24 Jul 1919
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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1919
Page
1
Washington reports President Wilson ordered to bed by his physician Rear Admiral Cary T. Grayson after an attack of dysentery. The update follows a week end on the Mayflower and notes the president’s health as a matter of public record.
Mrs. Morris Gross of 3517 Marmon Way Los Angeles appeals to sheriffs to locate her husband who failed to return from a mining claim in Death Valley after leaving the train to walk to the claim. He may have been overcome by heat. Inyo and San Bernardino sheriffs notified.
The city will feature an extensive live stock exhibit this fall offering $30,000 in cash premiums. Separately, the U S government plans to erect two miles of 8 foot barbed wire fence between Calexico and Mexicali to bolster border security.
Randsburg notes show rich ore dumps at the Rand Divide Silver Company with high grade shipments while local officials report delays in postal and rail services. Valdemar Schmidt leans on leased ground for uranium, and assayers from Atkin & McRae assay ore near the Juanita claim as explorations continue with several leases showing promising returns.
The Army Recruiting Office at 660 Market St San Francisco received the largest Victory Button shipment with 10000 bronze buttons and silver buttons on hand. Any man with at least 15 days service in World War I may obtain a button by applying in person or sending a certified discharge copy to Lieut Albert P Sullivan.
Washington reports July 23 that Congress plans no immediate steps regarding the Mexican situation. No bills or measures are expected to be acted on soon, as discussions continue without a specific timetable.
Al Grace replaces Al M Green as Parker run engineer after eleven years. Desney family returns from the east. Desneys find Barstow heat welcome after eastern chills. Coronado trip ends for W R White with planned La Jolla weeks ahead. Peter S Boutokes returns from France to Santa Fe work. Liberty Loan backer from Barstow pledges $1000. Bridge washout and road damage observed. Mary Mile Min ter screens at Fletcher Opera House with upcoming acts listed. Mrs J P King seeks Canyon Crest Sanitarium treatment. Local theater notes praise Mae Murray in Modern Love. Health Board March stats for San Bernardino count show births 12% deaths 11% marriages 7.1%. Ike Warnick back from east to Barstow, then to switching crew. Needles visitor Joe Meeue. Hillis family updates from sanitarium. Ford car delivered to W E Thompson boosts tourist travel signals. Marguerite Hillis to Stockton to visit grandmother.
Mrs Price of 6540 Meridian St Los Angeles thanks Mr Drumm and the Barstow community for money orders and aid received. She expresses deep appreciation and gratitude for the local generosity and support from all who helped.
F J Reseck longtime Harvey House chef is discharged. Alice Zaren head waitress given an unsolicited vacation. Florence Rogge head lunch counter waiter laid off. Jack Reed second cook no longer with the house. Officers of the new Hotel and Restaurant Alliance face scrutiny over the dismissals as the Railroad Administration weighs the case.
District Attorney T W Duckwort announces a state council of defense plan for a September Welcoming Home celebration. Each city may host its own event or join with others, following General Borees program to involve all local officers and men in the welcome. Governor Stephens urges united nationwide participation.
The report lists Texas and California industrial activity including Southern Pacific wharf spending of 400000 at Oakland, 100 new Berkeley homes, Dunsmuir school buildings, 30 portable houses in Oakland, 2081 tide flats mortgaging San Diego, and a 300000 shipyard lease. Wheat and cotton crops rise, power projects expand, a luxury hotel financed, oil production booming, and rail and water developments planned.
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