Borate Boom Near Barstow Promises Big Payroll Growth
Report of a high grade borate discovery west of Barstow fueling plans for a large payroll in Mojave River Valley. Shaft about 600 feet deep, hoist delivering borax to New York and Wilmington, Los Angeles. Location ~35 miles west of Barstow near San Bernardino Kern line, with extends toward Harper Lake and Muroc. A stub line contract to Santa Fe railroad to replace trucks issued, and prior shaft 300 feet deep nearby shipped borax to Los Angeles by truck two years ago.
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Barstow
New York
Wilmington
Los Angeles
San Bernardino
Kern
Harper Lake
Muroc
Santa Fe
Baker Gold Mines Prospect Near Baker
Topping has unearthed a three foot vein of gold bearing ore near Baker on the Salt Lake railway and Arrowhead highway sixty miles northeast of Barstow. The ore assays 197 dollars per ton and large samples are on display at Henderson and Nicklin in Barstow. The Baker district shows rich porphyry formation with little prior mining but strong prospects for spring development by financier Mr. Topping and his associates.
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Baker
Salt Lake Railway
Arrowhead
Barstow
Chase
Topping
Henderson & Nicklin
Baker District
Kennedy family shipping Mojave non-metallics to Los Angeles
John Kennedy and his father ship non-metallics from Mojave River Valley to Los Angeles. They mine Gannister rock near Hicks station for fire brick and ship about 300 tons per month. They also export red porphyry from Newberry Springs for roofing and clay from Cady Mountains. a lime rock deposit near Barstow could support a cement plant.
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John Kennedy
Los Angeles
Mojave River Valley
Barstow Fair
Hicks Station
Wild
Mojave River
Herbert Kennedy
Kennedys
Newberry Springs
Cady Mountains
Barstow
Mojave River Valley Lime Deposit Expands
Hill Bros. operate a lime fertilizer mine upriver a few miles and ship to all points. The soft, decomposed lime fertilizer aids agricultural use. Resources of Mojave River Valley are coming to the front.
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Hill Bros
Mojave River Valley
Yellow Jasper Shipments From Argo To Los Angeles
Yellow Jasper from Argo near Ludlow is shipped by Mr Nusser for interior finish and decoration with much of the cargo going to Los Angeles.
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Argo
Ludlow
Nusser
Los Angeles
Shipping green rock in Dunn siding to Los Angeles
Green rock from Dunn siding on the U P R R is shipped by N K Millett of Daggett to Los Angeles for interior decoration and flag stones. The large deposit lies 25 miles east of Yermo.
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Green Rock N. K. Millett of
Daggett
Dunn Siding
Los Angeles
Yermo
Barstow Fair urges samples for Orange Show displays
Mining pictures thanks to Chas. R. Topping for Calico Mines. Henderson and Nicklin will display minerals at the Orange Show covering mines east of the summit. Large ore chunks will prove not all mine is shown. pictures verify the fact. Bring your best samples now.
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Chas. R. Topping
Henderson & Nicklin
Orange Show
Barstow
Barium Shipment Moves Toward Los Angeles Trade
Arthur Doran completed loading a fifty ton car of barium for K. Cameron destined to Los Angeles with additional shipments planned. Substantial deposits are reported near Barstow and Daggett as new processes and uses boost barium prominence.
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Arthur Doran
K. Cameron
Los Angeles
Barstow
Daggett
Chicken And Egg Men And Women Meet In Barstow
A gathering of merchants civic boosters and ranchers will meet at the Antlers Club in Barstow on Tuesday February 1 at 12 noon. Lunch offered at nominal cost. Aim to establish a central distribution unit to keep fresh egg poultry garden and orchard products in town. Attendees should submit names to Judge Henderson by Monday mid day. Mrs Bauer to arrange provisions. bring appetite.
