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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1915
Page
5
Real estate items from Mojave River area include deeded lands improved ranches relinquishments town sites and mineral deposits. City property and mines offered with potential value for buyers and investors seeking parcels and opportunities in the Mojave region.
Inspected mines and ranch property offered by Barstow Realty Co. 1920 acres bottom land in Mojave River 12 miles from Barstow with Santa Fe and Salt Lake Railroads through center. 200 acres timber 4 apples 10 alfalfa. Water 4 to 30 feet. Four springs eight wells two pumping plants. Fenced. cattle range. 1000 acres alfalfa land. $50 per acre. potential $100 per acre in 40 acre tracts with water. Altitude 2200 feet. Contact Barstow Realty Co P O Box 55.
The organization seeks the formation of a new county and the promotion of resource development in the Mojave and Colorado river valleys. It advocates immigration, town and school improvement, road construction, mineral exploration, securing state funds, and collecting an agricultural and mineral exhibit from the region.
The association urges sowing oats on irrigated ground now for a late hay or pasture crop, expected to head around October after first frost. For tomato blight, apply Bordeaux mixture as a fine mist starting when plants are 12 to 15 inches high, then repeat every two weeks for 3 to 5 applications.
Southwest Texas proves ideal for turkey growth with abundant forage and mild climate. The 20th century Cuero plants turned the town into a national hub, guiding drives of up to 8 000 birds over long, logging nights. Roosting behavior and weather shaped routes and timing for drovers.
The Mojave River and Valleys Improvement Association calls for a Desert Empire Fair to showcase mineral and agricultural products. They urge 50 000 people to settle nearby and promise premiums to promote Barstow region growth. Mr Compton is noted for raising top horses within two miles of Barstow. Community members are urged to participate and publicize the event.
M L Basely notes a 75 inch well brought in yesterday at 306 feet depth with water at 116 feet. A pump producing fifty inches lowered water only 12 feet and then stopped, marking the largest strike in the area and promising rapid development of Superior.
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