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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1921
Page
3
Mr. Moore of Harper Lake visits his homestead on Friday with a new iron truck from 1921, praised by all. Mrs. Moon, Muriel, and neighbor Aubery Chambers accompany him. Karl Depues heads to Los Angeles for a while hoping to return soon. Mrs. Charles Theaker remains away due to hard luck as their car was stripped in town and parts are scarce.
Barstow Union High School notes a Friday dinner for Grammar school district trustees hosted by the High School Board with Domestic Science students serving. Mrs. McGowan, former Grace Brock, visited the campus on Thursday the 13th. May Gatfieldson, once popular in the Junior class, left school due to illness and is attending San Fernando this year. Vivian Ashe spent weekend with Ellen Iverson. A group of students chaperoned by Mrs. Miller enjoyed a weinnie bake last Friday evening. Lelia Duncan, Elsie Richie, Ruby Wilson, Ellen Iverson, Eugene Miller, Herbert Ganidin, Lewis Haynes and Mr. Tripp attended. The school received curios from Mr. Robert Greer Sr. and Mr. Eugene Ireland, including petrified bone and wood and gold ore from United American mine with a small lead ore fragment.
Classified ad offering a ranch in the Hinkley district for 35 dollars per acre with improvements including a small house barn well pumping plant and gas engine. Barstow Real Estate Co. Barstow handles the listing. Price valid only until January 31.
A Barstow Real Estate Company advertisement promotes a tract of land for 300 dollars with a deadline of January 25th. The brief notice urges urgency and identifies the seller.
For sale fancy barred Rocks from Imperial Ringlets strain roosters and hens. Apply W EF Miller four miles north of Helendale on highway, evenings and Sundays. Also fruit trees and grape vines including Winter Nellis Anjou several varieties with prices per inch and per tree. 320 acres of alfalfa land near Daggett with a 12 inch well, road access, price 50 dollars per acre, terms. Mrs Samuel Hersh owner 211 Story Bldg Los Angeles. 1-13-Im
Barstow farmer S. S. Hill reports trial use of a Ford Tractor on the ranch to save time and money. He emphasizes efficiency in leveling land and preparing it for alfalfa. The note invites readers to read Barstow Garage’s current Ford Tractor advertisement.
An advertisement lists the best 0e and 10c cigars distributed by J. J. Gans. It cites addresses at 509 South San Pedro Street and 309 South San Pedro Street in Los Angeles California. The text includes the number 129.
Constable Lucas arrested two Mexican heboes last Saturday. Searching the vicinity yielded several pairs of high priced ladies shoes. They allegedly were stolen from a Las Vegas store. Dix Van Dyke returns from a trip to Sacramento and San Francisco. The northern state remains rainy and mild, cattlemen report minimal hay feeding this winter. No hotel or restaurant heard of any price drop.
Constable Murdock of Ludlow captured two car thieves after spotting a Cadillac with altered plates near Newberry. The pair attempted to flee, each concealing a revolver. The stolen Chalmers belonged to Harold Lloyd and was recovered at Ludlow. The weapon owners were Chas. Bloom of Bakersfield.
Central Garage advertises Velie cars selling for less than rivals with a price guarantee that no drop will occur before July. February 15th brings a $100 price increase, boosting the car's value for buyers now. Boosters Myers and Massa praise Velie models as smart buys. Fred Bauer and Fulton Slayton invite interested buyers to visit the Central Garage for favorable terms and a test ride in the Velie sixes.
Inquiries surge for property rental and land sharing. L. J. Henderson handles rent, sale, and leasing inquiries while J J Gans promotes the best five cent cigar on the market at 309 California.
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