Desert mining notes on Coyote and Grady shafts progress
Brady and Bisbee shaft near Osdick ground report finishing station at 809 foot level with east cross cutting planned. Coyote shaft advances toward 500 foot level and expects richer ore with depth. Assays rise with depth. quotes praise the Coyote as a near Grady-lease mine. Nearby Vienna claim shows strong potential. Camp Fire Girls report a successful San Bernardino camping week. Public notices include staff changes and local travel updates.
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John C. Wray
Bray & Bisbee
Osdick
Coyote
Sill and Grady
Mike de Grave
Kelly Mine
Doc” Phillips
Kelly
Grady
Tonapah
Geo. Gallaher
Herkelrath
Val Schmidt
Vienna
Big Bear Lake
San Bernardino Co
Violet Quackenbush
Long Beach
Chas. Manin
Short Sightedness of Inyo County and Owens Valley Water Fight
Tonopah Times laments Los Angeles water grab and warns Inyo County citizens that the Owens River dispute may strip the valley of its irrigation water. Letter writers discuss condemnation rulings, the aqueduct's impact, and calls for better Barstow highways to ease desert access for travelers and truckers.
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Inyo County
Tonopah Times
Los Angeles
Nevada Line
Overuce
Flaving
Owens River
United States District Court of
San Francisco
Mono County
Bishop Inyo Register
Times
Owens Valley
San Fernando Valley
Inyo
Secretary of the Interior
Roosevelt
Lippincott
Owens Valley Reclamation
Water famine hits Randsburg as plant undergoes upgrade
Ed Vergen leaves after a year of steady work and goes coastward for a three month vacation. The worn out Randsburg Water Co plant and new machinery installation, plus delays from Los Angeles suppliers and Santa Fe R. A., have caused water shortages as population and demand triple. The company has operated at a loss for five years with no funds for repairs, but a new pumping plant is being installed to bring relief.
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Randsburg Water Co
Los Angeles
Santa Fe R. A
Randsburg
Last day to file capital stock tax returns
July 31 is the deadline for filing capital stock tax returns with last day on or before midnight to avoid penalties. This deadline requires timely submission to prevent penalties.
Power site bill favors big cities in Sierra rights
A new state bill grants municipalities a preferred right to power sites in the Sierras but only Los Angeles and San Francisco can meet the cost range of seven to ten million dollars. Critics call it class legislation backing the two cities and urge repeal to prevent LA from monopolizing sites. If unresolved, other regions fear the friction of boycotts to protect themselves.
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Sierras
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Bear Valley Utility seeks certificate for Big Bear power line
Bear Valley Utility Company recently incorporated filed a petition with the railroad commission on July 1 for a certificate of public necessity to build a power line and distributing system to serve Big Bear Valley in San Bernardino County. It plans to issue 400 shares at 85 dollars each to finance the project and would buy its electric energy from Southern Sierras Power Company.
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Bear Valley Utility Company
Railroad Commission
Big Bear Valley
San Bernardino County
Southern Sierras Power Company
Minnesota congressman proposes calendar reform to start weeks on Monday
Thomas D Schell of Minnesota introduces a bill to make Monday the first day of each month and the week. The text declares the second day of 1922, a Monday, shall become the first day of January and the first day of the week, with Monday first thereafter and Sunday the seventh. The current calendar is said to be up to date but behind the times.
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Thomas D. Schell
Minnesota
Congress
California Legislature Passes 95 Million Budget Plan
The California legislature approved a 95 million dollar two year budget beginning July 1. Despite higher revenue from an increased tax rate, estimated income stands at 81.09 million. Lawmakers offer no clear source for the remaining 14 million.
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California
UC Regents approve 180 new teaching appointments
At the July meeting the Board of Regents of the University of California approved 180 new appointments to the teaching staff to meet expected increased enrollment next year.
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Board of Regents of
The
University of California
University
Barstow News Briefs and Local Happenings
Long Beach visitor C. B. Day eyed Barstow for bank prospects while Las Vegas booster talk circulated. An eastbound airplane crossed Barstow Monday at 10 am. Recent heat eased with cool evenings. Elks events in L A and Big Bear, Santa Fe rehiring, and multiple travel notes from locals and visitors fill the week.
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C. B. Day
Long Beach
Barstow
Las Vegas
Mr. Day
Santa Fe Land Department Needs Fixing in Barstow
A Fresno man plans to build 50 homes, and Barstow could see similar if Santa Fe markets vacant lots. Barstow lacks housing to meet demand while Santa Fe town lots charge $35 annual ground rent with relocation rights. The piece argues civic pride suffers and the rail line’s service aside from land policy needs reform.
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Fresno
Barstow
Santa Fe Company
Southern Pacific
Fresno City
Santa Fe
Land Department
Free Methodist Mission to Preach in Hinkley Barstow
Evangelist Anton Pederson will preach at Hinkley next Sunday July 24 and hold a service that evening at the Free Methodist church in Barstow. All are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Methodist Mission
Anton Pederson
Hinkley
Free Methodist Church
Barstow
Farm Bureau to Hold Members Meeting in Sacramento
The California Farm Bureau Federation plans a meet ing of its members during State Fair week in Sacramento to discuss agricultural issues and organizational matters.
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California Farm Bureau Federation
Sacramento
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Automobile Club of
Southern California
State High Way Commission
Yoou
San Joaquin Valley
Modesto
Ed Vergen
Opics
Thursby
Liberty Movie House
L.A
Hesperia
Jas. MacDougall
L. A
John H. Sloan
Mrs. Sloan
Beaches
White
Venice
J. N. Sinclair
Baby
Misses Emery
Mildred Guinn
Sinclairs
Grand Canyon
Arthur Doran
Elks
Bostow
Chas. Davidson
Santa Fe Hospital
Lloyd Tiernan
San Diego
Mexico
Tijuna
F. G. Mitchell
Robert Greer
Daggett
Fuller’s Earth
E. M. Hans
San Bernardino
Los Angeles and Salt Lake Railroad Company
George Henderson
Portland
Canada
Billingham
Wash
George
Oregon College
Dillingham
Main Street
Post Office
Round House
Leslie Curtis
Eri. L. White
N.F. Platt
Yosemite Valley
Marvins
Santa Fe's Land Department
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