Gold Star Mothers Get Free Trip Abroad Details
Gold Star mothers and widows of World War I veterans buried in France can learn about the government funded pilgrimage to American cemeteries in Europe. State Adjutant James F. Fisk of the California Veterans organization says officials of the American Legion will provide details, ensuring the journey is free of difficulties for eligible mothers and widows who have not remarried.
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San Francisco
France
United States
Europe
American Legion
James F. Fisk
California Department of the Veterans’ Organization
Improving Telephone Service A Never Ending Work
The telephone industry advances yearly in the Mojave River Valley as 1929 Bell System plans spend 530 million dollars to boost nationwide facilities. New service extends from Barstow east to Yermo and Daggett, with Interstate Telegraph expanding lines. W. H. Strosnider prepares Barstow automatic station upgrades to connect neighbors eastward to Barstow.
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Mojave River Valley
Bell System
New Territories
Interstate Telegraph Company
Barstow
Government funds tour arrangements for war veteran
A government official states that for the war effort the federal government will cover all tour arrangements and related expenses. The remark underscores official funding support for travel connected to national service commitments.
Vinol Promises Rest and Appetite Boost for Nervous性
An ad touts Vinol as a tonic for nervous, tired people. It claims the iron and phosphates restore energy, aid sleep, and increase appetite after one bottle, with a tasty flavor and quick vitality effects.
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Wim
Fahy
Eliminate Radio Interference Effort Near Barstow
A Southern Sierras Power Company radio engineering letter to Barstow readers explains plans to locate and reduce domestic and commercial radio interference. The team, led by M. Lindsley, will use equipment in mid August to identify noise sources and work with Interstate Telegraph Co technicians to improve ground conditions and mitigate disturbances.
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Southern Sierras Power Company
Barstow
L. Tiernan
California
Tiernan
A. C
Mosier
Cameron
Interstate Telegraph Company
Co. M. Lindsley
Atwater Kent Unveils Cabinet Policy For Radios
The Atwater Kent Manufacturing Company will expand its cabinet line through many furniture makers to house radios. Cabinets will range from simple to elaborate period styles, with standard receiver sizes and easy plug in chassis. Installation requires no tools and a complete Atwater Kent can be placed in a cabinet in about thirty seconds.
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Vernon W. Collamore
Atwater Kent Manufacturing Company
Atwater
Firemen Prepare for California Association Convention in Fullerton
Plans are completed for the California State Firemen's Association annual convention in Fullerton from August 7 to 9. More than 1500 delegates from fire departments statewide are expected, including members of the Women's Auxiliary.
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Fullerton
Cal
California State Firemen’s Association
Women’s Auxiliary
Mail Distribution Times for Barstow and Connections
Barstow California reports mail dispatch times from all points at 8 30 A M for Pacific Coast and Salt Lake connections 2 00 P M for East and all San Fe connections and 3 30 P M for remaining routes.
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Barstow
Cal
Pacific Coast
Salt Lake R. R
San Fe
California
Salt Lake
Santa Fe
Air Mall
East Bound
Montain
Chicago
New York
Bakersfield
Fresno
San Francisco
Medford
Oregon
Seem
Barstow Beauty Drive Urged To Attract Visitors
In hot weather the Barstow community is urged to focus on civic beauty to attract tourists and improve its image. The piece argues beauty is practical work for business and notes opportunities including improving high school grounds and adding more sidewalks. It compares Barstow to places that have capitalized on aesthetics.
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Barstow
California
Florida
Three Million Spent Preparing for Air Transport
St Louis records detail pre operational costs of Trans continental Air Transport before July 8 launch. Expenditures exceed three million dollars over fourteen months for ground prep weather stations radio and teletype systems and passenger facilities. Major outlays include stations at seven fields and hangars, airway and station lighting, aircraft and spare parts, and automotive equipment. Pennsylvania Railroad remains a major stockholder with Col Charles A Lindbergh serving as aeronautical advisor.
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ST. Louis
Transcontinental Air Transport
Pennsylvania
Santa Fe
Weather Bureau
Columbus
Kansas City
TAT Weather Bureau
TAT
Wichita
Los Angeles
U. S. Department of Commerce
J. W. Magee
Department of Commerce
Magee
Pennsylvania Rairoad
T AT
Charles A Lindberg
Servel Electric Refrigerator Wins Barstow Fans' Favor
Barstow residents increasingly use the Servel electric refrigerator at no extra charge on their monthly electric bill. The ad promotes comfort from electric cookers refrigerators water heaters electric fans and radios while highlighting the fridge as the standout value.
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Barstow
Hawkeyes Gather for Towa Association Picnic in Long Beach
The Iowa Association of Southern California invites all Hawkeyes to a mammoth summer picnic reunion at Bixby Park Long Beach on Saturday August 10 1929 all day.
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Towa Association
Iowa Association of Southern
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Pendleton’s Market & Grocery
A. HL Pendleton
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the Barstow
Atwater Kents
Atte Tala Peet
Will
Bob Rhodes
Sunland Dairy
Waterman Ranch Dairy
Mojave
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