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Antler’s Club
Barstow
Henderson
Mrrs
Bauer
Mines Alive at Virginia Dale and nearby prospects
Dale Mines Alive James B Cook and C W Hopkin son return from a prospecting trip to the Virgina Dale mines 29 Palms and Old Woman Springs in the southeast. They report renewed activity and mines awakening. Emerson former owner of Brooks Ranch near Hodge operates a gold mine 25 miles northeast of Old Wyoman Springs with a small mill and oil flotation plant extracting good gold values.
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James B. Cook
C. W. Hopkinson
Virgina Dale
29 Palms
Old Woman Springs
Mr. Emerson
Fine Brooks
Miners Resume Work at Old Mountain and Kane Springs
Miners resume operations at Old Mountain and Kane Springs south of Daggett. Once worked by Osborne and others, the sites show large ground holes left as evidence of past energy and activity.
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Old Mountain
Kane Springs
Daggett
Osborne
Parker Ranch Mines Ship 2600 Ton Sodium Sulphate
Parker Ranch mines near Saltmarsh Sidirng on the Parker Branch of the A T & F R R report a 2600 ton shipment of sodium sulphate by Tom Schofield. The operation lies about midway between Cadiz and Blythe Junctions as new mining industries continually develop.
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Tom Schofield
Saltmarsh
Sidirng
Parker
Cadiz
Blythe
Farm Bureau urged monthly Barstow meeting for ranchers
Mojave River Valley sessions educate ranchers and urge broader attendance. Farmers should organize for improvement and protection like bankers and oil operators. A Barstow meeting each month is proposed for rancher access. The Farm Bureau notes improved fruits grains and vegetables since a crab apple given to Adam.
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Farm Bureau
Mojave River Valley
Barstow
Znve
Adam
Amboy Mines to Begin Iron Ore Shipments Soon
Amboy Iron Mines and Tom Schofield plan early iron ore shipments from Amboy mines. Arthur Doran says a large deposit of high grade ore has been found and is expected to support the shipments.
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Tom Schofield
Amboy
Arthur Doran
Barstow Soap Factory Manager Showcases Mineral Clay
A. J. Millett, manager of Barstow’s natural soap works four miles downriver, presented a large soap chunk at the Henderson and Nicklin mineral display. The clay is quarried from a 300 foot deep shaft and sent to Los Angeles, where the owners live.
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A. J. Millett
Natural Soap Works
Barstow
Henderson & Nicklin
Los Angeles
A Texas County Split Sparks Talk of Local Reform
A historic reflection argues Tom Green County once the largest in Texas was divided into many counties to save taxes and improve services. The piece laments large courthouse costs and road projects, suggesting Barstow or nearby areas embrace home rule to reduce travel, cut expenses, and improve county business.
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Texas
United States
Tom Green
Barstow
U. S
Summit
San Bernardino
Mosier Extends Power Lines Through Barstow Area
H W Mosier of Barstow works to extend Southern Sierras electric lines from the Haws ranch east through additional properties to the Haney ranch. The project will follow along the river downstream as it proceeds.
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H. W. Mosier
Barstow
Southern Sierras Company
Haws
Barstow urged to own water works for city growth
The Barstow Chamber of Commerce urges the city to establish its own water works, noting dividends under proper management and easy bond financing. It argues for municipal ownership, cites abundant nearby water sources, and calls for early February consideration to ensure ample, pure supply for a growing city.
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Barstow
Heavier Steel Rails Work By Road Master Gouldin
Ben Gouldin directs 129 workers laying heavier steel rails on the Sams Fe line west of Kramer station. A large force will soon be assigned to upgrade Barstow yards.
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Ben Gouldin
Kramer Station
Barstow
Barstow Chamber Pushes Safer Rail Crossing and City Incorporation
The Barstow Chamber urges better north south highway connection to the railway station and asks the Chamber to liaison with outside authorities. Incorporation would let residents exercise home rule and interact with commissions. The Chamber can help speed a safer railroad crossing for property owners and citizens.
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Barstow
Chamber of Commerce
Vulocanizing Venture Opens Barstow Shop in Road Trade
Mr Ed Wright of San Bernardino buys a Barstow Lot from Henderson and Nicklin and plans to immediately erect a shop with modern machinery to serve the highway trade.
