Scientists unearth prehistoric find at La Brea pits
A group under the Museum of History, Science and Art excavates La Brea asphalt beds seeking bones of a man. If confirmed, the find could push human presence far earlier than known, suggesting connections between North America and Europe in a distant geological age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Brea Rancho
Museum of History, Science and Art
America
Europe
University of California
North America
Aleutian Islands
Nevada
la Brea
Columbus
Desert Land Contested In Los Angeles Land Office
The government challenges the 8. P. right to about 6000 acres in the desert district. Inspectors Durkee and Magill reported the land holds gold copper and silver deposits and is more valuable for mining than agriculture. The old registration stands for the bond election next Tuesday and all voters must be on the 1914 great register to vote in any election after that date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles Land Office
8. P
Desert
Joseph Durkee
Charles Magill
General Land Office
Geological Survey
Barstow Brevities Highlights Local Notices
Barstow items include 75 road distance signs posted by K L Stanfield, local residents traveling to LA and Colton for business, and a church oyster supper at Fletcher's Theatre on Feb 16. A barber, Robert Bentley, died of tuberculosis in San Bernardino after moving from Bakersfield. Violet Williams recovering in hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. L. Stanfield
Barstow
Donald Henderson
Ramona Hospital
San Bernardino
T. G. Nicklin
Los Angeles
W. W. Jones
Colton
Catholic Church of
Fletcher’s Theatre
Robert Bentley
Bakersfield
Kingdom of the Sun
Charlie Williams
Brass Brothers
Sloan and Hart
George
Lubin J. Henderson
Salt Lake
Robert Deuchrass
J. H. Sloan
Redondo
Pacific
Brasa Theatre
Santa Fe Safety Committee Seeks Proposals for Public and Employee Safety
The local Santa Fe safety committee includes W R White A J Cunningham J L Andrews J A McDonald J B Colcord G A Mann and Ralph Newhall. They meet monthly to consider safety propositions and fully investigate all suggestions for travelers and workers.
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The
Santa Fe
W. R. White
A. J. Cunningham
J. L. Andrews
J. A. McDonald
Card of Thanks for Barstow Loss of Mamie Huambhla Alan IV
Our sincere gratitude is extended to the people of Barstow and all who remembered us in our recent bereavement following the death of Mrs. Mamie Huambhla Alan IV.
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Barstow
Mamie Huambhla
Toledo youths trek to Los Angeles with mayoral message
Roy Comstock and Earl Fischer of Dorado Ohio hike to Los Angeles bearing Toledo mayor’s message. They started with no money and must earn their living en route for 1500 dollars each, funded by Toledo merchants. On day 95, they are ahead of schedule, moving from Barstow toward Oro Grande Victorville and San Bernardino, aiming to beat the 110 day limit.
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Toledo
Los Angeles
Roy Comstock
Earl Fischer
Dorado
Ohio
Barstow
Oro Grande
Victorville
San Bernardino
Lossveeree
Bond Election Tuesday and Desert Road Costs Debate
An upcoming bond vote in San Bernardino County seeks 1,750,000 to fund cement roads, desert and citrus districts split costs, with desert projects priced at 550 per mile versus 10,000 per mile in citrus areas. Critics urge voting no to avoid future bond mortgages and oppose state railway tax shifts and new charter limits.
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San Bernardino
Colorado River
Desert
Citrus
North Side Wells and Homebound Festivities Among North Siders
North Side Chas. McIlroy finished a Fred Bauer well 74 feet deep with 3x414 feet diameter, curbed with lumber. water raised three feet. 16 ft of 8 inch casing to be sunk after pump installation. Clarence H. Crooks moved into a new 18 by 34 foot house opposite R. D. Compton’s, with merrymaking neighbors hosting a feast. Charles Mellroy to plant three acres of fruit trees this month. Fred Bauer cultivates ground for fruit trees.
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Chas. McIlroy
Fred Bauer
Clarence H. Crooks
R. D. Compton
Needles City Debates Ferry Link and Desert Road Plans
Needles considers ferry operations to the Arizona side as a temporary river crossing until a bridge is built. Proposals aim to boost the Santa Fe Grand Canyon Needles National Highway as a key link. Victorville seeks a Palmdale road to LA, saving 28 miles. A Barstow Chamber of Commerce claim for a Grand Canyon trip was rejected due to lack of a Barstow chamber, unbeknownst to some.
