Ezra Meeker Runs for Washington Representative Seat
Ezra Meeker, aged ninety four, announced plans to file petitions as a candidate for representative from Washington’s Forty-seventh district. He seeks to back the Naches Pass highway project and oppose a state highway through Chinook pass. Meeker, famed pioneer, crossed the continent by ox and is father of Dad Meeker of Camp Cajon store, noted host on the National Old Trail route.
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Ezra Meeker
Washington
Naches Pass
Chinook Pass
Meeker
Camp Cajon
National Old Trail in much better condition
Travelers from Long Beach report the National Old Trail Route is far superior to the Blythe path. After returning from Phoenix they compared routes and found the N O T markedly better. Authentic bulletin from Needles Cal and Lloyd Tiernan, Barstow secretary, notes quarantine modification at Needles Topac Bridge and daylight disinfection only for vehicles.
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California
Long Beach
Phoenix
Ariz
Auto Club
San Bernardino
Prescott
N.O.T
Cal
Nat's Old Trails Road
Lloyd Tiernan
Barstow
Needles-Topac Bridge
H. Hi. Hamilton
Nat'l Old Trails Highway
Ass’n Needles
Californians Take 9000 Mile Rail Tour On Special Train
A special train carried 150 Californians from San Francisco on July 24 for a 9000 mile journey through the United States and Canada. The train includes a bath and hairdressing parlor, barber shop, clothes pressing, two dining cars, and an observation car with a Kennedy radio. The group aims to stay connected with home towns by radio throughout the trip.
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San Francisco
United States
Canada
Water Shortage Report Highlights Drought Impact on California Utilities
The Railroad Commission Hydraulic Division details severe drought effects on public water systems across California. Discharges fall from Sacramento to Mokelumne and San Joaquin rivers, with shortages forcing water rationing, numerous cutbacks, and likely restrictive measures into 1925 if rainfall remains low. Utilities such as Yolo Water & Power and San Jose Water Works face depleted storage and declining well levels, signaling broad supply stress.
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Railroad Commission
Hydraulic Division
Commission
California
Sacramento
Red Bluff
Mokelumne
Clement
San Joaquin
Newman
Trinity River
Lewiston
Kings River
San Diego
Gauging
Mission
Yolo Water & Power Company
Sutter Butte Canal Co
Spring Valley Water Company
East Bay Water Company
San Jose Water Works Company
Kern Island Canal Company
Bakersfield
Domstic
San Joanquin Valley
Personal Items Picked Up About Town
Shipments of green fruit over the Santa Fe from the San Joaquin valley started with a run in cantaloupes. E. R. Barton of Hinkley was a business visitor in Barstow Tuesday and made the Printer office a pleasant call.
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Santa Fe
San Joaquin Valley
E. R. Barton of
Hinkley
Barstow
Former residents hold all day picnic in Long Beach
Former residents from Nevada Arizona and New Mexico will host an all day picnic on Wednesday July 30 at Bixby Park Long Beach. The event invites former neighbors to reconnect and enjoy a day outdoors with community activities.
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Nevada
Arizona
New Mexico
Bixby Park
Long Beach
Mrs Henderson Visited Barstow on Los Angeles Trip
Mrs D Henderson of Needles stopped in Barstow during a business visit to Los Angeles and visited the R I Teague residence.
Paul Strain Family Heads to Catalina Island
Paul R Strain and family of the Dillingham apartments travel to Catalina Island for a few days this week to observe Paula Mary birthday as eight years old.
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Paul R. Strain
Dillingham Apartments
Catalina Island
Paula Mary
Mrs J A Stark Returns From Western Trip
Mrs J A Stark of Hinkley has returned from a trip to eastern Kansas and Oklahoma and other points She says she is more of the desert than the cast and is glad to get back.
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J. A. Stark
Hinkley
Kansas
Oklahoma
Desert
Caley and Turner Families Visit San Bernardino
Walter Caley chief clerk in the mechanical department and B R Turner of the Store Department with their wives motored into San Bernardino for last weekend.
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Walter Caley
B. R. Turner
San Bernardino
Nebraska reunion under California banner in Long Beach
All Nebraskans are urged to attend a mammoth summer reunion organized by the Nebraska Association of Southern California. The event will be all day Saturday August 2 1924 at Bixby Park in Long Beach with participants from across the state.
