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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1912
Page
2
Barstow Printer published in Barstow California on Fridays by Tod Nicklin Price and per year. It was entered as second class matter July in Barstow post office under the act of March 3 1879.
Government inspector Arthur K. Adams reports after visiting Barstow Mohave desert that valid oil or placer filings cannot be made on good faith homestead or desert entries. Intrusions by oil prospectors threaten ranchers. disputes must go through the U.S. Land Office, with burden of proof on contestants. Harmony is urged to prevent land withdrawals that could endanger both claimants.
Board of Directors levied assessment No 50 of one fourth cent per share on the capital stock payables to D F Wilson secretary at room 4038 Germain Building Los Angeles. Delinquent stocks after February 2 1912 will be sold March 19 1912 to cover the assessment costs. Secretary D F Wilson. Location 24 Southing Street Los Angeles. First published January 19 1912.
Coroner reports a Mexican man drew a knife on a Black man in a gambling game. The Black man knocked the Mexican unconscious with a stomach kick. The piece urges Justices of the Peace to act as deputy coroner to cut travel costs and save county funds.
An editor praises subscriptions and the dollar as a treasured source of income. The speaker notes gratitude for funds received or promised, stressing anticipation whether a payment arrives today or tomorrow and from various supporters.
River bottom lands near Barstow offered as special bargains with relinquishments to good land. Government lands open to entry. See T. G. Nicklin for details.
Los Angeles workers along the aqueduct report a two year timeline to complete the project. They cite meal costs at 3.80 dollars per day and note men supply their own blankets while the company provides the sleeping ground. Ground conditions and meal reliability are implied concerns for the labor force.
Word from Newberry reports a stray pony notice triggering a return home. L W Page, visiting Barstow Wednesday, notes the post office nearing operation and prepares for garden and field crop work. Page also heads to Death Valley for a prospecting trip.
Greenwater Copper Co. runs ten stamps at the O. K. mine and a large force works the Supply shaft to 800 feet. Development on the Brooklyn proceeds. D. B. Parks plans a 3 stamp mill. J. W. O Day of Los Angeles buys the Summit group to install hoist and start development. Water is plentiful for mining needs.
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