This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 6 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1931
Page
2
Car care guidance covers axle trueing twice yearly to prevent wear from curb hits and minor street excavations. It warns on vacuum tank maintenance to avoid stalling, throttle and carburetor adjustments for smooth start, and careful emblem installation to protect radiators. It also cautions fatigue based driving and gear noise signaling misaligned shafts.
American flags will be supplied for the burial of every deceased veteran of any war. The order comes from George E. Sjams, director of the Veterans' Bureau, communicated to James K. Fisk, state adjutant of the American Legion. Flags may be obtained from the nearest Veterans' Hospital or VA field stations.
The conference discusses the silver price collapse touching North and South American producers and Oriental holders. Foreign government sales and overproduction drive declines, with the Indian Treasury offloading about 85 million ounces from 240 million and remaining stock to be disposed of, signaling urgent action.
A proposal urges Congress to authorize the President to arrange an international conference with foreign governments to address world wide problems, emphasizing the President is best qualified to handle such global issues. The measure seeks a state resolution backing federal action.
Newberry welcomes Mrs. C. F. Sischo for a two week visit with daughter Mrs. Wesley Irwin in Brentwood Heights. Miss Elizabeth Ferris entertains parents and friends from Sierra Madre this weekend. Desert wildflowers draw many locals and visitors seeking sunshine. Doris Sischo has been commissioned postmistress of Newberry and plans to assume the office and relocate to Cliff House on March 1. Wiley Owens has recovered from influenza and is back out.
The Railroad Commission granted Harold G. Laub an extension to April 1, 1931, to begin providing gas under a certificate of public convenience and necessity for operating a liquefied natural gas distribution system in Barstow and Victorville.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.