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Nebraska
Nebraska Association of Southern
E. L. White Family Outing in Big Bear for Two Weeks
The E. L. White family plan a two week outing in Big Bear. Mrs. Harry Kelly hosted a gathering at the second summit on Thursday evening for a chicken roast with friends. Engineer 5 M. Tuttle has returned from Arkansas Hot Springs and is now serving on Santa Fe trains No 3 and No 22.
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E. L. White
Big Bear
Harry Kelly
5. M. Tuttle
Arkansas Hot Springs
Santa Fe
Santa Fe Engineers Impress in Anaheim Drive Review
John Chambers traded his Chevrolet for a Haynes during a trip to Anaheim last week. Santa Fe engineers display notable class and skill in their work.
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John Chambers
Anaheim
Santa Fe
Dancing Party Invites At Buel Funk Home Daggett
Invitations go out for a dancing party at the Buel Funk home in Daggett. Miss Elinor Funk Harold Anderson and Arthur Bell sent the invites. High school friends of Miss Funk will attend the Saturday night event.
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Buel Funk
Daggett
Elinor Funk
Harold Anderson
Arthur Bell
Miss Funk
Bridge Club Meeting at Mrs Haan’s Home This Thursday
The Bridge Club will meet Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Ralph Haan. Members are asked to bring a card or snack and arrive promptly for the session learning and play.
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The
Bridge Club
Ralph Haan
San Bernardino Visitor Miss Cook Arrives With Mrs Francis
Miss Mary E. Cook, accompanied by Mrs. Francis, was a San Bernardino visitor during the first of the week, stopping at local places and meeting friends.
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Mary E. Cook
Francis
San Bernardino
Rooming house of C. T. Cleland completed and furnished
The new rooming house of C. T. Cleland is finished with modern rooms, running water, showers and baths. It is being rented at reasonable monthly or weekly rates.
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C.’ T. Cleland’s
Free Methodist Church to Host Rev. C A Watson Sermon
Los Angeles pastor Rev. C A Watson will deliver an excellent sermon Wednesday night July 30 at 8 p.m. at the Free Methodist Church. Regular services are held each Sunday with Sunday school at 10 a.m. preaching at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. The Sunday morning topic will be Sabbath Observance. Miss Cobb chauffeured a group of ladies to Miss Buell's home near Hinkley for a Missionary Society meeting, reporting a good time.
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C. A. Watson
Los Angeles
Whitesell Dies in San Bernardino Funeral Conducted by Shrine and Masons
Mr Whitesell father of Mrs C H Bucholz died in San Bernardino. He was a Shrine member and funeral services were conducted by the Masonic order. Whitesell and Bucholz were formerly in business in Barstow.
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Whitesell
C. H. Bucholz
San Bernardino
Masonic Order
Bucholz
Barstow
Buckmans Return From Prescott Love Story Preview
Mr and Mrs E W Buckman arrive home after a trip to Prescott Arizona. A tale describes a man with old fashioned views on women and a girl described as a 1924 Speedster without brakes. The play is set at the Miami Barstow Auditorium on July 26.
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E. W. Buckman
Prescott
Ariz
Miami
Barstow Auditorium
Barstow eyed for new Blue Seal bottling works
Two gentlemen representing the Blue Seal Syrup Company of Long Beach visited Barstow Monday to inspect the field for a potential bottling plant. With the district selling thousands of soda pop bottles in the summer, the venture could prove a promising business opportunity.
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Blue Seal Syrup Company of
Long Beach
Barstow
Yuba Farm Bureau Exchange Fails to Meet Fruit Demand
The Yuba county farm bureau produce exchange could not secure enough fruit and produce to meet orders. It would have filled 150000 tons of tree stone peaches if supplies had been available.
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Yuba County Farm Bureau Produce Exchange
Army pilots land due to engine trouble near Hinkley
Lieut. R. C. Carrier and F. F. Kelly, after a trip to the northern state, encountered engine trouble in an army plane and were forced to land Tuesday morning at Hinkley. They left the plane there, rode the Santa Fe to Los Angeles, secured new parts, and returned to town today ready to attempt another flight.
