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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1921
Page
6
Barstow correspondent John C. Wray reviews the New Liberty Theatre screening of Humoresque. He lauds the film as heartwarming and clean, highlighting its portrayal of mother love and humane sentiment with no slapstick or vulgarity.
Barstow Union High School reports back from Christmas vacation with staff and student activities. Mrs Thurman and daughters Evelyn and Caneyne visited Los Angeles. Miss Paxton and Miss Aiken spent time in San Bernardino, with teachers and former faculty seen at dinners. Seth Holmes, a former student, visited on the way to Richmond High School. A holiday program featured a musical performance and a Sophomore dance. The girls’ advanced folk dancing program and gymnastic classes were highlighted, with plans to display dances in the operetta Twilight Alley by the Glee Club. Ora Johnson, Barstow graduate, visited after holidays.
The verse portrays Randsburg cutting prices and items from lumber to hay and lights. It mocks ongoing labor and mining actions, predicting Johnny Wray will be the next target with jokes and "cut" imagery. Johnny Wray and his partner Harry figure as central figures resisting erasure, enduring steadfast in the town’s cheeky tone.
Serious illness forced Franklin Drummond to return to the Old Soldiers' Home in Sawtelle last Saturday. The valley joins in hoping for a speedy recovery so he can return to his place, where he had great faith. Mrs. Sadie Price takes the oath as postmistress to fill the vacancy caused by Drummond's departure.
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