Barstow Printer Gains National Advertising Press Mention
The Barstow Printer the district’s leading paper, joins the California Newspaper Publishers Association. The CNPA Market Survey 1931 edition highlights Barstow and San Bernardino county in a 9 by 12 inch directory praised by John B. Long and regional managers. The silver price debate figures into broader economic context with Senator King proposing a 50 cent per ounce fix as a temporary measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Barstow
California Newspaper Publishers Association
San Bernardino County
Progressive
United States
John B. Long
California Newspaper Publishers Association, Inc
Edith Allen
Los Angeles
E. H. Wilder
San Francisco
San Bernardino
CNPA
The
Newspaper Association
King
Utah
DIES OF HEAT TWO BIBLES ESTABLISH IDENTITY
Hoboes found the body of Salvador Joseph Todisco under a bridge near route 91 about 20 miles east of Yermo. Deputy coroner Edward F. Doyle listed heat prostration as the cause. Identification came from two bibles in his pockets. Relatives in Los Angeles arranged burial after the body was shipped July 19. Todisco was about 35 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoboes
Salvador Joseph Todisco
Midway Camp
Route 91
Yermo
Edward F. Doyle
White & Platt
Los Angeles
Todisco
Silver Prices Drive China Toward Self Sufficiency
The silver standard underpins China US trade but silver has fallen about 40 percent from a few years ago. China, facing lower purchasing power, can no longer buy US goods in former quantities and is building its own factories to replace imports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
United States
A W Smith Shell Dealer Bound for Honolulu
A W Smith, shell dealer, plans a Honolulu trip after noting strong prospects. The Shell Service Inc will honor the dealer with the largest sales increase from now until the ad dates. A prior Mololo sail broadcast failed to reach thousands, prompting Smith to advertise locally at Second and Main in Barstow to boost Shell product purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Shell Service, Inc
Shell Company
Mololo
Honolulu
Shell
Second
Main
Barstow
Local creamery strengthens with new distribution pair
P B Pigman joins Mojave Valley Creamery and starting July 26 milk from his dairy will be distributed by Alan McDonald who now handles Mojave Valley Creamery distribution locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. B. Pigman
Mojave Valley
Alan McDonald
Oiling of County Roads Across Desert Districts
Excellent weather aids county oiling crews in A L Doran’s desert district while state workers maintain the Barstow Kramer stretch of the Mojave highway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Doran
Desert
Barstow-Kramer
Mojave
Farmers Find Notable Tips In Classified Ads Column
Classified ads offer practical farming guidance with tools seed deals and market notes. Local merchants promote equipment feeds and seasonal advisories while growers share contacts and price observations to aid planning and cash flow.
Well Known Victorville Man Sam H Goodwin Dies
Sam H. Goodwin, 42, a Victorville resident for nine years and former businessman, died Sunday at home after a long illness. He led the Union Oil distribution plant in Victorville, was an Odd Fellows funeral exhibitor, a Mason, and a member of the American Legion. Survived by wife Sallie Goodman, sister Grace Manship of Kingman Arizona, and mother in Santa Ana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam H. Goodwin
Barstow
Victorville
Goodwin
Union Oil Company
The
Odd Fellows
American Legion
Ile
Salie Goodman
Grace Manship
Kingman
Arizona
Santa Ana
Weekend Trip to Big Bear Valley Cabin
Mr and Mrs Geo Henderson and family along with the Jacobsons and Mr Evans drove to Big Bear Valley and stayed at the L J Henderson cabin until Monday morning. T M Gilbert, formerly of Tudlow now in Maine, reports wide travel across nineteen states and plans two more months away. Mr and Mrs M A Beimer enjoy a new Chevrolet sedan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Henderson
George, Jr
Louie Jacobson
Edward Evans
Big Bear Valley
L. J. Henderson
T. M. Gilbert
Tudlow
Maine
New York
Philadelphia
Washington
Florida
New Orleans
Notice of Publication for Homestead Soldier Proof
Department of the Interior General Land Office Los Angeles announces Harry Clark Buckmaster of Hinkley California filing intent to prove final eight year Soldiers and Sailors claim for SE Lot 1 2 NE Section 2 Twp 10 N Range 3 W SB Meridian before Notary EB Evenson Barstow California on August 11 1931 Witnesses N Nash Samuel Dolph Albert Bigatti and R A Kelly all of Hinkley California listed. Publication runs July 2 30 1931.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
General Land Office
Los Angeles
California
Harry Clark Buckmaster
Hinkley
Calif
S. B. Meridian
EB. D. Evenson
Barstow
N. Nash
Samuel Dolph
Albert Bigatti
R. A. Kelly
Louis Vandenhook
Ine
Land Office Notice of Patented Entry in California
Land Office at Los Angeles announces Fred O Welch of Wild California has three year proving period to establish a homestead claim for N44 NEW Section 11 Twp 8 N Ranger W S B Meridian. The proof takes place August 12 1931 before E D Evenson Notary Public in Barstow California. Witnesses: Walter E Winfield Ellen Winfield Charles F Nickerson Charley Wees. Publication dates July 2 to August 6 1931.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
General Land Office
Los Angeles
California
Fred O. Welch
Wild
Calif
S. B. Meridian
E. D. Evenson
Notary
Barstow
Cal
Walter E. Winfield
Ellen Winfield
Charles F. Nickerson
Charley Wees
Helendale
Louis Vandenhook
Inc
Commission Expiration Notice and Seal Date
The document states commission expiration on November 6, 1984 and bears an official seal. First publication dated July 9, 1931.
City Cleaners Fictitious Name Certificate Issued
John Stewart of Barstow San Bernardino California certifies he transacts business under the fictitious name City Cleaners as sole owner. Notarized by John W Whicker on July 6 1931 with commission expiring January 13 1935. first publication July 9 1931.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stewart
Barstow
County of San Bernardino
State of California
City Cleaners
Second St. Barstow
California
San Bernardino
John W. Whicker
San Bernardino County
Edward Lazenby
Lazenby Market & Delicatessen
First Street
Lazenby Market & Delicatessen Owner Certification
Edward Lazenby certifies as owner of Lazenby Market and Delicatessen. On July 6, 1931, he appeared before notary A. J. Weld and acknowledged executing the document freely. Residence listed as First Street.
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. W. Smith
Goa
Cunningham Pharmacy
Mrs. M. A. Beimer
ED Remze
Power Company
Corner
Ind Main
A. J. Weld
Sime
Cereus
Chicago
St. Louis
Kansas City
Denver
Santa Fe
Santa Fe Ticket Office and Travel Bureau
A. J. Morgan
Las Vegas
Motor Express
Mutual
So. E. St
Victory
C. Street
Las Vegas Depot
Main Street
Las Vegas, Nev
Southern Pacific
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