with money, praising understanding for its enduring benefit to those who possess it.
Saintly definition by Washington quoted in scripture
A brief thought defines a saint as one who brings the sense of God's nearness to others, attributed to Washington.
Tom Reed Mining Co. to Resume Dividends on Aztec Ore
Oatman reports Aztec property ore body good for two to three years of steady shipments. Current output near 150 tons daily with plan to 250. Earnings up to 800 daily. Ore body at 300 feet level 13 feet wide with 81 8 plus assays. 127 men employed, cash reserves over 100000, two to three years of operations. Tom Reed stock shows potential. Next Monday night St Barbara’s Church dance in Randburg Los Angeles area features free lunch and music.
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Tom Reed Mining Co
Oatman E
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Tom Reed
AL W. Cootr
St. Barbara's Church
Randsburg
Los Angeles
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Lucky Bee Prospecting To Start By Owners
The Lucky Bee prospecting venture plans two 50 foot shafts on claims adjoining La Platte south. George Branch and his two sons with Lester Forgery of Fullerton will begin development this month using the Compton cabin. The property shows silver and some gold and about one percent lead with promising assays, while the Riggs Property on bond lease holds about a tenth of ore ready for shipment, though major ore remains undiscovered.
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la Platte
George Branch
Lester Forgery
Fullerton
Branch
Compton
Shall We Abolish the State Mining Bureau
Fletcher Hamilton argues against abolishing California's State Mining Bureau. He notes its history since 1880, its role in mineral and oil development, regulatory functions, and economic reports. The piece highlights the bureau's national regard, contributions to capital investment, and calls for reconsideration of abolition efforts.
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State Mining Bureau
Fletcher Hamilton
California
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Mining Bureau
Industrial Accident Commission
Department of Developments of Petroleum and Gas
United States
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California State Geological Society
San Francisco
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Santa Monica Swimming Club
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G. R. Crane
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Silver Lake
California Association of Highway Patrolmen
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