Reclamation Project Letters to Congress on Victor Valley
Long correspondence from Commissioner Tallman to Representative Kettner discusses irrigation plans for Victor Valley, reclamation prospects, and relief options for desert land entrymen. Notes that many patents issued under railroad and forest lien laws did not require development and outlines possible extensions of time and limited relief under existing acts.
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Mojave River Valleys
Oswald Wilson
Mojave River and Valleys
Lane
Arrowhead
Victor Valley
William Kettner
House of Representatives
Tallman
W. D. Kettner
Mr. Kettner
California
F. Guthridge
Los Angeles
Victor Valley Mutual Water Supply and Power District Association
Vietor Valley
Congress
Department
Lok
Edward H. Rust
Thieves Enter Dillingham’s Store in Barstow
Last Monday night burglars forced a back entrance at R. M. Dillingham's general merchandise store and stole shoes dry goods and a 44 caliber Colt revolver. Police struggle to pursue due to a large influx of temporary visitors passing through Barstow during the holidays. A tourist reportedly borrowed a guest overcoat and buckskin gloves Tuesday morning.
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R. M. Dillingham
Barstow
Old
Rome
Water appropriation filings seek rights across San Bernardino and Los Angeles counties
The White Horse Water Company with J H Dixon seeks three second feet from Wild Horse Spring for agricultural use in Section 3 with a 3.5 mile pipeline. Edwin Bemis applies for 40 miner's inches from three springs on the LA San Bernardino border with a 2.5 mile ditch. W H and J S Garrison request 50 miner's inches from Crystal Creek for irrigation with a 1.5 mile diversion.
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White Horse Water Company
J. H. Dixon
Victorville
State Water Commission
Wild Horse Spring
San Bernardino County
Edwin Bemis
State Commission
Los Angeles
San Bernardino
W. H. and
J. 8. Garrison
Crystal Creek
Victorville Sanitarium Doctors Praise Hospital Service
Dr. H. C. Hall visited Victorville on Wednesday to assist Dr. Garcelon in a serious operation. He praises Dr. Garcelon's efforts to provide efficient medical surgical and hospital service, calling the hospital a credit to the community.
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H. C. Hall
Victorville
Garcelon
Flower Seed Availability from The Printer Office
Flower seed buyers may obtain seeds by calling at The Printer office. A fresh supply has been received from William Kettner.
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William Kettner
Barstow Urged as Ideal Site for U S Land Office
The Mojave Valleys and Rivers Improvement Association advocates Barstow as the best location for a U S Land Office citing centralized access to a large land area and strong railroad links. A December Washington reply from William Keprver notes action will be taken with Secretary Lane and Secretary's office.
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Barstow
U.S
Great Southwest
Mojave Valleys
Washington DC
Wilson
Ca l
Lane
William Keprver
New Laws Take Effect January First on Carriage Taxes and Safety Rules
Four laws from the last legislature begin January 1. The corporation license law imposes a tax of 10 to 1000 dollars per year based on capital stock with exemptions. Railroads must place derailing switch signboards and locomotives must use solid water glasses. A butter labeling law requires correct producer designation and manufacturing location on wrappers.
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Railroad Commission
Roberts Home Burned In San Bernardino Fire
Mr. E. D. Roberts president of the S. B. National Bank of San Bernardino was seriously ill from exposure after his residence burned last Friday night. The Desert Empire extends sympathy for the loss of his home and wishes him a speedy recovery.
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E. D. Roberts
S. B. National Bank of
San Bernardino
Desert Empire
Ice Plant Visit By City and Industry Leaders
W. W. Brison president of Barstow Utility Co with W. M. Parker of Parker Iron Works and Mr. Hamilton head of San Bernardino city works toured the local ice plant this week. They discussed enlarging capacity to meet summer demand and noted the firm as a well paying local concern.
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W. W. Brison
Barstow Utility Co
W. M. Parker
The
Parker Iron Works
Mr. Hamilton
City Works Department of
San Bernardino
Highway Commissioners Inspect Old Trails Highway Plans
The county highway commissioners visited Barstow en route to Needles to inspect the Old Trails Highway. They consider improvements under last year’s 1 750 000 bond issue with 125 000 earmarked for the Summit segment. They noted a 12 000 000 state bond would pave Barstow to the Summit linking to paved state highways. A new highway bridge across the Colorado was raised at Needles Thursday.
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Barstow
Needles
Colorado
Do You Believe This Local Papers Aid The Town
The Boston Daily Globe claims local newspapers give between 100 and 1000 weekly in free advertising for the community. It argues editors contribute more financially than preachers or teachers and deserve support for their town service.
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Boston Daily Globe
No such thing as luck questioned in wry journal remark
A Kansas City Journal fragment features a witty exchange on luck with lines about a waif adopted by a billionaire. The banter playfully contrasts belief in luck with notions of pure efficiency and chance.
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Willionaire
Kansas City Journal
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Kettner
Washington
Victor
Recla
Dillingham
Victorville’s
U.S. Land Office
Thisu
Roberts
the Highway Commissioners
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