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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1923
Page
2
The article describes the Linotype system’s automated steps from keyboard to distributor, including space bands and the mold disk, and notes the evolution from 90 to 720 character capacity through two, three, and four magazine configurations. It highlights the machine’s distinction from a type setter and its broad adoption across dictionaries, books, magazines, and newspapers.
In London nights now hear United States wireless concerts and Jersey City jazz in local halls as music and voices travel 3000 miles. A Rockford report claims tuberculosis cures itself with diet and living. In the West, California, Oregon and Washington mount a military search for Roy Huntsley, ex engineer's son missing since Camp Lewis discharge, urged by Elsie Huntsley of Motley Minnesota.
The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors orders an election on January 24, 1923, to form Barstow Lighting District for highway lighting. Polls open 1 to 7 p.m. at Grammar School Building Auditorium. Election board members Peter Ring, Ella Pitcher, and Mrs. E. L. White will conduct the vote. The district boundaries follow a detailed lot and section description in West Barstow and Maxwell Tract areas. Witnessed December 28, 1922 by Chairman A. G. Kendall and Clerk H. L. Allison.
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