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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1923
Page
2
A notice states that cards of thanks and resolutions of respect as well as notices for socials concerts bazaars and other entertainments with admission fees are advertisements and must be treated and paid for accordingly.
A notice questions rail efficiency as San Diego Electric Railway Co seeks state approval to drop part of its electric line for motor stages. The column blends road safety slogans, simple device tips, and humor about early motor innovation, urging cautious driving and tire maintenance.
The Mission Play in San Gabriel will end its long season at the end of July. Management notes the show attracts vast crowds as the season closes, with reservations urged in advance. By month’s end the production will exceed 2,200 performances in an unprecedented run.
Poem-like advice urging self reliance through crafting a sturdy personal refuge. It encourages building a "strong box" for troubles, then sitting on the lid and laughing, implying private resilience and concealed worries.
A report notes Bill will sue Santa Fe for damages after an incident. He was injured when a heavy iron piece fell on his foot as a whistle blew and he carried the load. The article presents a brief account of the mishap and impending legal action.
Tonopah Nev July 6 The town of Goldfield was burned today with only six buildings spared One man was killed by the blaze a woman is believed to have perished and several others were injured in the disaster.
A playful travel note from Barstow praises Missouri visitors and encourages exploration of mines mountains orange groves and flowers in sunny California. It imagines Missourians greeting locals with show me and depicts humorous road travel at ease on varied roads.
On the Fourth of July Burt McClary was on his porch when burlap used as a screen suddenly caught fire. A nearby hydrant helped him extinguish the blaze but he sustained a burn tearing down the material. The isolated house may have been struck by stray fireworks sparks. The property was recently bought from A. L. Doran.
Poetic complaint about changing fashions notes that despite longer hems the breeze reveals knees as men pass by. The speaker urges resilience for a girl faced with evolving social norms and gaze, hinting at an era's gaze on women and modesty.
An Easterner misreads local conditions describing a desert too dry for misquitoes while noting a first night battle-like sop and the need to tell readers what is lacking with sharp punishment for those unused to the pests, as suggested by the Printer’s classifieds.
Mrs. H. Kelly of West Barstow offers a Detroit Red Star coal stove in like new condition. Original price was 115 dollars. Asking 45 dollars. Contact Mrs. Kelly for details and pickup.
A board meeting on July 9 1923 levied assessment No 109 of one half cent per share on the capital stock. Unpaid stock by August 2 1993 becomes delinquent and will be advertised for sale. if still unpaid, sold September 10 1923 at 2 pm to cover delinquencies and sale costs. J J Morris secretary, Room 414 H W Hellman Building Los Angeles California. First pub July 12 1923.
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