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Ed. Wright
San Bernardino
Henderson & Nicklin
Barstow
Ben He Wus Dead Famous in Old Coolgardie Mines
Ben He wus recognized for his decades of work in the Coolgardie placer mines north of Barstow. He earned a modest fortune from gold placering operations and made many friends who mourn his recent death in Los Angeles.
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Coolgardie Placer
Barstow
Los Angeles
Kiwanis Ladies Night Ends With Songs And Prizes
Last night the Kiwanis Club hosted a ladies night at the Antler's Club with a fried chicken dinner. A program featured songs by the club orchestra led by George Cunningham, dancing, and games including a footrace won by Siemon and card prizes awarded to Evenson and Mrs Burke.
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Kiwanis Club
Bauer
Leon Whitney
George Cunningham
Mrs. Weld
A. J. Weld
Chas
Brass
George
Mike Ochoa
Bob Burke
Riley
Burke
Siemon
Viernan
Even Evensen
Sergent At
Henderson
Mosier
Evenson
Palmer Orchestra
Drunken Mexican shoots Tom Kiralla in Barstow home
Tom Kiralla was shot this morning by a Mexican who had been drinking bootleg. The two men trafficking merchandise with Mexicans were in a customer’s home when the drunken assailant drew a revolver and fired. Kiralla was wounded near the heart and treated at Cunningham Pharmacy before being moved to a physician’s office.
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Tom Kiralla
Tom
Barstow
Kiralla
Cunningham Pharmacy
Graham
Mrs C A Whitlow Heads Weekend in Los Angeles
Mrs C A Whitlow will travel to Los Angeles for a weekend visit. She plans to see local sights and enjoy leisure time in the city.
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C. A. Whitlow
Los Angeles
Vast borate deposits found near Barstow alter man discovers crystals
A large pure borate deposit near Barstow, located thirty five miles west and thirty miles south of Randsburg, is attracting development. Fifty to one hundred workers will be employed as mining expands, with a three mile railroad spur planned to Borate siding. The find, first discovered by a farmer ten years ago, could shift borax shipping to Wilmington, Los Angeles, and New York. John Ryan and Corkhill led the development after acquiring surrounding lands. the farmer who found the deposit sold his holdings and vanished from the record.
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Barstow
Randsburg
Santa Fe
San Bernardino County
Kern
C. B. Zabriskie
Pacific Coast Borax Company
Wiiling Street
New York
Baxstow
Calico Hills
Ryan
Death Valley
Borate
Santa Fe R. R
Discovery
R. R
United States
Borax Smith Company
Wilmington
Los Angeles
Tona
Searles Lake
San Bernardino Co
Corkhill
Bowers
Gorax Smith
Barstow ranchers expand alfalfa corn acreage and dairy
Alfalfa and Corn Rucker Bros. owners of the old Starnacle ranch east of Barstow plan 20 acres of alfalfa and 15 acres of corn this season. They will add a new silo and dairy cattle as a further step toward the Barstow Butter Factory.
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Rucker Bros
Starnacle
Barstow
Adams Family Visit Among California Stopovers
Mr and Mrs Adams and daughter Margaret visited Mr and Mrs Dee Cooper, cousins of the Coopers, en route to Durango Colorado after visiting California cities. Miss Von Hagen assistant state supervisor of physical education visited the grammar school Monday, a rural teachers meeting followed, and Tuesday she toured the high school.
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Adams
Margaret
Dee Cooper
Cooper
Durango
Colorado
California
Miss von Hagen
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Baker Gold Mines
Mining Pictures
Barium
Dale Mines
Parker Ranch Mines
The
Amboy Iron Mines
Barstow Soap Factory
Tom Green County
Ben He
C. R. Holmes
Riley Witty
George Siemon
A. Farrington
Ochoa
S. Steinberg
Dorothy Steinberg
Geo. Cunningham
Tiernan
Robert R. Burke
Al.Mudgett
George Henderson
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