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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1922
Page
1
The article argues farmers should gain a larger share of the consumer price, noting manufacturers take about 70 percent while farmers average under 50. It promotes cooperative marketing to cut distribution costs, avoid city bottlenecks, and boost rural prosperity, enabling broader social and civic progress.
Dr Davies, local dentist, moves his practice to a modern dental office three doors east of the south end of the Viaduct in Barstow. After a month in the Barstow hotel he will remain in Barstow, aiming to serve a growing patient base with high quality dentistry.
Owner seeks to sell a 28 acre ranch near Orange Cove Fresno county to retire from farming. Asking price 14000 with 5000 home value trade and 1000 cash. Includes six room house barn two bedroom tank house pumping plant garden orchard vines two horses a cow chickens and farming tools. Pictures at Barstow Real Estate office.
Lake County Fish and Game Association planted a large supply of wild rice from Minnesota in sloughs, ponds, and feeders of Clear Lake to create feeding grounds for ducks, aiming to bolster local waterfowl numbers and hunting opportunities.
Barstow sees the formation of the Barstow Mining and Milling Co by H F Miller and John J Kennedy. One million shares at ten cents par to be marketed. $2500 subscribed at five cents per share. Two 40 acre claims in Grapevine District northwest of Barstow show strong value with development potential. W W Warren engineers report favorable prospects. office in Barstow Printer building.
H N Holmes of Los Angeles bought the controlling interest in four silver contact claims in the West Calico district. A 100 foot shaft is being sunk. Surface assays show 6 to 30 ounces of silver and lead values from 16 to 40 percent. The deal was arranged by W W Warren. H W Britt retains a tenth interest.
Word came Tuesday of the death of Mrs. McCoy at Banning. She was the mother of Mrs. H. B. Thomas, wife of the Barstow High School principal for several years.
True's Drug Store in Barstow California invites mail orders and promises careful prompt filling of requests. The notice targets customers seeking mail order service and emphasizes reliable handling.
Osdick is now lit by electricity after Southern Sierras representative connected lines. An immediate county road improvement is needed from the Kern county line east through Osdick due to heavy traffic and rough conditions.
Ray Sperry and Jimmy Mullen visited town to complete repairs on the long distance telephone line that service suspended after the recent storm. The restoration restores communications for residents and businesses.
Mrs. Stanley the county school superintendent visited Crucero and Ludlow this week. She found rough lake conditions near Daggett requiring Campbell the garage man to tow her car to solid ground. At Crucero she examined the prospect of establishing a school.
Mojave Valley Alfalfa Growers Association invites members to a meeting at Mojave Valley High School California on Saturday February 18 1922 at 1 00 p m. Elections for officers for the ensuing year will be held. Members urged to attend and bring fellow alfalfa growers. Geo Seamon Secretary.
High School notes describe a Valentine party staged by the Sophomores with red and white decorations and games. mentions included are a Virginia reel, heart shaped snacks, and a valentine box keepsake. basketball prep for Blythe game, an assembly by Mr. Miller on war service, and updates on faculty trips and returning students.
C E Brooks deputy collector will be in Barstow February 27 and 28 at the Harvey House to receive income tax returns. Bert Wilson operated for stomach trouble at Clara Barton hospital and is improving. Mrs Hattie Peck sister of Wilson also receiving medical treatment there. Miss Cook’s music pupils held a studio recital with Bernice White, Kathryn Drumm, Francis Walton, Ernest Walton and others. The Twelfth National Orange Show at San Bernardino runs February 17 to 27 featuring fruit displays and a music program. Barstow Real Estate Co offers a prime hall garage or store site for 3200 cash with exclusive agency. Labor Council dance next Wednesday with a seven piece orchestra. Barstow couples plan to attend Elks dance in San Bernardino next Tuesday with a top nine piece band. Labor Council and Clerk charters draped in mourning for William Soules.
Mrs George Neeny, guest of her daughter, left for San Bernardino Friday. Mrs Anna Judd, en route from Iowa to Exeter, Cal., arrived at a home in Gauldin within an hour after leaving the train. She is the mother of two other small children.
F A Devy and W H Knox of the Southern California Auto Club visited Barstow on Wednesday en route to Needles to establish a branch office. They will return Monday and Knox will recruit new members for the club.
Barstow Real Estate Co offers the top site in Barstow for a hotel, garage, or store at 3200 dollars cash with promise of quick profit. Local movers include Mrs. Vern White reported ill, Mr. and Mrs. Stone traveling to Needles, and Mrs. Lose returning to Los Angeles after visiting. Card notices preview Brotherhood of Railway Clerk ball marching 17th with planned music. Prewar prices persist at True’s Drug Store with 5 cent ice cream cones.
Barstow Grammar School announces January 1922 honor roll by grade with teacher names and student lists. Attendance percentages appear per grade, ranging from 33 to 51 percent. The school held a Lincoln’s birthday assembly and patriotic program Monday at 1 pm.
The Standard Oil Co. office was broken into again Monday night. With valuables gone, damage consisted of scattered files over the floor. Also, True's Drug Store advertised ice cream cones for 5 cents.
J W Soules and family express gratitude to friends for kindness and sympathy shown during their recent bereavement.
Sunday school begins at 10 09 a m with preaching at 11 00 a m and an evening service at 7 30 p m led by Pastor Isaac McRea.
Catholic pastor announces schedule with services in multiple towns. Appointments on Sunday February 19 in Ludlow, Saturday February 25 in Victorville, and Sunday February 26 in Pronto Grande. Sunday School held each Sunday at 2:40 a.m. Barstow services on the 2nd and 4th Sundays. 8:00 a.m. English Mass and sermon, 9:00 a.m. Spanish Mass and sermon.
A child's prayer book was located near the Grammar School and is at the printer office awaiting the owner to claim it.
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