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R. C. Carrier
F. EF. Kelly
Hinkley
Santa Fe
Los Angeles
McFarland Wheat Growers Benefit From High Prices
McFarland farmers report one of their most profitable years in marketing wheat despite a small crop yield. Officials estimate the season will produce fewer than 10 000 sacks, yet strong prices bolster revenue for growers.
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McFarland
Yuba County Farm Bureau Ships Green Corn to Portland
The produce exchange of Yuba county farm bureau ships a shipment of green corn to Portland packed in ice as an experiment. If the corn arrives in good condition, further consignments will be made.
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Produce Exchange
The
Yuba County Farm Bureau
Portland
Studebaker Sedan Damaged After Roadside Turnover
The new Studebaker sedan owned by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Clemetts is in the repair shop after turning over on Cajon road. They were driving when crowded off the pavement. the car rolled over. A man and wife and daughter were with them. no one was seriously injured.
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Studebaker
Fred Clemetts
Cajon Road
Acala Cotton Growers Survey in Coachella Valley
Survey shows 5,000 acres in Coachella valley planted with Acala cotton. Based on historical averages the crop could yield between 4,000 and 5,000 bales.
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Coachella Valley
Water Companies Report San Diego Supply Status
The public utility water systems in San Diego County report no current difficulties. Sweetwater Water Corporation holds reservoir capacity for two years, while Cuyamaca Water Company has partial supply and will need to pump sizable quantities before season's end.
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San Diego County
Sweetwater Water Corporation
Cuyamaca Water Company
Watermelon shipments from Delano reach Portland and beyond
Thirty carloads of watermelons per day were shipped from Delano with most going to Portland Seattle and Spokane. A total of 600 carloads will be shipped before the season ends. The Imperial valley cantaloupe season peaked on June 12 at 535 cars, compared with 529 last year on June 20. Anthrax outbreaks were reported in three Yuba county cattle herds with six of nine infected animals dying. There are 6 000 acres of sugar beets in Clarksburg Hollandon districts west of Sacramento. The first carload shipments of cantaloupes left Delano and Waser on July 2 with one car from each district.
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Delano
Portland
Seattle
Spokane
Imperial Valley
Yuba
Clarksburg
Holland Land
Sacramento
Waser
San Bernardino Sun Promotes County Through Pictorial Supplement
In last Sunday's edition the San Bernardino Sun published a cre ditable pictorial supplement featuring prominent San Bernardino buildings and scenic Big Bear views. The display highlights impressive schools and churches, aimed at attracting homeseekers from the east and serving as strong county promotion beyond Barstow.
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San Bernardino Sun
San Bernardino
Big Bear
Barstow
Congregational Notes from Barstow Community
Mrs Mabel Strohm and her son visited Barstow friends last week. The Paul R Strain family stayed with Miss Mary Cook at her home. George Leak and bride were surprised by friends at their ranch east of town. G9 led Bible Study and Primary sang “Praise Him Crown Him.” The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be observed July 27.
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Paul R. Strain
Mary Cook
Ner
George Leak
Bride
Barstow Cafe Leased to MacGoewey by Clemetts
Mr and Mrs Fred Clemetts own the Barstow Cafe and leased the business to Will MacGoewey who has cooked there for months. He brought his brother George from Long Beach to help run the trade while MacGoewey tries the venture. Mac, a Navy veteran from 1917, was in charge during Clemetts absence. Mae seeks public patronage in her ad.
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Fred Clemetts
Barstow
Will MacGoewey
Mac
George
Long Beach
Navy
Clemetts
MacGeeney
Fred
O.K
Mae
Mrs Garver Leaves for Los Angeles Visit with Relatives
Mrs. C. L. Garver departed Sunday morning for Los Angeles to spend time with relatives and friends.
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C. L. Garver
Los Angeles
Extreme Care When Buying Used Automobiles
A warning urges extreme caution when purchasing used cars. It notes dealers may tamper to hide defects and outlines tricks such as soft tires to muffle rattles, chemical treatment of crankcase oil, packing with sawdust or cork, and acid in dead batteries. Buyers should inspect timing, smoking, and demand a thorough test drive.
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Free Methodist Church
Fresno
Mabel Strohm and Son
Mac Goewey
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