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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1918
Page
3
Reports from Mineola and Houston tell of aviators Harold Blakely Edward Higgins and Gerald Carroll killed in crashes. Italian front notes St Caroni and Zobaly downed machines with Italian troops capturing an enemy aviator. U S labor stance on aiding British anti militarist effort. Japanese warships mobilized to Vladivostok to protect allies and ammunition shipments.
The West's champion service flag on display at 65 Market Street San Francisco shows 1632 blue stars for Southern Pacific employees in government service. Among 1682 total, 63 have commissions including 1 colonel and 3 majors with 18 captains. The company will update numerals monthly, with February 1 expected to hit 2000.
Federal act grants homestead settlers and entrymen a leave of absence during war to work on farms. Absence counts as constructive residence if filed within fifteen days and yearly sworn statements with two witnesses are submitted. Rules to be provided by the Interior Secretary. applies only to applicants filed before passage. approved December 20, 1917.
The article describes Marine duties at Navy Yards with strict civilian checks and detentions for security. It notes Marines serve on battleships and foreign stations and that recruiting stations in Los Angeles Bakersfield San Diego and Phoenix are still accepting men. It advises writing for a booklet before visiting recruiters.
The Eighth National Orange Show in San Bernardino runs February 20 to 28 with participation from Imperial to Tulare counties and a Florida display of by products. F M Renfro, general manager, calls it an assured success as exhibitors reserve space and artists craft elaborate citrus and flower displays. Government equipment for a food conservation demonstration department will be set up at the exposition.
About 20 000 workers added to federal payroll since wartime began in Washington. National Capital population up by over 40 000. War Department adds 5 200 clerks. Navy doubles its clerical force with about 2 500 new staff including 500 women. Food Administration 1 000, War Trade Bureau 700 plus, Fuel Administration 1 100, Council of National Defense and Red Cross together about 1 400. Government Printing Office expands as wartime printing rises.
Local advertise about a laundry service promising thorough washing and reliable results at Sedricks Santa Fe Laundry. Customers are urged to trust the shop for clean garments and dependable care.
A satirical verse traces an interconnected chain of hearsay across continents and people. The speaker notes evasive knowledge about when the war will end through a rollicking sequence of unlikely sources including a Chinese Collie in Timbuktoo and a Circus Clown.
Hedrick's Bakery now operates as the agency for Santa Fe Laundry. The arrangement places Hedrick's in charge of client services and referrals while Santa Fe Laundry continues its cleaning operations under existing ownership. Local officials confirm the partnership to streamline services for residents.
A Barstow account reports a man’s wife suffering chronic dyspepsia and constipation. One spoonful of Adler-ika, a mix with buckthorn bark and glycerine, allegedly relieves bloating instantly by emptying the bowels and preventing further symptoms. J. O. White, the local druggist, touts its speedy action.
Notice requiring payment for all merchandise bought on credit on or after January 1 1918. Pay day following purchase is due with fifteen days credit allowed. No balances carried over and prior bill must be paid as soon as possible.
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