Daggett and Silver Valley Growth and Water Project
Daggett and Silver Valley reporters describe a concrete five mile water flue, a growing farming district, and the Daggett Reduction Co preparing a 200 ton daily mill. Locals visit Barstow to see Ramona, while mining and ranching expand. improvements include water delivery, pools, and a large future factory in Daggett.
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Mojave River Valley
B A. Funk
H. 8
Funk
Mojave
Daggett
N. K. Millett
Daggett Reduction Co
Newberry Fourth Parade and Local Land Buys
The Newberry neighborhood celebrated Independence Day with a picnic at R. D. Lippincott’s home followed by an impromptu program. Alfalfa yields improve with water and sun as the third cutting stands in the stack. Gerry and family of Riverside visited and bought 40 acres here. Mrs. Rand of Riverside visited the Harlow home, and Mr. King of El Centro considered buying nearby property. Chesley Carmony visits Mrs Canfield’s sister.
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R. D. Lippincott
Printer’s classified ads reach Barstow readers nationwide
The paper targets local and subscriber readers, noting ads reach interested parties in Barstow. Ditch companies and irrigators plan to sue Lindsay Strathmore district in Visalia to block reclamation of 15000 acres. Chico anglers form a 100 member club with 50 dollar fees funding clubhouse boats and land.
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Kaweah
St. John’s
Juniper Lake
Chico
Sport Frock Describes Pongee Fashions
A striped pongee sport frock is in vogue with a natural color dress paired with a green pongee blouse. The blouse is corded at the hem, features sash ends at the back, and the collar and tie echo the skirt material for a coordinated look.
Seventh National Orange Show Sets 1917 Dates
San Bernardino announces preparations for the Seventh National Orange Show to run February 20 to 28, 1917. Fred M. Renfro to direct. Joseph Ingersoll as vice president. Joseph Strawser treasurer. James A. Guthrie publicity director. An extensive executive committee lists many named members and duties. The event aims to surpass prior California exhibitions.
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San Bernardino
Pres
B. W. Campion
Fred M. Renfro
Joseph Ingersoll
Joseph Strawser
James A. Guthrie
California
Military Roads Poor Major Bond Criticises Both Quality and Quantity
Major P. S. Bond of the corps of engineers United States Army criticizes the nation’s road capacity in the Engineering Record. He says military road work prioritizes speed over cost and quality, with rapid construction and adaptation to wartime needs central to planning.
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P. S. Bond
United States
Corps of Engineers
Goodness as a shared cloak on a cold night
Mrs. Clifford emphasizes that true goodness lies in aiding others and wrapping them in it like a warm cloak. She warns that goodness serves no purpose if not exercised for the benefit of those in need.
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Mrs. Clifford
Save the Roads To Preserve the Pikes
The Decatur Democrat urges motorists to protect roads by avoiding excessive loads and careless driving. It argues heavy use and failure to repair road damage shift costs onto taxpayers, and calls for action now to save the roads.
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Decatur Democrat
Hope for the Best in Mexico Campaign Reflections
The text reflects on the long Mexican engagement in the 1840s and the need to arm a large force to defeat bandits with many sympathizers. It discusses patience, strategic mobilization, and the uncertainty of achieving swift results in countering guerrilla threats.
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Mexico
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Daggett and Silver Valley
J. L. Brown
C. W. Henderson
Deep Creek
H.C. Ryerson
Chevrolet Motor Car Company
Barstow
Browne
Sutton
Washington
Daggett Reduction Company
Walter Alf
Mrs. Alf
Mrs. Harris
Lucy Garringer
Frank McShane
John Haley
Bear Valley
Arthur Lamantain
Osborne
Oliver
Los Angeles
Visalia
San Bernardino County
J. M. Bracewell
State Weights and Measures
Wilson
Redlands
Post Office Department
William H. Thorpe
E. Rand of
Riverside
Harlow
King
el Centro
Mrs. F. Canfield
Chesley Carmony
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