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Needles
Arizona
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce of
Barstow
Grand Canyon
Travelers pass through Barstow on business trips
The tourists W. A. Bohland J. S. Sophy and S. A. Braggs from Lindsay report Barstow on their return from Parker and Blyth with good roads. W. Shallen of Los Angeles travels by auto toward Calzona for gold and or mines as Cajon Pass road is described in good condition and the Cadiz branch to Calzona is noted.
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W. A. Bohland
J.S. Sophy
S. A. Braggs
Lindsay
Barstow
Parker and Blyth
W. Shallen
Los Angeles
Calzona
Cajon Pass
Cadiz
Honor Roll Names And School News From Local District
The school plans an honor roll listing top students by grade for the past month. Sixth grade finished their state history text and will study California the Golden. The sixth grade boys plan a Daggett baseball game Saturday while no school on February 17 due to a road bonds election. J L Mayo letté resigns as head night car inspector. J L Crooks succeeds him in Los Angeles.
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Mildred Kingham
Flora Brass
Edwin Emery
Martin Hedrick
Elmore Hillis
Olivia Hansen
Faye Frye
Miles McGuire
Hilaris Salazar
Ernest Lurber
E. T. Hillis
Mrs. Wiggs
The
Cabbage Patch
Rice
Montgomery
Uncle Remus
Harris
Riley
Wiggins
Rebecca
Sunnybrook Farm
Stevenson
Kipling
van Dyke
Mark Twain
California
Rockwell D. Hunt
Daggett
J. L. Mayo‘letté
Los Angeles
J. L. Crooks
President Signs Money Orders Bill
President Wilson signed a law regulating postal money orders. Rules by the Postmaster General will delay effectiveness for months. The act allows orders payable at any office and expectedly boosts volume, likened to a bank draft. Last year nearly 91 million domestic orders totaled about 625 million dollars with over 5 million in net income for the Post Office.
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Wilson
Postmaster-General
Post Office Department
Sacramento High School to swap showers for hair-safe design
Architect Hemmings proposed perpendicular showers similar to the boys gym. Miss Vera Townsend halted work and asked for changes. The City Board of Education allowed horizontal showers whose spray stays below the neck to prevent wet hair.
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Sacramento High School
Vera Townsend
BE. C. Hemmings
City Board of Education
Hemmings
Sweden Exalts Its Knowledge of Personal Hygiene
A claim asserts Sweden ranks as the leading nation in personal hygiene knowledge. The remark highlights national emphasis on cleanliness and health practices.
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Sweden
Miners and Mining Activities Reported near Calico and Death Valley
Mining engineer EF Pierce and wife visit Calico to inspect Calico Mining Co. assets for Mrs. Burcham with plans to start mining and milling. Cadish builds a 100 ton daily cyanide mill at Waterman place. J A Crowley buys half interest in Desert Butte mine near Kilbeck. carloads of ore to Selby planned. Pacific Coast Borax Co. begins railroad construction to borax properties in Death Valley. George Branch reports a rich gold ledge 24 miles north of Barstow with six to eight workers pending.
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GO. EF. Pierce
Los Angeles
Calico
Calico Mining Co
Dr. Burcham
Pierce
Mr. Cadish
Waterman Place
V. Wadleigh
J. A. Crowley
Newberry Park, Ventura Co
Geo. Parks
Desert Butte
Kilbeck
Parker
Selby
Pacific Coast Borax Co
Borax Properties
Death Valley
George Branch
Barstow
Ed Ashton Missing From Western Prospecting Route
Ed Ashton aged 54, Welsh, heavyset with a smooth face has prospected in mountains and deserts of the western states for 40 years. He left Jerome, Arizona for Lone Pine, California on October 24 and has disappeared. Friends in Jerome seek information on his whereabouts and ask that any tips be sent to Constable J. E. Harris, Barstow, California, or 8, 8, Ballard, Jerome, Arizona.
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Ed Ashton
Jerome
Ariz
Lone Pine
Calif
J. E. Harris
Barstow
Cal
Ballard
Aris
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San Francisco
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
Seattle
S. P
Safety
Alan IV
North Side
Register
Mary Sloan
Reece Dillingham
Mary Hillis
Albert Brass
Hazel Russell
Pauline Carter
Hazel Leasa
Martha Hedrick
Catherine McCrary
Agnes Houck
Grace Kingham
Robert Rush
Virgil Rush
Robert White
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